We may be simply bad influences.... š
My new to me Harley.
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Jeffro06
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I needed to vote, so I hopped on the Ultra.
Mission accomplished.
It was 56Ā° and sunny, but the wind was howling, at speeds of 20 mph plus.
I said screw it, let's ride! As I rounded the airport, in Rockford, I saw a UPS jet getting ready to take off.
I stopped and watched it take flight.
I got a video of the lift off, but it won't post here, so use your imagination.
From there I hit the road along the Rock River, as well as a couple other backroads. I didn't stop again until I got home.
I made it home just a couple of minutes before the wife did.
Turns out the first day of Spring wasn't a total bore.
Mission accomplished.
It was 56Ā° and sunny, but the wind was howling, at speeds of 20 mph plus.
I said screw it, let's ride! As I rounded the airport, in Rockford, I saw a UPS jet getting ready to take off.
I stopped and watched it take flight.
I got a video of the lift off, but it won't post here, so use your imagination.
From there I hit the road along the Rock River, as well as a couple other backroads. I didn't stop again until I got home.
I made it home just a couple of minutes before the wife did.
Turns out the first day of Spring wasn't a total bore.
Jeffro06
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It's mostly sunny and in the mid 50's, so I thought a ride sounded like a good idea. The whole time I was getting ready I wasn't real excited and didn't have any idea where I'd go.
I suited up, rolled the Limited out and headed off to get fuel, which was $4.99 a gallon btw. After fueling up I headed north, out of town.
As I headed north, wondering where to go, I really wasn't feeling it. The wind was pretty strong, out of the west. It was making things chilly, not cold mind you, but I wanted warmth, without putting on heated gear.
Turns out, today wasn't the day. I made my way back home, after only being gone for a matter of minutes.
11 miles.......
......is all I got in. Pretty sad. I guess I'm not as die hard as I used to be, or I've just rode everywhere within 300 miles and need it to be perfect or feel right in order to go for a ride these days.
It'll be nice when it hits the 70's and the wind stays out of the teens and above.
Maybe I'm just suffering from the no Jeep blues?
I suited up, rolled the Limited out and headed off to get fuel, which was $4.99 a gallon btw. After fueling up I headed north, out of town.
As I headed north, wondering where to go, I really wasn't feeling it. The wind was pretty strong, out of the west. It was making things chilly, not cold mind you, but I wanted warmth, without putting on heated gear.
Turns out, today wasn't the day. I made my way back home, after only being gone for a matter of minutes.
11 miles.......
......is all I got in. Pretty sad. I guess I'm not as die hard as I used to be, or I've just rode everywhere within 300 miles and need it to be perfect or feel right in order to go for a ride these days.
It'll be nice when it hits the 70's and the wind stays out of the teens and above.
Maybe I'm just suffering from the no Jeep blues?
Jeffro06
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What a great day. It started with my grandsons soccer game, which I rode the Harley to.
Next up was a ride into Wisconsin, not to wrench on Rubi, but just for fun. The wife had a wedding shower to attend, so I was solo. I rode to Iowa too.
it was clear, sunny and warm....it hit 76 degrees!
Heading out!
Lunch, in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin.
Pure bliss.
Next up was a ride into Wisconsin, not to wrench on Rubi, but just for fun. The wife had a wedding shower to attend, so I was solo. I rode to Iowa too.
it was clear, sunny and warm....it hit 76 degrees!
Heading out!
Lunch, in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin.
Pure bliss.
Jeffro06
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Finally, good weather! It started in the low 60's and hit the mid 70's.
Stopped in Galena, for a photo-op, on my way to Dubuque, Iowa.
You can't find a parking space in Galena, Friday-Sunday, to save your ass..lol.
I got home 2 minutes before the wife did. My "workday" was better than hers.
We need more days like today.
Jeffro06
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Stagecoach Trail, from Lena to Galena, is a fun little ride.
Jeffro06
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Got a request from a buddy to go with him to Chicago, to pick up a 2004 BMW RT1100.
He suggested stopping by my house and picking me up, on the way, since he lives 50 miles north west of me.
I said nope, I'm on my way to your house. I mean, wth did he plan to do with his Jeep or bike, once back at my house? Besides, I get to get in a ride.
Shitcago....gotta love it, not. The last 8 miles of our 115 mile trip to over an hour.
The dealership was in a swell neighborhood. The art work was not commissioned...lol.
Beemers, Triumph, Vespa and Enfield.
His new, 20 year old BMW. He has one just like it, that has a bad ABS module. This $2900 bike is about the same price as a new module...lol.
He rode it home, his first ride in 2 years. No better place to knock the rust off the old motorcycle skills...lol.
Once back at his place, we rode to the nearest pizza place.
Our first ride together in forever. Damn cops checking on us...lol.
I rode home in the dark, in 60 degree weather and loved every minute of it.
He suggested stopping by my house and picking me up, on the way, since he lives 50 miles north west of me.
I said nope, I'm on my way to your house. I mean, wth did he plan to do with his Jeep or bike, once back at my house? Besides, I get to get in a ride.
Shitcago....gotta love it, not. The last 8 miles of our 115 mile trip to over an hour.
The dealership was in a swell neighborhood. The art work was not commissioned...lol.
Beemers, Triumph, Vespa and Enfield.
His new, 20 year old BMW. He has one just like it, that has a bad ABS module. This $2900 bike is about the same price as a new module...lol.
He rode it home, his first ride in 2 years. No better place to knock the rust off the old motorcycle skills...lol.
Once back at his place, we rode to the nearest pizza place.
Our first ride together in forever. Damn cops checking on us...lol.
I rode home in the dark, in 60 degree weather and loved every minute of it.
Jeffro06
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After playing guitar and mowing the lawn, I hopped on the Ultra.
It was cloudy, but there was no rain in the area.
Went to my local dealership, which isn't all that close, to get some supplies.
Nice little ride.
A little past due for a 3-hole service. I did oil & filter, o-rings, spark plugs and air filter. I picked up brake pads as well, but those are for another day. All in $369! Saved at least $500 doing it myself.....that's a guitar right there...lol.
Afterwards I found myself solo for dinner, so I took a ride.
Figured I'd make the best of my night alone.
It was a shorter ride to dinner, but curvier and more scenic.
Rain clouds were behind me on the way home. Temp fell to 62 degrees. It was a nice ride as well.
Tomorrow, its back Wisconsin for more Jeep shit. Hopefully it's Harley weather.
It was cloudy, but there was no rain in the area.
Went to my local dealership, which isn't all that close, to get some supplies.
Nice little ride.
A little past due for a 3-hole service. I did oil & filter, o-rings, spark plugs and air filter. I picked up brake pads as well, but those are for another day. All in $369! Saved at least $500 doing it myself.....that's a guitar right there...lol.
Afterwards I found myself solo for dinner, so I took a ride.
Figured I'd make the best of my night alone.
It was a shorter ride to dinner, but curvier and more scenic.
Rain clouds were behind me on the way home. Temp fell to 62 degrees. It was a nice ride as well.
Tomorrow, its back Wisconsin for more Jeep shit. Hopefully it's Harley weather.
Jeffro06
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After an hour of guitar and an hour of working out, I hit the road.
82, sunny, no wind....finally.
Scoped out the venue where my nephew is getting married next Friday.
Crossed the Illinois River a few times. This is in Henry.
Same spot, but looking north.
Well, there you have it; Henry.
Stopped home and picked up the wife, around 5pm.
We rode down the Rock River, from Rockford to Dixon. We stopped halfway, in Byron, for dinner and finished off the Night in Dixon at a wine bar.
Things cooled down to the mid 60's on the way home, but it was a great day!
82, sunny, no wind....finally.
Scoped out the venue where my nephew is getting married next Friday.
Crossed the Illinois River a few times. This is in Henry.
Same spot, but looking north.
Well, there you have it; Henry.
Stopped home and picked up the wife, around 5pm.
We rode down the Rock River, from Rockford to Dixon. We stopped halfway, in Byron, for dinner and finished off the Night in Dixon at a wine bar.
Things cooled down to the mid 60's on the way home, but it was a great day!
Jeffro06
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The wife said she was ready for a ride, so I obliged.
Stopped for a late lunch in Sheffield IL.
Next up was the Psycho Silo Saloon in Langley....well, near Langley, as it's in the middle of nowhere.
It was the smallest crowd I've seen in years, but yesterday they had a huge event, so it makes sense.
The band was better than they looked...lol.
Soaking up some sun while taking in the tunes.
Such an empty lot....it's never like this.
The place has character.
She found a fan...lol.
Ventured up to Oregon, for a treat.
Love this place.
We had a great time.
Stopped for a late lunch in Sheffield IL.
Next up was the Psycho Silo Saloon in Langley....well, near Langley, as it's in the middle of nowhere.
It was the smallest crowd I've seen in years, but yesterday they had a huge event, so it makes sense.
The band was better than they looked...lol.
Soaking up some sun while taking in the tunes.
Such an empty lot....it's never like this.
The place has character.
She found a fan...lol.
Ventured up to Oregon, for a treat.
Love this place.
We had a great time.
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