Who is still riding?

[sporttour]

I have been riding my ST1100 to work most days when the roads are clear at 0500 when I leave for work. I have not seen any other riders for the last couple of weeks. Is anyone still riding?

[jblosser]

I saw a couple of H-D's out Thursday, and a Columbus LEO on a 3 wheeler today.

I haven't plowed the driveway yet, so until a path is melted...

[dorifto240]

I went for a quick one on Christmas day. And then I just added some stabilizer, drained the carbs (I had just changed the oil and filter), and charged the battery. If the mood strikes me, it won't take long to fire the bike back up.

[Likwid]

I may have to bust out Scarlett for a quick swing around the block on new year.

[Bad324]

I may have to bust out Scarlett for a quick swing around the block on new year.

don't be a vagine, bring it over for the browns/steelers...assuming I'm back or John is awake

[Big Green Valley]

Not since the first snow coated the roads. I would ride out on the main roads, but Columbus ignores plowing the neighborhoods. My street is fairly clear, but there's still some patchy ice. I'm holding out for 1/1/11 if not sooner.

[Likwid]

don't be a vagine, bring it over for the browns/steelers...assuming I'm back or John is awake

lol, lemme just slap the chains on the tires

[Bad324]

lol, lemme just slap the chains on the tires

the snow isn't THAT thick on my street....nukka plz

[NinjaNick]

Once salt hits the roads I'm done until the first rain washes it all away after the LAST snow fall. Salt will never touch my ride. Plus it's hard to get traction under full throttle and while leaning.

[Beegreenstrings]

Its going to be 50* on saturday

[NinjaNick]

I hate OHIO winters. Once it's cold and snows, I want it to stay cold and ground frozen. It's always a rainy, muddy mess in Ohio during the winter.

[swingset]

I rode Christmas...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW3IK0zcfx4

Ok, it's not a road but I did stop by the road and get the mail.

[cOoTeR]

Once salt hits the roads I'm done until the first rain washes it all away after the LAST snow fall. Salt will never touch my ride. Plus it's hard to get traction under full throttle and while leaning.

I agree my bike is too pretty to be covered in salt.

[speedwolf02]

now heres a question.. even tho salt is on the road.. and roads are dry would salt still get at the bike? whats the damage if salt gets to it and u dont take care of it.. im guessin over time rust?

[cOoTeR]

Rust is my biggest worry. I have also heard that the road salt can really make any aluminum on the bike look like shit. Now that could just be a myth. My bike is mostly black and even if the roads are dry it gets covered in salt. After a cold ride I hate to spend the time in the cold garage cleaning the bike.

As far as riding the salt makes the road seem "sandy" like the tires can't get a good grip on it. Also the tires and road are cold so that lessens the grip also. I normally go out and ride in the early spring there's still some salt on the road and its cold I just take it easy while I ride.

[motociclista]

This is why everyone needs a rat bike. You have one bike you keep looking nice and another one that just runs and you don't worry if it looks like crap.

[sporttour]

I try to ride year-round. If you are concerned with rust and corrosion get the hose and bucket out and wash her down. I don't worry about it as I figure to get at most eight years out of a bike. Since I buy used and ride an average of 15-20k annually, I figure I have used the majority of the value of the bike. Depending on condition, I sell it outright or I break it down for parts.

[the_silverfox]

Eh...I've ridden through lots of this crap and the bike's still fine. I guess I see it a little differently; I have no reason to sell my bike and the thing is never standing in one place long enough to even look pretty. It's not like anyone would want to buy my FJR with the amount of miles it has anyway.

I bought it to be my primary mode of transportation and my all-purpose bike. It's with me until the day it dies so it will continue to do its job and be a long distance motorcycle. Salt...that's what water hoses and soap are for!

Flying Brick borrowed the bike to ride to work, so I'm riding tomorrow. And New Year's Day. And until the snow comes back.

[swingset]

I ride year round, even in salt. No rust on my bike. If it's so cold you can't clean it off (water), the salt won't affect it. When it gets warm, spray some water on it. Big whoop.

Salt's only an issue if it sits prolonged periods on the bike. I sure as hell don't let it stop me from enjoying myself.

[NinjaNick]

NaCl is some bad shit for everything in life.

I ride to release my inner demons and the rush, and too cold or debris on roads is a recipe for disaster. If it's under 50 and has already snowed, then I enjoy a heated car.

Edited January 3, 2011 by NinjaNick

[AOW]

I'm riding for my daily 77mile oneway commute to work.

[speedwolf02]

alrighty cool, i figured it wont be that much damage to it as long as it doesnt stay on there for a long period of time.. my jeep is currently having a radiator come for it and im just riding the bike to do my small stuff.. as long as the roads are clear im riding

[Adam]

Still riding here but I don't think North Carolina counts the same as you guys

[junkyardjeff]

I am done untill it gets a little warmer,now if I had a touring it would be a different story.

[sporttour]

When I left work yesterday afternoon about 3:45, it had been flurrying for about 30 minutes. The roads were mostly clear until I go to the rest area on 71 between Columbus and Delaware. The remainder if the ride was slow and unnerving. 36/37 and the rest of the ride (12 miles) were on fully snow covered roads. Several times I had to correct the bike when the rear end slid out. Steady throttle and brake control were critical. While the ride was difficult and scary, it definitely helped build my riding skills.