Commuting for the first time tomorrow morning

[Paulcet]

But it is definitely worth it. I'm cold for half an hour in the morning, and the ride home is glorious.

Yeah, the ride home makes it all worthwhile.  At work they call me hardcore (or crazy) when I ride in the cold weather, but the guys who have bikes always say "I wish I could ride home in the nice weather, just couldn't take the cold this morning."

[madjak30]

I'll be doing my first commute to work for the season on Monday...really looking forward to it... ...for more reasons than one...

Later.

[mister]

I'll be doing my first commute to work for the season on Monday...really looking forward to it... ...for more reasons than one...

Later.

Yeah yeah. Still waiting for pics. Pics or it didn't happen. 

Michael

[cbrfxr67]

I love to ride in to work in the mornings, but 5 oclock houston traffic s-zucks riding home.

[TCARZ]

I'm from MN. 37° is my low limit for riding. It was thus, when I rode my new GS home from the dealer on March 18th. Just dress warm with good ff helmet. 

[madjak30]

Yeah yeah. Still waiting for pics. Pics or it didn't happen. 

Michael

Well, I have to sheepishly admit that the ride to the mountains didn't happen today...went for a ride and got to the foothills, but not the mountains (needed two more hours that I didn't have so the ride got cut short)...but I do have pics...but I am going to start a thread for the ride...

Surprise coming...hehehe   

Later.

[Pelikan]

So did you make it there and back A-Okay?

[StevenDavisPhoto]

i didn't try. the 880 is pretty crazy and i'm kinda taking my time. and i got a sunburn this weekend, so i cant wear a helmet right now

[Pelikan]

Werd.  Take your time.  How many miles have you logged thus-far?

[StevenDavisPhoto]

about 700 since september. i plan to do a lot more now that the weather is improving.

[Pelikan]

I was at about 1500 before I felt really comfortable on the freeway.  And I'm still learning.  "Don't be a hero," as my mechanic says 

[StevenDavisPhoto]

yeah, i don't have a death wish like many young riders. i just like the enjoy the ride. it was mostly to save gas money. riding the freeway actually sounds kinda boring. i prefer the twisties.

[Carltheproducer]

Hey, CarlTheProducer, the headlight modulator he got me was Comagination.

The review and info is here:
http://www.webbikeworld.com/Reviewed-motorcycle-products/comagination/visipath/visipath.htm

Sweetness. I wonder if these are legal in NY?

[Falcon01]

I don't blame you for not wanting to ride on 880 yet.  That can be a tough commute even in a cage.  Makes it even more nerve racking with other bikes lane splitting on both sides of you. 

[Toogoofy317]

Maybe I'm in a bad mood or that time of month. But, good grief, man the fluck up and ride  it seems as if you are making up every excuse in the book not to ride!If you are that afraid to ride maybe riding is not meant for you. Hate to be harsh but if you are second guessing yourself this much before you get on the bike what will happen when you actually swing a leg over?

I'm dying to ride right now but being my shoulder will not allow me to extend my hand to the throttle. I'm stuck here with the forecast of sunshine an 82 on Friday! I've ridden on I-4 at 0300 when it was 32 out and it didn't kill me and a slight chill won't kill you either.

Exhausted mentally and physically yours!

Mary

[StevenDavisPhoto]

@mary: well, i ride for fun, not to save money or to go fast. it's mostly a weekend thing for me. i prefer to reduce my risk of getting injured/killed. that's my style and i'm ok with that.

[madjak30]

Maybe I'm in a bad mood or that time of month.

Exhausted mentally and physically yours!

Mary

Umm...yup...or maybe riders withdrawls...

You really have to ride your own ride...but 700 miles since September...you just need to get out there more...just sounds to me like you ride so rarely that you aren't building confidence...if you are worried, don't just jump on the freeway...it will probably scare the crap out of you (moocho idiots out there)

I ride strictly for pleasure...not out of necessity...I ride my bike to the office for the fun of it (3/4ton truck isn't fun in the city, but needed when I go into the field)...so when the roads are clear, I ride...I am a little fanatical about it...as soon as the snow and ice thawed, I was out there riding on the sandy roads...today was the first commute day this year, but I've put on over 1500kms (940miles) so far this season...I'm not saying you should go over board, but to build you confidence get out there a little more and take the back roads to get used to travelling at speed...passing the odd car...then go to the freeway...

Just keep practicing and put in more seat time...the riding will become more natural feeling, then you can concentrate more on what the cages are doing...

Later.

[StevenDavisPhoto]

i'm confident. i just don't see putting in 25 miles on "the slab" as fun. i'd rather drive my car and listen to NPR.

[madjak30]

Well, if that's the case...you're having fun, so you must be doing it right...

Like I said, it's your ride...we can't tell you what that is...

I agree about the slab thing...I usually find alternative routes...part of my fun!!

Later.

[Paulcet]

Maybe I'm in a bad mood or that time of month.

Exhausted mentally and physically yours!

Mary

Umm...yup...or maybe riders withdrawls...

Mary has PMS:  Parked Motorcycle Syndrome.