Got Out Riding to Shake off the Winter Blues
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Got Out Riding to Shake off the Winter Blues
Went for a ride yesterday in So Jersey to help shake off the winter blues and took some pics. Considering my buddy and I were the ONLY ones out there, I'm thinking there waaaaaay to0 many folks sitting in front of their computer instead of RIDING!!
Got my trailer loaded (It was anippy28 degreesat that time but did warm up totheupper 30sby riding time which wasn't too terribly bad...)
(Date/Time Stamps appear to be off by a bit on the camera...)
Does anyone else tie down the back tire? I do to keep it from jumping the rail when the trailer is bouncing over bumps:
Ionlyusethehighest quality,most expensive front shock seal saver technology for this bike!!
My folding left mirror is set down for off road use (I use the handlebar mirrors for trail riding so everything is compact, but like to fold up the bigger mirror for road use...)
With my moose fender pack installed and my air pump securely tied down inside I'm ready to rock!!
(NON-Technical 'RIDER' Note: -**ANY** aftermarket Mufflers used in combination with proper jetting and suggested carb and air box modes work really well to wake this bike up and get some extra pony's.....) NUFF SAID - READY TO RIDE !!!
Quick shameless pic of my front brake line guard mod:
My friend on his DRZ400 (with the thought bubble above his head....."WTF!?!?! Put the F'n camera away and let's ride!!!!")
(Notice the lower tire pressures - 12 psi front, 15 psi rear is our normal standard)
Thumping downthe fire roads:
Playing in one of the many 'gunk-holes' along the way...
A little ice never hurt anyone (as long as its OVER THERE...)
Heading back to the truck:
Past the every present cranberry bogs:
It was a blast!! Get your winter gear on and GET OUT AND RIDE!!!!
Got my trailer loaded (It was anippy28 degreesat that time but did warm up totheupper 30sby riding time which wasn't too terribly bad...)
(Date/Time Stamps appear to be off by a bit on the camera...)
Does anyone else tie down the back tire? I do to keep it from jumping the rail when the trailer is bouncing over bumps:
Ionlyusethehighest quality,most expensive front shock seal saver technology for this bike!!
My folding left mirror is set down for off road use (I use the handlebar mirrors for trail riding so everything is compact, but like to fold up the bigger mirror for road use...)
With my moose fender pack installed and my air pump securely tied down inside I'm ready to rock!!
(NON-Technical 'RIDER' Note: -**ANY** aftermarket Mufflers used in combination with proper jetting and suggested carb and air box modes work really well to wake this bike up and get some extra pony's.....) NUFF SAID - READY TO RIDE !!!
Quick shameless pic of my front brake line guard mod:
My friend on his DRZ400 (with the thought bubble above his head....."WTF!?!?! Put the F'n camera away and let's ride!!!!")
(Notice the lower tire pressures - 12 psi front, 15 psi rear is our normal standard)
Thumping downthe fire roads:
Playing in one of the many 'gunk-holes' along the way...
A little ice never hurt anyone (as long as its OVER THERE...)
Heading back to the truck:
Past the every present cranberry bogs:
It was a blast!! Get your winter gear on and GET OUT AND RIDE!!!!
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RE: Got Out Riding to Shake off the Winter Blues
That is a killer place to ride! I took the family out for a ride this weekend for the same reason. It was great but not as cold as your ride. Great pics!
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RE: Got Out Riding to Shake off the Winter Blues
[sm=goodidea.gif]Those tie downs have those loops built in? If so those are pretty trick & can't believe someone did not think of that sooner.
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RE: Got Out Riding to Shake off the Winter Blues
Awesome! How do you fair against that DRZ? Not sure if this next question is technical or not...what's a "gunk hole?"[sm=interesting.gif]
I'm not sure, but I think it might be something that gets EMS pretty excited.
I'm not sure, but I think it might be something that gets EMS pretty excited.
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RE: Got Out Riding to Shake off the Winter Blues
HAHA.... gunk hole... sounds like fun....
You guys are killin me, today its like 17 degrees... and we got another inch of snow last night, plus my bike is apart, and i have to fix the great quality big gun endcap.... [>:]
You guys are killin me, today its like 17 degrees... and we got another inch of snow last night, plus my bike is apart, and i have to fix the great quality big gun endcap.... [>:]