tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post5423643703677196649..comments2024-03-05T14:11:35.388-05:00Comments on For Love of a Motorbike: A Mesh DayBeemerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-27723898786413815042017-04-22T01:21:43.228-04:002017-04-22T01:21:43.228-04:00I'll leave Chapel Hill N.C. on May 21st and fo...I'll leave Chapel Hill N.C. on May 21st and follow the google map route to Key West. Not the best motor route, but I need to be back up into Panama City, Florida by May 25th... So that part of the journey will be a pedal to the medal kind of thing. This is the first corner of the US...someday I may get the other. :)Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10224016448511521446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-74346320260575100762017-04-21T06:41:52.668-04:002017-04-21T06:41:52.668-04:00Will do my best!! When and where are you coming t...Will do my best!! When and where are you coming through Georgia? Would love to try and meet up on your way through! And jealous, as Key West is in mine also. So how many US corners will this make? Are you headed to New England next?BeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-23486727036811126032017-04-21T00:40:02.478-04:002017-04-21T00:40:02.478-04:00Mesh...ohhhh sweet mesh!
Keep that warm weather t...Mesh...ohhhh sweet mesh! <br />Keep that warm weather there please, I'll be in that area in a few weeks hoping to check Key West off my bucket list.Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10224016448511521446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-91983168072536350462017-04-16T21:33:02.110-04:002017-04-16T21:33:02.110-04:00You just plain rock, my friend. I still haven'...You just plain rock, my friend. I still haven't gotten that nuance down to the appropriate science.BeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-34031187796019329222017-04-16T21:31:03.193-04:002017-04-16T21:31:03.193-04:00Its all about layers...thin but warm layers. Long...Its all about layers...thin but warm layers. Long underwear of course for when below 20F. Heated grips, leg shields on the rig, a windshield and grip covers. redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-2466685913109845992017-04-16T21:25:40.125-04:002017-04-16T21:25:40.125-04:00Ok...what is your secret getting through winter wi...Ok...what is your secret getting through winter with mesh and a mere "windproof jacket" underneath?!? I need to learn that. I typically forget the Gerbing and need to layer, but still have the solid riding jacket. So cold last week it was silks, thermals, sweater, solid jacket AND put the rain gear on over all once on the road.<br /><br />There's something going on with the weather. We've had some violent storms, but a mild winter. Sounds like you've had snow storms, but an overall mild winter. I'm hoping this doesn't forebode a bad summer.BeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-18918367283422001652017-04-16T21:20:31.160-04:002017-04-16T21:20:31.160-04:00Oh yeah. I know what you are going through. We h...Oh yeah. I know what you are going through. We had a couple weeks of those with temps going to 70 then dropping to 40 with sleet a couple days later. The warm temps will be here before you know it. I hope this summer is less rain for you though!! So you can get out and enjoy the roads.<br /><br />No plans to backfill!! As we evaluate everything, also thinking about releasing the R1200R as well. :( Haven't pulled the trigger on that plan yet. Scary.BeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-25375092374265352822017-04-16T21:14:48.525-04:002017-04-16T21:14:48.525-04:00Oh no! More sleet and snow. I hope that at least...Oh no! More sleet and snow. I hope that at least means I some beautiful flowers in a couple months! Don't be jealous of these temps. Remember the 100+ and 98% humidity that we will be getting in another 3 weeks... :)BeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-22883831978624954132017-04-16T21:12:56.068-04:002017-04-16T21:12:56.068-04:00Technically, I don't think we really had a win...Technically, I don't think we really had a winter. You might be right with that prediction. I have a feeling it is going to be a HOT summer.<br /><br />As for THIS Honda, I just never learned the trick of a kickstart. Figured it wasn't a good bike for me if Oilburner had to start it every single time. hahaBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-65509400449692149182017-04-16T19:46:28.780-04:002017-04-16T19:46:28.780-04:00My gear is mesh, in winter it just means a windpro...My gear is mesh, in winter it just means a windproof jacket underneath and probably a layer or two more....michelin man indeed at times but not too bad.<br /><br />We're having incredibly warm and sunny weather here....not sure we'll get any more snow before Mother's Day, the traditional weekend after which one turns on the lawn sprinklers.redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-20380955998128439762017-04-16T17:44:45.783-04:002017-04-16T17:44:45.783-04:00So jealous of your temperatures. I am still chill...So jealous of your temperatures. I am still chilly at 50 degrees and we woke to 32 degrees yesterday morning. We typically see 2 weeks of nice weather in February but instead, this year we broke rain records. <br /><br />Clearing space in the garage can be dangerous. Any plans to fill it back up?Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-55277134211671650372017-04-16T14:19:58.885-04:002017-04-16T14:19:58.885-04:00Ah, stop it Lori. I am green with envy. We are bac...Ah, stop it Lori. I am green with envy. We are back to freezing temps and a nasty snow-rain mix.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-84190246186994217082017-04-16T13:48:45.411-04:002017-04-16T13:48:45.411-04:0080°F already! At that rate the riding season will ...80°F already! At that rate the riding season will be over in another month… <br /><br />I thought that Hondas always started. First time every time. RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.com