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Danr · 10-26-2006, 07:35 PM

Gotta tell it like it is here. 200+ mile ride to Daytona on Saturday.
200+ mile ride to St. Augustine yesterday.
500+ mile trip to GA tomorrow to Sunday. So no, riding season is not over, here !

RicoChet · 10-26-2006, 07:47 PM

Why must you all hurt me so! Its not my fault I live in Canadia!

**Louis** · 10-26-2006, 07:47 PM

Ricochet, I'm in Ottawa and as far as I know it's warmer a bit in TO. I'm still riding to work! Sure it ain't warm but doable. I get a kick of cagers who look at me with a "Man, this biker is addicted" look on their faces!

But the proper response to them is " Die you Southern Scums!"

RicoChet · 10-26-2006, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Louis

Ricochet, I'm in Ottawa and as far as I know it's warmer a bit in TO. I'm still riding to work! Sure it ain't warm but doable. I get a kick of cagers who look at me with a "Man, this biker is addicted" look on their faces!

It was only nice out today. Other days were cloudy, wet and crappy. I just dont get any enjoyment out of it. Besides, I have a nice car so its not like thats torture or anything to take to work .. ill survive for the next 6 months

RicoChet · 10-26-2006, 07:53 PM

But what I dont think some of those southerners know is that we're gonna get some snow, and then its snowboarding season! time to ride the hills

Danr · 10-26-2006, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RicoChet

But what I dont think some of those southerners know is that we're gonna get some snow, and then its snowboarding season! time to ride the hills

Oh, I know coming from New Jersey all about snow and ice. All I can say is I never, NEVER EVER, want to be that cold any more !

Bowtie18 · 10-26-2006, 08:53 PM

The season isn't over, but no more riding to work. Rding home in the dark at under 30 degrees just isn't for me! I ride to enjoy it! Winter sucks, almost turns me in to a weekend rider!

matt h · 10-26-2006, 09:17 PM

I just picked up some chaps, a skulklava (or whatever they are called) and some glove liners. I'm ready to go until they throw the salt down.

Petcop · 10-26-2006, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by matt h

I just picked up some chaps, a skulklava (or whatever they are called) and some glove liners. I'm ready to go until they throw the salt down.

Hmmm....I just picked up a mesh jacket and ventilated gloves. I'm ready to go too!

Nibber22 · 10-26-2006, 10:18 PM

I ride 50 miles each way to work everyday and at 70-80MPH the windchill is NASTY! So my riding days are almost over for the year.
Here in the Chicago area the temps are at 44o-49o for highs which are normal for the month of November not middle of October. Anyway I pretty much have put the bike up for storage although may encounter a little break this coming Sunday. The forecast calls for sunny 51o daytime so I may be back out with it then but I'm debating between the riding and DA DEARS!!!! 1PM GAME???

HAppy Halloween
GO BEARS!!!!!!!

DragonRider · 10-27-2006, 02:29 AM

I ride all year long. You just have to dress right. Fleece,balaclava,waterproof coat,gloves,and boots. I won't ride if it freezes,or snows,but I can't remember if it even did here last year. I think it may have snowed once in Tacoma last year but was gone by noon. It doesn't rain all the time like everyone says either. We are coming into the rainy season soon,but you just be extra careful. Most times in the winter here it may rain in tha morning but it will warm to about 45-55 F in the afternoon. I am only 4 miles from the ocean at Commenment Bay in Tacoma,so we are somewhat protected. I love this state!

If it's not raining I will be riding. Roll on Brothers and Sisters!

ranger04 · 10-27-2006, 08:09 PM

Riding season isnt over until the snow prohibits it.
Throw on the jacket, chaps, gloves, heavy vest, heavy gloves, balaclava, and the helmet and go-almost sounds like work but its worth it

BttrThnWrk · 10-28-2006, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JmalB

OMG another Tucson rider does actually exist!

Yo!

It's the silliest thing, but I've lived in Tucson long enough that at around 40 or 50 or below, I feel about as cold as I remember feeling growing up in Chicago during real winter, when the wind would come through hard enough to sail you across the ice that covered the sidewalks.

So, even though I get to harass all the poor northerners about their weather, I'm actually getting chilly enough in the mornings to break out the coat. And here I though acclimation was supposed to be a good thing. Maybe I'll spring for a windshield after all...

Uncle B · 10-28-2006, 11:52 AM

Wind Chill Chart

Uncle B · 10-28-2006, 11:58 AM

Harley Riders' Windchill Tables

NCAR/ATD: Harley Riders Windchill Tables

BttrThnWrk · 10-28-2006, 07:11 PM

How come the Harley Riders' Wind Chill Table starts at 30 degrees and goes up, while the regular wind chill table starts at 40 degrees and goes way, way down? Don't Harley riders ride when it's colder than 30? Not that I'd blame them, particularly...

919Hooligan · 10-28-2006, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BttrThnWrk

How come the Harley Riders' Wind Chill Table starts at 30 degrees and goes up, while the regular wind chill table starts at 40 degrees and goes way, way down? Don't Harley riders ride when it's colder than 30? Not that I'd blame them, particularly...

That's cuz most Harleys won't start if it's below 30 degrees....

outlaw · 10-29-2006, 08:24 AM

geez, they have trouble "warming up" here when it's 80+ deg much less 40-.

LJM9000 · 10-29-2006, 05:57 PM

I wish they made a chart to show how cold it is when you are moving faster than 60mph like one up to 90 would be good

outlaw · 10-29-2006, 07:08 PM

here ya go.

http://www.mountwashington.com/weath...hill-chart.png

10-26-2006, 07:47 PM	#23 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	Ricochet, I'm in Ottawa and as far as I know it's warmer a bit in TO. I'm still riding to work! Sure it ain't warm but doable. I get a kick of cagers who look at me with a "Man, this biker is addicted" look on their faces! But the proper response to them is " Die you Southern Scums!" __________________ Louis Last edited by Louis; 10-26-2006 at 07:51 PM.

10-26-2006, 10:18 PM	#30 (permalink)
Nibber22 Seat Tester Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki c50 Boulevard Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 59	Yes it's almost over for me I ride 50 miles each way to work everyday and at 70-80MPH the windchill is NASTY! So my riding days are almost over for the year. Here in the Chicago area the temps are at 44o-49o for highs which are normal for the month of November not middle of October. Anyway I pretty much have put the bike up for storage although may encounter a little break this coming Sunday. The forecast calls for sunny 51o daytime so I may be back out with it then but I'm debating between the riding and DA DEARS!!!! 1PM GAME??? HAppy Halloween GO BEARS!!!!!!! Last edited by Nibber22; 10-27-2006 at 08:58 AM.

10-27-2006, 02:29 AM	#31 (permalink)
DragonRider Clutch Cadet Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Candy Grand Blue with 42,050 miles since May 18th 2006 Location: Tacoma ,Washington Posts: 917	Nope, it's not going to be over here. At least for me. I ride all year long. You just have to dress right. Fleece,balaclava,waterproof coat,gloves,and boots. I won't ride if it freezes,or snows,but I can't remember if it even did here last year. I think it may have snowed once in Tacoma last year but was gone by noon. It doesn't rain all the time like everyone says either. We are coming into the rainy season soon,but you just be extra careful. Most times in the winter here it may rain in tha morning but it will warm to about 45-55 F in the afternoon. I am only 4 miles from the ocean at Commenment Bay in Tacoma,so we are somewhat protected. I love this state! If it's not raining I will be riding. Roll on Brothers and Sisters!

10-28-2006, 11:52 AM	#34 (permalink)
Uncle B Want's A New Title Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Location: Gordon Texas Latitude: 32.54833 Longitude: -98.36889 Posts: 4,423	Wind Chill Calculator: Wind Chill Chart __________________ Ride Safe, Ride Long, & Have Fun Benjamin Franklin> They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security. http://www.gordontexas.net/ http://www.gordonvfd.com/

10-28-2006, 11:58 AM	#35 (permalink)
Uncle B Want's A New Title Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Location: Gordon Texas Latitude: 32.54833 Longitude: -98.36889 Posts: 4,423	Harley Riders' Windchill Tables NCAR/ATD: Harley Riders Windchill Tables __________________ Ride Safe, Ride Long, & Have Fun Benjamin Franklin> They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security. http://www.gordontexas.net/ http://www.gordonvfd.com/

10-26-2006, 07:35 PM	#21 (permalink)
Danr Sit speling cheker Joined: May 2005 Posts: 1,616	Gotta tell it like it is here. 200+ mile ride to Daytona on Saturday. 200+ mile ride to St. Augustine yesterday. 500+ mile trip to GA tomorrow to Sunday. So no, riding season is not over, here !

10-26-2006, 07:47 PM	#22 (permalink)
RicoChet Fender Buffer Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2005 Black M50 Location: Thornhill, Ontario Posts: 436	Why must you all hurt me so! Its not my fault I live in Canadia!

10-26-2006, 07:53 PM	#25 (permalink)
RicoChet Fender Buffer Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2005 Black M50 Location: Thornhill, Ontario Posts: 436	But what I dont think some of those southerners know is that we're gonna get some snow, and then its snowboarding season! time to ride the hills

10-26-2006, 08:53 PM	#27 (permalink)
Bowtie18 Third gear and cruising Joined: Oct 2004 Bike: 2006 Yamaha Road Star Midnight Location: Smyrna, DE Posts: 509	The season isn't over, but no more riding to work. Rding home in the dark at under 30 degrees just isn't for me! I ride to enjoy it! Winter sucks, almost turns me in to a weekend rider!

10-26-2006, 09:17 PM	#28 (permalink)
matt h Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 06 M50 blue Location: New Hampshire Posts: 51	I just picked up some chaps, a skulklava (or whatever they are called) and some glove liners. I'm ready to go until they throw the salt down.

10-27-2006, 08:09 PM	#32 (permalink)
ranger04 U.B's LoveChild Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50B Location: ohio Posts: 1,097	Riding season isnt over until the snow prohibits it. Throw on the jacket, chaps, gloves, heavy vest, heavy gloves, balaclava, and the helmet and go-almost sounds like work but its worth it

10-28-2006, 07:11 PM	#36 (permalink)
BttrThnWrk Tumbleweed Murderer! Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: '06 M50 - Blue Location: Tucson Posts: 93	How come the Harley Riders' Wind Chill Table starts at 30 degrees and goes up, while the regular wind chill table starts at 40 degrees and goes way, way down? Don't Harley riders ride when it's colder than 30? Not that I'd blame them, particularly... __________________ Don't follow. Don't lead. Don't join.

10-29-2006, 08:24 AM	#38 (permalink)
outlaw Fifth gear streak Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Red '05 M50 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 1,375	geez, they have trouble "warming up" here when it's 80+ deg much less 40-. __________________

10-29-2006, 05:57 PM	#39 (permalink)
LJM9000 In Training Joined: Aug 2006 Bike: Boulevard M50 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 110	I wish they made a chart to show how cold it is when you are moving faster than 60mph like one up to 90 would be good

10-29-2006, 07:08 PM	#40 (permalink)
outlaw Fifth gear streak Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Red '05 M50 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 1,375	here ya go. http://www.mountwashington.com/weath...hill-chart.png __________________ Last edited by outlaw; 10-29-2006 at 07:13 PM.

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