Earache Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Kinda against my better judgement, but I'm gonna squeeze in one more trip between snow storms this coming week. 4,000 miles back east, then south and returning to Colorado via Texas (for the warmth and a stop at the Big Texan in Amarillo). Hope to miss the snow here but should be good once east of the Mississippi River. Headed out Wednesday morning as soon as it gets warm enough. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 I took my bike down to Denver and stored it in my shop as they're not expecting snow there. We should get about 8-10" at my house tonight so I'll have to drive teh truck to Denver and then hop on the bike... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 By christ, when you go on a trip it's not just around the corner is it 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 The real fun is gonna be in Kansas tomorrow - looks to be a bit breezy... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Only 4000 miles what are you going to do after breakfast 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 Snowing like a bitch up here in the mountains right now ... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Good to see you Eric! Damn......this one is a bit late in the year for you! If the snow comes in early aren't you at risk of not being able to get the bike back? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 But once I get outta Kansas, the rest of the ride should be pretty nice as far as weather goes. Couple of days in the Deal's Gap area of Tennessee before steering the big blue turd for Texas and then home. Pics to follow.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, Sir Fallsalot said: Only 4000 miles what are you going to do after breakfast I probably won't have time for breakfast - it'd blow off my plate anyway 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 I hope you've got a new set of tyres on the big blue beast 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, XTreme said: Good to see you Eric! Damn......this one is a bit late in the year for you! If the snow comes in early aren't you at risk of not being able to get the bike back? Wife will have to come get me in the truck if that happens, but I think I can get back to Denver next week with not too many issues. But I got some new waterproof and windproof gloves (says so right on the label so it must be true) just for this trip Never had winter gloves before... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 1 minute ago, boboneleg said: I hope you've got a new set of tyres on the big blue beast Sure do! Spooned on a set of Dunlop Trailmax Missions yesterday. Oil change done today so it's pretty much ready to roll.... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, Earache said: Wife will have to come get me in the truck if that happens, but I think I can get back to Denver next week with not too many issues. But I got some new waterproof and windproof gloves (says so right on the label so it must be true) just for this trip Never had winter gloves before... WTF, never had winter gloves, just how double hard are you?! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: WTF, never had winter gloves, just how double hard are you?! I'm a wussy. I have to wear 3XL gloves due to having small, waif-ish, girly hands - can never find them in my size. And winter gloves just feel too bulky to me, so I always ride with vented summer gloves that fit me. But I thought this might be too cold of a trip to go on without thicker gloves. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Earache said: I'm a wussy. I have to wear 3XL gloves due to having small, waif-ish, girly hands - can never find them in my size. And winter gloves just feel too bulky to me, so I always ride with vented summer gloves that fit me. But I thought this might be too cold of a trip to go on without thicker gloves. Vented summer gloves- you are no wussy! I wear winter mitts 50 weeks of the year 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 16 minutes ago, Earache said: I'm a wussy. I have to wear 3XL gloves due to having small, waif-ish, girly hands - can never find them in my size. And winter gloves just feel too bulky to me, so I always ride with vented summer gloves that fit me. But I thought this might be too cold of a trip to go on without thicker gloves. Handlebar mitts and heated grips are unbeatable in crap weather not the nicest to look at though 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Heated grips, heated glove liners and lobster claw mitts, so warm…. can’t hold a grip n ride like shit but so warm 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 11 minutes ago, Sir Fallsalot said: Handlebar mitts and heated grips are unbeatable in crap weather not the nicest to look at though I don't ride enough in snowy weather to make it worth that much work. After this ride, I'll be off of the bike until May next year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 6 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Heated grips, heated glove liners and lobster claw mitts, so warm…. can’t hold a grip n ride like shit but so warm 2 minutes ago, Earache said: I don't ride enough in snowy weather to make it worth that much work. After this ride, I'll be off of the bike until May next year. I forgot you cant ride once the snow is down where you live. A good pair of winter gloves you can throw in a bag until you need them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 13 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Heated grips, heated glove liners and lobster claw mitts, so warm…. can’t hold a grip n ride like shit but so warm I can survive 90% of the year with short leather summer gloves and heated grips, i do have big ugly hand guards that block the wind though, I've tried riding without them in the winter and you see the difference straight away 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 4 minutes ago, Sir Fallsalot said: I can survive 90% of the year with short leather summer gloves and heated grips, i do have big ugly hand guards the bike the wind though I've tried riding without them in the winter and you see the difference straight away Bit tired n read “I do have big ugly hands” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfalfa Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 We are leaving in the a.m. for Moab. Might not be the best idea 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 7 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Bit tired n read “I do have big ugly hands” That as well And you quoted my post before i had time to proof read it and then edit it to make more sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 38 minutes ago, Sir Fallsalot said: That as well And you quoted my post before i had time to proof read it and then edit it to make more sense What can I say… some replies are more click bait loaded than others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 I wear moto-x gloves for 90% of the year but I must be getting old as I recently splurged a large amount of money on these.......... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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