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Glitch
Posted on Sunday, December 14, 2003 - 08:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

88 more days 'til spring!
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Cj_xb
Posted on Sunday, December 14, 2003 - 09:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hang in there Crusty !!!

CJ
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Bykergeek
Posted on Sunday, December 14, 2003 - 09:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Nothing but rain, sleet, flurries and clouds for the last few weeks... WINTER SUCKS!! I don't mind the cold but the complete and utter lack of sunshine blows chunks.
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Fullpower
Posted on Sunday, December 14, 2003 - 10:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

it is a nice balmy 30 degrees in homer alaska. light winds, and snowing all day. we rode dirtbikes around the homestead for hours. buell cant go, no screws in the tires. but the little hondas get around well. the heated grip testing is going well. have about 8 hours use on the kimpex heaters on honda XR250. no problems yet. wwill be trying them on the buell soon. dean
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Metalstorm
Posted on Sunday, December 14, 2003 - 10:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

No snow in the north SF bay area but lots of rain. The cold miserable seep through your clothes and chill you to the bone kind. The worse thing is the wind. I can handle wet but I hate being tossed around like a rag doll by Mother Nature. Just gotta pack some dry clothes and hope your destination is warm & toasty when you get there.
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Newfie_buell
Posted on Monday, December 15, 2003 - 07:22 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Dean,

I have a set of those on my S1!!!!!

They work GREAT and would not trade for anything.

Only one problem - after three years of great service the left grip finally gave up about a month ago and I have been too busy to fix it. I suspect that the wire going to the heating pad came off. The left grip slid a little off one day and after I forced it back on the grip did not heat up. An easy fix just need the time to do it.

It was funny when I ordered my local Harley Service Manager swore that they would not work on the Buell and it would screw up the engine computer. I think he was trying the push the $350.00 Harley Heated Grips that were sitting on the shelf over the $30.00 Kimpex ones. Its still cheaper even if I have to replace them every 3 years.

Oh and CRUSTY - WINTER DOES SUCK but like Glitch pointed out its now only 87 days till spring.

Woooooooooo Hoooooooooooo
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Daves
Posted on Monday, December 15, 2003 - 08:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Ftd,
I am really looking forward to seeing you guys and gals again in Jan.
I just hope it's a little warmer this year.
I'm bringing warmer riding gear just in case!


Ride to the edge!
Dave
Iowa HD/Buell (Buell Cycle Center)
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Janssentheo
Posted on Monday, December 15, 2003 - 01:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

In the Netherlands it is now around freezing, wet and lot of slippery leafs on the road.
J looking forward to the spring.
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Whatever
Posted on Monday, December 15, 2003 - 02:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Crusty,

Ask Santa for a snowmobile or take up curling...

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Kaese
Posted on Monday, December 15, 2003 - 03:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Metalstorm, that is why I own an XB in addition to the tuber. DO NOT DO A DEMO RIDE unless you are prepared to buy!
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Newfie_buell
Posted on Monday, December 15, 2003 - 03:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Charlotte,

Have you ever tried curling!!!!!!

Almost as much fun as GOLF!!!!!!
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Cj_xb
Posted on Monday, December 15, 2003 - 03:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Have you ever tried curling!!!!!!
Almost as much fun as GOLF!!!!!!


Which would be a NEGATIVE 10 on a scale of 1 to 10 !!!

CJ
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Whatever
Posted on Monday, December 15, 2003 - 04:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

that is why i suggested it...

nobody likes me, everybody hates me, i'm gonna eat some worms
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Newfie_buell
Posted on Monday, December 15, 2003 - 05:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I'm with CJ,

A good round of Golf is a waste of a GREAT WALK and a good end of Curling is as much fun as watching paint dry.

Been there, done that, got the t-shirt and won't do it again. I hardly sweeps the floor at home (thats what vacuums are for) let alone sweep the ice.

Why do you think every one hates you Char!!!!
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Whatever
Posted on Monday, December 15, 2003 - 06:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

a joke...
was going to say no-one gets my humor but it was funnier to say

no body like me...etc...
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Daves
Posted on Monday, December 15, 2003 - 06:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Lots of us like you Char. I have heard that stop signs are not that fond of you though?

Ride to the edge!
Dave
Iowa HD/Buell (Buell Cycle Center)
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Newfie_buell
Posted on Monday, December 15, 2003 - 08:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Naw Dave,

The sign jumped out in front of her to get her attention!!!!
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Gusmyster
Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 - 10:05 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Even though it was a little cool (mid 20's) it felt really good to ride to work this morning. It's suppose to be in the upper 40's the rest of the week. Usually I'm ready for a little winter rest, but this is my first winter as a Buell owner and I can tell it'll be a long one!
Merry Christmas to all!
g u s m y s t e r
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Firemanjim
Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 - 12:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Winter rest--from what??? Rode to work this morning,crystal clear and about 38--lets you know you are alive!!.Makes the Buell run reallll nice!!
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Gusmyster
Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 - 02:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Excessive miles on the other bike?? It also gives me a chance to visit with my wife, during riding season she's kinda a "weekend widow" as she puts it. I sure didn't need any caffeine this morning, wide awake and ready to work!
g u s m y s t e r
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Whatever
Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 - 04:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

FMJ I think that would be a 'warm spell' up here... freezing rain and snow is the problem...
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Dasxb9s
Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 - 04:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

nobody likes me, everybody hates me, i'm gonna eat some worms

Whatever...

Like I always say... it is not paranoia if everyone really IS out to get ya!
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Newfie_buell
Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 - 05:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

FMJ,

Its amazing how good the bike runs in the dense cool air!!!!!

I love riding on the fall nights!!!!
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Fullpower
Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 - 07:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

ya gotta do what ya gotta do......
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Fullpower
Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 - 07:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

trying out the heated grips if they hold up ok on the honda, i will try a set on the lightning
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Gusmyster
Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2003 - 09:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Dasxb9s,
I thought it was "just 'cause your not paranoid, doesn't mean they're not after you...."
g u s m y s t e r
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Chainsaw
Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2003 - 09:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)


quote:

Winter rest--from what??? Rode to work this morning,crystal clear and about 38--lets you know you are alive!!.Makes the Buell run reallll nice!!




I'm with you FMJ. Rode my Sportster to work today. Weather.com says it was 18 degrees when I left. I not only feel alive, I feel FROSTBITE!

;)
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Bartimus
Posted on Saturday, December 20, 2003 - 02:33 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

While in Santa Fe, New Mexico dropping off my bike last weekend,(there was snow on the ground), I noticed one of the mechanics had taken an empty Quart bottle of oil and cut it in half, and cable tied them to his handlebars to break the wind. dedicated rider them guys are. I was in my truck with the heater on! It's nice to be back in Arizona!
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Cowboy
Posted on Saturday, December 20, 2003 - 01:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Toledo Bend 61 and sunny I am off on the Buell for few hrs. in the twisties.
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Smoke
Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 08:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

it's now official. winter officially still SUCKS!!!!
tim
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Kaese
Posted on Wednesday, December 24, 2003 - 01:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

ALL ANYONE HAS TO DO ABOUT WHINING ABOUT WINTER IS MOVE!!! You live where you do by choice!It took me a few years to figure it out!

edited by kaese on December 24, 2003
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Davefl
Posted on Wednesday, December 24, 2003 - 08:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Rode the M2 to work today. The weather says that it might get up to 72 today. Darn winter weather.
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P_squared
Posted on Friday, December 26, 2003 - 10:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Rode the M2 to work Monday, the 23rd, from Ranson WV, to Arlington VA. (60+ miles one way), and according to the weather, looking forward to riding this weekend and possibly this coming WEEK. Just have to remember to wear more warm clothes until Spring is her. But yes, winter still SUCKS!!!
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Dasxb9s
Posted on Friday, December 26, 2003 - 10:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Kansas City..

It got up to about 55 degrees... was a bit windy.

A few bikes out... the good news... I did about 100 miles of going no place... the bad news... I forgot to zip closed my tail bag... and a nearly new red Buell hat blew out... I assume on I-70 at a velocity somewhat above the posted.

Yes... I back tracked and looked... no, I did not find it.

:-(
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Davefl
Posted on Saturday, December 27, 2003 - 11:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

SATURDAY
Hi: 73°
Lo: 51°

Sunny SUNDAY
Hi: 75°
Lo: 55°

Mostly Sunny MONDAY
Hi: 75°
Lo: 56°

Partly Cloudy TUESDAY
Hi: 76°
Lo: 56°

Partly Cloudy

Yea, it sure does get cold in the winter. I might have to put the liner in if i ride tonight.
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Clydeglide
Posted on Saturday, December 27, 2003 - 12:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Know what ya mean Dave. Going riding right now.

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Davefl
Posted on Saturday, December 27, 2003 - 01:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I would be riding right now but I have to work.
Oh well, the things you have to do to afford two Buells.
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Bartimus
Posted on Thursday, January 01, 2004 - 05:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You guys up north whining about the cold should just move down here to Arizona. At least you HAVE a bike to ride. Here it is 65, beautiful sunny in Tucson, AZ, and my S2 sits in the shop, awaiting it's resurrection. <sigh> I'd rather it be cold and miserable if I can't ride...
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