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    Default 60 in 60 on 60 at 66+

    Ah what a glorious first day of Spring Riding here in MN, Got my RTL out of winter storage, finished some minor farkles, and today, I drove 60 miles in 60 minutes, on MN Highway 60, at ... 66 degree's F. Sorry to all the ATGATT folks, but I did it in a Tshirt, jeans, and sneakers, AND IT WAS GLORIOUS! I'm still grinning 3 hours later (and I just did Grandpa duty with a 2 year old GS for those 3 hours).
    To top it off, on my way back in I passed in the opposite direction a Bright Yellow RT though he was focused on the road ahead and didn't see me waving like a kid. Grinning.


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    You knew the weather had to get better eventually so you could Ryde.
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    66 degrees is bordering on heated gear for me.
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    66 degrees is Leather Jacket for me! And not for the gear, but for the warmth...
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    Toughen up Buttercups!

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    Default 47° this morning

    Quote Originally Posted by Buckeye Bleau View Post
    Toughen up Buttercups!

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    I rode to work... forgot my liner....brrrr.... seeing as my RT is white I guess I'm a snowflake 😁
    It's a 21 now....,BUT I like being on top
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    Ah but that 66 degrees, after months of 30's and below FELT LIKE 80 here in MN, and the sun was shining, and I was riding an East / West highway. Though it did get chilly as I rode past the shores of still completely ICED over lakes (Elysian, Madison, and Cannon). I will wear all my safety gear today when I head out with temps still under 60 at the start.
    Today I will be travelling from one Grumpy Old Men filming location (Faribault) to another (Red Wing) and back. And I'm betting I'll be a NOT Grumpy Old Man when I get back
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    66 is insulated jacket for me


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    You should of been listening to 60's on 6 on sirius to make it complete,nice to be out of hibernation.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DGoebel View Post
    Ah what a glorious first day of Spring Riding here in MN, Got my RTL out of winter storage, finished some minor farkles, and today, I drove 60 miles in 60 minutes, on MN Highway 60, at ... 66 degree's F.
    Glad to hear that you finally got out!
    Tony

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    Default Minnesota weather

    Just got my Spyder out yesterday. Got some grief about it. 42 degrees when I left in the am with rain clouds rolling in.
    I was informed that it was going to rain from 10 am til noon. Silly them. I was working during those hours, not riding. Skipped out of work early then went riding.
    Great to get out!!!
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    Ditto, I left at 10, made it through Vasa, Welch, Red Wing to Frontenac and back home as the temps dropped....
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    Quote Originally Posted by slick999 View Post
    You should of been listening to 60's on 6 on sirius to make it complete,nice to be out of hibernation.
    Good idea!
    Safe Rides,
    David and Sharon Goebel
    Both Retired USAF Veterans
    2018 Anniversary Edition RT Limited
    Baja Ron ultimate swaybar. Vredestein tires, Baja Ron Front Shock Pre-load adjusters, Pedal Box, See my Spyder Garage
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