| Author | Message | ||
     Boney95 |
Just put the bike up for the winter. It's very depressing. Feels like I left my dog behind (Storing her at my brothers), it really does. I guess I have to buy a bunch of mods so I have a reason to visit her. | ||
| Nevrenuf |
sucks to be there except of course homecoming time. our daughter is living up in brillion and this will be her first winter up there. allthough she did one winter up in pittsburgh, she has spent the rest of her life in florida, so i hope she gets through it alright. go buy some parts and have fun. | ||
| Rpm4x4 |
Too soon.  I figure I still got another month or more left on her.  I'm ridin till I see salt on the roads. If people can snowmobile in sub zero temps ridin in mid 30s should be easy. Ya just gotta dress for it. Im still lovin it. (Message edited by rpm4x4 on October 23, 2008) | ||
| Froggy |
Its not even November! Hell I just looked at the weather for you in Milwaukee, its warmer and dryer for you! | ||
| Ferris_von_bueller |
All signs and predictions point to a cold winter. It's a good thing fuels costs have come down. | ||
| Jumpinjewels |
Heated gear!!!! Plan to ride at least one day every month (or more) CAN'T QUIT | ||
| Thumper74 |
If there ain't snow on the ground, I'm on the bike. Thanks Gerbing! | ||
| Skinstains |
rounders rule. | ||
| Cityxslicker |
You know a nice set of knobbies will let you tackle the snow.... I did it more than a couple times last year. too much damn fun. NOTE best done off traffic roads. | ||
| Jonzin |
This is why I am willing to suffer through the hellish summers in AZ....it was 88 today.  | ||
| Etennuly |
I just reinstalled the BAW. I'm ready for it. Kinda like putting snow tires on your old car up North. Gonna ride this morning for work, 48F light rain, roads wet, slight wind, fifty mile trip. | ||
| Glitch |
As soon as it quits raining, I need to cut the grass. | ||
| Xl1200r |
I just rode into work this morning. 27 degrees out. It'll be mid-november before I stop riding on a regular basis. | ||
| Bcordb3 |
Welcome to Arizona, only one season here and that is riding season. | ||
| Boney95 |
You cold weather riders, more power to ya. It's not for me, once I have to start layering my clothing it's over. Riding just isn't enjoyable if I'm cold and uncomfortable. | ||
| Skinstains |
Two wheels always trumps four. | ||
| Doon |
I live near XL1200r and I rode to work as well. Wasn't too bad, face got a bit chilly since the shield kept fogging up. I ride till we get the first snows/black ice, and then think about putting it away. Then Keep it charged on the tender all winter just in case we get a couple nice days  | ||
| Bigdaddy |
Cut down the grass, and onions, yesterday Glitch -- doesn't appear as though the rain will stop before Sunday  I strongly suspect that we'll get one more round of hay too and then it'll get pretty chilly. | ||
| Nevrenuf |
since my brother inlaw isn't getting overtime, friday and saturday i ride one of the bikes into work(47+ miles round trip) and this morning it was in the 70's and raining pretty good. but at least i got to ride and that's a good thing. | ||
| Mathen001 |
Georgia Riders,Remember,It's Nascar weekend. It always rains,sleets,or snows in the end of October and the middle of March. Indian burial grounds in Hampton or something? | ||
| Rpm4x4 |
Riding just isn't enjoyable if I'm cold and uncomfortable. Riding in this weather isnt cold or uncomfortable if you get the right gear. I am very much still enjoying riding in these temps. If its not for you thats cool but I just needed to make my point. | ||
| Mathen001 |
As a follow up on the last post,riding to work today, directly in front of Atlanta Motor Speedway I was going about 45-50 mph. a explorer in front of me suddenly hit brakes. wet road, well long story short, my right side very sore xb unknown till I go to the impound yard. ALL GEAR ALL THE TIME! | ||
| Ferris_von_bueller |
Two wheels always trumps four. It's a bit difficult to have sex on a motorcycle - not impossible but not ideal either} | ||
| Froggy |
You should be wearing something other than a T-shirt and flip flops anyway. I just rode about 5 hours today, from about 55-35 degrees. All I needed to do was put a fleece jacket on under my SUMMER riding gear. I haven't even broken out the heated gear yet! | ||
| Johnnylunchbox |
Froggy, your amphibious cold-bloodedness makes you impervious to the coldedness. | ||
| Birdy |
I put mine up for a couple of reasons. Cold and wet...I can deal with cold but not both at the same time! AND here in Indiana it's Deer season and the hunters have the deer running all over. Last week I had to put the bike in a field to miss a whole mess of the beast that ran out from behind a barn just as I got to it. No damage, other than my shorts, but a warning that's it's time the drive the cage a while. I'll still ride on and off until the snow flies and ice is on the road. | ||
| 4_pete_sake |
Some of us have the genetics that make cool weather more tolerable.... I mean as I was once told.... "your ancestors haven't been out of the tree's long have they..???" My year round sweater isn't fun in the summer and nobody likes the hairy guy at the pool but man in the winter the wife sure does love me in bed.... her quote " I don't need the electric blank anymore since I married you..." that said.... cold riding and being cold isn't fun... but the right gear and it is great... 2 wheels all the way.... | ||
| M2nc |
4 Pete Sake - Well said. I may not have a full coat, but I always say, "I did not loose my hair, it just migrated south!" The Wife calls me her heater too. I am warm blooded. Funny considering I am from a tropical island. I prefer to ride in colder temperatures. When it is cold, I am comfortable in full gear. I do not have electric gear. I don't need it. Rode 300-400 miles last January in high-30's and rain. I do layer up though. That day I had five layers on top and bottom. Only problem was my new boots. They are suppose to be water proof but the breathable tongue let water in. Something I will need to replace. I have a Nomex bandanna that keeps my face warm even below freezing. To me riding in temperatures above 95°F is worse than riding in temperatures between 40-50°F. In hot temperatures I tend to gear down. Helmet, Mesh Jacket and Jeans is my normal summer riding gear. The rest of the year, I ride in full gear. I am more comfortable and able to ride longer without exhaustion kicking in. That said, I do not put my bike up for the winter. |
