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Old 02-01-2009, 04:58 PM   #1
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Default That first ride after being off a while

Those of you who ride daily, hot or cold, rain or shine, might have your bragging rights... but we fair weather riders have our own moment in the sun.
It is the intense and unequaled joy of that first ride after a long stint off the bike.
The weather today is perfect.
The pollen count is down.
I figured I was out of excuses for not riding.

The Warrior fired on the first lick, despite the starter sounding far weaker than usual. Another good sign.
I took residential streets to the gas station, where I filled up the tires and got some fresh unleaded in the tank. I then proceeded to take a leisurely ride out by the lake and then back home.
It wasn't a long ride, but judging by how I feel now, it was exactly what I needed. No more, no less.
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Old 02-01-2009, 05:02 PM   #2
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Glad to hear it man, cant wait until I can get back out on my bike! Nothing like a good ride after a long period outta the seat!
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Old 02-01-2009, 05:06 PM   #3
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Awesome man... simply awesome!!
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Old 02-01-2009, 06:07 PM   #4
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just did about 40 miles on the cbr
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Old 02-06-2009, 11:07 AM   #5
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Tried to go out and have a dead battery ;o( Got a Battery Tender to charge it and it is so low it wont accept the charge. Looks like I need to go out and buy a new one....or get one online. Any online suggestions for a battery replacement? Is there any reason in need to get an oem Yusa battery?
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Old 02-06-2009, 11:29 AM   #6
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Tried to go out and have a dead battery ;o( Got a Battery Tender to charge it and it is so low it wont accept the charge. Looks like I need to go out and buy a new one....or get one online. Any online suggestions for a battery replacement? Is there any reason in need to get an oem Yusa battery?
Not at all any reason to stick with OEM. Online is probably a better bet if you want better prices, but if you want something ASAP, I know CycleGear usually carries batteries (although I don't know what their prices are like).
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Old 02-06-2009, 11:40 AM   #7
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Tried to go out and have a dead battery ;o( Got a Battery Tender to charge it and it is so low it wont accept the charge. Looks like I need to go out and buy a new one....or get one online. Any online suggestions for a battery replacement? Is there any reason in need to get an oem Yusa battery?
http://www.westcobattery.com/motorcycle.php

Usually MUCH less expensive... YMMV...
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Old 02-06-2009, 11:59 AM   #8
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Those of you who ride daily, hot or cold, rain or shine, might have your bragging rights...


If you want someone to ride with, I now have plenty of time to ride... (i.e. my entire company got laid off last Thursday... )
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Old 02-07-2009, 12:53 AM   #9
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sucks about the lay-off, but a little riding time can't hurt, eh?
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Old 02-07-2009, 07:47 AM   #10
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I havent ridden since november and it fookin sux. this weekend its going to be kinda warm but theres so much salt on the roads it aint worth going out. That and my bike is in alittle disrepair. most winters wed get a few decent days but this year has not been kind to the NE

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