50 deg my....

[hogtyed]

I was outside during work today and the sun was partially out. Phone said fifty and of course I got the itch. Since it's been a steady 20F lately, I knew I had to get the scoot out when I got home. I fired up the bike and got it nice and warmed up. Gloves? They were in the Harley saddle bags out in the shed....who needs them!? After a nice, brisk twenty minute ride it was time to head home. I'm hoping that I will feel my fingers by supper time. They're a nice cherry red right now. Yep, it was worth it. Gas is drained from the carbs once again, that is until the next warmish day that comes along.

 

[fredintoon]

Hi Paul,
glad that you got in that last ride before the weather clamped down. But HTF can you bring yourself to ride without gloves?
Never mind the weather, I just don't feel safe riding bare-handed. Odd, since the only reason I wear a helmet is because I'll get a ticket if I don't.
Must be some psychological thing, eh?

 

[hogtyed]

I rarely wear gloves, unless it's cold, except today. Even at work where it's mandated I avoid it. As evident today when I cut myself lifting some 3x3 tubing and caught a burr.

The ride was short, but nice. Good for the soul. Since I purchased my XS in September, I've caught the riding bug again. I only rode the Harley a couple times each of the past couple years. With the oldest child graduating this year, I plan on getting out a lot more often. I was looking at a possibility of riding up to the Calgary stampede if I can convince some buddies to join. It seems like it would be a great summer ride from the Seattle area up through Kamloops, B.C. and dropping down to Glacier National Park on the way back. If not the Stampede just go for a beautiful ride.