We got to enjoy a couple more hours of riding today, but I remember why riding this time of the year sucks.  It doesn’t have anything to do with how cold it is because we have cold weather gear.  The problem is the daylight.

By the time hubby gets home from work it’s already 5:30.  That means the sun is already setting right about the time he gets home.  We have maybe 45 minutes of riding before it’s dark, and for some reason I just hate riding in the dark this time of the year.  I know what it is. When it’s dark I can’t take pics, I can’t make decent videos, and there are a hell of a lot more deer running around to watch out for.  Winter seriously sucks.

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Yesterday’s ride was so nice.  I didn’t end up getting a chance to take any pictures or video because it was so nice I didn’t want to get off the bike.  We didn’t end up riding up the mountain anyway.  My father in law wanted to cruise along on his V-Star, so we just rode around the lakes and enjoyed the day.  It’s supposed to be 69 today and 71 tomorrow (yes in  January after the high barely reached 32 last week), so we’ll be riding a lot this week.

We really need a new tire, so I’m happy it’s got at least enough meat left on it for a couple more rides. It looks like I’ll be ordering either another set of Pirellis or Pilot Powers as they’re giving us the best results.  I would love to be running 2CT’s, but they just don’t make them to fit the YZF 600r.  We can’t run a 180…booo…at least not safely without changing the sidewall of the tire.

There is an alternative that I’m going to discuss with hubby.  It involves changing over to the FZR rear rim.  We might just have to consider that.

Let’s try this again! I’m having some problems with WordPress this morning not wanting to save drafts or post. I’ll have to look into it later, but here’s that updated photo of the angel on a motorcycle pin. You can click the photo for the full size with more detail.

I also wanted to mention that a buddy of mine told me about a design contests one of the local bike shops is going to run. I don’t know all the details yet, but it involves logo and custom paint scheme designs. The prizes will include a custom paint job and cash prizes for the winners. Design is right up my alley, so I’ll definitely be entering this one. I could use a little extra cash to help me pay what’s left of my student loans.