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It just dawned on me that the only thing with handlebars that I've operated in the last six weeks is a snowblower. 
We all like to think of ourselves as rugged individualists. But when push comes to shove most of us are sheep who do what we are told. Worst of all, a lot of us become unpaid agents of whoever is controlling the agenda by enforcing the current dogma on the few rugged individualists who actually exist.
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yeah, this is not a cool club to be in... may only be 5 weeks for me 
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Oh brother.  I haven't ridden since mid-October.
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Stickman Yogi
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Shocking!!! 
Live to love, love to live.
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So sorry. That is horrible. I can't imagine more than 2 weeks without riding. 
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At least you blokes have got the weather to blame, my missus went through a speed camera a while back, because the car was registered in my name I lost my license, getting it back soon and believe me she is paying for it, and will for a bloody long time
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believe me she is paying for it, and will for a bloody long time
yeah right Buddy some of us here know the truth about that 
btw she's a top lady that 1 of your's 
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Its been at least 24 hours for me . Thank goodness I leave for work in an hour I dont know how to stand these withdrawls
I cried because I could wheelie then I met someone without a motorcycle
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I have 15 days lined up for the Sth Island (New Zealand) at the end of the month. There are 22 members from my club going down to the Annual TOMCC Rally. Thereafter were going to cruise almost all of the Sth Island.
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My snowblower is on it's last legs. 15 New Hampshire winters has taken it's toll. I hope she lasts the winter.
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It just dawned on me that the only thing with handlebars that I've operated in the last six weeks is a snowblower.
As always, the same safety rules apply:
- Don't overdrive your snowblower's headlights
- SEE at all times
- Brake gently and
- Always wear your helmet!
John
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"The difference between an ordeal and an adventure is planning" - Charles Hutchins
2008 TBA / Black / NCHD Windscreen / Saddlebags / De-Baffled Pipes / Flat Black Console
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Rode to work this AM, of course it was 22 Degrees and I could not put my arms down, but it is all good. 
Thom
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Spring must be coming, the deer are out again. 
We all like to think of ourselves as rugged individualists. But when push comes to shove most of us are sheep who do what we are told. Worst of all, a lot of us become unpaid agents of whoever is controlling the agenda by enforcing the current dogma on the few rugged individualists who actually exist.
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Spring must be coming, the deer are out again.
Poor Devils. They probably won't find any motorcyclists to run into regardless of how many drifts they plow through!
Fidelis et Fortis
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Refuse to get drawn into this one too... Hands are too cold.
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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We're having a heat wave. 44 degrees today. Would take the bike out if there wasn't still patches of snow and ice everywhere.
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It just dawned on me that the only thing with handlebars that I've operated in the last six weeks is a snowblower.
That is depressing, and mines got lots of parts off, battery out on battery tender, etc, etc... It will be warm again and the days are already getting longer! 
Warren
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That is depressing, and mines got lots of parts off, battery out on battery tender, etc, etc... It will be warm again and the days are already getting longer!
 Hmmmph! You are one of those "glass is half full" types, aren't you?
I would be unstoppable if not for law enforcement and physics.
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Im gonna ride this weekend!Yahoo.........!!!
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We have a club ride on this weekend to the beach will have a swim followed by a BBQ, Sorry guys.  
Keep It Between The Hedges And Sunny Side Up
2009 Triumph America
1997 Honda ST1100
1983 Honda CX650 Eurosport
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We have a club ride on this weekend to the beach will have a swim followed by a BBQ, Sorry guys.
Rats........don't get eaten by sharks....
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Yeh, I get up in the morning every day and make the tough choice which one to ride to work; the speedmaster or the road king (of course the raingear goes on automatically).
ride when I can, work when I have to
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I live in the sun downunder
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Refuse to get drawn into this one too... Hands are too cold.
Hey Greg,
Have you noticed that I have stayed out of this one. 
I realy feel sorry for you guys in no mans land.( or is that Canada)
Sorry Greg couldn't resist. 
FrankW
Ex Speedmaster rider, went to the Dark Side now riding an America.
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I've had 9 days now... since the snow arrived. Won't ride in the snow. However I rode home from the cold - ok not as cold as some of you out there, but -6degC is still bloody cold.
The joys of heated gloves...
And I'm getting withdrawal now... it's supposed to melt (the snow) over the next 24 hours and I can't wait!
Gina
03 America - Pretty stock - except the TBS wheel... 
06 America - missing, presumed in bits. With it's TBS wheel... 
09 America - It's very blue....
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Refuse to get drawn into this one too... Hands are too cold.
Hey Greg,
Have you noticed that I have stayed out of this one.
I realy feel sorry for you guys in no mans land.( or is that Canada)
Sorry Greg couldn't resist.
You know what??? I just can't shut up.... You guys....my ahem "FRIENDS".... keep trying to get my goat...well you have!! I'm depressed. It's never been this bad before.
Is anybody here a doctor? 
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Gosh, I had to put the liner into the Mesh Jacket today as it was in the low 50's BRRRRRR.
07 Speedmstr, Long Tors, bags, sissy bar and rack, windshield, engine bars, 2 ww lights, 2 fast eddy stickers and a .45 ACP.
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I rode to work tonight,27* F and it's 10 degrees warmer than it has been. I didn't even have my electric gloves pluged in. If I had to complane it's about the salt. I've got to wipe the bike off everytime I get home.
Chip Sciarra "07" America, N.C.Switch Blade windshield, Moto Lights, Tri. Off Road pipes
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Sun came out for a bit toady and was itching to get the bike out. Went for a ride around town, had lunch and by then the clouds had moved in.
But it felt so good to get out on the bike. I have all of 125 miles on it now...
Have a heart that never hardens, a temper that never tires, a touch that never hurts. - Charles Dickens
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At least youse are healthy enough to ride. Tore my shoulder up 15 mos ago; haven't ridden since. Good thing it's a light bike.
06 in Mulberry. AI, Dunstalls, Nology coils, TTP
Keep your faith in God, but keep your powder dry.
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I live in the sun downunder
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At least youse are healthy enough to ride. Tore my shoulder up 15 mos ago; haven't ridden since. Good thing it's a light bike.
Get that shoulder better is your first priority.
Then ride, weather permitting.
FrankW
Ex Speedmaster rider, went to the Dark Side now riding an America.
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only ride with wheels, and hand grips, these days: 
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Check Pants
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Photo labels would help. Is that Mountainman or Celt on the left  jh
"It's not what I say that's important, it's what you hear" Red Auerbach
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Greg, I'm a Proctologist on my days off, does that help. 
I've got soft hands, i'm a bricklayer by trade.
You need a doctor also. Proctologist eh....that stinks. 
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Photo labels would help. Is that Mountainman or Celt on the left
jh
Bwahahahah... ...nice one!
Just wanted to say I got out on the bike last night FINALLY after about a month of waiting. It was in the mid to upper 30s F* and wasn't bad at all. Went with Roadworthy and our other buddy. That road grime was sli-pper-y stuff though
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Spring must be coming, the deer are out again.
Do you think you could slap on some snowshoes and outrun them in that much snow? It'd be kinda fun to stick your tongue out and run by them. 
06 in Mulberry. AI, Dunstalls, Nology coils, TTP
Keep your faith in God, but keep your powder dry.
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Photo labels would help. Is that Mountainman or Celt on the left
jh
I think Mountainman is on the right making the other Celt.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
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Yay! Yay! Yay! Roads pretty clear, tomorrow is supposed to be dry and moderate tempatures - I'm RIDING!!!! I don't even care that's just the commute to/from work - it has been over 5 weeks! It is supposed to rain all weekend.
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At least you blokes have got the weather to blame, my missus went through a speed camera a while back, because the car was registered in my name I lost my license, getting it back soon and believe me she is paying for it, and will for a bloody long time
You know there's a bit on the back of the ticket that says "if it wasn't you driving send us the name and licence number of the driver and will ticket them instead" doncha? Or were you just being nice to your missus?
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Sigh.
Got up, dressed, checked tire pressure. Checkedd the weather report: mist making the streets slick.
Sigh.
So much for January.
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