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Ohhh man... Looks like I`m in for a cold ride! (ATTN Chicago people)

Old Nov 23, 2008 | 12:55 AM
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That's insane bro. It's about 30 outside afterwork right now and it's just too dang cold to ride 30 miles down the hill. Maybe ifI had better cold weather armor I might think about it. But all I got is a vented leather jacket and pantswith the zip in liner.

Oh...and uhh...900 miles??? Holy crap that's a lot. I rode from Reno to San Francisco (about 220 miles one way) and was pretty sore only halfway through when I stopped for gas in Sacramento.

I'm certainly envious that you can do that. Let us know how it goes, and have a good, fun, and safe trip brother.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 01:02 AM
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You are more of a warrior than I am, I*d make it for about 2.5 miles of that trip.
If you need to borrow anything for the trip, let me know.
Have a safe trip brah.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 01:09 AM
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It was 15*F here yesterday (40 mi SW of chicago)
Enjoy your ride.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 01:16 AM
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ORIGINAL: FLYOU

what's wrong with the thirdgenlxi? No cage? Seems a bit x-treme man... be safe...
Nothing is "wrong" with it, it runs fantastic, but it does need tires VERY badly, and an alignment, and my left rear brake caliper is leaking fluidtoo. Sooo I'd rather not take it on a long trip right now, since I can't afford to put new tires on it for quite awhile, I need to make them last as long as possible. Gotta keep it drivable incase I actually do need it, so keeping the car on local duty for awhile
 
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 02:35 AM
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I rode bout 540 miles in one day.. and probably 200 of them were in 22-35F and I bout froze my as$ off.. Plus my butt was KILLING me.. had to stop every 100miles or so and let the blood run back into my legs. I cant see doing 900.. you going to do it all in one day? Dont get sleepy man.. if you need a break take a break.. No need getting yourself killed. I dont know what the roads are like, since on im the west coast but watch out for black ice..

I assume you know all this.. but never hurts to be said again.. good luck bro.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 07:19 AM
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Have fun with that ride. I have ridden down to like 10*F while in NM. Be safe and have fun.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 07:32 AM
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god speed dude......like riding into the eye of the hurricaine...chicago weather can change drastically in a couple hours...can't remember a thankgiving where there WASN'T snow on the ground when I lived there...
 
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 08:01 AM
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Geez man...be careful and enjoy seeing your mom

Happy Thanksgiving too
 
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 11:00 AM
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You are a samarai warrior with a motorcycle for sword...

Mind over matter! that will get you there...Be safe!
 
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