Triumphrat

bobmielke · 12-21-2008, 06:43 AM

I've got to laugh as I recover from a harrowing drive home last night through a blizzard. The Portland area saw as much as 32 inches of snow with 60 mph winds yesterday as a severe winter storm hammered the area.

My R3T still sits in the Triumph showroom as I wait out this stretch of incredible, dangerous weather. I'll get my new bike someday, maybe not before Christmas, but someday. LOL

LukeSkyWalker · 12-21-2008, 08:28 AM

I feel your pain.
It looks like it is going to be one of those winters where the Rocket will remain in the garage until March.

I did though, take the Rocket apart yesterday to send the pretty parts to the paint shop....so I have that going for me.

Good luck with the Rocket.
Don't know if you've owned one before...but they are a ton of fun.

Merry Christmas.

Captain Bob · 12-21-2008, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by LukeSkyWalker

I feel your pain.
It looks like it is going to be one of those winters where the Rocket will remain in the garage until March.

I did though, take the Rocket apart yesterday to send the pretty parts to the paint shop....so I have that going for me.

Good luck with the Rocket.
Don't know if you've owned one before...but they are a ton of fun.

Merry Christmas.

Actually, they are a luittle under a half of a ton of fun!

We (on the East Coast) Have had severe ice and now snow. We got a foot yesterday. Not too much riding now. Although, Ice racing starts in January

Lee · 12-21-2008, 09:23 AM

Maine is expecting at least 15 inches plus with high winds as well. I don't think I will be taking the R3 out anytime soon.

Captain Bob · 12-21-2008, 09:45 AM

I;m in MA so I know what you are talking about. It is snowing as I wtrite this. We are supposed to get another 3 to 5 today. YUK! I guess we will be having a white Christmas! My back has yet to recover from yesterday's snow removal exercise!

rndtaylor · 12-21-2008, 10:33 AM

Thanks guys!

I was sitting here feeling sorry for myself, because I think winter here in tennessee is miserable. It is above freezing, and the sun is shining today, so I think I will ride.

I will do the ton, in honor of all of you who are trapped under snow.

Captain Bob · 12-21-2008, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by rndtaylor

Thanks guys!

I was sitting here feeling sorry for myself, because I think winter here in tennessee is miserable. It is above freezing, and the sun is shining today, so I think I will ride.

I will do the ton, in honor of all of you who are trapped under snow.

You are KILLING ME! AAAAARRRRGGGGHHHHH

KingOfFleece · 12-21-2008, 10:58 AM

I haven't stepped foot out of the plow for 4 days!

bobmielke · 12-21-2008, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by LukeSkyWalker

I feel your pain.
It looks like it is going to be one of those winters where the Rocket will remain in the garage until March.

I did though, take the Rocket apart yesterday to send the pretty parts to the paint shop....so I have that going for me.

Good luck with the Rocket.
Don't know if you've owned one before...but they are a ton of fun.

Merry Christmas.

This is my first Triumph. I've ridden BMWs for the past 23 years.

bobmielke · 12-21-2008, 12:47 PM

Part of the problem in Oregon is that we're not used to big snow or ice. I'm originally from St. Louis so it's not a barrier for me but these folks panic at 1/2".
They are now requiring chains to drive so I'll be walking to the grocery store 8 blocks away. I walked it last Sunday so I can walk it this sunday. I won't starve. lol I have 6 months fat reserve.