1st ride of 2015

[Mick]

 

[Steve8319]

Nice one Mick, I managed to take a peek at the R3 and polish her and start her up. Still bitter cold

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

If it isn't raining/snowing and not icy take em out if only for a 20 mile ride. I took mine to get some parts the other day at 34F. I crossed paths with another bike. Just happened to be a Rocket Touring. Man that is ultra rare in good weather, let alone in this freezing weather.

 

[Blackthou]

I managed to get out for about 40 or so miles this morning. My first ride of 2015 and really enjoyed it.

 

[charlie farley]

-2 Monday early morning but I'm stupid like that, I'll bet mine looks s**the compared to yours its usually covered in mud as I live in the middle of nowhere , summer is on its way it's been mentioned that we should have a UK meet for folks on this forum any ideas gents.

 

[Jag]

51 degrees F (11C) here today, planned on getting a ride in this afternoon, but after 24 hours of rain, (thinking great wash all the salt off the road) below freezing temps overnight they salted the living $hit out of the roads this morning!! Rain, snow, and below freezing temps for this week coming up. Oh well, someday I will get on the road again. ( hopefully sooner than later) Cabin fever is kicking in full bore! Back down to the basement to do some small upgrades on the beast I go. If I drink anymore booze I will need a new liver before spring!! 1 bourbon 1 scotch 1 beer!!!!!!!
Winter has never bothered me this much before I bought the rocket. Not sure if it because of my age or how much I miss riding this fantastic machine.

 

[Bobs05]

Got home from a school event around 1230 yesterday, sun was shining and temp was up to 40F. Finally, my first real opportunity to ride in 2015. There was still a lot of residue on the roads, but I had to get out no matter what. Rolled the Rocket out, but she no start. Had been off the tender for a few days.

Good thing I've got a backup, so I had to take the Beemer out to run an errand. Placed a call to one of my BMW Club buddies, and we had a nice 50-60 mile romp as the clouds rolled in.

Sorry you didn't make it out Jag, but I enjoyed it enough for both of us.

It is snowing now. Forecast (depending on which you are looking at) calling for anywhere between 2 and 24 inches over the next 36 hours. Wish I had a job like that!

 

[R3Tex]

I put on a couple hundred miles on Saturday. Started out a little chilly at 36F but warmed up to the mid 50's after a couple of hours

 

[Tripps]

It looks like this January will be the first time in 5 years I didn't ride at least one day in every month of the year, I have gear to ride in any weather, but the snow, slush, and ice have been unrelenting, with sub zero temps, they never melt off.

 

[Steel]

I put on a couple hundred miles on Saturday. Started out a little chilly at 36F but warmed up to the mid 50's after a couple of hours

The thread title was First Ride Of the Year. I think you've ridden before this weekend. If I remember correctly, on the 2nd day of the year you and another fool on a bike, and one lovely lady on a Spyder, rode all the way across the Gulf coast on a quest for sun and sand.