First longish ride of the season

The weather guys predicted a dry day with clouds with a high of 53F, so decided to take a chance and got out for a ride out to the coast. On the way, hooked up with a few cruisers and a BMW adv bike that were heading in the same direction. Roads overall were decent, some were a bit more chewed up than I remember last year, but overall fairly clean. That said, they were not dry.

As to the weather, although the forecast said fifty something on the coast, it was definitely not fifty something on the way there. 60 miles into the ride and my fingers were icicles (I still don't have decent winter gloves) and if the group did not stop every so often (benefit of riding with cruisers) they probably would have fallen off. The BMW rider noted that his temp gauge showed 35-40F, yes, it was a little nippy.;)- thanks to him though, he lent me some over gloves that helped a ton.

Net, net, made it to the coast in one piece, had some good fish and chips and took the fast way (hwy) back home vs. the twisties. Bike was super dirty from the ride, probably dirtier than it has ever been- could not let it sit that way, so ended up washing it- was still freezing, but had to do it.

Also decided, from here on, no more long rides for me until the temps hit at least 55 and above (through out any route I'm taking).

Anyway pics below.

Hooked up with some cruisers

Saw some Elk

Ended up at the coast.

This is what you get for getting the tail chopped.

Cleaned it up.

A few more shots.

The five min paint job is holding upwell.