Hot in Florida

SledDog · Dec 31st, 2008, 12:33 PM

Today we start our annual New Years ride... We have a group of 10 that rides from Central Florida to Macro Island for a party. Then on New Years Day, from there to Gainesville for lunch, then home.

We're leaving in about an hour... Weather today is sunny and 70. Same forecasted for tomorrow... We do this ride rain or shine, hot or cold....

I hope everyone has a Happy and Safe New Year!

~~Gary12850~~ · Dec 31st, 2008, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mavagrand

You know fellas, Florida has its advantages and 80* weather in December is one of them. But you guys have the scenery and views that we in Florida do not. Don's misunderstand me Florida has some beautiful roads (they run along the shore line and, around Ocala actually have a few "hills") but for the most part the roads are all flat and not very challenging. I do enjoy year round riding down here but I have taken trips up North to the Pennsylvania area and, my goodness, the beauty is breath taking. I was in sensory overload. My g/f parents' live in Oregon and I gotta get out there on the scoot cause it was unbelieveable...all the mountain roads and switch backs...once again not available in Florida. So, while we in Florida may have the "quantity" rides, you guys definately have the "quality" rides.

There are many beautiful rides, my favorite was the road between Spearfish Wy and Keystone SD, nicely shaded and somewhat curvy...very nice...

Mattman4403 · Dec 31st, 2008, 01:58 PM

Ahh 80 degrees, I remember that and look forward to it. Have a great time in the sun and enjoy the book. It is a balmy 22 here in Ohio with 4 inches of snow on the ground. Think I will keep it in the garage today.

bigcletus · Jan 6th, 2009, 05:36 PM

Since there appears to be some Floridans in this post, I'm heading down your way on Friday..from Canada. I'm going to Orlando, and mayeb Daytona and Tampa.
Is there a good shop that sells exhausts, i.e. Jackpot, V&H, or Rinehart? I'm looking for a pair of slip-ons for an 07 RG.

Thanks

Lancer · Jan 6th, 2009, 07:07 PM

J&P at Destination Daytona

bigcletus · Jan 6th, 2009, 07:17 PM

Thanks Lancer

SledDog · Jan 7th, 2009, 08:24 AM

If you're loking for parts go to Miller's on South Ridgewood in Daytona... Better selection the J&P.

bigcletus · Jan 7th, 2009, 08:14 PM

Thanks Sled...will check them out

admedic · Jan 7th, 2009, 11:50 PM

I was wondering if I should continue to use the Syn tec3 20w 50 oil that came in my 2009 FLHX. Should I consider using a thicker oil here in south florida? She does run hot!

mrkihn · Jan 7th, 2009, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan1551

I think I speak for many up here I no longer wish to hear about your 80 degree weather til at least april .

Yes I agree

Dec 31st, 2008, 12:33 PM	#21
SledDog Community Star Ride: 1994 Road King FLHR Join Date: Jun 21st, 2008 Location: The Land of Year Round Riding! Posts: 493 My Mood:	Re: Hot in Florida Today we start our annual New Years ride... We have a group of 10 that rides from Central Florida to Macro Island for a party. Then on New Years Day, from there to Gainesville for lunch, then home. We're leaving in about an hour... Weather today is sunny and 70. Same forecasted for tomorrow... We do this ride rain or shine, hot or cold.... I hope everyone has a Happy and Safe New Year! __________________ 77 FXE "Shaker", 94 FLHR "Primitive Man", 96 FXD "Miss Low" My Newest "Harley", MV Agusta F4 1000 S (05), 2009 Ducati Streetfighter S Track Day Bike: 2000 Ducati 996 SPS

Dec 31st, 2008, 01:58 PM	#23
Mattman4403 Community Star Ride: 2008 Ultra Join Date: Nov 6th, 2008 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 418 My Mood:	Re: Hot in Florida Ahh 80 degrees, I remember that and look forward to it. Have a great time in the sun and enjoy the book. It is a balmy 22 here in Ohio with 4 inches of snow on the ground. Think I will keep it in the garage today. __________________ Change is the only constant.

Jan 6th, 2009, 05:36 PM	#24
bigcletus Warming The Wheels Ride: 2007 Road Glide FLTR Join Date: Jan 6th, 2009 Posts: 83 My Mood:	Re: Hot in Florida Since there appears to be some Floridans in this post, I'm heading down your way on Friday..from Canada. I'm going to Orlando, and mayeb Daytona and Tampa. Is there a good shop that sells exhausts, i.e. Jackpot, V&H, or Rinehart? I'm looking for a pair of slip-ons for an 07 RG. Thanks

Jan 6th, 2009, 07:07 PM	#25
Lancer Contributor$ Ride: 08 Ultra Classic Join Date: Jun 25th, 2008 Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 413 My Mood:	Re: Hot in Florida J&P at Destination Daytona

Jan 6th, 2009, 07:17 PM	#26
bigcletus Warming The Wheels Ride: 2007 Road Glide FLTR Join Date: Jan 6th, 2009 Posts: 83 My Mood:	Re: Hot in Florida Thanks Lancer

Jan 7th, 2009, 08:24 AM	#27
SledDog Community Star Ride: 1994 Road King FLHR Join Date: Jun 21st, 2008 Location: The Land of Year Round Riding! Posts: 493 My Mood:	Re: Hot in Florida If you're loking for parts go to Miller's on South Ridgewood in Daytona... Better selection the J&P. __________________ 77 FXE "Shaker", 94 FLHR "Primitive Man", 96 FXD "Miss Low" My Newest "Harley", MV Agusta F4 1000 S (05), 2009 Ducati Streetfighter S Track Day Bike: 2000 Ducati 996 SPS

Jan 7th, 2009, 08:14 PM	#28
bigcletus Warming The Wheels Ride: 2007 Road Glide FLTR Join Date: Jan 6th, 2009 Posts: 83 My Mood:	Re: Hot in Florida Thanks Sled...will check them out

Jan 7th, 2009, 11:50 PM	#29
admedic New Family Ride: 2009 Street glide Join Date: Nov 10th, 2008 Posts: 1	Re: Hot in Florida I was wondering if I should continue to use the Syn tec3 20w 50 oil that came in my 2009 FLHX. Should I consider using a thicker oil here in south florida? She does run hot! Last edited by admedic; Jan 7th, 2009 at 11:52 PM. Reason: Spelling

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