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Tourer
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Carrollton, TX | I was wondering how many of you rode your bike to work today in support of National Ride to Work Day. I got up real early to meet about 40 bikers from my work for breakfast and then we rode together to work which for me is EDS Corporation in Plano, TX. We had some employee’s film our entire ride in to work and it was a lot of fun. We also had a brown bag lunch in a special area for all the bikers so we could talk bikes and share stories. It was interesting for me to meet many new people at work that ride. We had a wide variety of bikes but the Vision was the star of the show and I spent most of my time demoing all the features of the bike and passing out business cards for my dealer. Tells us about your ride to work today. |
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Visionary
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Ruskin, Fl | I took my bike to school today despite the 100% chance of rain forecast for the afternoon. 43 miles each way. For me it's the same as work, class is sponsored by my job. |
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Tourer
Posts: 550
Tacoma, WA | I rode to work today, but that is NOT out of the ordinary. I ride basically every day to work, rain, or shine, but not when the snow flies.....------Metalguy |
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Puddle Jumper
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Aurora Colorado | I ride to work every day. The only time I don't ride, is if there is ice on the ground. I can't figure out a way for the heated seats to melt the ice. |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 721
| I rode to work today as I do just about every day, but today my Fiancee decided to ride her new Suzuki Burgman 650 (early wedding present) to work for the first time, 46 miles each way for her, so I escorted her (by her request) to her work, then rode from there the 57 miles to my factory (the normal ride for me from home would be 11 miles). |
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Tourer
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Carrollton, TX | I forgot to mention I ride to work most days also. I have only rode the car three days out of the last month including weekends. |
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 19
| Yes, every day so far this week, but now the bike is in the shop for the first scheduled maintenance. At least I will get it back before the weekend  |
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Cruiser
Posts: 141
Cumming, GA | Sorry guys, I did not ride to work today, but I did ride to the shooting range, the grocery store and bank. Oh! By-the-way, I retired 6 years ago. Eat your hearts out. |
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Tourer
Posts: 400
| I ride to work almost everyday, rain or shine. I rode today and showed the bike of to a couple of Japanese engineers. 50 miles round trip |
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Visionary
Posts: 3006
San Antonio, TX | I received my Vision on July 3rd. I have taken the Vision to work on six of the eight working days since then and back to work on two late nights.
I did not ride on the 7th and 8th. The weather man got it right. They predicted heavy rain for the drive home on both days and they were right. On my normal drive home, in heavy rains, one hill I climb becomes a river about 8 to 12 inches deep and the water runs down the road at 25 miles per hour. No problem for the Trailblazer but it is to be avoided on the Vision. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 173
Prescott Valley, AZ | I ride to work every time I can, but as luck would have it I was off today (Tuesday and Wednesday are my weekend as I work Sat & Sun), BUT I made it a point to ride 50+ miles to breakfast with two other bikes! I'm the only rider at the office but I do get lots of questions about the Vision from many of our customers. I've been doing the Ride To Work days for many years and you really can see a difference. And yes, visionbob we that still do the work grind daily are in fact looking forward to THAT day, we'll get there eventually!!!!
Ride Safe, Ride Often!!
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Cruiser
Posts: 64
Columbia,MO | I ride most everyday and today was no exception. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 88
Billings, MT | Sure did. I ride most days. Every day unless snow is on roadway, but i have riden to work in snowstorms. I driven my truck three time since i got my Vision in feb.
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Iron Butt
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Linwood, MI | Every day is Ride Your Bike to Work Day for me. As luck would have it, thunderstorms were predicted, so about 50% of the HD riders drove their cars. Made it much easier for me to find a spot in the usually-crowded motorcycle parking area.  |
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Tourer
Posts: 388
Salisbury, NC | I also rode to work today as well as almost every day. I did turn 18,000 on the Vision while on my way home. ET |
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Cruiser
Posts: 171
San Antonio, Texas | I agree with Radioteacher--6 of 8 since picking up the Vision on July 3. However, I did meet with 12 or 13 of my riding buddies (Research Riders) here at work for breakfast. They block off a part of the cafeteria parking lot for us, so there was a striking assembly of all those bikes of differing styles and sizes all at once. The Vision drew loads of attention from the group--as it should! |
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Cruiser
Posts: 98
Santa Maria CA | Rode to work today and about every day. Its nice to get a 70 mile ride in before work and than a 70 plus something after work. If I had to drive a car every day Id go nuts ( I guess that would be Nuttier ) |
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Cruiser
Posts: 153
Frisco, TX | I don't work much anymore but when I do I work from home. I did put 4 coats of Liquid Glass on the tank panel, though. Looks good. |
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Cruiser
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Eden Prairie, MN | Yes I rode to work yesterday but didn't realize it was ride to work day. Any reason works for me. |
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Tourer
Posts: 374
Tucson, AZ | I ride to work Monday thru Friday, but today i played hookey and rode down to Tombstone. Funny, I almost did some work at home but decided to have dinner then go for a ride. I need to find a way to get paid to ride.
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Tourer
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Carrollton, TX | mkultra - 2008-07-17 3:54 PM I ride to work Monday thru Friday, but today i played hookey and rode down to Tombstone. Funny, I almost did some work at home but decided to have dinner then go for a ride. I need to find a way to get paid to ride. mike v If you find a way to get paid good money to ride a Vision please let me know. |
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 44
Salt lake city Ut. |  EVERYDAY!!! |
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Cruiser
Posts: 235
Evergreen, CO | Yep, I rode to work yesterday, but the ride home was not very fun. Stop & go traffic on I-70 in Denver, hotter than blue blazes! At one point I was going about 15-20mph on the freeway, and the temp readout on the Vision said 108 degrees. Still better than in a car though! |
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Cruiser
Posts: 129
Leander,Texas | <p>Yep yep!!! i ride to work everyday and the best part about it is my job requires me to drive around the facilities which is huge about 20 sqaure miles so i get PAID TO RIDE MY BIKE!!! </p><p>I swear the more i ride the bike the better it rides everytime. Im just at 2000 miles and it seems to be running smoother than when i first purchased the bike. GOD I LOVE MY VISION 2008 Midnight Cherry Street. </p>
Edited by TexasVision 2008-07-17 9:11 PM
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Visionary
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New Bohemia, VA | Travelin' Man - 2008-07-16 10:36 PM I rode to work today as I do just about every day, but today my Fiancee decided to ride her new Suzuki Burgman 650 (early wedding present) to work for the first time, 46 miles each way for her, so I escorted her (by her request) to her work, then rode from there the 57 miles to my factory (the normal ride for me from home would be 11 miles). I've been at work for the last 3 days straight, so it's hard to ride there when you're already there. I'll be riding Friday to go home. I'm in Bethesda for work related training. I met a guy up that rides a burgman and says it is one great scoot. I just want to ask you T-man what you think of it. His other ride is a Harley so that is a tough comparison, but a Vision, I'm just curious. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 115
Victoria, BC | I still have a Burgman 650. I think it's the most versatile motorcycle on the market today, especially when you consider the fairly low price & it's awesome Electronic CVT transmission.
I got stopped a Police road block today (looking for kids taking alcohol to the lake). The female officer asked me what kind of scooter I was riding. I smiled and said it isn't a scooter, but a 'step-thru' motorcycle. She smiled back & said it's exactly what she's looking for.
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National Ride to Work Day,7-16, Did you ride to work today?