Ride pics from Friday on the Crest

[BA BUSA]

(Charlesbusa @ Dec. 23 2006,20:17)

(BA BUSA @ Dec. 23 2006,20:14) What you don't carry chains when you ride

They just don't make grippy chains yet.

I mean the tire technology is much further ahead of chain technology.  Warm-up time and edge grip just aren't satisfactory with the chains.  Chains do have decent durability.  But without the grip....

You're not installing them properly

 

[Charlesbusa]

(BA BUSA @ Dec. 23 2006,20:20)

(Charlesbusa @ Dec. 23 2006,20:17)

(BA BUSA @ Dec. 23 2006,20:14) What you don't carry chains when you ride

They just don't make grippy chains yet.

I mean the tire technology is much further ahead of chain technology.  Warm-up time and edge grip just aren't satisfactory with the chains.  Chains do have decent durability.  But without the grip....

You're not installing them properly  

Now those spiked tires

Those have potential!!

But it'd be one heck of a 50 miles to get to the ice...

 

[BA BUSA]

(Charlesbusa @ Dec. 23 2006,20:22)

(BA BUSA @ Dec. 23 2006,20:20)

(Charlesbusa @ Dec. 23 2006,20)

(BA BUSA @ Dec. 23 2006,20:14) What you don't carry chains when you ride

They just don't make grippy chains yet.

I mean the tire technology is much further ahead of chain technology.  Warm-up time and edge grip just aren't satisfactory with the chains.  Chains do have decent durability.  But without the grip....

You're not installing them properly  

Now those spiked tires  

Those have potential!!    

But it'd be one heck of a 50 miles to get to the ice...    

Spiked tires are only legal for CHP in CA  

 

[heavybusa]

Great pics, what was the Temp?

That snow and ice is a no go for me.

 

[BA BUSA]

(heavybusa @ Dec. 23 2006,20) Great pics, what was the Temp?

That snow and ice is a no go for me.

Not a problem for Charles

 

[SANDFLEA85]

Nice pics bro,is your bike at stock height or raised just a bit.looks to sit high just a bit?

 

[Wag]

(Charlesbusa @ Dec. 23 2006,20:57) It was a little chilly

Bwaaaaaahahahahahahah!!

Here. Lemme show ya chilly!

Nice pics, Charles. Brings back memories of rides we used to do together. Remember the fog ride? Whoa!

--Wag--

 

[Un-Caged]

pics

 

[kawiboy11]

That's crazy , ICE

 

[MrGxr]

Looks like a good ride....

Chains and spikes are good but the cheapest way is sheet metal screws.
You cut off the heads and the back twist them into the rubber... this way when spring comes around you take them back out.

 

[Guclu]

cool photos , thanx for sharing

 

[nitrousjunkie]

Cool shots, where's Julie?

 

[Poppy]

(Charlesbusa @ Dec. 23 2006,23:07) The bikes  

His is a '99 with something like 11,000miles on it.  He's only had it a couple months.

Mine of course is the fastest colors, black and blue  

You got that right!!

 

[Kento-Moto]

Kold shots! U didnt slide around too much?

oh and are u ready for a silly comment ... ?

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looks like you both busted your humps.

( pillion seats attached )

 

[busa46]

looks like a fun rode but not when its that cold. I wish I could go.

 

[GSXcite]

Nice pics Charles. I jusy got back from a ride too. It was 47 deg. not too bad with leathers. Can't beat riding in Kansas City on Christmas eve! With some luck I will be able to hold on to 7 th. place in the milage challange! Take care and have a happy holiday season.

 

[dadofthree]

 

[rockadaous]

cool pics. thanks

 

[Copperone]

Way cool Charles. Snow and all... Don't let that weather stop you from riding... Thanks for the pics hope you guys had a great ride.

 

[Over_Easy]

(DEVLDOG @ Dec. 24 2006,06:48) Nice pics bro,is your bike at stock height or raised just a bit.looks to sit high just a bit?

I believe he raised it 1" and uses a 55 profile tire for better handling in the twisties.