Got Out Riding Today

[RedCBRRider]

The STfool, FRZY, and I got out for a little ride today.  Kevin wanted to try out his new heated gear and Joel brought his new Tiger.  The ride started with a bad omen when some asshat came out of the gas station where we met and started asking questions about my FJR.  He was soon joined by his asshat buddy and the two of them insisted on telling me that my FJR was powered by the same engine that Yamaha uses on their snowmobiles.  I said not, but they were sure about it.  I don't know why some morons feel the need to prove their ignorance.  Anyway, after the asshat encounter we headed out to do some roads in the Kettle Moraine area.  As soon as we left it started to rain.  Not a lot, but just enough to screw with the ride, considering the wet roads and the temperature.  We headed back to Black Canyon Coffee for one of the festive holiday drinks that Marge is offering this time of year.  Even though we didn't get in the riding we wanted, some is better than none.  This time of year you take what you can get.  It's been a few years since I got in a December ride.  It was good to hang out with those guys for awhile.  It sure beat the Christmas shopping I'm about to do now.

[FRZY]

thanks for the invite today, maybe next time we'll get more miles in, but the coffee made up for it. somewhat.

[mxvet57]

your all asshats for riding today.

 i had to work today. stayed till  12:30 then had to go into the city (Irving park & Narraganset) to drop off something. just got home.

 well I'll have to gear up and go for a ride since u'all did earlier

[Sparky]

I was in the same area today. I didn't leave the house till 10am though, got home about 330pm.

[mxvet57]

O.K. i got out for a ride and put 50 miles on it. the streets were getting wet and was getting fogy to so i came home.

 i don't know about up there but i didn't see one bike out down here today. (except me)

[FRZY]

seen plenty, all types of riders take advantage of the nice weather  

[coopdway]

A nice ride today. 301 miles for me and more than that for many of the rest of we 6.  Unbelievable for the last half of December, at least for me.  Will never happen again, not unless we're lucky enough to enjoy continued World Warming.

[stromgal]

What, you didn't invite me?   F*ckers!  

Oh, that's right: you ARE F.U.C.K.E.R.S.  

Hope to see some of you tomorrow, if I can plaster a smile on.

[Headmanbrewing]

Hey, some of us got out today!  That's great!














bastards  

[FZ1 Matt]

 He was soon joined by his asshat buddy and the two of them insisted on telling me that my FJR was powered by the same engine that Yamaha uses on their snowmobiles.  I said not, but they were sure about it.  I don't know why some morons feel the need to prove their ignorance.

You should have told him that he was thinking of the Yamaha RX-1 Snowmobile which has a 998cc, 5 valve per cylinder motor very similar to the R1 and FZ1. Then explain to him that you are on an FJR which has a 1298cc four-cylinder engine with 4 valves per cylinder. You could even tell him that the snowmobile and the first generation FZ1 share the same tail light design. He would really be impressed with you then.

[coopdway]

You should have told him that he was thinking of the Yamaha RX-1 Snowmobile which has a 998cc, 5 valve per cylinder motor very similar to the R1 and FZ1. Then explain to him that you are on an FJR which has a 1298cc four-cylinder engine with 4 valves per cylinder. You could even tell him that the snowmobile and the first generation FZ1 share the same tail light design. He would really be impressed with you then.

Exactly.  At that point you've been given license to make up as you go.

[RedCBRRider]

Exactly.  At that point you've been given license to make up as you go.

This douche bag was not worth the effort that it would have taken to continue responding to his stupidity.

[CoolWhip]

He was soon joined by his asshat buddy and the two of them insisted on telling me that my FJR was powered by the same engine that Yamaha uses on their snowmobiles.  I said not, but they were sure about it.  I don't know why some morons feel the need to prove their ignorance.

Ya… I hear ya man.  I had that same thing happen when a guy said “dude…isn’t that the same thing powered by the T-4“?  LOL.   BUT…I said hell ya!  
T-4: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawasaki_T-4

[RedCBRRider]

Ya… I hear ya man.  I had that same thing happen when a guy said “dude…isn’t that the same thing powered by the T-4“?  LOL.   BUT…I said hell ya!  
T-4: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawasaki_T-4

Now that right there is funny.

[FRZY]

Ya… I hear ya man.  I had that same thing happen when a guy said “dude…isn’t that the same thing powered by the T-4“?  LOL.   BUT…I said hell ya!  
T-4: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawasaki_T-4

 

[mxvet57]

Ya… I hear ya man.  I had that same thing happen when a guy said “dude…isn’t that the same thing powered by the T-4“?  LOL.   BUT…I said hell ya!  
T-4: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawasaki_T-4

 strap your self on and hit the after burners.    

[ColdDuc]

A nice ride today. 301 miles for me and more than that for many of the rest of we 6.  Unbelievable for the last half of December, at least for me.  Will never happen again, not unless we're lucky enough to enjoy continued World Warming.

Hi Doug,

When the board came back up I took a new name; anyway, glad to see you got out. I really wish I hadn't stored the bike so soon this year. See you in the spring.

Joe (red ST3s from October)

[coopdway]

Joe,
Welcome back!  Most of us are returning to the site, albeit slowly.  Maybe by spring we'll be back at full strength.

I've got some some things to take care of on the ST2 over the winter and will probably be just finishing them on that next 50 degree day a few months from now.  Take care!