Who's riding to work tomorrow?

[HankB]

Mostly I just want to preempt mxvet.  

I'm (cough cough) feeling better and there's no rain in the forecast (*) so I think I'll ride.

It was absolutely gorgeous tonight. The traffic on North Ave didn't even bother me heading in to hot dog night. And it was good to see a couple STNers join us.

(*) The rain wouldn't ordinarily keep me from riding, but I commute on I-88, I-294 and I-90. Traffic is bad enough when conditions are perfect and deteriorate rapidly if there is any precipitation. On a good day there are miles I'll do do where I have to put my food down repeatedly. Expanding that out to many miles just plain sucks and takes all of the fun out of it.

[mxvet57]

YES

[basco]

I didn't. Still some ice left over from yesterdays 2-3" snowfall melting and freezing yesterday. I might go home for lunch and grab the bike and ride back.

[Shhted]

She's still the only bike in the ramp.  

[mxvet57]

She's still the only bike in the ramp.  

 still the only bike in the lot here to

[Razors]

I saw a guy riding a sport bike into Round Lake Beach this morning around 6:45.  It was around 30 degrees I think.  I need warmer gear before I can do that.

[CBRXXBLACKBIRD]

I saw a guy riding a sport bike into Round Lake Beach this morning around 6:45.  It was around 30 degrees I think.  I need warmer gear before I can do that.

Snowmobile gear works great that's all I use. So far don't need heated gear also I have a huge fairing that helps. But even on the Buell I am not cold at all.

[Fourstring]

I rode, but there was almost no bikes in the ramp anyway.  Motherf*kcer in an H3 just about erased me when he came into my lane to pass a car turning left in his lane.  Had to honk, while pulling out FAST.  Had some words with the jackass in the parking lot and he backed down.

Turns out Connies can power wheelie in 2nd gear.  Who knew?

[Capirex]

There was an old Piaggio, a Vespa, and a Virago in the lot today.  The Sprint looked a bit out of place.  

[xsPain]

Snowmobile gear works great that's all I use. So far don't need heated gear also I have a huge fairing that helps. But even on the Buell I am not cold at all.

Snowmobile gear is warm, but remember it has little to no crash protection. Get something to wear under. Not that I would know, or anything.

[CBRXXBLACKBIRD]

I know you know Andy. I have to get gear one of these days. I am going to look tonight for jackets I need to just do it.

[HankB]

She's still the only bike in the ramp.  

A guy I work with rides an ST1300 and rode yesterday and today. He rides to work way more than me because usually take Metra. At 5:30 in the AM I can match the train in but at 3:30 going home, the train beats the bike.

-hank

[mxvet57]

well i thought about riding today

  well just a Little bit.

[CBRXXBLACKBIRD]

I didn't even consider it

[Fourstring]

Are you guys kidding?  Beautiful day for a ride!  My gear drying over a chair right now.

[Shhted]

Whilest strolling clad in my red 'Stich from the parking garage to my building 4 blocks away I was addressed by an inebriated Native American.

"There ain't enough snow to be wearin that snowmobile suit".

I had no snarky come back.  I replied - "I guess you're right".  

Apparently a logical answer was too much for him to process.  He just stared though his bloodshot eyes at me.  Ah, Minneapolis wildlife.

[sleazy rider]

The bike is going with me today.  The rain's blown thru, temps are rising and the open road calls.  W00t!  It's good to be working the afternoon shift today.  

[mxvet57]

holy shi#  i was just out side and the temp jumped up to 69 and it's sunny.

wish i rode the bike today.

 nate,  if you'r gear isn't dry now it'll be on the ride home.

  the bad thing is that there's more rain coming


   edit, 71 now

[CBRXXBLACKBIRD]

All the salt on the road is getting cleaned off now yahoo

[forester]

Work?  Why?  

[CBRXXBLACKBIRD]

We all don't have it as good as you Forester  

[Fourstring]

Yay!  Now I get to ride to the stealership for a full service "servicing"!  I'm sure I'll be walking funny after DGY's done with it.

[mxvet57]

Yay!  Now I get to ride to the stealership for a full service "servicing"!  I'm sure I'll be walking funny after DGY's done with it.

  you won't have a fat wallet any more  

[Fourstring]

Ha!  Right, I forgot I'm flush with cash...  

[mxvet57]

who braved it this morning?

 roads were wet but no rain. the temps were great but they are talking about droping to the 50's this afternoon. still not bad riding weather.

[CBRXXBLACKBIRD]

I might have to either way damn electrical gremlin in my truck  

[sleazy rider]

who braved it this morning?

 roads were wet but no rain. the temps were great but they are talking about droping to the 50's this afternoon. still not bad riding weather.

I'm off today, so I'll wait out the storm and go for a ride this afternoon in the dry.  Right now, we gots heavy rain, sound effects and photo flashing.

[Fourstring]

Stealership's got the bike until probably Friday.  

Figgers.  Sun's out today too.

[Razors]

I had a job interview this morning. Came home, chagned, went to Corporate Hell on the bike.  Roads were dry and great!  (except for an a##hole who cut me off) I give him the middle finger salute.

[mxvet57]

Stealership's got the bike until probably Friday.  

Figgers.  Sun's out today too.

  ha   ha   ha  

[Fourstring]

88 EX 500 (wating for parts for the motor)

  Ha   Ha

[Fourstring]

I had a job interview this morning. Came home, chagned, went to Corporate Hell on the bike.  Roads were dry and great!  (except for an a##hole who cut me off) I give him the middle finger salute.

How'd the interview go?

[Razors]

Foursting, it went really. Thanks for asking.  I am in IT Support so it is more of a lateral move. They are not a public company as they are still family owned and have been around for over 130 years.  The big bonus..... 20 minutes to work instead of the 50 - 60 minutes that it can be.  

[mxvet57]

88 EX 500 (waiting for parts for the motor)

  Ha   Ha

 ya, but at least I'm not getting raped by the dealer.

BTW i all ready have the parts. and will be puting the motor back together this week.

[Fourstring]

Ed, so does that mean you're taking the Ninja on the April 1st run?  

Nice,  Razor!  A shorter commute is priceless.  How's it a lateral move?  Same line of work?

[Razors]

Nice,  Razor!  A shorter commute is priceless.  How's it a lateral move?  Same line of work?

Same line of work for the most part and the pay will be the same, most likely (maybe off by 1k +/-  )

I like the fact that I will not be outsoruced or have to call India for general help  (please reboot, have a nice day)

[jadziadax8]

BTW i all ready have the parts. and will be puting the motor back together this week.

Soo, can I borrow it?  Need to re-learn how to shift.

[mxvet57]

Ed, so does that mean you're taking the Ninja on the April 1st run?  

  don't have plates for it. there on the FJR now. and I'm not going to get new ones just for one or two rides and then sell it.

 also i would look like Ben on a moped riding the EX.

[Fourstring]

Selling it, you say?

How much you want for it?

[jadziadax8]

Selling it, you say?

How much you want for it?

Ooo, you beat me to it.

Ed, I give you 500 dolla for it!

[mxvet57]

no rain dry roads and there talking 55-60 and sunny this afternoon.

so i rode.

[Razors]

I rode in as well.

Boo Yeah!

 

[Fourstring]

   Still in the shop, should be out today.  

And then I'm never driving again!

[Helleshin]

I rode to work today. But then, I've ridden every day there was less than two inches of ice on the road. Still beats walking, or staying home.

[CBRXXBLACKBIRD]

I wont be riding to work but if theres no rain I am riding the Buell for a few hrs.

[jim L]

I'm riding in to work today.I just hope it does not get to cold tonight,for when I leave work.

[FRZY]

I'm riding in to work today.I just hope it does not get to cold tonight,for when I leave work.

 

[mxvet57]

aaa crap,   it's misting out there now. looks like a wet ride home. leaving in 20 min.

[Fourstring]

Crap, I'm out until at least Wednesday.  
Dealer called, forks seals were leaking and steering bearing races are pitted to hell.

I'm gonna spend more on this tune-up then I did on the bike.  Proof you get what you pay for.

[mxvet57]

Crap, I'm out until at least Wednesday.  
Dealer called, forks seals were leaking and steering bearing races are pitted to hell.

I'm gonna spend more on this tune-up then I did on the bike.  Proof you get what you pay for.

  to late. i could of done the barings and seals for you.  also my parts discount is, well let's say not that much above cost.

[Grnarrowe]

I didn't have to work today but I got my FJR up and running. Went for a short ride just to make sure all is well, it is. And the really great part was that the township came out and swept the streets, YES!!!
Just waitin on Ears' battery to charge and both will be up and running, althou Ears will have to ride standing up. Rick Meyer has the seat.

[mxvet57]

I didn't have to work today but I got my FJR up and running. Went for a short ride just to make sure all is well, it is. And the really great part was that the township came out and swept the streets, YES!!!
Just waitin on Ears' battery to charge and both will be up and running, althou Ears will have to ride standing up. Rick Meyer has the seat.

  i saw ears post selling an 06 FJR and was thinking WTF. just checked it again whoo  it 's not hers.

[mxvet57]

time to reincarnate this thread.

 with the weather getting into the upper 70's yes i rode to work. going for a ride after work to do the seekers loop. then head down to naperville for the BMW hot dog meet.  

[Allan]

The first day of work after I got my new bike was 55 and cloudy and it was wonderfull. I only wish I had a longer commute

[Shhted]

A Honda Rebel was in the M/C lot this morning.  I'm finally not alone.  It'll be 76 and sunny here for Cri-Eye.

[Fourstring]

Bike's still in the shop, but it turns out it's a good thing; got called into a random gig in St. Charles.

[Blue Dragon]

Forty minute ride to work today....52 degree's....beautiful morning..

[mxvet57]

WOO HOO    i'm leaving work and going for a ride.
   
     catch me if you can  

[FZ1 Matt]

catch me if you can  

I can but I don't want to.  

[Squareman357]

Hooky for me today!  Changed the oil, and cleaned, lubed and adjusted the chain, and did 200 miles.  Going back out shortly for another 150 miles with some buddies.  What a great day!

[jadziadax8]

I rode a little to drop off some clothes for Nate.  He needed his stealth blacks for the gig tonight.  Mostly I've just been enjoying my Spring Break.  

[sleazy rider]

The car is parked till next winter at this point.  I'm riding daily and the de-stressing is working.  Do they make battery tenders for cars?  

[CBRXXBLACKBIRD]

Okay I remember saying I want rain to wash the salt away but this is crazy..  looks like I will be driving for pizza.

Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Widespread fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind between 5 and 13 mph.

Tuesday: Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Widespread fog, mainly before 1pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 58. North wind between 5 and 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Night: Periods of rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Areas of fog. Low around 42. Northeast wind between 11 and 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday: Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 48. Northeast wind between 17 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 42. East wind between 16 and 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a high near 50.

[Razors]

 ...52 degree's....beautiful morning..

WORD!

[mxvet57]

Okay I remember saying I want rain to wash the salt away but this is crazy..  looks like I will be driving for pizza.

Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Widespread fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind between 5 and 13 mph.

Tuesday: Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Widespread fog, mainly before 1pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 58. North wind between 5 and 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Night: Periods of rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Areas of fog. Low around 42. Northeast wind between 11 and 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday: Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 48. Northeast wind between 17 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 42. East wind between 16 and 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a high near 50.

  Joe,
         is this your prediction or are  you quoting the weather service?      

[mxvet57]

what a day of riding. got out of work around 3:00 and headed north. did the seeker's loop and also found some other great roads. found one road in kenasha co. that is the definition of a "twisty"
it's co "nn" just west of 308th ave and co "k" it's only a 1/4 mile but it is so much fun.

[CBRXXBLACKBIRD]

We need to at the next meet swap phone#s so when we are near other peoples houses we call to see if they are available to ride.
Posted on: March 27, 2007, 09:30:00 am

  Joe,
         is this your prediction or are  you quoting the weather service?      

From the site Matt gave me.  http://www.crh.noaa.gov/forecast

[mxvet57]

the prediction of rain didn't scare me today. rode to work today to.
funny thing since the weather was so nice yesterday it brought all the posers out. there were 6 bikes in the lot at work yesterday. today it's only mine.  heck a little rain isn't going to scare me that's what rain gear is for.

[Razors]

I rode in as well.  I figure I have to get wet some time soon. I went out for lunch today and it dropped 20 degrees since this morning. I left my liner on my desk with just a polo on under my jacket. It was a little cold on my guns.  

 

[sleazy rider]

I rode.  I'll ride tomorrow too.  And the day after, etc.  The Trophy is getting the nod tomorrow.

[FRZY]

yep I rode to work last night and I'm thinking about it tonight to  

[FlowBee]

I got faked out by the weather liars and took the cage.  Big mistake.

I'm taking the ST to work tomorrow. Fcuk the weather.

[mxvet57]

yep I rode to work last night and I'm thinking about it tonight to  

  holy shi* your riding to work now.  

[mxvet57]

I'll make my decision in the morning. all i have to do is turn the key and go.

[Razors]

I think our luck might run out tomorrow.  I am not a big fan on wind gusts of 30+.  

Nice thing about dropping off the kids at the sitter in the morning is that I can decide if I want to go back and get the bike or just keep it going on to work.  I have made the right calls so far.

[FRZY]

holy shi* your riding to work now.  

got to try it sometimes  

[mxvet57]

well boys, i rode into work today. the rain stoped by the time i left the house but its raining out there now. the weather man says it going to be scattered showers this afternoon.

[CBRXXBLACKBIRD]

If the weatherman calls for this I drive.

[Razors]

It was cold and drizzle in Round Lake.  Since my last day at work is next week, I figured I would bring my things home today in the car.  (hoping to ride the bike in as much as possible before I leave)

[Fourstring]

I'll ride to work in a downpour if it's above freezing.  The only things that keep me from commuting are

1. Snow
2. Broken bike

Currently suffering from the latter, but it looks like it'll be out today.  

[mxvet57]

people must of thought i was nuts for riding to work this morning till i saw the gas prices when i was out picking up parts in the company truck. looks like I'll be riding the rest of the week rain or shine.

[sleazy rider]

people must of thought i was nuts for riding to work this morning till i saw the gas prices when i was out picking up parts in the company truck. looks like I'll be riding the rest of the week rain or shine.

*DING*!!!  I filled up the GS today with $16 worth of premium.  

[FlowBee]

I screwed up and listened to the local weather liars on Tuesday.  No rain, fine riding conditions. A Harley rider made me look like a wuss!  

Today... GRR...  Another weather liar deception. I wussed out and took the Subaru.  Again, another day of suckage in decent weather. Yeah, some 52F drizzle, but c'mon! It was nice compared to 30 days ago.

Manana!!  Tomorrow I will take the bike to work.  Weather be damned,  damn it!

RIDE TOMORROW!   There is no excuse in region 4.

[basco]

The weather guessers where wrong here yesterday. 20% chance of rain, yea right. We haven't had this much rain in 2 hours in 7 years. I am sure it was around 4 inches. It filled the retention pond and overflowed it. Manhole covers where spewing out water and my wife called me to say don't ride home, the road is covered with water up to the sidewalk about 1/4 of the way to the garage

[moeszu]

Well, the bike is out and running so might as well ride to work (though there are some that ask why ).  One co-worker sits in her car and listens to the radio while she smokes and rolled down the window to tell me that is was going to rain yesterday, I suggested that I had been wet before and did not get rained on last night.  Rode this morning and a little colder but looks like just clouds today.

I still work with a person that has a 4 year old (maybe 5) Harley with less than 1500 miles.

Gene

[CBRXXBLACKBIRD]

*DING*!!!  I filled up the GS today with $16 worth of premium.  

I am not looking forward to filling the Goldwing up

[forester]

THIS IS MY BLANKET STATEMENT FOR THIS POST.

I will be riding to work the rest of the season - whenever I don't have to take big stuff that won't fit too well on the bike to the jobsite - or need some extra seats to drive clients around...

Rain, shine, flurries, cold, of course I prefer 72F and calm, sunny conditions - it's not required...  As long as I can ride on a surface that is rideable - it's foolish not to have a higher enjoyment and save fuel costs at the same time en route to a job.

MOTO-COMMUTING RULES!

[Fourstring]

THIS IS MY BLANKET STATEMENT FOR THIS POST.


MOTO-COMMUTING RULES!

Preach it, brotha! 

Picking up the Connie today!  I won't drive the car again except for shows.

Edit:  Oh, and job interviews.  Got one of those tomorrow.

[DavidLSI]

Preach it, brotha!  

Picking up the Connie today!  I won't drive the car again except for shows.

I would already be riding daily if I had taken care of things sooner, but will be giving up the car by this weekend...
SeeYa
DavidLSI

[mxvet57]

THIS IS MY BLANKET STATEMENT FOR THIS POST.


MOTO-COMMUTING RULES!

  i have to say I'm with you on this. the truck and SUV haven't moved since Saturday and that was just to move them around. Ben riding all week and baring a severe storm or flood I'm going to be out there.

[mxvet57]

checking in a little late but i did ride to work today. the rain is west of me rite now but it looks like it's getting lighter so i might not need the rain gear for the ride home.

[TriggerT]

Rode FOR work today. Had to go to three differnet job sites, which meant I put about 210 miles on the bike. Not only was I on the clock for this, but I also get $0.485 per mile. Nothing better than getting paid to ride.

[sleazy rider]

  i have to say I'm with you on this. the truck and SUV haven't moved since Saturday and that was just to move them around. Ben riding all week and baring a severe storm or flood I'm going to be out there.

My car hasn't moved for three weeks, nor shall it move in the foreseeable future.  I guess I should break out the Stabil for it.  

[basco]

THIS IS MY BLANKET STATEMENT FOR THIS POST.

I will be riding to work the rest of the season - whenever I don't have to take big stuff that won't fit too well on the bike to the jobsite - or need some extra seats to drive clients around...

Rain, shine, flurries, cold, of course I prefer 72F and calm, sunny conditions - it's not required...  As long as I can ride on a surface that is rideable - it's foolish not to have a higher enjoyment and save fuel costs at the same time en route to a job.

MOTO-COMMUTING RULES!

Its supposed to snow here next week. I can't believe it would be better up there.

BTW, I rode to work today.  

[HankB]

checking in a little late but i did ride to work today. the rain is west of me rite now but it looks like it's getting lighter so i might not need the rain gear for the ride home.

I hope it cleared up for you too. I rode the sidecar in and based on the weather map in the morning, I really expected to ride home in the rain. But the storm fell apart before it got here!

Good thing too. Rain really does awful things to traffic. Today I didn't have to put my foot down once in I-294 or I-88   But that was only because I was riding my sidecar rig.  

[mxvet57]

I hope it cleared up for you too. I rode the sidecar in and based on the weather map in the morning, I really expected to ride home in the rain. But the storm fell apart before it got here!

Good thing too. Rain really does awful things to traffic. Today I didn't have to put my foot down once in I-294 or I-88   But that was only because I was riding my sidecar rig.  

 was watching the radar and the rain broke up by the time i was ready to leave work. so i decided to stay an hour later to get a project done. it started to drizzle when i left for around 10 min.

i notaced the traffic was lighter today or the morons were off the road.