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CruisingRam · 12-25-2007, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by frostbitevinnie

Still can't ride. Maybe January?

Looks like perfect riding weather to me dude- don't be a wus- get out that tire studder and ride!

tricker · 12-25-2007, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CruisingRam

Looks like perfect riding weather to me dude- don't be a wus- get out that tire studder and ride!

i'd ride but...... my bike hates cold the way it is and it wouldn't like me running it in snow like we have now. I feel safer in my CRV than i would on my cycle

ORBrit · 12-25-2007, 06:41 PM

I rode my first 20 miles in over a month

Felt great, but the weather here is pretty much cold and wet this time of year.
The windshields on my in-law's cars froze in the 2 hours that they were here last night to watch a movie.

frostbitevinnie · 12-26-2007, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by CruisingRam

Looks like perfect riding weather to me dude- don't be a wus- get out that tire studder and ride!

I rode my 250 a bit yesterday in our long dirt alley. I'm not being a wus just playing it smart + don't wanna get my baby covered in salt and sand. Getting the 90 ready for paint in the next couple of weeks.

themeatmanlandry · 12-27-2007, 08:18 AM

Rode twice over the break (once for each bike). Put about 80-100 miles on each ride. Temps were in the mid-50's.

Apertureguy · 12-27-2007, 04:01 PM

Not only is it too cold...there's more salt & sand on the road then ever this year.

I'll be waiting for the street cleaners or a whole bunch of rain before I try to ride.

Anville · 12-28-2007, 02:20 PM

Not to brag....1600 miles.

Most of the time its 40f.....I suppose riding in 60f weather isnt considered "cold" is it?

tricker · 12-28-2007, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Anville

Not to brag....1600 miles.

Most of the time its 40f.....I suppose riding in 60f weather isnt considered "cold" is it?

i start to consider it cold around 35 degrees

G51000 · 12-28-2007, 03:14 PM

Back when I didn't know any better. Wumsutter Wyo. 1982.
I had to drag my feet on the off ramp the night before to get off the freeway.
Got a ticket for speed ing about a half hour after this picture was taken, it was snowing/or blow snow. I told the HP that I had to go a little faster to keep the snow from hitting me in the face. He didn't buy it. The national speed limit was 55 mph back then and he gave me a break, wrote me for only 10 over, that way he didn't have to take to jail. Nice guy huh?

My bike is the one in the rear, I moteled it that night and the next morning there was this little Guzzi setting next to Mother Goose, thought she had ah baby? He was heading for Reno NV and I was on my way to Texas.

Dave Nadeau · 12-28-2007, 04:06 PM

The wife and I did 58 miles today...the road dried out and there is salt dust every where/

themeatmanlandry · 12-31-2007, 07:51 AM

I rode about 40 miles Saturday afternoon. For some reason, I just felt too cold to have a good time. I stopped in and chatted with a buddy for 15 minutes or so, then I went home and took a nap!

KD57 · 12-31-2007, 09:37 AM

Didn't ride anywhere, but pushed it around a little in the garage.

tricker · 12-31-2007, 09:40 AM

i looked at mine.. cried a little bit... and walked away

omegajim · 12-31-2007, 02:35 PM

I'll post here now, so I can get back when I actually get around to riding.

Depending on the weather, next week or next month. Who knows.

Uncle B · 12-31-2007, 08:46 PM

Your definition of cold is???

omegajim · 12-31-2007, 08:55 PM

My definition is determined by how long since I've driven.

Being January, and the last month driving was couple of months ago, my definition of cold is about 40. Not driving all that far, not getting dressed like I'm going snowmobiling either.

I'm curious what the TX standard of cold is; since anytime it gets much below 55, wait, it'll get warmer.

C50dreamin · 01-01-2008, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by omegajim

My definition is determined by how long since I've driven.

Being January, and the last month driving was couple of months ago, my definition of cold is about 40. Not driving all that far, not getting dressed like I'm going snowmobiling either.

I'm curious what the TX standard of cold is; since anytime it gets much below 55, wait, it'll get warmer.

If you want to know what the standard is in my part of Texas is, pick any temp, fill the bathtub up with water, jump in, then go for a ride....

That's my standard. I'm two blocks from the water and my whole trip commuting I'm never more than about 10 miles from the water so HUMIDITY does play a factor...

Last time I rode in it was 40° w/ a dewpoint of 40° or 100% HUMIDITY for 65miles, nonstop riding at 80mph...but as long as I can feel my hands I'm comfortable (Gerbing's gloves

)...

BlueMax · 01-03-2008, 11:17 AM

I will ride about 180 miles this week with temperatures rangeing from 28 low to 55 high. It sure helps to ride with the right gear.

Apertureguy · 01-03-2008, 11:40 AM

Not one. Bike has had the battery out for last 4 weeks. Waiting for Spring now.

**inspiron** · 01-03-2008, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by tricker

i looked at mine.. cried a little bit... and walked away

At least I'm not the only one...

12-25-2007, 06:41 PM	#23 (permalink)
ORBrit U.B's LoveChild Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard S50 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,078	I rode my first 20 miles in over a month Felt great, but the weather here is pretty much cold and wet this time of year. The windshields on my in-law's cars froze in the 2 hours that they were here last night to watch a movie. __________________ Ranked best in the nation by NHTSA for Motorcycle Safety Course best practices.

12-28-2007, 03:14 PM	#29 (permalink)
G51000 Newbie Joined: Dec 2007 Bike: 79 MotoGuzzi G-5 / 72 MotoGuzzi Eldorado. Location: Spokane WA. Posts: 23	Back when I didn't know any better. Wumsutter Wyo. 1982. I had to drag my feet on the off ramp the night before to get off the freeway. Got a ticket for speed ing about a half hour after this picture was taken, it was snowing/or blow snow. I told the HP that I had to go a little faster to keep the snow from hitting me in the face. He didn't buy it. The national speed limit was 55 mph back then and he gave me a break, wrote me for only 10 over, that way he didn't have to take to jail. Nice guy huh? My bike is the one in the rear, I moteled it that night and the next morning there was this little Guzzi setting next to Mother Goose, thought she had ah baby? He was heading for Reno NV and I was on my way to Texas. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by G51000; 12-28-2007 at 03:18 PM.

12-28-2007, 04:06 PM	#30 (permalink)
Dave Nadeau TurtleWax Taster Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 08 ElectraGlide ( IN Vivid Black)!!!!!!!!!! Location: Bridgewater, Ma Posts: 579	The wife and I did 58 miles today...the road dried out and there is salt dust every where/ __________________ The faster I go the behinder I get..... US Navy 68-72 Amphibs, Little Creek, Va. "The Old Man"

12-31-2007, 09:37 AM	#32 (permalink)
KD57 No Significant Other Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: 2008 ZZR600 Location: Under a rock in Texas Posts: 2,394	Didn't ride anywhere, but pushed it around a little in the garage. __________________ The "other" ZZR rider.

12-31-2007, 02:35 PM	#34 (permalink)
omegajim Omnipotent two-wheeler Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 5,661	I'll post here now, so I can get back when I actually get around to riding. Depending on the weather, next week or next month. Who knows. __________________ "FREE TIBET!"* With purchase of one Tibet of equal or greater value.

12-27-2007, 08:18 AM	#25 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Banned Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	Rode twice over the break (once for each bike). Put about 80-100 miles on each ride. Temps were in the mid-50's.

12-27-2007, 04:01 PM	#26 (permalink)
Apertureguy Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: New York Posts: 3,071	Not only is it too cold...there's more salt & sand on the road then ever this year. I'll be waiting for the street cleaners or a whole bunch of rain before I try to ride.

12-28-2007, 02:20 PM	#27 (permalink)
Anville Seat Tester Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 1997 Suzuki Bandit 1200cc Location: Houston Posts: 72	Not to brag....1600 miles. Most of the time its 40f.....I suppose riding in 60f weather isnt considered "cold" is it?

12-31-2007, 07:51 AM	#31 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Banned Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	I rode about 40 miles Saturday afternoon. For some reason, I just felt too cold to have a good time. I stopped in and chatted with a buddy for 15 minutes or so, then I went home and took a nap!

12-31-2007, 09:40 AM	#33 (permalink)
tricker Just Won't Go Away ! Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 4,932	i looked at mine.. cried a little bit... and walked away

12-31-2007, 08:46 PM	#35 (permalink)
Uncle B Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Location: Gordon Texas Latitude: 32.54833 Longitude: -98.36889 Posts: 4,107	Your definition of cold is??? __________________ 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/

12-31-2007, 08:55 PM	#36 (permalink)
omegajim Omnipotent two-wheeler Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 5,661	My definition is determined by how long since I've driven. Being January, and the last month driving was couple of months ago, my definition of cold is about 40. Not driving all that far, not getting dressed like I'm going snowmobiling either. I'm curious what the TX standard of cold is; since anytime it gets much below 55, wait, it'll get warmer. __________________ "FREE TIBET!"* With purchase of one Tibet of equal or greater value.

01-03-2008, 11:17 AM	#38 (permalink)
BlueMax Found second gear by accident Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: Northeast Houston Posts: 313	I will ride about 180 miles this week with temperatures rangeing from 28 low to 55 high. It sure helps to ride with the right gear. __________________ Good luck and safe riding, BlueMax

01-03-2008, 11:40 AM	#39 (permalink)
Apertureguy Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: New York Posts: 3,071	Not one. Bike has had the battery out for last 4 weeks. Waiting for Spring now.

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