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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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Going to be in the mid 50's this afternoon, first time out in three weeks. To say I'm ready is an understatement.
YES!!!! 70* in Delaware today!! Crazy warm for us and my first ride out since I got the new look!

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Rode my Scout Home from the Dealer .. About 100 miles worth .. Running Great ..



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YES!!!! 70* in Delaware today!! Crazy warm for us and my first ride out since I got the new look!
Temp was 52 degrees in central PA today. Got the new PVCX download and went for a short ride. Was really happy with increase in performance and the fact that I didn't have to wait til spring to find out how the bike ran.
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Oh yeah! Carpe diem btwxt storms -- Julie's got the week off so we spooled em up and did the 'cigar loop' ( Roxborough to Larkspur via Hwy 85 to Sedalia, hwy 67 to 105, south to foxton road, loop back). Camels were NOT out today...

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YES!!!! 70* in Delaware today!! Crazy warm for us and my first ride out since I got the new look!
Good lookin paint job, Lizzi!!!
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Rode my Scout Home from the Dealer .. About 100 miles worth .. Running Great ..


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Is that damn speedometer working now?
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Was a fantastic day in Texas fer a ride with my bud

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I ride my RM 60 miles to work everyday that's not raining
Is that damn speedometer working now?
Working Just Fine says I only have 156 Miles on it now ..
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Only few miles, 33°F..... grey sky and really cold with the humidity.
Rode to work and then the dealership for fuel rail recall.
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A brisk but clear day to hop on the bikes and get Julies in for service. While we were there we (of course) had to look at the new Indian showroom at Indian of Denver. Look what Julie was eyeballing!!
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Hell yes I rode. My coldest ride at 35 degrees but had a reason to ride, the sun was out. Happy New Years everyone.
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40 degrees in Toledo, and dry. We have had a lot of good rain since any salt was on the roads so I would have to think that this could be as good as it gets for a while. Just did about 50 miles riding around town. Meeting up with a couple other guys who are braving the cold as well.
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Yep-- sub-zero tomorrow so jump on and ride today! Carpe diem!!
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Got flagged down by a guy who was taking video of some models. Said he loved my Indian. Asked if I would be willing to smoke some tires with his models in the foreground. Sure why not. I need an excuse to get rid of these Kendas anyway. Got too cocky with the cameras on me and did a really agressive power slide. Almost took out one of the girls and laid it down. Sacrificed my body to save the bike. One little scratch on the muffler.

Yes. I am a freaking idiot.

Dude better send me the video like he promised. Least he could do.
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Too cold here in Iowa; 7 degrees right now. I keep looking for a break. Bike is pointed at the front door, ready to go. All I can do is sit on it and make motor sounds. :confused:
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Breakfast at High Springs Diner..



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