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Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Christmas Eve Ride on SV650

Riding SV650

This week has been unseasonably warm. Today, it was 37F! I was lucky enough to be able to take the SV650 out for a ride. It felt amazing to be back on two wheels. The visceral feeling as I rolled on the throttle. The exhilaration! It felt like flying very close to the ground. All my senses were awake and present. Wow, I missed this bike so much!

Riding SV650

I rode around for just over twenty miles. It flew by. I visited all the twisty roads near my house and several of the lakes. I’m amazed how nice it was to ride again. The roads were mostly dry and some of the grass is even starting to get green. I could get used to winters like this!

Riding SV650

I am still healing, so no Ural rides yet. The physical therapy is making progress returning my shoulder and chest back to normal fitness. I’m glad riding two wheels doesn’t require much upper body strength. Driving the car has been rather soul crushing. The SV is a smile machine. There has been a smile stuck on my face for the last several hours. Riding is good. This was just the xmas present I needed. Happy Holidays!

Riding SV650

Posted by Chris at 4:55 PM
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14 comments:

  1. RichardMDecember 24, 2014 at 5:32 PM

    "Driving the car has been rather soul crushing"

    Interesting way to put it but accurate. Nice to hear that you were able to get out and about again on 2 wheels.

    Merry Christmas!

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    1. ChrisDecember 25, 2014 at 9:02 AM

      Lol @ car. Thanks. It was nice to ride again. Maybe snow today :/

      Happy Christmas

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  2. Keith - Circle BlueDecember 24, 2014 at 6:52 PM

    Glad you got what you wanted for xmas! :^)

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    1. ChrisDecember 25, 2014 at 9:03 AM

      At least part of it. I didn't win the lottery yet, so i can stop working and ride around

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  3. redlegsridesDecember 24, 2014 at 6:55 PM

    Its always amazing to me how swift and nimble my R80 Airhead Beemer is after a period of riding my URAL....still, I love them both.

    Great you got a ride in on two wheels, you guys have real winters there...

    Merry Christmas to you and yours.

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    1. ChrisDecember 25, 2014 at 9:05 AM

      Haha, everything is quick and nimble after the ural! We do have real winters. This one started strong then got lazy. Seems next week it will back to normal.

      Happy Christmas to you as well

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  4. SonjaMDecember 25, 2014 at 2:27 AM

    Glad to see you back on two wheels. Riding on Chrismas Eve... Happy Holidays indeed.

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    1. ChrisDecember 25, 2014 at 9:05 AM

      I'm glad too. This was a long break. Happy holidays :-)

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  5. TrobairitzDecember 25, 2014 at 9:15 AM

    Hooray, so glad you got out for a bit. Suzukis are nimble and fun.

    Our weather has been pretty warm this year in comparison to last year. No snow so far, and that is a good thing.

    Merry Christmas.

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    1. ChrisDecember 25, 2014 at 10:52 AM

      Suzukis are fun indeed! Glad you guys are having a mild winter too.

      Merry Christmas

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  6. The City Mouse in the CountryDecember 25, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    Glad your feeling better and were able to get back in the saddle. :) Happy Holiday's Chris!

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  7. VStar LadyJanuary 1, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year ... Good luck with the lottery too!

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  8. ChrisJanuary 2, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    Thanks! Merry xmas and happy new year!

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