anyone go for a ride today? Pics?

[trevor]

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a scooter on our busiest freeway yesterday, -20c, icy and he's still going to work... this section of road is 110km but 130km is not uncommon even in bad conditions and he's riding along with his feet down to stay upright...

The sole bread winner for his family gave up his car because he couldn't afford the insurance... Social media kicked in and a local auto dealer gave him a 2010 Dodge Charger SXT AWD, public donations of $7k cash and food as well.

here's the video http://www.calgarysun.com/2016/12/05...ity-of-support

That is a great story! Thanks for posting..

[Chaz]

I have one in my stock... I'll let it go for super cheap(Like pay for shipping and $5)... Might need to fab up some brackets for it but it's yours if you need it!

I LOVE THIS LITTLE BIKE! I rode it in today @ 28' F, Fueling is still a bit wonky but with the Tiny tach installed I'll be able to hone the problematic curves in my map. WOT though, what a riot! I'm truly enjoying the buying "brand new" experience!

Let me know if you want that fairing... It's just soaking up space.

Thanks, I think I'll take you up on that offer. I'll send you a pm.

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a scooter on our busiest freeway yesterday, -20c, icy and he's still going to work... this section of road is 110km but 130km is not uncommon even in bad conditions and he's riding along with his feet down to stay upright...

The sole bread winner for his family gave up his car because he couldn't afford the insurance... Social media kicked in and a local auto dealer gave him a 2010 Dodge Charger SXT AWD, public donations of $7k cash and food as well.

here's the video http://www.calgarysun.com/2016/12/05...ity-of-support

Wow...

[trevor]

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a scooter on our busiest freeway yesterday, -20c, icy and he's still going to work... this section of road is 110km but 130km is not uncommon even in bad conditions and he's riding along with his feet down to stay upright...

The sole bread winner for his family gave up his car because he couldn't afford the insurance... Social media kicked in and a local auto dealer gave him a 2010 Dodge Charger SXT AWD, public donations of $7k cash and food as well.

here's the video http://www.calgarysun.com/2016/12/05...ity-of-support

More on the story....

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/scooter-deerfoot-trail-guy-yyc-gofundme-1.3882551

[Jedz123]

More on the story....

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgar...ndme-1.3882551

Nice Feel good read! Thanks for the share to the link!

[wyly]

More on the story....

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgar...ndme-1.3882551

what the links can't convey is how dangerous that roadway is for bikes even when conditions are good...it's road to avoid if at all possible, I came within inches of being road kill last month...that this guy did it on a scooter in icy/blizzard conditions is insane...

[mrbill5491]

Duh, was trying to think of my last ride...wasn't exactly a ride though me and group of friends had set up a MSF advanced course class back in Nov. Man that was a blast, everyone did great time and learned a lot about their bikes. There were 11 of us and half were women.
Eva, Jen, Lee, Eric and Steve. Steve was the only one that dumped his bike...3 times.

Two instructors are on the left, Cindy is between them. Front is Eva and Jen, not pictured is Gwen. Back row is Eric, me (mrbill) another instructor, Lee and Steve in the back.

Jen and Eva...

[Chaz]

what the links can't convey is how dangerous that roadway is for bikes even when conditions are good...it's road to avoid if at all possible, I came within inches of being road kill last month...that this guy did it on a scooter in icy/blizzard conditions is insane...

I know the type of road...no matter how hard we try, I feel none of us will ever come close to being as "badass" as this scooter guy...lol

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It was a comparatively idyllic 34ºF when I rode back home tonight...

[Redman]

Pulled bikes out of the garage into the driveway....

... does that count?



Did not got for ride.

(can see the road in background).


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[Redman]

Did not go for ride.

But since had bike out in driveway .....



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[trlsrider]

I bought another suzuki today to add to my fleet and may drive it this winter when i get wimpy and want to be in heated compartment. It is a 1987 Suzuki Samurai 4x4. My 68 Honda Cub is my goto winter rig,but this will be fun too, though the Sami makes less hp than the Gs. No snow in the valley but mountains 10 miles away have over 46 inches of snow, temps here in 30 and 40 F with vetter make ride into town perfectly fine on the Gs.

[lurch12_2000]

Did not go for ride.

But since had bike out in driveway .....



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That looks like something from Christmas Vacation and the Griswold's front yard....very festive!

[trevor]

Did not go for ride.

But since had bike out in driveway .....



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Redman, I love your enthusiasm for your gs!!! You are without a doubt the epitome of what this place is all about!!!
i always look forward to anything you post here...because it will always be good and direct to the reason we all joined here in the first place.
You better make your azz over here some time!
cheers buddy,
trevor

[Redman]

Oh, crap, getting ready for bed, and then remember that left bike outside.

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Garsch, Trev, Thanks.
Someone could complain it aint a "go for ride" picture.

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[GSXR7ED]

Redman, I love your enthusiasm for your gs!!! You are without a doubt the epitome of what this place is all about!!!
i always look forward to anything you post here...because it will always be good and direct to the reason we all joined here in the first place.
You better make your azz over here some time!
cheers buddy,
trevor

+1

Ditto, on Redman enthusiasm!


Ed

[Phred]

Ditto 2 on Redman. The unofficial GS posterman of the year!