Who's ready for warmer weather?

[Doubletrouble]

 We had a warm day here Wednesday, my 2 sons took their bikes out for a ride, I was out of town for work so couldn't go. Doubt I would have anyway since there is still a lot of salt on the roads from the last snowfall. I usually don't get mine out until after it warms up and some rain to wash the salt away.

 I was a bit envious of their ride I must admit. I can't wait until warmer weather gets here to get the Harley out and get some wind therapy. 

 Today it's 20 degrees with 20-30 mph winds. It's cold, or at least feels like it. I've had enough winter, I'm ready for spring.

 In May me and the wife along with one of my sons and his wife will be taking a trip to Florida, trailering the bikes (the ladies won't ride that far). We will be staying at the top of the keys and riding down RT 1 to visit all the keys and see what there is to see there. Looking forward to the ride and warm weather!

[Mopar1973Man]

Warmed up here enough to make the yard muddy yesterday. I'll be glad when it's above 32F at night.  im bracing for single digit nights soon.

[Doubletrouble]

 We were down in the single digits last night. It warmed up here wednesday, rained a bunch then turned cold and snowed on top of the ice. Made a mess of things.

[Max Tune]

2 hours ago, Doubletrouble said:

 We had a warm day here Wednesday, my 2 sons took their bikes out for a ride, I was out of town for work so couldn't go. Doubt I would have anyway since there is still a lot of salt on the roads from the last snowfall. I usually don't get mine out until after it warms up and some rain to wash the salt away.

 I was a bit envious of their ride I must admit. I can't wait until warmer weather gets here to get the Harley out and get some wind therapy. 

 Today it's 20 degrees with 20-30 mph winds. It's cold, or at least feels like it. I've had enough winter, I'm ready for spring.

 In May me and the wife along with one of my sons and his wife will be taking a trip to Florida, trailering the bikes (the ladies won't ride that far). We will be staying at the top of the keys and riding down RT 1 to visit all the keys and see what there is to see there. Looking forward to the ride and warm weather!

 

Other than the crowds, you'll love the keys. One of my favorites in winter. May will be quite warm. Two other rides I like are 9336 to Flamingo. Not much there but a marina and campground, but if you like hiking, there are a few trails going through the Everglades. Grab an ice cream and pop at the marina. The other is 997 north to 41 west. 41 is awesome. Take that to Naples, have a good meal and return on 41. 41 is what Alligator Alley used to be like before it was turned into a 4 lane divided highway. Both these rides start in Homestead. Have a nice vaca and ride safe, Florida is FULL of bad drivers.

[Doubletrouble]

 My son went yesterday and bought a brand new 2021 Street Glide. Traded his 2014 Wide glide in on it. Now him and his wife will be more comfortable on the trip. I'll have to ride closer to him now to hear his stereo, LOL

[Max Tune]

That's something I just can't enjoy on a bike. The radio. When I get on my bike, it's my escape. Alot of people like it and that's fine, I'm just not one of them. It's funny because I can't stand being in a vehicle without the radio playing.

 

I have issues.....😂😂😂

 

By the way, congrats to him on the new bike. They are going to love it and wonder why they didn't do it sooner.

[Mopar1973Man]

Ear buds and a cellphone if you don't have one. For me its a good beat and you can dance a 1100 Goldwing right down a windy road.

[Doubletrouble]

 @Max Tune, I'm the same way. I prefer to listen to the mechanical music of the engine, wind blowing by and take it all in. Very relaxing for me. Momma wants an ultra for her comfort, i get it but i will keep my wide glide for when im solo. I enjoy it to much to let it go.

 @Mopar1973Man, I can just see you zig zapping down the road dancing in the seat! 

[Max Tune]

Too bad he cut off the pony tail....😂😂

[Mopar1973Man]

Yup, the tail is gone. I use to run a 1976 Honda CB550 which I modified. Back then it was a Walkman (cassette) and earbuds. Then go out canyon racing. Back in my younger years when I was truly crazy.

[Silverwolf2691]

Still too much salt on the roads for my liking, also the rollercoaster temps we have going on is nuts, it was 30 yesterday and by Thursday there are chances for some towns to hit 65-70.. Then there's a chance for more snow this weekend. Problem is, at this point, every warm period we get is met with lots of rain.. If it was colder, we would have over 2 feet of snow on the ground not including the upcoming storms.. since the beginning of the month.

 

LG tone wireless ear buds worked wonderfully with a helmet. They were a neck hoop design though and the mic was on the hoop out in the wind.. no calls but plenty of music.

 

Some of the Bluetooth helmet systems are pretty nice though. music and bike to bike comms, ill take it

[Mopar1973Man]

Even for me I'm ready to load up the ATV for a back country ride soon but gotta wait for the snow to melt. Ugh.