good day in New England

Just had to post, Yestarday was in the 50's and I took the bikes out. Hubby and I each have bikes and when I went to start mine it wouldn't start. I was bummed out. DH was at work, so I jumped on his 1100 and took off. What a great time. Usually I have been afraid to ride his. It's not so much the power but he has a yamaha vstar and it is a dam wide and heavy bike. Now getting the chance to ride in January here in Massachusetts is extreamlly rare, but what a great day. As I was riding through the back roads I keep coming across house's with the fireplaces going- smelling that fire smell it was awesome. I had planned only to go around the block and ended up with a 2.5 hour ride. What a good reason not to go to work. So I came home put bike's back to bed and am dreaming of Spring. I am very jelouse of those of you who can ride all year. a northern friend donna

Hi Donna! I had a V Star and now have a 1700 Roadstar with only 550 miles on it. I am CHOMPING and STOMPING for a DRY day so I can go for first post op ride.... I live in rain country Thanks for your post, I miss the smells of the open road. Stuff you dont get when in a car. My hubby is afraid when I do take off for a neighbor hood spin that I too will be gone for hours. And I probably will Just need to ride my iron pony... its good therapy dont ya think !? Angel J

Donna, I have always enjoyed living in the south; but since I started riding, and I heard people have to put their bikes up for the winter, I will never move up north. Steve