Member Contributer sckego Posted March 6, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted March 6, 2008 This morning was chilly, but still clear. Not at all like Monday, when it was pouring rain the whole way. I have a 28 mile commute, Euless to west Fort Worth... I would usually drive when the weather doesn't cooperate, but the intake manifold on my car cracked last week, so I'm down to one operating vehicle. Not that I mind; between my heated jacket liner and froggtoggs, I can keep dry and warm even in pouring cold rain, and I prefer riding to driving almost no matter the situation. Around lunchtime, a coworker stopped by my desk to let me know it was snowing outside. Eek. I walked out to check i out, and sure enough, the flakes were falling from the sky quite liberally. I shrugged and went back in to work, figuring I could catch a ride home if I had to. At about 2:00, I went outside again and it was back to rain, and all the snow on the ground had melted. I decided to pack it up and head home while the going was good. The first 15 miles or so went fine... rainy, but moving smoothly, no big deal. Then, while on 121 heading up towards 820, the snow started again. Hmm, pull over or keep going? I opted to keep on. Everyone was driving with their heads, and speeds on the freeway slowed to 20 mph, with the occasional slow spot or stop. I was kind of surprised as to how 'normal' it felt... I really couldn't tell I was riding on snow, other then the fact that I had to reach up to clean off my visor every minute or so. The one pucker moment came after traffic stopped, and then started going again. When I shifted up from first to 2nd, the back broke loose and started scooting around. Whoops. Stayed steady on the throttle and weight on the pegs, and was able to straighten her back out after a couple of oscillations. By the time I got home, it was really coming down, with more then an inch sitting along the shoulder of the road. Pulled up to the garage and yelled for my fiancee to go grab the camera to document my ice encrusted motorcycle. There was a small mountain of snow built up on my tankbag. For some reason, I couldn't stop laughing... even though I never broke 25mph, it was still a REALLY fun ride. Fiancee was just looking at me like I'd lost my marbles. *shrug* I don't think I'd go out for a ride in the snow again just for the hell of it, but at least I know I can do it now if I have to. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Sounds like an adventure, glad you got a picture of it too! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 V4 flavored sno cone! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rivcyko Posted March 6, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted March 6, 2008 Just an inch? LOL. Cool pic. Good to be home. :salesman: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Haha! You were out in that $h!t?! I work in Frisco, and everybody was like, "aren't you glad you didn't ride in this morning?" <_< Don't y'all get tired of that? I'm gonna have to send those people a link to this thread. When it snows in Texas, people don't know what to do! Everybody left early for work at my job.:thumbsup: People around here are like, "It's snowing! FREE DAY!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vfr_steve Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Riding in the snow is actually quite fun, love the pic - rain or shine I'm riding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Does this mean we don't have to work tomorrow?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer NorthernVFRDave Posted March 7, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted March 7, 2008 Riding in the snow is actually quite fun, love the pic - rain or shine I'm riding We have 3feet on the ground and another foot of snow coming this weekend if you want to go riding :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spud786 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 I'm 300 miles south of ya . man we got the rain but none of that ice stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoxmole Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 And I'd love to have a picture of every driver you passed when they saw you! I always get the "Are you crazy?!" looks when I'm out in the rain. It only adds to the enjoyment for me. Maybe next time you'll be able to snap some of those pics for me, right? :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 I don't think there's many (any?) Canadians that could rival that picture! :beer: I don't know about you southern guys? :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vfr_steve Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Riding in the snow is actually quite fun, love the pic - rain or shine I'm riding We have 3feet on the ground and another foot of snow coming this weekend if you want to go riding :P I'll just nip into the shed to attach the snow plough :joystick: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer AvalonRacing Posted March 12, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted March 12, 2008 You get the "Hard-Man" of the day award. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vfr_steve Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I always chuckle to myself when I go past cars in the snow, what must they be thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer skuuter Posted March 12, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted March 12, 2008 Has happened to me about 4 times over the years.......get caught out in it, and nothing feels as good as pulling safely into the driveway, and you and the bike totally unscathed..........great you got a picture............. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer y2kvfr Posted March 13, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted March 13, 2008 You KNOW you had to have the picture. I got the funny looks when I had to forge some small ponds and ride over a downed tree that were products of a 4" rain in one hour ordeal a couple of years ago. One guy in a harley stickered truck rolled down his window to give me a :thumbsup: and whoohoo. Congrats on the adventure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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