Is riding season over? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

RicoChet · 10-25-2006, 09:46 PM

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!!

DrBob · 10-25-2006, 09:59 PM

Dude, all I can say is:

MOVE!!!!!!!

In the nearly 12 years I've lived in Atlanta, there have been maybe 6 days where the weather was too icy to ride. Hell, I haven't owned a car in almost 6 years now.

Are you packing yet?

I feel for you though- I grew up in New Hampshire, and had more than my fill of long winters stairing at a neglected motorcycle.

dinerboss · 10-25-2006, 10:01 PM

NOT IN SAN DIEGO

Its good to be here!!! LOL!!!

matt h · 10-25-2006, 10:18 PM

I'm in NH and I'm still commuting everyday it doesn't rain. You just need to dress for it. I'm going to try to ride until they start throwing the sand/salt down.

LJM9000 · 10-25-2006, 10:40 PM

Haha I don't own a car anymore, just a motorcycle and I still ride it everyday rain or shine, but I must say it gets really cold when going 85 or so on the interstate.

Petcop · 10-25-2006, 10:48 PM

Not to rub it in, Rico...(okay, well maybe just a little)....but it's finally cool enough here to actually enjoy riding without fear of heatstroke

I do feel for you though...we have the opposite problem here of course...non-riding season is in the heat of the summer, unless you stay on the highway and don't ever stop!

BttrThnWrk · 10-25-2006, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RicoChet

Is riding season over already?

I know what you mean - it's getting downright chilly here, too. Real coat and gloves time... Why, just this morning when I went into work, it was actually down BELOW 65, and it only got up to 82 or so this afternoon.

OK, OK. Sorry (kinda) for pulling your chain. Seriously though, I did see a cloud in the sky today. Briefly. Off to the south. 'Way off to the south. But it was there. That made it a cloudy day, didn't it?

RampageRider · 10-25-2006, 11:45 PM

Still riding in sunny Iowa!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Atlas68 · 10-26-2006, 03:09 AM

Not if I can help it. Just scoped out heated gloves yesterday...<gulp> $185 bucks.
I'm insured through the winter and if I gotta buy a heated vest and gloves, I'm gonna do it. We rarely get snow that lasts here, so I'm going to dress for the ride.

JmalB · 10-26-2006, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by BttrThnWrk

I know what you mean - it's getting downright chilly here, too. Real coat and gloves time... Why, just this morning when I went into work, it was actually down BELOW 65, and it only got up to 82 or so this afternoon.

OK, OK. Sorry (kinda) for pulling your chain. Seriously though, I did see a cloud in the sky today. Briefly. Off to the south. 'Way off to the south. But it was there. That made it a cloudy day, didn't it?

OMG another Tucson rider does actually exist!

The only time it's not good weather to ride down here (during the day) is during monsoon. And then it's not safe to be on the road in a car, much less on a bike.

outlaw · 10-26-2006, 05:15 AM

24/7/365

Apertureguy · 10-26-2006, 07:03 AM

It was pretty freaking chilly this morning...and still dark too.

Breeze · 10-26-2006, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by outlaw

24/7/365

+1

hammersfan · 10-26-2006, 12:30 PM

My bikes ready for storage now, just one ride left and that is to take her to my buddys house for storage. Its sad and frustrating but what are you going to do

outlaw · 10-26-2006, 01:35 PM

32 F / 0 C this morning. 22 mile ride 8 of which are slab 70+ mph. a might bit chilly, to say the least.

Firedog · 10-26-2006, 02:05 PM

Last year, I rode my M50 until about a week before the snow hit (I had a bad cold). This year, I plan to do the same thing (just not with the M...). The unfortunate thing around here is, they do a crap job cleaning snow off the roadways (as I'm sure that LJM9000 can attest)...

techgesture · 10-26-2006, 03:39 PM

Its been 32 - 35 in the mornings here in Charlotte, NC.

We moved here from Florida last year... 30's is way too cold for me to ride in.

jmelvin · 10-26-2006, 04:28 PM

While it's usually pretty nice by mid day in the desert near Phoenix, last year I found myself riding 45 miles to work one morning, but I didn't realize how cold it was outside. Once I got to work I found out it was 22 degrees F and then realized that's why I couldn't feel my hands. I'm thinking heated gear might work just fine here too this winter

MrChicken · 10-26-2006, 04:35 PM

Hate to do this to you guys (well, not really) but it's warming up nicely Down-Under. Clear skies, warm days, the beach beckons. Clothes are comin' off and not a whole lot going back on. Bring it on.

RicoChet · 10-26-2006, 06:18 PM

I took the bike out for the last ride today! I was so excited that it was sunny outside so as soon as I got home from work, I grabbed my leather chaps, jacket, gloves, ran to the bike, whipped off the covers and when I put the key in and turn, NOTHING! the freaking battery was dead. I was in disbelief, there I was sitting on my bike and wanting to go but it wouldnt even crank over! I tried running it down the street to do a clutch start, nothing. Then I rememberd I can jump start it with my car, and thats exactly what I did. Of course I rode the freaking crap out of it the bike until the battery was charged, even the time was reset! at least now its out of my system. Goodnight Black Betty... I will miss riding you... until next year of course

10-25-2006, 09:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
RicoChet Fender Buffer Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2005 Black M50 Location: Thornhill, Ontario Posts: 436	Is riding season over? 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!!

10-25-2006, 09:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
DrBob In The Zone Joined: May 2004 Bike: several Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 2,697	Dude, all I can say is: MOVE!!!!!!! In the nearly 12 years I've lived in Atlanta, there have been maybe 6 days where the weather was too icy to ride. Hell, I haven't owned a car in almost 6 years now. Are you packing yet? I feel for you though- I grew up in New Hampshire, and had more than my fill of long winters stairing at a neglected motorcycle. __________________ Dream like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow. You MUST obey the pug dog!

10-25-2006, 11:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
RampageRider Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 05 Red M50 Location: Iowa, riding in the Rain! Posts: 782	Still riding in sunny Iowa!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ . "Grow up, what a waste of a good time, if Peter Pan can do it so can we............... " 05 Red M50 (mine) 97 Yellow Honda Rebel (her's)

10-26-2006, 03:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
Atlas68 Sit speling cheker Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 SOLD '05 Anniversary Edition VMax Location: Vancouver B.C. Canada Posts: 1,713	Not if I can help it. Just scoped out heated gloves yesterday...<gulp> $185 bucks. I'm insured through the winter and if I gotta buy a heated vest and gloves, I'm gonna do it. We rarely get snow that lasts here, so I'm going to dress for the ride. __________________ Rudeness is a weak man's imitation of strength. SuperTrapp Exhaust

10-26-2006, 05:15 AM	#11 (permalink)
outlaw Fifth gear streak Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Red '05 M50 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 1,375	24/7/365 __________________

10-25-2006, 10:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
dinerboss Newbie Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: M50 RED "The Faster color" Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 17	NOT IN SAN DIEGO Its good to be here!!! LOL!!!

10-25-2006, 10:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
matt h Where Am I ? Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 06 M50 blue Location: New Hampshire Posts: 48	I'm in NH and I'm still commuting everyday it doesn't rain. You just need to dress for it. I'm going to try to ride until they start throwing the sand/salt down.

10-25-2006, 10:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
LJM9000 In Training Joined: Aug 2006 Bike: Boulevard M50 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 110	Haha I don't own a car anymore, just a motorcycle and I still ride it everyday rain or shine, but I must say it gets really cold when going 85 or so on the interstate.

10-25-2006, 10:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
Petcop Puddle Runner Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: 2005 Red M50 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 356	Not to rub it in, Rico...(okay, well maybe just a little)....but it's finally cool enough here to actually enjoy riding without fear of heatstroke I do feel for you though...we have the opposite problem here of course...non-riding season is in the heat of the summer, unless you stay on the highway and don't ever stop!

10-26-2006, 07:03 AM	#12 (permalink)
Apertureguy Throttle Jockey Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: New York Posts: 3,177	It was pretty freaking chilly this morning...and still dark too.

10-26-2006, 12:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
hammersfan U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2008 C90 SE Location: Ajax ,Ontario ,Canada Posts: 1,218	My bikes ready for storage now, just one ride left and that is to take her to my buddys house for storage. Its sad and frustrating but what are you going to do __________________ Ride Safe Hammersfan

10-26-2006, 01:35 PM	#15 (permalink)
outlaw Fifth gear streak Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Red '05 M50 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 1,375	32 F / 0 C this morning. 22 mile ride 8 of which are slab 70+ mph. a might bit chilly, to say the least. __________________

10-26-2006, 02:05 PM	#16 (permalink)
Firedog Foil Inspector Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: BMW K1200LT Location: West Lafayette, IN Posts: 961	Last year, I rode my M50 until about a week before the snow hit (I had a bad cold). This year, I plan to do the same thing (just not with the M...). The unfortunate thing around here is, they do a crap job cleaning snow off the roadways (as I'm sure that LJM9000 can attest)... __________________ "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt." -Abraham Lincoln

10-26-2006, 03:39 PM	#17 (permalink)
techgesture Brought his own beer Joined: May 2006 Bike: '05 Black M50 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 830	Its been 32 - 35 in the mornings here in Charlotte, NC. We moved here from Florida last year... 30's is way too cold for me to ride in. __________________

10-26-2006, 04:28 PM	#18 (permalink)
jmelvin Seat Tester Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 98	While it's usually pretty nice by mid day in the desert near Phoenix, last year I found myself riding 45 miles to work one morning, but I didn't realize how cold it was outside. Once I got to work I found out it was 22 degrees F and then realized that's why I couldn't feel my hands. I'm thinking heated gear might work just fine here too this winter

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10-26-2006, 04:35 PM	#19 (permalink)
MrChicken Newbie Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 2007 Suzuki M50 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 21	Hate to do this to you guys (well, not really) but it's warming up nicely Down-Under. Clear skies, warm days, the beach beckons. Clothes are comin' off and not a whole lot going back on. Bring it on.

10-26-2006, 06:18 PM	#20 (permalink)
RicoChet Fender Buffer Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2005 Black M50 Location: Thornhill, Ontario Posts: 436	I took the bike out for the last ride today! I was so excited that it was sunny outside so as soon as I got home from work, I grabbed my leather chaps, jacket, gloves, ran to the bike, whipped off the covers and when I put the key in and turn, NOTHING! the freaking battery was dead. I was in disbelief, there I was sitting on my bike and wanting to go but it wouldnt even crank over! I tried running it down the street to do a clutch start, nothing. Then I rememberd I can jump start it with my car, and thats exactly what I did. Of course I rode the freaking crap out of it the bike until the battery was charged, even the time was reset! at least now its out of my system. Goodnight Black Betty... I will miss riding you... until next year of course

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