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    Snow fence up at the beach. Hardley any people, just snow fence.
    Although the snow fence is not so much for blowing snow but for blowing sand.

    I think I ride as much, if not more, in the fall than I do in the summer.

    This morning three different people stoppped to chat about the bike.
    All summer long, in this tourist town, the total would have been three, and now that it is not summer, three more in one morning.

    One guy, about my age, told me his 86 Goldwing. He noticed the Suzuki emblems on the fairing and trunk and had to ask me about that. He seemed suprized when I told him that, yah, this is all factory stock.

    Other guy, maybe 20, asked me what year it is. I asked him to guess how many years older than him. har har har But, Then I told him the year.
    He said he always wanted a bike and told me about his friends that have XZRZZRXRZs (or whatever, sport bikes I gather) that they have to make payments on all year. I mentioned that an older standard style bike could be found for lot less money and get him on the road, but that he probably had higher prioritys than even that. I said he should concider if he wants to look cool and hangout with the guys on sportbikes or if he wants to ride.
    He was there for a KiteBoarding competition, so I got to ask him some questions about that. (Kiteboarding: Have kite pull while on something like a ski/surfboard.)

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    Last edited by Redman; 09-24-2011, 09:24 PM.
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    #2
    Heck, it is going be almost 80 today. If it wasn't for the eye surgery I went thru on Friday, I'd be out.
    Can't ride for a week, at least.
    I love Fall riding but then again I love riding in ANY season
    Doug aka crag antler

    83GS1100E, gone
    2000 Kawasaki Concours
    Please wear ATGATT

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      #3
      Get it while it lasts, all you poor unfortunate Northern park the bikes all winter suckers.

      Hey Dave, in about three months come on down to do some serious riding.
      http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...tatesMap-1.jpg

      Life is too short to ride an L.

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        #4
        Originally posted by tkent02 View Post
        Get it while it lasts, all you poor unfortunate Northern park the bikes all winter suckers.

        Hey Dave, in about three months come on down to do some serious riding.

        Don't cry for me....argentina

        my motto, if you don't ride all year...you just don't ride

        January 1st 2011, Hampton Beach NH



        Mid-March 2011,Cape Neddick Light, ME
        Doug aka crag antler

        83GS1100E, gone
        2000 Kawasaki Concours
        Please wear ATGATT

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          #5
          I've heard rumors of this "Summer" thing.

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            #6
            Still very much hot and humid here in Florida, mid 90's with afternoon thunderstorms, hopefully the temps will drop down to at least the upper 80's and humidity abate in the next month or so.
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            Steve
            "The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page." :cool:
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              #7
              Worlds 2nd largest billiard table…

              Florida is FLAT…………………………………………………………
              The people there are DULL………………………………………………
              Riding a bike in Florida is MINDLESS……………………………………………

              'Nuf said
              1982 GS1100G- road bike
              1990 GSX750F-(1127cc '92 GSXR engine)
              1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane

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                #8
                Spring has sprung here. The leaves have changed from green to light green and the nightime temperatures have plunged down into the 60's. We still keep the good roads a secret from the poor tourist drivers from Michigan.
                1983 GS 1100 Guided Laser
                1983 GS 1100 G
                2000 Suzuki Intruder 1500, "Piggy Sue"
                2000 GSF 1200 Bandit (totaled in deer strike)
                1986 Suzuki Cavalcade GV 1400 LX (SOLD)

                I find working on my motorcycle mildly therapeutic when I'm not cursing.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by 1948man View Post
                  Spring has sprung here. The leaves have changed from green to light green and the nightime temperatures have plunged down into the 60's. We still keep the good roads a secret from the poor tourist drivers from Michigan.
                  I hate you !
                  Old age and treachery will beat youth and skill every time1983 GS 750
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                    #10
                    Oh Boy!
                    A cold front is coming this weekend, hight temps only getting to the high 80's this weekend. Finally going to get some relief from the brutal blistering summer! Just plain tired of wearing a sweat soaked helmet!
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                    Steve
                    "The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page." :cool:
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                    '82 GS1100EZ

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Buffalo Bill View Post
                      Florida is FLAT…………………………………………………………
                      The people there are DULL………………………………………………
                      Riding a bike in Florida is MINDLESS……………………………………………

                      'Nuf said
                      Florida is Flat, except for that area around Clermont, not too far from me.
                      People are dull, I've been alot of places, I think they're dull everywhere.
                      Riding a bike in Florida is "MINDLESS" yeah, you got to be out of your mind, right mind anyway to ride a bike in Florida.
                      But, we can ride all year round! Winter is usually better! That way you can put on a light jacket.
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                      Steve
                      "The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page." :cool:
                      _________________
                      '79 GS1000EN
                      '82 GS1100EZ

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by tkent02 View Post
                        ...
                        ...
                        ...Hey Dave, in about three months come on down to do some serious riding.
                        Three months.... Oct, Nov, Dec

                        Okay, Tom, So what is the Decemeber temperatures? January Temperatures?

                        Maybe I also have to specify the elevation?

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                        http://webpages.charter.net/ddvrnr/GS850_1100_Emblems.jpg
                        Had 850G for 14 years. Now have GK since 2005.
                        GK at IndyMotoGP Suzuki Display... ... GK on GSResources Page ... ... Euro Trash Ego Machine .. ..3 mo'cykls.... update 2 mocykl


                        https://imgur.com/YTMtgq4

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                          #13
                          it is 15 degress outside
                          it has been over 20 degress for the last week.

                          its still summer here.

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                            #14
                            Funny, "85 GS550" sounds like a balmy place with miles of winding, well-maintained roads through hayfields where it's perpetually sunny and warm.
                            Last edited by 1948man; 09-28-2011, 08:13 PM.
                            1983 GS 1100 Guided Laser
                            1983 GS 1100 G
                            2000 Suzuki Intruder 1500, "Piggy Sue"
                            2000 GSF 1200 Bandit (totaled in deer strike)
                            1986 Suzuki Cavalcade GV 1400 LX (SOLD)

                            I find working on my motorcycle mildly therapeutic when I'm not cursing.

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                              #15
                              It was 100 degrees today and is still 90 right now at 11 p.m. Gotta love Arizona.

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