That first ride after being off a while

Adeptus_Minor · 02-01-2009, 04:58 PM

Those of you who ride daily, hot or cold, rain or shine, might have your bragging rights... but we fair weather riders have our own moment in the sun.
It is the intense and unequaled joy of that first ride after a long stint off the bike.
The weather today is perfect.
The pollen count is down.
I figured I was out of excuses for not riding.

The Warrior fired on the first lick, despite the starter sounding far weaker than usual. Another good sign.
I took residential streets to the gas station, where I filled up the tires and got some fresh unleaded in the tank. I then proceeded to take a leisurely ride out by the lake and then back home.
It wasn't a long ride, but judging by how I feel now, it was exactly what I needed. No more, no less.

the chi · 02-01-2009, 05:02 PM

Glad to hear it man, cant wait until I can get back out on my bike! Nothing like a good ride after a long period outta the seat!

azoomm · 02-01-2009, 05:06 PM

Awesome man... simply awesome!!

tached1000rr · 02-01-2009, 06:07 PM

just did about 40 miles on the cbr

Austinrider · 02-06-2009, 11:07 AM

Tried to go out and have a dead battery ;o( Got a Battery Tender to charge it and it is so low it wont accept the charge. Looks like I need to go out and buy a new one....or get one online. Any online suggestions for a battery replacement? Is there any reason in need to get an oem Yusa battery?

Archren · 02-06-2009, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Austinrider

Tried to go out and have a dead battery ;o( Got a Battery Tender to charge it and it is so low it wont accept the charge. Looks like I need to go out and buy a new one....or get one online. Any online suggestions for a battery replacement? Is there any reason in need to get an oem Yusa battery?

Not at all any reason to stick with OEM. Online is probably a better bet if you want better prices, but if you want something ASAP, I know CycleGear usually carries batteries (although I don't know what their prices are like).

JoshuaTree · 02-06-2009, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Austinrider

Tried to go out and have a dead battery ;o( Got a Battery Tender to charge it and it is so low it wont accept the charge. Looks like I need to go out and buy a new one....or get one online. Any online suggestions for a battery replacement? Is there any reason in need to get an oem Yusa battery?

http://www.westcobattery.com/motorcycle.php

Usually MUCH less expensive... YMMV...

JoshuaTree · 02-06-2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

Those of you who ride daily, hot or cold, rain or shine, might have your bragging rights...

If you want someone to ride with, I now have plenty of time to ride... (i.e. my entire company got laid off last Thursday...

)

Adeptus_Minor · 02-07-2009, 12:53 AM

sucks about the lay-off, but a little riding time can't hurt, eh?

tommymac · 02-07-2009, 07:47 AM

I havent ridden since november and it fookin sux. this weekend its going to be kinda warm but theres so much salt on the roads it aint worth going out. That and my bike is in alittle disrepair. most winters wed get a few decent days but this year has not been kind to the NE

Tom

02-01-2009, 04:58 PM	#1
Adeptus_Minor Hopster Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: 2009 Buell 1125R Posts: 4,743	That first ride after being off a while Those of you who ride daily, hot or cold, rain or shine, might have your bragging rights... but we fair weather riders have our own moment in the sun. It is the intense and unequaled joy of that first ride after a long stint off the bike. The weather today is perfect. The pollen count is down. I figured I was out of excuses for not riding. The Warrior fired on the first lick, despite the starter sounding far weaker than usual. Another good sign. I took residential streets to the gas station, where I filled up the tires and got some fresh unleaded in the tank. I then proceeded to take a leisurely ride out by the lake and then back home. It wasn't a long ride, but judging by how I feel now, it was exactly what I needed. No more, no less. __________________ “Well, obviously before; after was all gendarmes and dick stitches.”

02-01-2009, 05:06 PM	#3
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	Awesome man... simply awesome!! __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

02-07-2009, 12:53 AM	#9
Adeptus_Minor Hopster Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: 2009 Buell 1125R Posts: 4,743	sucks about the lay-off, but a little riding time can't hurt, eh? __________________ “Well, obviously before; after was all gendarmes and dick stitches.”

02-01-2009, 06:07 PM	#4
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	just did about 40 miles on the cbr

02-06-2009, 11:07 AM	#5
Austinrider Squid Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 7	Tried to go out and have a dead battery ;o( Got a Battery Tender to charge it and it is so low it wont accept the charge. Looks like I need to go out and buy a new one....or get one online. Any online suggestions for a battery replacement? Is there any reason in need to get an oem Yusa battery?

02-07-2009, 07:47 AM	#10
tommymac Moto GP Star Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,022	I havent ridden since november and it fookin sux. this weekend its going to be kinda warm but theres so much salt on the roads it aint worth going out. That and my bike is in alittle disrepair. most winters wed get a few decent days but this year has not been kind to the NE Tom