It happened again today

[Fred W]

You know how sometimes you climb on your bike and it's like everything is perfect? Well, that's what happened today.

I just took a quick 30 mile spin on the FJR this afternoon after work, mostly because I got my seat back from Russell. I sent it back for some warranty "touch-ups" (a different story) and wanted to take it for a quick test. But it wasn't just the seat...

Tossed on my mesh riding gear (yeah I was tempted to take it out with jeans and jacket but you FJR Forum guys have rubbed off on me with all the ATGATT stuff (thanks)) fired her up and headed straight to the nearest gas station because I had rolled in on a flashing 1 bar on my last ride. Normally that would be enough to get my panties in a wad, but today I didn't care. When I went to fill it I zoned out and pressed the "93" octane button on the pump, them immediately realized my error when the price was well over $4. I discovered that you can press another choice (regular) before you strat to dispense and the pump deals with it. Cool...

Rolled out of the station and fired up the Garmin to play some Neal Young and Coldplay. The air was especially cool and crisp for spring. And the road was particularly dry and clear. The sun was out in force. It was... harmonious.

I don't know why it happens when it happens. If I could figure it out I'd bottle it and be a millionaire.

But jeeze... sometimes life is just so damn good on an FJR.

That is all.

 

[twowheelnut]

Are you high?

:lol:

You mean every ride is not that way?

 

[phil]

Know exactly what you mean. I get that feeling when I go out on early daylight (like Sunday morning), and have a smooth 4-lane all to myself. I know Smokey is curled-up somewhere, and I blow out the soot at 100+. The smell of new-mown alfalfa at speed is most exhilerating to this old country boy.

 

[Fred W]

Are you high?
lol:

Yeah, sorta. High on life.

But no, not in the way that you mean. What ya' selling?

You mean every ride is not that way?

No. Unfortunately not. Some rides things just click and everything is right in the world. Probably has much more to do with the surroundings and environment than the bike itself or even me.

 

[vabrzn]

Yep, know that feeling

 

[odot]

Just goes to show.........old people do the funniest things.

 

[Scab]

Just goes to show.........old people do the funniest things.

Yeah, and it makes 'em smell weird, too.

 

[SR-71]

For me those perfect riding conditions present themselves on rare occasions. Much more often, 4 or 5 minutes into my ride some soccer mom with a van full of kids and a cell phone glued to the side of her head reminds me my bike is invisible, as I get cut off (again). And even more often, I'll have someone tailgating me - inches from my license plate - regardless how fast I go. :angry2: Sure makes me long for big wide open spaces.

SR-71

 

[odot]

tailgating means lane change and right wrist movement

 

[Bearly Flying]

Hell Odot, If you see a crack in the sidewalk, That brings on right wrist movement.