Big Red rides again!

**GIBBY** · 03-07-2015, 07:32 PM

With temps forecast in the mid 50's up to 60° this week Big Red is waking up from her winter hibernation. Spent a few hours today getting her ready to ride and plan on riding every day this week after work. Fortunately I store her at my work and can wash the salt off after riding this time of year. Hope many of my NCR brethren can also get in some riding this week. Ride safe everyone, cagers are NOT used to seeing motorcycles this time of year.

Bud2rat · 03-07-2015, 07:55 PM

Glad to hear that. Be careful and enjoy. I've been prepping mine this afternoon. New brake lines, clutch lines, and all fluids. Didn't finish today, so I will finish tomorrow and maybe get in a short ride.

**HwyRider** · 03-07-2015, 08:38 PM

When I read the title I thought it was about our BigRed.

Ride safe. Hopefully the winter is over.

blowndodge · 03-07-2015, 10:17 PM

Happy Resurrection Day Mike! I've been riding almost every weekend! Was 85 today!

dshelly · 03-07-2015, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

Happy Resurrection Day Mike! I've been riding almost every weekend! Was 85 today!

I thought you were sick ???

blowndodge · 03-08-2015, 01:58 AM

I was and I said "almost every weekend" Save for the weekends I've been sick. Clear now Einstein??

Loafer · 03-08-2015, 07:14 AM

Gibby, good for you, many happy miles to you.

**BigRed** · 03-08-2015, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by HwyRider

When I read the title I thought it was about our BigRed.

Ride safe. Hopefully the winter is over.

Ha, ha. Me too. I wasn't sure where I was riding and why I didn't know about it.

dshelly · 03-08-2015, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

I was and I said "almost every weekend" Save for the weekends I've been sick. Clear now Einstein??

Clear as mud.........

**glwilson** · 03-08-2015, 11:08 AM

Seems like you are having better weather than I am here. We saw a high of 40 yesterday and only mid-30's today.

We will peak-out each day next week in the low 50's, but the majority of the day will remain in the 30's. It's rideable, but still chilly.
I am going to avoid riding until the salt is washed off the roads. It is really bad around here. The roads are pure white like the Bonneville Salt Flats.

While I appreciate the road-crews' efforts; they seem to have over done the salt this year -- as if they have a quota of salt they need to use whether it is needed or not.

I am assuming it is a department budget "thing". In other words; use all the salt or else we cannot order as much next year.

**glwilson** · 03-08-2015, 11:10 AM

When is Ray picking-up his bike?

**GIBBY** · 03-08-2015, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by glwilson

When is Ray picking-up his bike?

Maybe next weekend.
I am at work right now and just finished putting a carpet kit in my saddlebags. The temp is 36 degrees and it is sunny out so I am getting dressed and going for a ride, cannot wait another day!

**HwyRider** · 03-08-2015, 06:36 PM

Lucky guy. If the ice was melted here I'd be doing the same thing.

**GIBBY** · 03-08-2015, 07:09 PM

Had a great ride, 130 miles and hardly a water puddle. Had to wash the bike real good though with all the salt dust I kicked up. Hope others in the Midwest were able to get out for a ride today.

waterman · 03-08-2015, 10:05 PM

Good to hear the thaw is happening Gibby. Krystal actually got a ride in yesterday. First time in over a year for her.

03-07-2015, 07:32 PM	#1
GIBBY Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Osceola,WI Posts: 3,084	Big Red rides again! With temps forecast in the mid 50's up to 60° this week Big Red is waking up from her winter hibernation. Spent a few hours today getting her ready to ride and plan on riding every day this week after work. Fortunately I store her at my work and can wash the salt off after riding this time of year. Hope many of my NCR brethren can also get in some riding this week. Ride safe everyone, cagers are NOT used to seeing motorcycles this time of year. __________________ 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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03-07-2015, 07:55 PM	#2
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	Glad to hear that. Be careful and enjoy. I've been prepping mine this afternoon. New brake lines, clutch lines, and all fluids. Didn't finish today, so I will finish tomorrow and maybe get in a short ride. __________________ Robert Torrey VBA# 02077 Vroc# 27672 1996 800A Customized (SOLD) 2001 1500 Nomad (The Mistress) 2013 Voyager 2014 SE Rally - Elkins, WV 2016 SE Rally - Helen, Ga
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03-07-2015, 08:38 PM	#3
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	When I read the title I thought it was about our BigRed. Ride safe. Hopefully the winter is over. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Happy Resurrection Day Mike! I've been riding almost every weekend! Was 85 today! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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03-08-2015, 01:58 AM	#6
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	I was and I said "almost every weekend" Save for the weekends I've been sick. Clear now Einstein?? __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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03-08-2015, 07:14 AM	#7
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Gibby, good for you, many happy miles to you. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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03-08-2015, 11:08 AM	#10
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Seems like you are having better weather than I am here. We saw a high of 40 yesterday and only mid-30's today. We will peak-out each day next week in the low 50's, but the majority of the day will remain in the 30's. It's rideable, but still chilly. I am going to avoid riding until the salt is washed off the roads. It is really bad around here. The roads are pure white like the Bonneville Salt Flats. While I appreciate the road-crews' efforts; they seem to have over done the salt this year -- as if they have a quota of salt they need to use whether it is needed or not. I am assuming it is a department budget "thing". In other words; use all the salt or else we cannot order as much next year. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417 Last edited by glwilson; 03-08-2015 at 11:14 AM.
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03-08-2015, 11:10 AM	#11
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	When is Ray picking-up his bike? __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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03-08-2015, 06:36 PM	#13
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	Lucky guy. If the ice was melted here I'd be doing the same thing. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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03-08-2015, 07:09 PM	#14
GIBBY Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Osceola,WI Posts: 3,084	Had a great ride, 130 miles and hardly a water puddle. Had to wash the bike real good though with all the salt dust I kicked up. Hope others in the Midwest were able to get out for a ride today. __________________ 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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03-08-2015, 10:05 PM	#15
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Good to hear the thaw is happening Gibby. Krystal actually got a ride in yesterday. First time in over a year for her. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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