Random "before ride" pictures

[Optimus Prime]

I just found these pics I posted at another one of my hangouts and wasn't sure if there was a forum here specifically for pics or not. Anyways, these show my basic riding setup. This is at about 7:30 in the morning early february before a trip to Cleveland. A little over 500 miles with temps in the twenties. God Bless Gerbings.

http://forums.carmudgeons.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=718&d=1142228651
http://forums.carmudgeons.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=719&d=1142228651

[Promethean]

Very cool. Thanks for sharing. Btw, Nice stich!

[DJ Down Under]

Nice jacket....nice blue Beakster..:icon_biggrin:

DJ

[arkline]

Perfect. And the mention of Gerbings...gotta get me some.

[BobFV1]

Jason -

Thanks for the pics! Is that a blue Gold Wing???

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http://forums.carmudgeons.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=718&d=1142228651

You are a hearty soul riding in those temps - and obviously very dedicated to the sport!

[Optimus Prime]

Jason -

Thanks for the pics! Is that a blue Gold Wing???

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http://forums.carmudgeons.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=718&d=1142228651

You are a hearty soul riding in those temps - and obviously very dedicated to the sport!
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Ya, it pretty much is a blue Gold wing. I've found that my riding involves a lot more super-slab than I originally thought. Mainly due to the amount of time I have to ride versus the distance I need to travel. In addition, Central Illinois is really without any serious corners. So wind/ weather protection is a bigger deal then weight, etc.

[BobFV1]

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Ya, it pretty much is a blue Gold wing. I've found that my riding involves a lot more super-slab than I originally thought. Mainly due to the amount of time I have to ride versus the distance I need to travel. In addition, Central Illinois is really without any serious corners. So wind/ weather protection is a bigger deal then weight, etc.

Have you ridden an RT? Great weather protection, might suit you well. Of course, the Beakster is such a fun little bike! BTW - I had BMW system cases and a Givi 46L top case on my RR when I had one, so I am in a glass house on this one.

Ride safe.

[Deans BMW]

OP great Pics.

Arkline.........get your self to a Gerbing dealer....and get a Heat troller (thermostat), Jacket liner and gloves........post haste.

[Cheesedick]

There are other heated gear makers out there too...Widder is one I have had great luck with for years.
Google for others & shop around, don't fall in the "Ohlins is the only suspension trap", "Heated Gear Division".

The Dick of Cheese

"ABS is for Cheesedicks"