| Author | Message | ||
     M2me |
I gave up on the 2002 riding season here in Minnesota and got my M2 ready for the winter. I took one last ride today. Went to the dealer and picked up oil and filter and rode the parkways a little on the way home. Just over 40 degrees today and I was freezing when I got home! Only saw about 6 or 7 other bikes on the road. Since winter came early this year, I just hope spring comes early next year.  | ||
| Rudebike |
Move to Cali. About 78 degress right now. Getting ready to barbecue as we speak | ||
| Crusty |
Dress for the weather. Buy electric clothes. There are good riding days throughout the winter. I never put my bike up for the winter, 'cause I ride it enough that I don't need to. Friday morning, when I left for work, it was 26 degrees out. I just have to let the bike warm up longer. Besides, I can't go that long without riding. I get dangerously psychotic after a short spell of not riding. | ||
| M2me |
Crusty, Try riding in Minnesota winters. In a typical winter, there might be 5 or 6 rideable days. In a bad winter there might be 1. What's the point? 26 degrees aint nothing. In a couple of months it could likely be 26 below zero. Besides, there is so much salt on the roads that even on a relatively warm day (26 above zero would be considered a warm day), your bike is gonna be covered with road salt. What if you ride to work and 10 inches of snow falls during the day? Ride home through 10 inches of snow? I've lived in Minnesota all my life and I just don't think it's realistic to ride year round. This is probably the earliest I've put my bike away, though. Last year I rode past Thanksgiving. | ||
| Chainsaw |
I'm either stubborn or stupid! I refuse to winterize my bikes. Last year I was able to ride at least once a week from November to February. My criteria is above 20 degrees and not snowing, although the weather-guessers here are frequently wrong, and I have been caught in light snow flurries. Here in Denver, when we get a good snowfall, normally the roads are reasonably clear after 2-3 days. They use a liquid de-icer on the roads here (which is like getting a thin film of black Elmer's glue sprayed on whatever you're driving) along with large quantities or gravel (which sucks for traction on a bike). If I were smart I'd ride in more than jeans and a jacket. Some heated grips and riding pants may be in my future, but why spend money on cold weather gear with mean-old Mr. Global Warming around the corner!  We've seen one dusting of snow so far this year. Back in October of 1997 we had a blizzard that dropped 24 inches of snow in 24 hours. That's what I call snow baby! Keep them trick or treaters away from my door and leave all the candy to ME! | ||
| Anonymous |
Change the oil and filter, then be sure to take the bike for one more ride, so as to coat all the engine & tranny parts with fresh oil. Inappropriate anonymous post by JonJeffords | ||
| Chainsaw |
Rudebike: With all do respect to the warm California weather:  THhhppt! (the sound my tongue makes when I stick it out) Nothing personal. I'm just jealous.  | ||
| Spiderman |
Why the hell would you post that anony??? Blake remove that button people are begining to abuse it. | ||
| Chainsaw |
Spiderman: Is using the annony button a way to post without being a member of the BBS? Only reason I can think of... | ||
| Spiderman |
Nope have to be registered to post no matter what. | ||
| Chainsaw |
...so much for that theory! Thanks! | ||
| Spiderman |
LOL no problem | ||
| Blacksix |
There may be one or two Anony's who get to stay that way. Whether or not that particular poster is one of them remains to be seen. | ||
| M2me |
Any Minnesota, Wisconsin, Chicago area, etc. riders out there who don't put their bikes away for the winter? By winter, I mean December, January and February. In 12 years of riding, I have never ridden my bike in any of these three months. There have been years when it was certainly rideable on some days in those months (last year, for example) but it has been thinking that taking the bike out for a ride and then putting it back in the garage for four or six weeks and then taking it back out again is really hard on the bike. Once I've stopped riding for the winter, I don't like to take my bike out again unless I intend to continue riding regularly in the near future. | ||
| Paroyboy |
York PA here and I have to agree, I think winter is rearing it's ugly head early this year. We had sleet this past thursday! We're usually lucky enough to get a 40+ degree day every other week or so throughout the winter. By taking rides those days, I don't use a battery tender or even Stay-bil. When I get gas during the winter, I get a half tank or less so it doesnt get too old or "stale". I've been to Chicago in December and January. I don't envy anyone out there or farther north! Hang in there, spring is only 5 months away! | ||
| Rudebike |
Chainsaw, Took a short balmy scoot tonight in your honor...he he he. You're in Denver? Tell my mother, 3 sisters, 2 bro-in laws, 3 nephews, and 2 nieces I said "hey". Jon | ||
| Ken01mp |
This being my fifth year of real riding, on streets and such, i can honestly claim to have gone on one serious ride in each of the twelve months. as a resident of wisconsin, i feel pretty good about that. i just need to ride in the cold to justify the money i spent on the new shoei i never wear. as a kid i used to pull sleds and race in the snow year round on my dirtbike, day in and day out. damn i crashed a lot, sure was fun though. Ken | ||
| Chainsaw |
Rudebike: Will do! If I could just get my frozen tongue unstuck from my handlebars... | ||
| Newfie_Buell |
Chainsaw, Install Heated Grips and there should be enough heat generated to unstick your tongue. The only problem you may get is a shock if the heating element grounds on the bar. Then again you may enjoy it and it could be a bonus. Once the bike goes in the garage for good, I don't clear the snow from the front of the garage as the only things in there are my bikes and the kids dirt bikes. I once had a KLR 650 and I used to ride that all year, just had to be real careful on the snow. I think poeple in the colder climates should have to option of hibernation for the winter. | ||
| Bomber |
M2 I've not put my scoots up for the winter in years . . .there's always a day or three to ride . . . . my family and friends tell me I get a little cranky if the bikes are locked down for winter . . . . of course, Chicago isn't Minnhoota, or Newfoundland, for that matter, so it's easier for me ;-} | ||
| Chainsaw |
Newfie, Just when I think it's cold here, some dude from Canada has it worse! I'm riding into work today (as per usual). Knowing it is gonna snow later in the week, I try to get in all the riding I can. Currently 34 degrees, but should be in the 50's later (I try not to think about the wind chill factor at 50 miles per hour!). My commute is only 5 miles one way. I think i'll take the Harley today, it has a windshield! Brrrr! | ||
| Newfie_Buell |
Chainsaw, Install Heated Grips and there should be enough heat generated to unstick your tongue. The only problem you may get is a shock if the heating element grounds on the bar. Then again you may enjoy it and it could be a bonus. Once the bike goes in the garage for good, I don't clear the snow from the front of the garage as the only things in there are my bikes and the kids dirt bikes. I once had a KLR 650 and I used to ride that all year, just had to be real careful on the snow. I think poeple in the colder climates should have to option of hibernation for the winter. | ||
| M2me |
Newfie, I do the same thing. Just pile the snow in front of the garage door. You have to be careful though. Sometimes, the weather will change fast in the spring and I've been caught having to shovel and chip ice on a warm Saturday afternoon, trying to get my bike out. That's no fun at all. | ||
| Whatever |
I have a theory, And this might be true, because there are not too many photos of people that are recognizable on the badweb. I used to ride my 750 SECA in Madison, Wisconsin from end of March through end of November in the winter. Of course it was a run down jap bike that had trouble starting in the cold, so I didn't really care if it got salt on it. It didn't asthetically please me, IT RAN. I froze my hands into a semi-permanent claw a few times. But, eh, I was next to broke and hated standing out for the bus and did not have a car for three of those years. I WAS FAT!!! I don't mean phat. I was roughly 30 to 40 pounds heavier than I am now, and I did not get cold as easily as I do now. Now I am 'just right' as far as my weight (5' 4" and 120 #) and I am indeed a rare woman who can honestly say I LOVE MY BODY (average tits and all, no cantelope installation surgery for me, but that is another RANT topic I think). But I get REALLY REALLY cold... You married guys... do all your wives if they are average and skinny get cold? Are all the winter bike riders FAT? Is this a dumb theory? I am just entertaining myself during lunch. The bike is coming out of the garage in April I think. California has too many fruits, nuts and earthquakes to move there and it is too expensive. Charlotte PS I agree with Spidey, get rid of the Anony post and the random flaming will calm down. | ||
| Anonymous |
My wife ain't thin and she freezes her ass off when it's 70F. please let me remain anonymous! Okay, but instead of outing you here, I sent your wife an email telling her you think she's fat. | ||
| Spiderman |
Thank you Charlotte | ||
| Daves |
My wife is a tiny gal and she freezes! Anything below about 60 and she's cold. Ride to the edge! Dave HD/Buell Cycle Center 4022 Sergeant Rd Waterloo Ia 50701 1-800-342-7539 ext 14 | ||
| X1glider |
C, don't go putting on weight just to keep warm. There are better ways and it would also ruin the image of you I have created. I see you as the geeky scientist in a white lab coat with pocket protector, coke bottle glasses and hair in a tight bun. After hours, the lab coat is shod, the glasses come off and the hair is let down thus transforming you into the sexpot every man dreams about!  Hope that makes your day! | ||
| Whatever |
Very Cute X1, Hate to burst your bubble, but most often I am wearing baggy assed army pants and a sweatshirt and no make up. But, I have not put a photo on this website yet because I have enough 'freaks' chasing me usually. I SEEM TO BE A FREAK MAGNET !!!!  I am not so sexy till you get me out of my clothes!  Aaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrgggggh! You did make my day. So all my dumb assed posts have not been lost in cyberspace. Charlotte | ||
| Anonymous |
its guaranteed that, to a certain extent, body fat helps regulate your temperature. your body will burn sugars before it burns fat, but the lipid layers of your skin are largely H2O, which has a decent resistence to tempereature change and acts as insulation. more fat equals greater resistance to cold, but once cold, its how efficiently your body can burn carbs and sugars (i.e, glycerol). your skin, has a large surface area, and much heat is lost through your skin, and head, but consider this: your skin has an area of approx 2 square meters and is usually covered with clothing, the surface area of the alveoli in your lungs (the air sacs in which gas exchange occurs) has the surface area of a volleyball court and has no insulation other than the warming affect your nose and throat have on incoming air; therefore, a higher percentage of body heat is lost during respiration than simple existence. Men, on average, have higher lung capacity than women, but the better the physical condition of the individual, the larger the lung capacity. therefore, a plausible conclusion to draw is that body fat is not responsible for most of your body's heat loss. so, it would stand to reason that with larger lung capacity men would be colder, right? no, as i mentioned before, heat is generated by the breakdown of sugars in the cells (muscle cells). this takes place in the mitochondria of the cells. the more fit the muscle, the more mitochondria per cell, the more sugar that can be burned, and the warmer the individual. in short, your muscles generate heat, and men stay warmer because they, on average, have more muscle tissue. just a theory Inappropriate anony post by Ken01mp. I actually read the whole thing too Ken. Which is why you definitely deserve to be exposed. Pun intended.  Yours truly, Moderator |
