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I thought it would be fun to read about our riding adventures.

I got out today and rode 54 miles on my Yamaha 850XS. The sky was blue and it was a warm 62 degrees afternoon, just right for the first ride of the year. The bike fired right up and ran like a champ no problems after sitting in the garage for 3 months. I buy my gas from a place that has 100% gas, no ethanol. I rode alone as I do most of the time. I have several routes, I call them laps, than I ride. Today's was on the river road run that is nice with a lot of curves and scenic views of the lake. The roads are all two lane and not very much traffic. The posted speed limits are 45 but on my bike 60 feels just right. Some of this is why I love to ride in the country; number of red lights 1, no. of cars I needed to pass 1, cars that passed me 0, cop cars 0, curves in the road many, smiles on my face - all the time. I didn't want to come home but the sun was going down and so was the temperature so I returned to my nest. I can't tell you how great that ride made me feel. Hell, I don't need to , you already know. Get busy riding my brothers and sisters and let's hear about it. Photos would be great too.
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Got out for several errands that took a lot of back roads and some highways too. Temps in low 70’s. Stopped to fuel up for tomorrows “lunch trip” with the wife and had a guy just going crazy over the RM. He kept saying how beautiful the bike is. All I could do was agree 😁
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Yep took the wife for a nice ride thru the country
70+ plus degrees. Hour to my buddies farm, a little tractor repair, hour back. Fine day.
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Got out for an hour or so. Took the long way to the fish market. Sure felt good to ride. Hit the upper fifties and mostly sunny.
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Yep, low 70s today in central NC. The bride and I took the RM an hour away for a cup of coffee then back. A good day!
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Yep, Dec. 31, mid 70’s here in NC. A couple hours on the RM with my bride. Now time for a good cigar and some fine Anejo Tequila. Happy New Year to all!
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Started the New Year the same way we finished the year. A great two hours on the RM with my sweetheart.
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Pushin 70 degrees in NC today. Made the rounds , fish market, cigar shop , liquor store, bass pro. Not in that order and the long way around to them all! 150 miles
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Yep. Went to Kubota for filters and fluids. Parts girl was impressed I got carry all that stuff in my bike. Love the Roadmaster!!
Got the RM out with the bride on board for a 60 mile coffee run then back and right past the house to get Mexican for supper. A great 150 + mile day.
Yep. Another 80 mile coffee run with the bride. A good day.
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Yep did the Ridesafe NC class with the HP and several local motorcycle cops. It was a good day!
Solo ride to Howards dips and dawgs for a scoop of chocolate in a waffle cone. Weather is fantastic here in NC.
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The wife and I did a memorial ride for a fallen Deputy with a fund raiser for his surviving K9 partner. Guessing 150+ bikes saw two other Indians. Touching tribute and great turn out including Jeeps and Hot Rods.
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Beautiful ride today through NC backroads with my Bride. Stopped at one of the three “authentic “ covered bridges. There are seven total but three meet the original construction methods.
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Rode a few counties over to the world famous Cotten Festival in Dunn NC. Saw another Indian there, didnt see the rider. Great weather here in NC. Hope it holds a while yet.
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