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Old 05-09-2012, 09:48 PM   #71 (permalink)
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i ride to work every day i can, dont like the rain or below 38, but the rest is on the bike its about 70 miles round trip, nice long ride home after work to relax and unwind
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Old 05-09-2012, 11:58 PM   #72 (permalink)
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El Fenix careful of that "lane sharing" in Texas. It's not allowed.
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Old 05-10-2012, 12:29 AM   #73 (permalink)
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El Fenix careful of that "lane sharing" in Texas. It's not allowed.
Well 75 was a parking lot at the time, so I'd thought I'd give it a go.

I abided by the cali rules...meaning under 20 mph, and less than 5mph over the flow of surrounding traffic.
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Old 05-10-2012, 12:38 AM   #74 (permalink)
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Don't use Rain-x on your visor, it discolors it. Use Pledge instead.
Pledge!!! I think we have some of that...

I almost bought some Rain-X this afternoon, but after I read the label and it said it wasn't good for plastic, I put it back on the shelf. I'll stick to using Rain-X on glass only.
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I'm self-employed and live in the city. Most of my clients are close by and I don't ride to see them. When I have to see someone farther away I will take my bike when I can.
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Old 05-10-2012, 01:12 AM   #76 (permalink)
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I commute 90 miles round trip Mon, Tue, Wed from the west side of Los Angeles to Orange County on the 405 freeway. (I work four 10's, Sunday- Wednesday)
The bike gives me carpool lane access which is a goooooood thing.
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44 miles round trip. As long as it's > 54 degrees and sans rain, I'm riding.
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Pledge!!! I think we have some of that...

I almost bought some Rain-X this afternoon, but after I read the label and it said it wasn't good for plastic, I put it back on the shelf. I'll stick to using Rain-X on glass only.

I used car wax on the helmet and visor. Works really well.
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Old 05-10-2012, 02:35 AM   #79 (permalink)
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Just under 10 miles garage to garage. 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. I ride every day, unless rain all day, high wind or dust storms are in the forecast. Or if something bigger than a breadbox has to go to work or come home. I think I had to take the van about 6 times last year.

I forgot: About 4 more times when the Roketa needed parts. Other car is a Dodge mini-van, 3.8L, long wheelbase. Loaded on the freeway, can push 30 mpg. In town? Fergitaboutit!
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Old 05-10-2012, 02:46 AM   #80 (permalink)
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130 miles round trip. Half two lane, half expressway. Has to be above 50 degrees in the overnight and under a 30% chance of rain for me to ride. I work from 3:30pm-1am.
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