That first ride after being off a while

[Adeptus_Minor]

Those of you who ride daily, hot or cold, rain or shine, might have your bragging rights... but we fair weather riders have our own moment in the sun.
It is the intense and unequaled joy of that first ride after a long stint off the bike.
The weather today is perfect.
The pollen count is down.
I figured I was out of excuses for not riding.

The Warrior fired on the first lick, despite the starter sounding far weaker than usual. Another good sign.
I took residential streets to the gas station, where I filled up the tires and got some fresh unleaded in the tank. I then proceeded to take a leisurely ride out by the lake and then back home.
It wasn't a long ride, but judging by how I feel now, it was exactly what I needed. No more, no less.

[the chi]

Glad to hear it man, cant wait until I can get back out on my bike! Nothing like a good ride after a long period outta the seat!

[azoomm]

Awesome man... simply awesome!!

[tached1000rr]

just did about 40 miles on the cbr

[Austinrider]

Tried to go out and have a dead battery ;o( Got a Battery Tender to charge it and it is so low it wont accept the charge. Looks like I need to go out and buy a new one....or get one online. Any online suggestions for a battery replacement? Is there any reason in need to get an oem Yusa battery?

[Archren]

Tried to go out and have a dead battery ;o( Got a Battery Tender to charge it and it is so low it wont accept the charge. Looks like I need to go out and buy a new one....or get one online. Any online suggestions for a battery replacement? Is there any reason in need to get an oem Yusa battery?

Not at all any reason to stick with OEM. Online is probably a better bet if you want better prices, but if you want something ASAP, I know CycleGear usually carries batteries (although I don't know what their prices are like).

[JoshuaTree]

Tried to go out and have a dead battery ;o( Got a Battery Tender to charge it and it is so low it wont accept the charge. Looks like I need to go out and buy a new one....or get one online. Any online suggestions for a battery replacement? Is there any reason in need to get an oem Yusa battery?

http://www.westcobattery.com/motorcycle.php

Usually MUCH less expensive... YMMV... :shrug:

[JoshuaTree]

Those of you who ride daily, hot or cold, rain or shine, might have your bragging rights...

:D

If you want someone to ride with, I now have plenty of time to ride... (i.e. my entire company got laid off last Thursday... :idk:) :rockout:

[Adeptus_Minor]

sucks about the lay-off, but a little riding time can't hurt, eh?

[tommymac]

I havent ridden since november and it fookin sux. this weekend its going to be kinda warm but theres so much salt on the roads it aint worth going out. That and my bike is in alittle disrepair. most winters wed get a few decent days but this year has not been kind to the NE :(

Tom

[Adeptus_Minor]

I havent ridden since november and it fookin sux. this weekend its going to be kinda warm but theres so much salt on the roads it aint worth going out.

I seem to recall one of my teachers back in college... a northerner, by origin, saying how much EMT crews dread that first warm spell after the dead of winter.
Always a lot of motorcyclists out and a good many of them go down because of salt/sand/gravel.

[tommymac]

I seem to recall one of my teachers back in college... a northerner, by origin, saying how much EMT crews dread that first warm spell after the dead of winter.
Always a lot of motorcyclists out and a good many of them go down because of salt/sand/gravel.

Thats not surprising. today and tomorrow are gonna be nice here. Tomorrow may hit mid 50's but the roads are in horrendous shape. A few weeks ago we had a kinda warm weekend and a lot of people got out. However we had some heavy rain prior to that so the roads werent too bad. We had snow and ice storms recently and nothing to wash the sand or salt away. Kinda glad Iam working because its amess out there and Iam jonesing to ride.

Tom

[Ol' Man Rider]

:D

If you want someone to ride with, I now have plenty of time to ride... (i.e. my entire company got laid off last Thursday... :idk:) :rockout:

Welcome to the land of layoffs. My layoff began in early October and finding other work since have been quite sparce. I have a 2-3 week remodel in TN that will start next week. So, if you feel like riding this week let me know.