WHAT'S THE WEATHER LIKE?

allred · 07-25-2006, 2:54 PM

Just checking out there to see what riding weather everyone is experiencing.

I remember the winter posts complaining of the "too cold", "to snowy" "too wet" situations...........and now we are in full summer it is actually too hot in places.

Here in Redding we have been having 115 degree days, it's like being in a blast furnace. We have had temps 105 to 115 for the last 3 weeks, with the majority of days at 110-112. It was 113 yesterday and looks like it will be same today.

How's things in your neighborhood?

RRWANTR · 07-25-2006, 2:59 PM

Just a bit warm. =) But I'll be up at 8k' this weekend dirt riding.. =)

luvtolean · 07-25-2006, 3:01 PM

Energy strapped Calif. gets heat warning - Yahoo! News

Mid 90's here.

deez · 07-25-2006, 3:07 PM

F'in track was hot as hell all weekend, f'in heat wave around Monterey.
Got back to Texas and the same thing, no break from it

ND4SPD · 07-25-2006, 3:10 PM

10 Day Local Weather Forecast for Cleveland Hopkins International Airport - weather.com

sheepofblue · 07-25-2006, 3:14 PM

Nice here about 90

OSIRIS · 07-25-2006, 3:29 PM

We're back to upper 80s/lower 90s after last week's several days of temps over 100

phobiaphobe · 07-25-2006, 4:18 PM

Perfect 27 degrees C, light breeze, no clouds.

Getsome · 07-25-2006, 4:37 PM

85 and sunny

Johnny Diablo · 07-25-2006, 4:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Getsome

85 and sunny

Our weather here in Cali is soon to be your weather out there in the east buddies!

I am agreeing with Leykis... We should crank the AC up.. If we conserve then they wont upgrade the capacity of the generation systems... If we break it they get to charge us butloads of money in a game of catch up to meet demands. Trick them into making too much so it will be there when we need it.

seamus · 07-25-2006, 4:52 PM

low 90s here. no clouds. stuck in my office from 830am until at least 6pm every day until further notice.

onevcs · 07-25-2006, 4:57 PM

Today I'm grilling steaks and chicken right on the driveway...
Tomorrow hot dogs and burguers...

allred · 07-25-2006, 5:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Diablo

I am agreeing with Leykis... We should crank the AC up.. If we conserve then they wont upgrade the capacity of the generation systems... If we break it they get to charge us butloads of money in a game of catch up to meet demands. Trick them into making too much so it will be there when we need it.

No kidding..........I'm tired of being told to conserve, only to have prices go up when we do!!!!

What was all that bulllshit a few years ago when Davis was governor and we were told about the threatened brownouts/blackouts in California....only to find out it was a "conspiracy" to up the price of electricity. When he asked for Federal assistance, Bush told Davis "You've got a problem, sort it out". And suddenly there was no power problem.

It gets hot here every year..........if the powers that be can't keep pace with the demand they should upgrade the power supply system. I live within 10 miles of Shasta Dam......and I bet if I call them right now they will say they are not being asked to produce ANY electricity......I know because I called them during the Davis/brownout thing......all their huge generators were sitting there idle!!

Hey wait a minute.....aren't we getting off subject....this belongs in the political section.

Back to riding.......it's too damned hot to ride a bike here today

Custom900 · 07-25-2006, 5:09 PM

90's here

djice929 · 07-25-2006, 5:19 PM

It was 112 at motogp on sunday. I heard downtown modesto hit 118 on satruday afternoon. Its currently 114 at my house right now, and its only 1:20 PM.. ugh

allred · 07-25-2006, 5:23 PM

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Originally Posted by djice929

It was 112 at motogp on sunday. I heard downtown modesto hit 118 on satruday afternoon. Its currently 114 at my house right now, and its only 1:20 PM.. ugh

Damn, by the time 4:00pm rolls around you will gain another 2 or 3 degrees too!!!! I assume you're gonna go riding this afternoon, in full leathers???!!!

luvtolean · 07-25-2006, 5:30 PM

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Originally Posted by allred

What was all that bulllshit a few years ago when Davis was governor and we were told about the threatened brownouts/blackouts in California....only to find out it was a "conspiracy" to up the price of electricity. When he asked for Federal assistance, Bush told Davis "You've got a problem, sort it out". And suddenly there was no power problem.

There was a bit of a conspiracy on the part of Enron and other energy producers/traders, but the real problem was Pete Wilson starting the process, and Grey Davis not reacting to the crisis with any kind of economic reality. CA came up with a bullshit deal to only halfway dregulate that could never work. The politicians need to shoulder a fair share of the blame on this deal.

The problem was largely due to Davis. He treated all parties at a key meeting with energy people, set-up by Clinton's outgoing energy secretary, with the utmost contempt. If I was Bush, I'd have told the arrogant moron to pound sand too. He'd had his chance already.

Davis declared war on the energy companies, who of course, had no problem screwing him in the end...energy not being a simple supply and demand thing available just anywhere.

booracer · 07-25-2006, 5:41 PM

GAVE UP ON WEARING MY LEATHERS FOR THE COMMUTE TO WORK. MY HAVE TO GIVE UP WEARING A JACKET TOO.

luvtolean · 07-25-2006, 5:43 PM

Tell you what, I've got a truck that can drag you by a rope at 60 MPH no problem.

I'll volunteer to go first in all my kit.

You go next in your tennies and jeans.

"I'd rather sweat than bleed."

ND4SPD · 07-25-2006, 5:44 PM

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Originally Posted by booracer

GAVE UP ON WEARING MY LEATHERS FOR THE COMMUTE TO WORK. MY HAVE TO GIVE UP WEARING A JACKET TOO.

Maybe you should try some mesh gear.

BDA116 · 07-25-2006, 5:45 PM

I don't wear pants on my way to work.

booracer · 07-25-2006, 5:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ND4SPD

Maybe you should try some mesh gear.

I WORE MY TEXTILE JOE ROCKET JACKET WITH ALL THE VENTS OPEN THIS MORNING, BUT THE DAY HAD JUST STARTED.

booracer · 07-25-2006, 5:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BDA116

I don't wear pants on my way to work.

I'LL BE SURE TO TRY THE NO PANTS THING.

onevcs · 07-25-2006, 6:03 PM

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Originally Posted by luvtolean

Tell you what, I've got a truck that can drag you by a rope at 60 MPH no problem.

I'll volunteer to go first in all my kit.

You go next in your tennies and jeans.

"I'd rather sweat than bleed."

Do you rather pass out from heat stroke or bleed?

OK, OK, I know I'm gonna take it for that one...

luvtolean · 07-25-2006, 6:06 PM

You're asking the wrong guy. I've raced motorcycles when it was over 115º.

If it's too hot to ride in gear, it's too hot to ride period.

HondaGalToo · 07-25-2006, 6:09 PM

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Originally Posted by luvtolean

You're asking the wrong guy. I've raced motorcycles when it was over 115º.

If it's too hot to ride in gear, it's too hot to ride period.

My personal motto as well!

It's been in the mid to upper 80s here, but with heavy rain. Tonight is pretty nice, gonna hit up a local euro bike night....on my Honda!

phobiaphobe · 07-25-2006, 6:14 PM

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Originally Posted by HondaGalToo

Tonight is pretty nice, gonna hit up a local euro bike night....on my Honda!

Way to crash the Eurotrash party.

HondaGalToo · 07-25-2006, 6:27 PM

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Way to crash the Eurotrash party.

I know a bunch of them, as I also have a Duc, so I'm gonna park right in there with them! I'd take the Duc, but the belts are 4 years old, so I really ought to change them before I ride it anymore. They may be ok, but if one breaks, I'll really kick myself.

seamus · 07-25-2006, 8:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BDA116

I don't wear pants on my way to work.

And he walks to work too. Quite the commotion starter.

Baketech · 07-25-2006, 9:38 PM

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Originally Posted by luvtolean

If it's too hot to ride in gear, it's too hot to ride period.

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