tour reports » Pre-Spring first out in Massachusetts yesterday!

We had a Thursday with record setting warm temperatures in Massachusetts on Thursday.
I got out yesterday, and that was nice. It's funny to see the early birds out on their bikes, stir crazy and can't wait to ride. There are always Harley Hammerheads out there ( I use to be one).
I took the O'Reilly's Superstart Platinum (USA auto parts chain store) battery off the tender in the basement and fed it back in the cubby hole.
This winter, I had alleviated weight off the front tire (I have the center "centre" stand) by using a bottle jack and piece of wood block under the front engine case.
It makes a difference. Nearly no tire pressure loss.
I dumped the Mobil 10W-40 winter storage oil and put in proper Castrol Synthetic 5W-40 and changed in a new Mahle OC619 filter.
Nice quick ride for some odds and ends at Walmart.
I love the acceleration and handling. I drive a 2010 Mazda 3i with snow tires now, and this was a delight.

I got rides in yesterday and today. Today was a bit cold but it was still glorious.

I got in 100 mile ride in central Maryland. Beautiful! Managed to complete my annual service the day before. I think I need to be thinking about replacement tires at almost 10,000 on the clock.

My stock Metzlers did not last. Maybe 8800-9500 miles tops. I don't remember.
I bought the Michelin Road 5 off Amazon dealers.
Had a local Harley shop (Stone's Cycle in Northborough) put them on.

Wow. That sounds like excellent mileage to me. My Road 5's lasted about 5000 miles :-( Sticky 'til the end, though :-)