This past Saturday Nov. 19th a friend of mine who rides an ST1300 told me he saw an FJR on highway 100 being put onto a tow truck during the recent snow 'storm' of 3". Either way it was a nasty day.
So who got the ride of shame?
FJR stuck in snowstorm in MN
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, Nov 21 2011 12:57 PM
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Posted 21 November 2011 - 12:57 PM
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Posted 21 November 2011 - 01:16 PM
Why would you tow? It was only 3 inches...I've ridden on 4 inches of snow no problem on a bike without a fairing or heated gear and 1970s technology.
It must have had a mechanical issue....
It must have had a mechanical issue....
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Posted 21 November 2011 - 02:41 PM
Before the snow really came down there was almost a freezing rain like precip and the roads went to shit, became icey
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Posted 21 November 2011 - 03:43 PM
I saw a Honda PCH going along 94 about 11am.....sleet starting, and only 32'. (I was going to a COG tech session in the cage)
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Posted 21 November 2011 - 04:51 PM
Wasn't old Red Jacket, I snagged this pic of him at Teakettle Junction in Death Valley Nat. Park on Saturday.
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Posted 21 November 2011 - 04:56 PM
It wasn't me, 83 and no snow here in sunny Central Florida....
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Posted 21 November 2011 - 04:58 PM
I ride mine in the winter in MN all the time even on the lakes.. but the FJR stays in hibernation
That was a nasty sleet of ice that pelted the roadways before the snow hit here in MN
That was a nasty sleet of ice that pelted the roadways before the snow hit here in MN
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Posted 21 November 2011 - 05:11 PM
Impressive... handles ok on the snow and ice with those tires?
Are there speed limits on frozen lakes??? Getting more interested...
Are there speed limits on frozen lakes??? Getting more interested...
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Posted 21 November 2011 - 06:10 PM
Lakes are impossible unless the snow has been packed or has faced some warm weather and then re-froze.
Handling with normal knobbies,, wouldn't recommend it unless you have plenty of dirt bike experience..
My photos above were with non-studded knobbies.
Studded tires work the best but don't work well on pavement that is clear. It is really a tough season to
ride in.
I've had some experience dating back to my teen years riding in the snow.. and that does go back a bit as the photo and bike show
Handling with normal knobbies,, wouldn't recommend it unless you have plenty of dirt bike experience..
My photos above were with non-studded knobbies.
Studded tires work the best but don't work well on pavement that is clear. It is really a tough season to
ride in.
I've had some experience dating back to my teen years riding in the snow.. and that does go back a bit as the photo and bike show
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Posted 21 November 2011 - 06:26 PM
^ Nice!
I have an offer to ride a bike this winter with studded tires, on a track plowed on a Golden Valley lake. I think I'll give it a shot.
I have an offer to ride a bike this winter with studded tires, on a track plowed on a Golden Valley lake. I think I'll give it a shot.
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Posted 21 November 2011 - 06:47 PM
Minnetonka usually has a few courses plowed also.
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Posted 21 November 2011 - 08:23 PM
Elsinore? 1975?
Freaking way cool pix..
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it was me on the fjr, I admit.
Papa Chuyi, BeemerDons, told me Ice fishing was all the rage...
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Is it really crashing if you don't fall down?--
I wouldn't change a fucking thing; I've lived hard, played hard, and I ain't done yet. I've paid some severe penalties along the way, but the rewards have been so much greater; even if for just have participating in the game of life with utmost abandon. It's not who rides the furthest in a day, but rather in a lifetime. CBA member #1, IBA #31845 and very proud of both.
Is it really crashing if you don't fall down?--I wouldn't change a fucking thing; I've lived hard, played hard, and I ain't done yet. I've paid some severe penalties along the way, but the rewards have been so much greater; even if for just have participating in the game of life with utmost abandon. It's not who rides the furthest in a day, but rather in a lifetime. CBA member #1, IBA #31845 and very proud of both.
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Posted 22 November 2011 - 03:16 PM
very good eye.. was winter of 75 in the snow and a 74 Elsinore
some of the 74 racing season.. sure do miss being 16, getting old sucks in some ways..sorry about the thread hyjack
some of the 74 racing season.. sure do miss being 16, getting old sucks in some ways..sorry about the thread hyjack
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Posted 22 November 2011 - 03:25 PM
I love the pictures minds me of younger days
