any body been for ride in mich?

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I know its cold but just had to get out roads free of ice and dry. Went about 40 miles round trip (felt good). I know there,s proably someone else out there.
Posted by: v-starrider on Mar 16, 07 1:16:11 pm

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We just had a break from temps in the teens and I took my bike to the shop to have a recurring problem checked out. Again. It was almost 60 degrees! Nice little ride!
Posted by: Shooter Bob on Mar 17, 07 9:35:04 am

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Just returned from a 150 mile ride. Temps 35 to 40 degrees.

In the Upper Pennisula of Michigan, these temps are consider spring time weather.
Posted by: bak417 on Mar 18, 07 5:59:42 pm

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I know grew up in manistique. Nice to hear I,m not the only one to get out. It soon be warmer but that frist ride is allways the best, I think it gets all the winter cob webs out. Good to hear from you. gary
Posted by: v-starrider on Mar 18, 07 6:30:14 pm

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You guys are nuts! LOL! I don't go out unless it's 60+ degrees! Say what you will, I still get a good solid 15,000 miles in every year. Not a HUGE amount, but respectable by most standards.
Posted by: Shooter Bob on Mar 19, 07 6:35:13 am

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ya you are right I guess (Shooter Bob) woke up today to 3 inches of snow. Winters not over yet but you get the bug when that suns shining.
Posted by: v-starrider on Mar 19, 07 7:30:49 am

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hey, gary I am in "da banana belt of da UP" (Menominee) Snowed this morning but the tempeture were above freezing, so all the snow melted. I will ride this weekend.
Shooter Bob, If I waited for 60+degrees, half the riding season would be over.LOL
Posted by: bak417 on Mar 19, 07 7:51:24 pm

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Ha! Fortunately, we enjoy days in the 60's starting in April and right on into October. That's a good 7 months or so.

I'm a gigging guitar player of 32 years and my hands just can't take the cold like they used to! I love riding bikes, but also love playing in clubs on the weekends. Gotta take care of my mitts!
Posted by: Shooter Bob on Mar 20, 07 6:05:31 am

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It's getting HOT in the U.P temps in the 50's this weekend.
Planning a 250 mile loop.

Shooter wear some mittens and go for a ride.

Michiganders where did you ride today?
Posted by: bak417 on Mar 23, 07 7:43:40 am

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Took a ride today around 100 miles to and from.Had to get out nice day and others out too. Sunday 3/25/07 they have a motorcycle show and swap meet in Cadillac mich at the Wexfort county fair grounds in doors think I,ll go.Next door guy has been riding to work for the last couple of days real cold out in morning around 26 feels like about 10 but I guess if you can ride a snowmoble its about the same just I,m still afraid of ice patchs. After noon rides for a few weeks more for me.
Posted by: v-starrider on Mar 23, 07 3:13:38 pm

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My V Star is still on the trickle charger here in Cadillac. We got eight more inches of snow and school was closed yesterday because of bad roads. I have to be satisfied with shows and dealer visits. Online stuff helps too. I didn't think the Cadillac show was too good, last year was better. Our local Star dealer doesn't even show up, in fact he told me that he wasn't aware that the show was on.
Posted by: szymke on Apr 13, 07 7:57:09 am

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Thats what I,m talking about.Thought I was the only one thinking this way.
Posted by: v-starrider on Apr 14, 07 2:42:02 pm

[baker29]

Snow has melted, no more ice on the bay and the snow birds have returned.
This weekend temps in the high 60's and low 70's.

We've made it thru another winter.

[v-starBiker]

Snow has melted, no more ice on the bay and the snow birds have returned.
This weekend temps in the high 60's and low 70's.

We've made it thru another winter.
Yes we did ,seemed like a long one, Guess it didn,t help me being off work from surgery:mad: .My mom said real nice day in Manistique:) Went out for a ride here in Cadillac told my wife watch I,ll wake up the bikers here sure enought once I got out seem like thats all you would see was bikes going by enjoying the nice weather:eek: Blessing of the bikes comming up here in Baldwin next month I hope for nice weather than:cool: . Gary

[baker29]

One of the advantages of living and working in a small town is the commute to work is short and gas prices have a smaller impact on my budget. The prices here $3.00 +.

Parade of Thanks for UP Vets May19 in Houghton and Hancock, MI. Bikers encouraged to attend.

[v-starBiker]

Ever ride across the Mackinac bridge on the grating? Trows you all over like riding on ice with the wind blowing you around,Never fails you get to ride on it when they are working on the bridge. But once pass that us 2 is a good road then go north to 28 around lake Superior all the way up to the Copper County
Some really good riding in the copper country use to deliver mail up there in my 20s. 1975 to 1980 , post office still on the hill in hougnton? Very good area for riding bikes nice hills and quite roods (GODS COUNTRY)

[baker29]

I have crossed the Mackinac Bridge many times. Only once when there was a strong wind, that was a very interesting ride. Moving into the truck lane and reducing my speed helped. I plan to ride to Houghton on May 19 for the Parade of Thanks.

[baker29]

What is your favorite Michigan ride ? Roads, places, restaurants, etc.
I rode last weekend to Houghton for Armed Forces Day parade. Houghton is located on the Keweenaw Peninsula in the UP. The ride up the peninsula to Copper Harbor is worth the trip. Lake views,senic forest roads and the wilderness area of Isle Royale.

[v-starBiker]

http://www.motorcycleroads.us/roads/mi35.html Here some of my favorite rides in the upper Michigan area also tells about rides all Thu the state of Michigan.State route 35 use to run this road back when I was living up there.

[v-starBiker]

What is your favorite Michigan ride ? Roads, places, restaurants, etc.
I rode last weekend to Houghton for Armed Forces Day parade. Houghton is located on the Keweenaw Peninsula in the UP. The ride up the peninsula to Copper Harbor is worth the trip. Lake views,senic forest roads and the wilderness area of Isle Royale.
Hey post some photos of the area I know you must have some I remember how lake Superior was that greenish blue color and the clear cool air riding from Barga.

[baker29]

I agree that section of M-35 is a great road.

[v-starBiker]

Hope that site helps you find other great rides plus you can find places in other States too.

[baker29]

Check this site http://www.lakesuperiorphoto.com/index.html for some professional pics of the UP. Most of my riding is done in Wisconsin since I live on the border of MI. and WI.
Menominee Cty Road 577 from Vulcan to Menominee is a good alternate route to US 41

[Meisch]

Hey!! down here in Kalamazoo there some gooood riden to :D

[baker29]

I thought all the roads in Lower Michigan are flat and straight and with too much traffic. :D
What is your favorite road to ride?
I have ridden the Lake Michigan shore from "the Bridge" to Ludington and Lake Huron shore from "the Bridge" to Bay City.

[baker29]

Honda Hoot
Leave next week to attend the Honda Hoot in Knoxville, TN. This area has some of the great motorcyling roads in the country. The Road Bike article (August 2007) gives you a hint of the fun to be had on the Tail of the Dragon. See you there. I'll be the old geezer with a smile on my face.

[v-starBiker]

How was the Honda Hoot? Haven,t heard from anyone about it ,Hope you had a safe trip to and from.

[baker29]

I had to cancel my trip to the Hoot at the last minute because of work. I love my job.:rolleyes: The other riders reported back they had a great time and they are looking forward to a return trip. For one couple this was thier first long ride (2,000 mi ) and are already thinking about a trip to the Honda Homecoming in Marysville, Ohio. They have been bit by the travel bug.

I met up with the group about 25 mi south of Milwaukee and returned home to the UP with them.

So there are still roads in the Great Smoky Mts. that I plan to ride. I just need a plan.........

[Higoh]

If you can make the Honda Homecoming I would highly reccomend it. You can take a tour of all Honda plants in the area. They have 2 night parades of bikes as well as many vendors. For schedule or more info go to
http://www.ohio.honda.com