Has anybody got any riding in?? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

79GS550 · 03-21-2004, 08:50 PM

Today I got my first ride of the season in and i was wondering if anyone (who lives in cold weather climates like NY) lol took advantage of some riding weather?

**Louis** · 03-21-2004, 09:35 PM

Our roads were clear but we got a couple inches of snow this weekend.

Gixxerdale · 03-21-2004, 10:24 PM

I left LA and headed up The Crest and into the mountains to escape the heat. Does that count?

**Clint** · 03-21-2004, 11:08 PM

Friday it was up to 53, so I bolted from work and got in 40 miles before dark. It's only been in the 20's today, but this week looks promising. We might even get some t-storms to clean up the roads.

VanVanRider · 03-22-2004, 06:37 AM

I did nothing but ride yesterday, clocked up 100 miles.

The weather here yesterday was high winds, mild to heavy rain and was great fun to be in.

**Clint** · 03-22-2004, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by VanVanRider

I did nothing but ride yesterday, clocked up 100 miles.

Wow. You averaged almost 13 mph over 8 hours.

pitbull76 · 03-22-2004, 07:20 AM

I've been out a few times (Chicago area). Most recently, I rode about 110 miles Saturday. I'm traveling out-of-town for the week so I won't be able to ride again till the weekend. I really hope that the weather is decent.

bat4255 · 03-22-2004, 07:45 AM

Feb 28 & 29, 2 hrs. on Sat and 5 Hrs. on Sun. (50 degree days) Took in out of winter storage (me and about 200 other bikes) and been out since. Me and my son usually don't ride much under 40 degrees. Depends how gusty the winds are and if the sun is out.

Jim

stevie c · 03-22-2004, 08:38 AM

I havent let the weather stop me,just slows me down a little.

Done about 3000 miles during winter.Looking forward to summer weather so I can get the chicken strips off the edge of my tyres!

Stevie C[/img]

saleemas · 03-23-2004, 06:51 PM

I've been riding all winter when above freezing and clear roads.
Funny though after we had a couple of 50 degree days 40 seems really cold to me now

G-

03-24-2004, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saleemas

I've been riding all winter when above freezing and clear roads.
Funny though after we had a couple of 50 degree days 40 seems really cold to me now

G-

Me too, and me too.

cerastes · 03-24-2004, 04:13 PM

Are you guys telling me that there are riders out there who don't ride their bike when it gets a bit chilly or damp? Well how disappointing! Only snow and bad frosts stop me.

**Clint** · 03-24-2004, 04:24 PM

I simply don't enjoy the ride as much when I'm bundled up and can't trust my tires. About 50 F is my cutoff, and I stay out of the rain.

MR. Ice · 03-24-2004, 05:16 PM

No offense to anyone who rides in the cold, but as Rowdy said that ice can be anywhere on the road. Not to mention the cinders. And who can be as safe when all they can think about is how cold their fingers are or how you are going to evacuate that disgusting stuff coming out of your nose.

**Uncle Bob** · 03-24-2004, 05:20 PM

I seek double digits ( celsius ), problem is that even if it hits mid thirties at noon ( that would be 4 or 5 celsius at twelve o clock) up here the weather can change in the blink of an eye.

Ride one hour away from home in nice but cool weather and then try to ride back in a snowstorrm??? Yesterday that was the case, nice day 3 celsius no wind,sunny then BAM clouds roll in temps drop to -5 celsius and instant snowstorm that only lasted an hour but covered the roads in ice and snow.

No sir, I will calmly wait till the second week in april when the weather is more certain.

**Uncle Bob** · 04-13-2004, 10:05 AM

Picked up the bike last wednesday and got a 35 miles ride in.

gordonGSXR · 04-13-2004, 12:43 PM

its pretty much riding weather all around in texas

Gixxerdale · 04-13-2004, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Bob

Picked up the bike last wednesday and got a 35 miles ride in.

I got 200 plus miles in today! 75 miles to my job site in Santa Barbara. Got to watch pods of Dolphins come and go all day. They even put on a show while we ate lunch on the beach, jumping, doing flips, chasing each other etc. Then at the end of the day 125 miles home through the mountain canyons past a lake, more canyons, and back to civilization.

I love my commute!

04-29-2004, 09:29 AM

Let's see . . . put 3000+ miles on the DR between July and October.

Got the Burger 5 weeks ago and it has 3000 on it already.

I went to Springfield (175 miles) last Friday, met another Burger rider who came down from Rock Island (about the same distance). We ate lunch and then went on a 50 (or so) mile ride. I had 400.3 miles for the day - on a scooter!

DesertVenom · 04-29-2004, 01:23 PM

i got about 700 kms on my bike so far this year, live in sault ste marie, been snow on the ground in the mornings...good timing my bike broke down, the stator went on it so the weather isn't too good for riding. hopefully it warms up next week so i can get some miles in.

03-21-2004, 08:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
79GS550 Seat Tester Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: 1986 Suzuki VS700 Location: Holmes, NY, USA Posts: 96	Has anybody got any riding in?? Today I got my first ride of the season in and i was wondering if anyone (who lives in cold weather climates like NY) lol took advantage of some riding weather? __________________ Thanks, Ride safe John 1979 GS550 R.I.P. 1980 GS850 R.I.P. 1986 VS700 - Custom paint Jardine Rumblers (right side) Drag bars Stage II Jet kit more to come

03-21-2004, 09:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,652	Our roads were clear but we got a couple inches of snow this weekend. __________________ Louis

03-21-2004, 10:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Gixxerdale Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst. Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: 02 GSXR 1k Location: The warm and twisty roads of SoCal Posts: 3,028	I left LA and headed up The Crest and into the mountains to escape the heat. Does that count? __________________ Proud Father of a U S Army Soldier... The key to life is to die young...at a very old age... Ride like you own the road...and...someday the road will own you.. My Favorite Ride? Tomorrows!

03-22-2004, 06:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
VanVanRider Newbie Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Swansea, West Glamorgan Posts: 11	I did nothing but ride yesterday, clocked up 100 miles. The weather here yesterday was high winds, mild to heavy rain and was great fun to be in. __________________ "Pain Heals, Chicks dig scars, Glory lasts forever" Keanu Reaves - The Replacements

03-22-2004, 07:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
pitbull76 Found second gear by accident Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Montgomery, IL Posts: 330	I've been out a few times (Chicago area). Most recently, I rode about 110 miles Saturday. I'm traveling out-of-town for the week so I won't be able to ride again till the weekend. I really hope that the weather is decent. __________________ 1994 Kawasaki ZX-6E

03-22-2004, 07:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
bat4255 Squirrel Target Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: Burgman 650 K3- 22,500 miles as of 9-24-07 Location: Dodge Co. Wisconsin Posts: 661	Feb 28 & 29, 2 hrs. on Sat and 5 Hrs. on Sun. (50 degree days) Took in out of winter storage (me and about 200 other bikes) and been out since. Me and my son usually don't ride much under 40 degrees. Depends how gusty the winds are and if the sun is out. Jim

03-22-2004, 08:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
stevie c Sit speling cheker Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: GSX-R 600 K1 Location: Northants,UK Posts: 1,631	I havent let the weather stop me,just slows me down a little. Done about 3000 miles during winter.Looking forward to summer weather so I can get the chicken strips off the edge of my tyres! Stevie C[/img] __________________ Stevie C '02 Gixer 600 K1,Yellow and Black (fastest colour!), always beats red ones!! Why put off until tomorrow what you can get someone else to do for you today.

03-23-2004, 06:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
saleemas Kickstand Operator Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Philadelphia USA Posts: 273	I've been riding all winter when above freezing and clear roads. Funny though after we had a couple of 50 degree days 40 seems really cold to me now G- __________________ Just tryin to get it off the kickstand

03-24-2004, 04:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
cerastes Where Am I ? Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Birmingham, England Posts: 29	Are you guys telling me that there are riders out there who don't ride their bike when it gets a bit chilly or damp? Well how disappointing! Only snow and bad frosts stop me. __________________ 2000 Bandit 1200 CBR250RR

03-24-2004, 05:16 PM	#14 (permalink)
MR. Ice Seat Tester Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Northeastern PA Posts: 51	No offense to anyone who rides in the cold, but as Rowdy said that ice can be anywhere on the road. Not to mention the cinders. And who can be as safe when all they can think about is how cold their fingers are or how you are going to evacuate that disgusting stuff coming out of your nose. __________________ 99 Bandit 1200s

03-24-2004, 05:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	I seek double digits ( celsius ), problem is that even if it hits mid thirties at noon ( that would be 4 or 5 celsius at twelve o clock) up here the weather can change in the blink of an eye. Ride one hour away from home in nice but cool weather and then try to ride back in a snowstorrm??? Yesterday that was the case, nice day 3 celsius no wind,sunny then BAM clouds roll in temps drop to -5 celsius and instant snowstorm that only lasted an hour but covered the roads in ice and snow. No sir, I will calmly wait till the second week in april when the weather is more certain. __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

04-13-2004, 10:05 AM	#16 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	Picked up the bike last wednesday and got a 35 miles ride in. __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

04-13-2004, 12:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
gordonGSXR Newbie Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 7	its pretty much riding weather all around in texas

04-29-2004, 09:29 AM	#19 (permalink)
Anonymous Guest Posts: n/a	Let's see . . . put 3000+ miles on the DR between July and October. Got the Burger 5 weeks ago and it has 3000 on it already. I went to Springfield (175 miles) last Friday, met another Burger rider who came down from Rock Island (about the same distance). We ate lunch and then went on a 50 (or so) mile ride. I had 400.3 miles for the day - on a scooter!

04-29-2004, 01:23 PM	#20 (permalink)
DesertVenom Seat Tester Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: 83 GSX550, 84 RZ350 Location: Sault Ste Marie Ontario Canada Posts: 50	i got about 700 kms on my bike so far this year, live in sault ste marie, been snow on the ground in the mornings...good timing my bike broke down, the stator went on it so the weather isn't too good for riding. hopefully it warms up next week so i can get some miles in. __________________ 2002 XR250R, 83' GS550es, RZ350 , 91' RM125, 77 &84 Husqvarna CR250 and WR390, 85' 1200 interstate goldwing "You only live once, so live it well" r.i.p perry

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