Cruzergirl's First ride of 2010

[Cruzergirl]

Seems to be an epidemic of these.

For some reason I scheduled my bike to be worked on all day today and had to get it to the shop early so that I can have it back by the time I have to go home.

The ride each way is about 26 miles (garage to parking lot).

Gear:
Icon, full face helmet
buff head cover
XPert leather jacket with liner
First Gear XPG Glacier gloves
silky long underwear
Draggin Jeans
Olympia riding pants w/liner
Smartwool hunting socks
leather lace up (Harley) boots

The temperature at the garage this morning (at 7:00am) was 30 degrees. So I let the bike warm up for about 5 minutes before taking off.

The one thing I did NOT expect was to feel like the Michelin Man I was so bundled up! After a few tries I realized that with some effort I COULD move my legs to a bent position to put my feet on the floor boards

My hands were toastie, my whole body was very comfortable...right up until about mile 8. I know this because there is a critical turn at mile 8 onto another road where I have to actually use my hands to change gears, brake...etc.

The fastest I went was about 50 mph but to me it felt like 120 for how cold my fingers were. Then I realized that I still had about 18 miles to go.

Arriving at my destination (the Victory Dealer) 20 minutes later I swear I would have committed a crime to crawl in the back of the police cruiser that was parked at the corner, in the parking lot, just to get warm. I didn't realize how cold my hands actually were until they started to warm up and hurt like a mother f*'er!

I've got some pictures on my camera that I'll post when I get home later tonight. Maybe you'll be able to see how cold I am, maybe not. I just know... I get to do it again this afternoon.

[Trip]

Its amazing how big the seams in your gloves seem to get at 30 degrees.

[tommymac]

Originally Posted by Trip

Its amazing how big the seams in your gloves seem to get at 30 degrees.

Oh yeah, or the little opening in the top of your jacket by your neck

[Sixxxxer]

Sixxxxer's First ride wont be until March for 2010...But Congrats on getting out there!!!

[tommymac]

Originally Posted by Sixxxxer

Sixxxxer's First ride wont be until March for 2010...But Congrats on getting out there!!!

I may get out thurs if I am not too busy, going up to 45 so I can break out the perforated jacket

[Sixxxxer]

I work Thursday...Plus i need new tires and an oil change.

[Cruzergirl]

Originally Posted by Trip

Its amazing how big the seams in your gloves seem to get at 30 degrees.

I really think these gloves were meant to wear with heated grips. Really.

Originally Posted by tommymac

Oh yeah, or the little opening in the top of your jacket by your neck

The buff did surprising well considering how thin it is.

[Cruzergirl]

I'll just describe in order (I'm new at this photo attach crap so bear with me)

The first picture: Just arrived at the shop. F F Freezing cold but happy to be alive!

2. Old pipes, old license plate holder

3. Old license plate holder

4. New pipes, license plate holder

5. New Tach/Speedo combo

Very much power added! It was a GREAT ride home.

I don't need no stinking sportbike!

[ericr]

Good lookin bike! Love the new pipes

[racedoll]

Looks great