mace Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Been doing it for years. Get out 1 day a month every month,just to say I ride year roundmace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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John Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 i rode into december. there was one or two 45 degree days in january that i rode. same in feb...basically if its above 30 or so and not snowing or icy, then i will ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jermattak Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 i ride once at least once a week in the winter, pretty much everyday when its warm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 I used to. But found out that road salt is not my friend. I skip January and February. Not missing much. Get a second bike, a used off road or dual sport that doesn't mind falling down. Ride that all Winter long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 i would love to get a 50cc dirt bike to trek around campus during those cold winter months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOW Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 If it's not snowing or snow/ice on the roads I ride. Went out for 60mile run new year's day. Temps was 17 when we headed out, but warmed up to 27 when we were on the way back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12oclocker Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 I ride quads and dirtbikes year round, motard when its warm enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vroddave Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 i did 260 miles the weekend before thanksgiving. and it was 12 degrees when me and moose left. and i don't think it ever got above 20 degrees. and i did 50 miles on new years day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2wheels>4 Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 I ride 12 months a year, any time it is above 10ºF and there is not ice or snow on the roads. I avoid cars whenever possible, refusing to ride with cagers unless weather or circumstance makes it necessary. I only bought a car last year when it snowed, 300 bucks for a beater and I only drove it when it was slippery. I rode to my parents house for Thanksgiving this year (50mi one way). I laid my Suzi down on Christmas Eve because the ground froze under me. (it was 50ºF and raining all day, but when the sun went down the ground was still cold enough to refreeze the pavement at only 40º or so... and I was on my way home in the dark when that happened...) Several times this winter I got to work and walked in the building only to have my gear frost up from being so cold when it hit the warm humid air. This, by the way, really freaks out your coworkers... like they didn't already think I was half psycho anyway. I'm riding out to Morrow tonight, probably after dark, so it will be around freezing I expect by the time I jump off of 71 out at 61... All I can say is LAYERS. If it dips below 40º I wear a layer under my pants (thermal underwear) and multiple layers up top. Under 20º I find my fingers get numb under my Isotoners, so I use multiple layers on gloves too, and must limit rides to about 15-20 miles before I stop to warm up a bit. Need a better suit, full pants and jacket, I will go lower..... farther... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoosego Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 i did 260 miles the weekend before thanksgiving. and it was 12 degrees when me and moose left. and i don't think it ever got above 20 degrees. and i did 50 miles on new years day.My shit is still frozen from that one....:grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 I ride all year... I just bought this bike in January, and I've got at least 1500 miles on it since purchase. I've found my personal low for temps is 19*F. If it gets colder than that, I'll take the cage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoosego Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 I ride all year... I just bought this bike in January, and I've got at least 1500 miles on it since purchase. I've found my personal low for temps is 19*F. If it gets colder than that, I'll take the cage.dude you are about as crazy about bikes as vrod dave and me... this winter you'll have to go on the endurance rides with us... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2wheels>4 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 dude you are about as crazy about bikes as vrod dave and me... this winter you'll have to go on the endurance rides with us...I want in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tecnomike Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 I rode year round, I rode one day in January at 14 deg with a 9mph wind rode 15 miles that day. the gloves broke down and my hands froze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegoat65 Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 i ride year round and been known to sleep on my bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 dude you are about as crazy about bikes as vrod dave and me... this winter you'll have to go on the endurance rides with us... There's nothing better than riding in to work and having your co-workers look at you in all you riding gear and say "Dude... You're retarded, it's 22* out there!" LOL!Tell me more about these endurance rides... My interest is piqued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2wheels>4 Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 i ride year round and been known to sleep on my bike.Now THAT's crazy... not the first time I heard it, but fucking crazy.There's nothing better than riding in to work and having your co-workers look at you in all you riding gear and say "Dude... You're retarded, it's 22* out there!" LOL!Tell me more about these endurance rides... My interest is piqued.I got that a lot at work, but the best was a cashier this winter... She looks at my helmet and remarks how it is a "really good one" (it's not) and that means I must "be a real motorcycle rider" or something to that effect... I replied that, "no, it's 20 fucking degrees out, and THAT means I really ride...." I think I scared her. This is why I don't have a girlfriend.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tecnomike Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 I have a xr 250 , before my son blew the cylender head, I rode off road all the time in the winter I love riding the woods in the winter time. need a new cylender head for a 91 xr250L honda dealer $450.00 that hurts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 i ride every month outta the year just not a rocket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobo_us Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 I put 11000 on my bike last May. i ride all year if it's above freezing and no snow or rain i gotta get out. Nothing in his world bothers me as long as i can get on my bike and ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aracnid007 Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 +1^^^ Absolutely! I ride every chance I get, and here in Ohio we usually get at least one decent day a month to do so. And plenty of not so decent ones I do so anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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