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FoxyRoxie · 11-01-2006, 02:01 PM

Apparently the season is over in Ontario. Just put my bike away & cried a river. I then dissided to move real soon. I am not going through this again next year. I want to ride all year. I hate having to drive a car

. Only 2 seasons around here, construction & winter.

RicoChet · 11-01-2006, 05:29 PM

how the hell are we supposed to wait 6 months to go riding again? PURE TORTURE!

RicoChet · 11-01-2006, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SNAFU

Well, we get get ready to look forward to riding our Snowmobiles!

Oh yeah, I don't have one.

I might substitute in some Snow ATV'ing at my buddies cottage up in Muskoka, but i dont have a snowmobile. Id love to try one. I need more toys

Uncle B · 11-01-2006, 09:34 PM

Temperature out this morning was 40 degree Fahrenheit {= 4.4444444 degree Celsius} with a wind speed of 75 mile/hour (mph) {= 120.700 8 kilometer/hour} driving on the super-slab Interstate 20 staying with the flow of traffic for a WINDCHILL of {or about} 23 degree Fahrenheit {= -5 degree Celsius}.

Used the chart from

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

NO no, my riding season is not over yet!

Atlas68 · 11-02-2006, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FoxyRoxie

Apparently the season is over in Ontario. Just put my bike away & cried a river. I then dissided to move real soon. I am not going through this again next year. I want to ride all year. I hate having to drive a car

. Only 2 seasons around here, construction & winter.

Well Foxy, you're going to have to move west of the Rockies if you want to stay in the country.

Petcop · 11-02-2006, 07:52 AM

I'm looking for another job, and with that there's a good possibility of having to relocate. Climates are going to be a HUGE factor in any decisions...lol.

**Louis** · 11-02-2006, 08:08 AM

Forecast = snow this afternoon. What a crappy month so far! Last year, the 1st week of November I rode in to work.

Mavman · 11-02-2006, 08:49 AM

had a few days ta ride, but with the flu, for like a MONTH NOW!........it kinda puts a damper on things.......about time for me to put her away, but hopefully I can at least get her out one more time before that happens.

geoffsimpson · 11-03-2006, 12:00 AM

Sorry brudda...but we's done fo' the season...park it or put trax on it i guess

Quote:

Originally Posted by RicoChet

Its freaking cold here in Toronto, and I wake up before the sun is even out so it just isnt fun riding to work anymore. Ive not seen my beautiful black m50 for almost 3 weeks

Is riding season over already? NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

Apertureguy · 11-03-2006, 05:18 PM

I was only able to take a short ride today...it was about 40 degrees...then we started getting flurries.

I parked the bike in the garage and opened a nice bottle of wine. We're just gonna sit here...the wine and I, and have a nice little talk.

jpwM50 · 11-03-2006, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atlas68

Well Foxy, you're going to have to move west of the Rockies if you want to stay in the country.

Well that IS the place to go, been thinking of it for some time now. Where do you suggest.

Atlas68 · 11-04-2006, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpwM50

Well that IS the place to go, been thinking of it for some time now. Where do you suggest.

Well John, if you want year round riding, you're going to have to be within 200 km's of the coast to be safe. Anything beyond that and there's a greater chance of getting into some white stuff...uhh, snow if I recall correctly.

So you're looking at Vancouver and surrounding burbs. It is getting more expensive by the year to live, but our province is screaming for help. Finding work isn't really an issue. The trades and service industries are actually recruiting from other provinces/ countries. Don't put it off too long though as real estate jumped 25 % last year and it looks as though it'll continue to rise short term. HTH.

Kodatech · 11-07-2006, 09:48 PM

riding season ends?....when?....i had no idea....maybe thats why my fingers are always numb

Petcop · 11-07-2006, 10:26 PM

Yeah I didn't plan this well....I'm working with an airbrush artist for a custom paint job on the M, and probably having him take the bike at the end of November, early December....should have done it this summer when it was steaming hot! At least he should only need the bike for a week or two...the design sounds cool enough that I can sacrifice the riding time!

matt h · 11-07-2006, 10:27 PM

What a differnce daylight savings time makes. It feels like a 25 degree ride at 7 am feels warmer than a 40 degree ride a 6 pm. The sun makes a big difference. I'm fighting it, but I think we are getting to the end of riding season in NH. Ill go until the snow flies, but I think that's coming soon. On a more positive note, how early do folks start breaking their bikes out in the spring? I assume we will be able to start getting out in March for some day rides. That's only 4 months away!

Uncle B · 11-07-2006, 10:43 PM

View Profile: matt h
went to view so I could guess when he could break out his bike, was nothing there.
So I can't begain to guess when matt h can break out his bike.

matt h · 11-07-2006, 10:59 PM

Uncle B,

I'm on the run, so I need to be careful with what I keep in my profile. I did update it to say I'm from New Hampshire, but this was also in my post.

matt h

Uncle B · 11-08-2006, 10:22 PM

matt h
I did miss the NH. my falt.
On the profils so many new people seem to over look filling them in and I like to see where everyone is from and what bike they ride those people that use Latitude and Longitude drive me crazy.

blackie1491 · 11-09-2006, 01:10 AM

The sun came out and the rain is holding off for today and tomorrow.
I got 150 miles in, a few black clouds, a little shower. The wind was blowing and when the sun got behind the clouds it got a little chilly.

6 days without riding was the pits. I stored the bike for 3 months last year.
Riding for pleasure is not enjoyable in the rain.

So I will take these sunny breaks as a gift.

**Louis** · 11-09-2006, 07:08 AM

Indian Summer here, rode all week!

11-01-2006, 02:01 PM	#61 (permalink)
FoxyRoxie Where Am I ? Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: Suzuki GSX600F Katana Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 49	Apparently the season is over in Ontario. Just put my bike away & cried a river. I then dissided to move real soon. I am not going through this again next year. I want to ride all year. I hate having to drive a car . Only 2 seasons around here, construction & winter. __________________ Roxie

11-01-2006, 09:34 PM	#64 (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	Temperature out this morning was 40 degree Fahrenheit {= 4.4444444 degree Celsius} with a wind speed of 75 mile/hour (mph) {= 120.700 8 kilometer/hour} driving on the super-slab Interstate 20 staying with the flow of traffic for a WINDCHILL of {or about} 23 degree Fahrenheit {= -5 degree Celsius}. Used the chart from http://www.mountwashington.com/weath...hill-chart.png NO no, my riding season is not over yet! __________________ 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/

11-02-2006, 08:08 AM	#67 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	Forecast = snow this afternoon. What a crappy month so far! Last year, the 1st week of November I rode in to work. __________________ Louis

11-07-2006, 10:43 PM	#76 (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	View Profile: matt h went to view so I could guess when he could break out his bike, was nothing there. So I can't begain to guess when matt h can break out his bike. __________________ 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/

11-08-2006, 10:22 PM	#78 (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	matt h I did miss the NH. my falt. On the profils so many new people seem to over look filling them in and I like to see where everyone is from and what bike they ride those people that use Latitude and Longitude drive me crazy. __________________ 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/

11-01-2006, 05:29 PM	#62 (permalink)
RicoChet Fender Buffer Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2005 Black M50 Location: Thornhill, Ontario Posts: 436	how the hell are we supposed to wait 6 months to go riding again? PURE TORTURE!

11-02-2006, 07:52 AM	#66 (permalink)
Petcop Puddle Runner Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: 2005 Red M50 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 366	I'm looking for another job, and with that there's a good possibility of having to relocate. Climates are going to be a HUGE factor in any decisions...lol.

11-03-2006, 05:18 PM	#70 (permalink)
Apertureguy Throttle Jockey Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: New York Posts: 3,257	I was only able to take a short ride today...it was about 40 degrees...then we started getting flurries. I parked the bike in the garage and opened a nice bottle of wine. We're just gonna sit here...the wine and I, and have a nice little talk.

11-07-2006, 09:48 PM	#73 (permalink)
Kodatech Handlebar Consultant Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 616	riding season ends?....when?....i had no idea....maybe thats why my fingers are always numb

11-07-2006, 10:26 PM	#74 (permalink)
Petcop Puddle Runner Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: 2005 Red M50 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 366	Yeah I didn't plan this well....I'm working with an airbrush artist for a custom paint job on the M, and probably having him take the bike at the end of November, early December....should have done it this summer when it was steaming hot! At least he should only need the bike for a week or two...the design sounds cool enough that I can sacrifice the riding time!

11-07-2006, 10:27 PM	#75 (permalink)
matt h Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 06 M50 blue Location: New Hampshire Posts: 51	What a differnce daylight savings time makes. It feels like a 25 degree ride at 7 am feels warmer than a 40 degree ride a 6 pm. The sun makes a big difference. I'm fighting it, but I think we are getting to the end of riding season in NH. Ill go until the snow flies, but I think that's coming soon. On a more positive note, how early do folks start breaking their bikes out in the spring? I assume we will be able to start getting out in March for some day rides. That's only 4 months away!

11-07-2006, 10:59 PM	#77 (permalink)
matt h Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 06 M50 blue Location: New Hampshire Posts: 51	Uncle B, I'm on the run, so I need to be careful with what I keep in my profile. I did update it to say I'm from New Hampshire, but this was also in my post. matt h

11-09-2006, 01:10 AM	#79 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,325	The sun came out and the rain is holding off for today and tomorrow. I got 150 miles in, a few black clouds, a little shower. The wind was blowing and when the sun got behind the clouds it got a little chilly. 6 days without riding was the pits. I stored the bike for 3 months last year. Riding for pleasure is not enjoyable in the rain. So I will take these sunny breaks as a gift.

11-09-2006, 07:08 AM	#80 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	Indian Summer here, rode all week! __________________ Louis

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