Riding in February in MN

**GIBBY** · 02-26-2016, 10:58 AM

Me and some of my Victory riding buds are going riding tomorrow. Have never rode in February in MN. We had a nice rain last week and have had some clear, crisp days so there is no ice on the roads, should help with this PMS.

Weather forecast is for a high of 54 degrees with a light S/SW wind.

**dmac** · 02-26-2016, 12:46 PM

Was wondering if you were going to get out on your new ride tomorrow.Enjoy the day and watch out for the sand.

**GIBBY** · 02-26-2016, 12:53 PM

Thanks Denny, say "hey" to Sally for me.

**dmac** · 02-26-2016, 12:55 PM

Will do my friend.Ride safe.

**Rasta** · 02-26-2016, 02:33 PM

Enjoy! I took the afternoon off so will be heading out shortly! Hi Denny and Sally

**dmac** · 02-26-2016, 02:59 PM

Hi Amin.Ride safe today and enjoy the weather.Say hi to Cecilia for us.

**Framer** · 02-26-2016, 04:50 PM

It's a little cool here in Oklahoma City we just hit 60°. I think I'll wait for it to warm up a bit.

**GIBBY** · 02-26-2016, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Framer

It's a little cool here in Oklahoma City we just hit 60°. I think I'll wait for it to warm up a bit.

Oh,wise guy!

cbutteris · 02-26-2016, 09:43 PM

I am planning to get out for a short ride tomorrow too - just solo for an hour or so.

**Rookie13** · 02-27-2016, 09:59 AM

Bringing the bikes home today! Can't wait to get out again- even if it's for a bit. Really excited to hear the new pipes on the Vaq- Christmas present from the wife! (Got her a set of short shots for her Shadow last Christmas, guess she felt obligated to return the favor!). Would love to get together with some other locals once the weather and road surfaces improve- LOTS of sand spread in my area. Be safe all who get some saddle time today!

**glwilson** · 02-27-2016, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by GIBBY

Me and some of my Victory riding buds are going riding tomorrow. Have never rode in February in MN. We had a nice rain last week and have had some clear, crisp days so there is no ice on the roads, should help with this PMS.

Weather forecast is for a high of 54 degrees with a light S/SW wind.

Have fun. I was considering it, but likely will not.

I just picked-up my bike from the dealer yesterday. The paint-job looks good.

**glwilson** · 02-27-2016, 01:40 PM

Oh... by the way. When picking-up my bike, my dealer (Boardtracker Harley, Janesville, WI); they had their custom 883 bike on display.

This bike is their entry into a national contest Harley sponsors where dealerships customize a specific bike model, in hopes of winning the contest.

The Service Manager and two of his techs customized this 883 to resemble a boardtrack-racer style, given the dealership's name.

This picture does not do the bike any justice. The white paint has an effervescence to it; which you cannot see in the pic -- along with some other finer details.

I was also able to get a sneak-peek of some of the other dealership's entries (which is not publicly released yet). This bike will not likely win the contest, from the looks of some of the other bikes in the contest, but it should at least respectfully place.

I realize this isn't for everyone; but either way, I thought it was interesting to see it; as I respect anyone who can do customized work. I am proud of my guys at the dealership. They are great crew.

**Rookie13** · 02-27-2016, 07:27 PM

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Home again! Daughter insisted I take her on a ride... at least that's what I told the wife.

**BudMan** · 02-27-2016, 07:56 PM

Glad you were able to get out Mike.

Greg, you painted your bike? A repair or just decided to change it?
The custom bike is not my cup of tea but you can see a ton on work went into it.

Nice looking ride Rookie13

**Rookie13** · 02-27-2016, 10:45 PM

Thanks, BudMan.

02-26-2016, 10:58 AM	#1
GIBBY Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Osceola,WI Posts: 3,084	Riding in February in MN Me and some of my Victory riding buds are going riding tomorrow. Have never rode in February in MN. We had a nice rain last week and have had some clear, crisp days so there is no ice on the roads, should help with this PMS. Weather forecast is for a high of 54 degrees with a light S/SW wind. __________________ Mike "GIBBY" Gibson Osceola, WI VBA # 1279 2011 National Rally 2012 NCR Rally 2012 Antlers Rally 2013 National Rally 2013 Antlers Rally 2014 NC/SC Rally 2014 Antlers Rally 2015 VRA/VBA Rally 2016 NCR Rally 2016 Antlers Rally 2017 Antlers Rally 2018 NC/SC Rally 2018 Antlers Rally 2019 Antlers Rally 2020 Antlers Rally 2022 Antlers Rally 2023 Antlers Rally 2021 Indian Roadmaster Limited 2022 Indian Roadmaster Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-26-2016, 12:46 PM	#2
dmac Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 202	Was wondering if you were going to get out on your new ride tomorrow.Enjoy the day and watch out for the sand. __________________ VBA#642 Custer National Rally 2009 Regional Prairie Du Chien 2010 National Maggie Valley 2011 2008 Red and Black Nomad 2008 Pearl White Goldwing
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02-26-2016, 12:53 PM	#3
GIBBY Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Osceola,WI Posts: 3,084	Thanks Denny, say "hey" to Sally for me. __________________ Mike "GIBBY" Gibson Osceola, WI VBA # 1279 2011 National Rally 2012 NCR Rally 2012 Antlers Rally 2013 National Rally 2013 Antlers Rally 2014 NC/SC Rally 2014 Antlers Rally 2015 VRA/VBA Rally 2016 NCR Rally 2016 Antlers Rally 2017 Antlers Rally 2018 NC/SC Rally 2018 Antlers Rally 2019 Antlers Rally 2020 Antlers Rally 2022 Antlers Rally 2023 Antlers Rally 2021 Indian Roadmaster Limited 2022 Indian Roadmaster
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02-26-2016, 12:55 PM	#4
dmac Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 202	Will do my friend.Ride safe. __________________ VBA#642 Custer National Rally 2009 Regional Prairie Du Chien 2010 National Maggie Valley 2011 2008 Red and Black Nomad 2008 Pearl White Goldwing
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02-26-2016, 02:33 PM	#5
Rasta Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ankeny Iowa Posts: 3,697	Enjoy! I took the afternoon off so will be heading out shortly! Hi Denny and Sally __________________ VROC#34321 VBA#01867 2012 NCR Rally Savanna. IL. 2013 National Rally Estes Park, CO 2014 NC/SC Rally in the Ozarks, Mountain View AR 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH 2015 VBA/VRA Eureka Springs AR 2015 Antlers Rally, Antlers OK. 2016 SCR Rally Salem MO. 2016 NCR Rally Hillsboro WI 2017 Eureka Springs AR 2017 National Rally Lake George NY 2004 Blue and Silver 1500 Nomad(RIP 9-26-19) 2000 Red and Silver 1500 Nomad 2012 Pearl White 1700 Voyager Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-26-2016, 02:59 PM	#6
dmac Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 202	Hi Amin.Ride safe today and enjoy the weather.Say hi to Cecilia for us. __________________ VBA#642 Custer National Rally 2009 Regional Prairie Du Chien 2010 National Maggie Valley 2011 2008 Red and Black Nomad 2008 Pearl White Goldwing
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02-26-2016, 04:50 PM	#7
Framer Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Piedmont OK Posts: 2,207	It's a little cool here in Oklahoma City we just hit 60°. I think I'll wait for it to warm up a bit. __________________ David (Framer) Marang 2018 Harley Davidson Ultra Limited VBA#02245 VROC#35311 2013 Antlers 2014 Mountain View 2014 Antlers 2015 Eureka Springs 2015 Antlers 2016 Salem 2016 Antlers 2017 Eureka Springs 2017 Lake George 2017 Antlers 2018 Custer
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02-26-2016, 09:43 PM	#9
cbutteris Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dodgeville, WI Posts: 240	I am planning to get out for a short ride tomorrow too - just solo for an hour or so. __________________ 2014 HD Electra Glide Ultra Classic 2005 Kawasaki Nomad 1600 Classic Tourer 1980 Kawasaki CSR 650 1976 Honda 750 Super Sport
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02-27-2016, 09:59 AM	#10
Rookie13 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Rochester, Minnesota Posts: 179	Bringing the bikes home today! Can't wait to get out again- even if it's for a bit. Really excited to hear the new pipes on the Vaq- Christmas present from the wife! (Got her a set of short shots for her Shadow last Christmas, guess she felt obligated to return the favor!). Would love to get together with some other locals once the weather and road surfaces improve- LOTS of sand spread in my area. Be safe all who get some saddle time today!
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02-27-2016, 07:27 PM	#13
Rookie13 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Rochester, Minnesota Posts: 179	IMG_3362.jpg IMG_3363.jpg IMG_3364.jpg IMG_3365.jpg Home again! Daughter insisted I take her on a ride... at least that's what I told the wife.
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02-27-2016, 07:56 PM	#14
BudMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greenwood, Ark. Posts: 4,736	Glad you were able to get out Mike. Greg, you painted your bike? A repair or just decided to change it? The custom bike is not my cup of tea but you can see a ton on work went into it. Nice looking ride Rookie13 __________________ Dave Jesse 2012 1700 Gray/Black Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad Green/Silver Sold VBA #1108 2010- Eureka Springs - Antlers - 2011- Maggie Valley - Antlers 2012- Margaritaville Ride - Van Buren - Antlers - 2013- Estes Park - Antlers 2014- Mountain View - Antlers - 2015- Eureka Springs - Antlers 2016- Salem - Antlers - 2017- Eureka Springs - Lake George - Antlers - 2018- Custer - Antlers
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02-27-2016, 10:45 PM	#15
Rookie13 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Rochester, Minnesota Posts: 179	Thanks, BudMan.
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