Weatherman Or No Balls? - Suzuki Volusia Forums : Intruder Volusia and Boulevard Forum

hoodowl · 01-15-2013, 02:21 PM

We had very good riding weather here in eastern NC this past Saturday and Sunday. I was one of hundreds of bikers that hit the roads to burn some ethanol-free fuel.

Monday rolls around and I have to go back to work.

The local TV weatherman says it's going to still be warm, but we will have on and off rain all day.

So I debate - ride the bike to work or don't ride the bike to work.

Then I recalled the last time I got stuck in the rain - and decided to take the truck instead.

Big flippin' mistake! Not a drop of rain all day.

So - weatherman's fault or my fault for not having the balls to just do it?

I'm thinking 10% weatherman, 90% no balls.

What do you think? (All in fun, of course. No feelings hurt and no worries.)

DCinCT · 01-15-2013, 02:38 PM

let me ponder over this for a moment...

ok...verdicts in... you wimped out. Sorry. Do not pass go..do not collect $200.

hoodowl · 01-15-2013, 02:41 PM

Love it, DCinCT!

Jendesigner · 01-15-2013, 02:49 PM

Well, I would have rode, no matter if it was going to rain or not, I'm guessing not having balls has anything to do with it

I would say not having a front fender has more to do with your decision. I have a small fender I can drop on if it's going to rain that day (or ride my other bike). There is the handkerchief trick also to help with water hitting you in the face. Thread is here somewhere, slim bone posted it.

**BearBait** · 01-15-2013, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jendesigner

There is the handkerchief trick also to help with water hitting you in the face. Thread is here somewhere, slim bone posted it.

If you have seen Slimbone ride in after a rainy day on the road, you will realize that his 'trick' is useless.

Jendesigner · 01-15-2013, 02:55 PM

I think the handkerchief is to keep him able to see not keep him dry

I rode without my fender in the rain, not fun. That's why I got the quick install fender.

hoodowl · 01-15-2013, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Jendesigner

I think the handkerchief is to keep him able to see not keep him dry

I rode without my fender in the rain, not fun. That's why I got the quick install fender.

Well, truth be told, no front and no rear fender did play a lot into my decision. I hope to remedy that soon. Then I won't have any excuse.

Jendesigner · 01-15-2013, 03:06 PM

So I guess then it must be all about your balls

I was trying to give you a good excuse.

hoodowl · 01-15-2013, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jendesigner

So I guess then it must be all about your balls

I was trying to give you a good excuse.

Or maybe some common sense. Haha

You were giving me the benefit of the doubt.

jkosmo · 01-15-2013, 05:37 PM

no fenders = blame the weatherman

01-15-2013, 02:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
hoodowl VR Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Mount Olive, NC Posts: 52 Thanks: 44 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Weatherman Or No Balls? We had very good riding weather here in eastern NC this past Saturday and Sunday. I was one of hundreds of bikers that hit the roads to burn some ethanol-free fuel. Monday rolls around and I have to go back to work. The local TV weatherman says it's going to still be warm, but we will have on and off rain all day. So I debate - ride the bike to work or don't ride the bike to work. Then I recalled the last time I got stuck in the rain - and decided to take the truck instead. Big flippin' mistake! Not a drop of rain all day. So - weatherman's fault or my fault for not having the balls to just do it? I'm thinking 10% weatherman, 90% no balls. What do you think? (All in fun, of course. No feelings hurt and no worries.) __________________ 2002 VL800 Bobber Project Hard Krome Drag Star Staggered Pipes Avon Custom Contour Black Anodized Grips BCB Side Cover Kit Small Kuryakyn ISO Pegs Simspeed Bracket for License Plate w/Tail Light Mini Ball Black Bullet Turn Signals - Smoked Lenses My Bobber Project Blog Website

01-15-2013, 02:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
DCinCT Senior VR Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ct,Columbia Posts: 8,128 Thanks: 312 Thanked 811 Times in 582 Posts	let me ponder over this for a moment... ok...verdicts in... you wimped out. Sorry. Do not pass go..do not collect $200. __________________ Whats the big hurry...slow down and enjoy the ride!

01-15-2013, 02:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jendesigner Senior VR Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: IL, Western 'burbs Chicago Posts: 5,847 Thanks: 5 Thanked 514 Times in 435 Posts	Well, I would have rode, no matter if it was going to rain or not, I'm guessing not having balls has anything to do with it I would say not having a front fender has more to do with your decision. I have a small fender I can drop on if it's going to rain that day (or ride my other bike). There is the handkerchief trick also to help with water hitting you in the face. Thread is here somewhere, slim bone posted it. __________________ Jen / "All leather, no lace" 2000 Nomad 1500 \| 2003 Volusia Bike Pics: http://www.volusiariders.com/members...ndesigner.html

01-15-2013, 02:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jendesigner Senior VR Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: IL, Western 'burbs Chicago Posts: 5,847 Thanks: 5 Thanked 514 Times in 435 Posts	I think the handkerchief is to keep him able to see not keep him dry I rode without my fender in the rain, not fun. That's why I got the quick install fender. __________________ Jen / "All leather, no lace" 2000 Nomad 1500 \| 2003 Volusia Bike Pics: http://www.volusiariders.com/members...ndesigner.html

01-15-2013, 03:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jendesigner Senior VR Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: IL, Western 'burbs Chicago Posts: 5,847 Thanks: 5 Thanked 514 Times in 435 Posts	So I guess then it must be all about your balls I was trying to give you a good excuse. __________________ Jen / "All leather, no lace" 2000 Nomad 1500 \| 2003 Volusia Bike Pics: http://www.volusiariders.com/members...ndesigner.html

01-15-2013, 02:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
hoodowl VR Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Mount Olive, NC Posts: 52 Thanks: 44 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Love it, DCinCT!

01-15-2013, 05:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
jkosmo Senior VR Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 646 Thanks: 17 Thanked 23 Times in 23 Posts	no fenders = blame the weatherman __________________ 2005 C50 - Silver and Black Beauty - So many bikes, so little time.

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