Who else is going nuts waiting for sunnier days and some road trips?

Here are some routes from one of last years journeys:

http://goo.gl/maps/RNUrk

http://goo.gl/maps/JBjJo

http://goo.gl/maps/AYiFA

Already got the time off to do this one again...

I don't know why it won't hyperlink?

* Last updated by: NeedForSpeed on 2/7/2014 @ 11:29 AM *

It's killin me bud! Let's frickin ride! Ya see the sun today?! But dang it is colddddd!

Different problem here (south of you). Too much OT!!
I work in power generation.
Drought = no hydro power = OVERTIME (we burn natural gas)
With tomorrow, (6am to 10pm), I'll have 40hrs OT this week. 20 more scheduled for next week (6am to 6pm's all week).
Finally getting some rain down here this weekend.

* Last updated by: rikkitik on 2/7/2014 @ 2:49 PM *

But dang it is colddddd!

It was 20 degrees when I rode my DR650 to work yesterday

Thought about riding today, but the white stuff stopped me...

* Last updated by: NeedForSpeed on 2/7/2014 @ 2:28 PM *

Ccc-cold, no thanks
Too much Estrogen in my system (lol)
I start to lose interest at about 40 degrees ;-)

Ive had my new bike for about a month, and so far I think ive barley broke 200 miles on it. :(

Same here, I do remote starts for a living, so im slammed at work doing 50-55 hours a week, then on top of that, any day off I get it seems to be 0-15 degrees outside. This is my last week of overtime, so next week I go back to working 3 12s a week, so it will be easier for me to catch a random nice weather day, since ill be off 4 days a week again.

I hear ya OP. THe whole reason why I bought a ZX was to tour CO more "sportily".

Probably work on/in my garage tomorrow, and take the ZX out for her maiden voyage.

So far, I've bought some Sidi On-Road boots, Cortech tank bag, and am thinking about a SW-Motech tail bag.

Sheesh, I'm gonna end up in therapy if this doesn't change soon!

Sick

Yes, an enjoyable long ride up to st Louis sure sounds good about now
On a 72 degrees, sunny Saturday morning

Come on spring!!

Nice route.. just would not want to do it in July or August when it is 115 degrees in the north valley.

First time I Rode 36 was Summer, we now do this trip in May every year.

I had a buddy go down there just after we did last year - it was 120 in Red Bluff then.

Need my man, you are one tough sob! :)) It's supposed to warm up a bit this week, if it ain't pouring down rain and if ya feel like a ride during the week lemme know sir! Lot of 'ifs', with Washington weather! Lol

* Last updated by: Cblast on 2/8/2014 @ 9:57 AM *

It's been in the 60's / 70's a lot this winter in Redding. Great riding weather. I don't plan to be here for this summer's 100+ temps. It's finally raining this week with temps in the 50's, and that's a good thing due to the drought.

We were in Portland 2 weeks ago, glad I missed the snow !

Last week in the foothills near here ... Oak Run Rd. / Phillips Rd.

* Last updated by: Werks on 2/8/2014 @ 9:57 AM *

Gorgeous Werks! When ya gonna roll Washington way? Tons of roads to explore. Gonna get Streetsweeper Rollin up this way soon too!

I'd like to do some mountain riding in Washington, perhaps next fall. The closest I've been is a KLR 650 tour of Vancouver Island BC. I trailered the bike to Canada, so no riding in Wa.

For now, It's back to Colorado to complete my version of the "Endless Summer".

Loveland Pass, CO (12,000ft) last summer.

* Last updated by: Werks on 2/8/2014 @ 10:47 AM *

On the coast, headed up Hwy 1 north of Bragg. Fantastic segment of road, BTW...

Near Happy Camp

* Last updated by: NeedForSpeed on 2/8/2014 @ 10:54 AM *

I would love to get over to Colorado soon, buddy and I are trying to set up a tour this summer out that way.

I would love to get over to Colorado soon, buddy and I are trying to set up a tour this summer out that way.

Get a copy of this book before your Colorado ride. None better !

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=725347&highlight=farson+colorado

Tom

Have a couple of jaunts planned and a couple more in the works.

The wife and I have 2 weeks free in June. Debating either a ride up north to Washington, Oregon, maybe over into Idaho. Or, pack the truck and the flyrods and head out to Yellowstone and the Tetons. Decisions decisions....

Mad

Come on up, I know some roads...

Could turn you on to some cool routes to get you here as well.

Got my 2nd hand centerstand today, but can't mount it until I get my SW Motech luggage racks fitted. I will likely have to move the exhaust for clearance for the bags and only then can I set up a stop for the centerstand.

Just a waiting game...

For a centerstand I've opted for the simple and cheap "Pack Jack" chain maintenance solution.
It works equally well on the Big Ninja.

Touring season is close at hand.

...in spite of last nights 10" of new snow.

* Last updated by: Werks on 4/3/2014 @ 1:11 PM *

I have a Pack Jack but I have almost no snow now. Been riding for a coupla weeks off and on.

I haven't had the need to use my Pack Jack yet and I have no need for any more snow till December.

The weather here in western PA has started to improve, so I've been riding to work. I rode my Ducati on Wednesday and the 14 yesterday. So much nicer on the 14, but I really need to get heated grips and waterproof gloves. My ride is over an hour, and I can barely feel my fingers when I get there :) I have heated grips on my VFR, so doing the same to the 14 this month.