Casper Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Well folks, looks like the dreaded snow is going to be here soon. There was frost on my truck today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireman_343 Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Boo!! Never say that "S" word again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringo Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 I road home from the girls house this morning and it was not warm lets just put it that way , almost time to pack it up for the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted October 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 I road home from the girls house this morning and it was not warm lets just put it that way , almost time to pack it up for the winter.Never time to pack it up, just have to put on warmer clothes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Snow, so what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Just hope for thick ice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringo Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Never time to pack it up, just have to put on warmer clothes.But then i need to buy a new front tire before the new season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gen3flygirl Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 I think I need one of these to make it a little more fun http://uncrate.com/stuff/crossbow-snow-launcher/?ref=nf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 (edited) *RodeI can deal with the cold, but I won't take the risk on traction. Frost on my deck this morning = caging it.I don't "pack it away for winter", per se. I will add sta-bil to each fillup over winter to protect the bike in case of weeks of downtime. I can usually find at least one day a month where I can ride at the weekend. I have the bike on a battery tender whener it's in the garage, even overnigth. Centerstand - no flat spots on the tires.Beware, as you try to squeeze every last riding day out of the season, that you don't take unnecessary risks. If you choose to not ride due to traction etc, the bike will still be there next spring. If you screw up then you might not be. Edited October 25, 2011 by Scruit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiomike Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 You all down here don't even know what winter really is. 'Cept maybe those up near the lake.Down here, 10" of snow and its a major catastrophe and everything shuts down. LOL. The school down here has used up most of their weather days before Christmas! Crazy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantahertzdonut Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 I'd ride down to zero if it weren't for ice. But I had ice on my windshield this morning and 36deg air temp, I drove. I'm not too happy.Generally it's 40deg+ for me. No ice at those temps unless it's still thawing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 I have actually got my winter to do list all made out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 I have actually got my winter to do list all made out.as do i:1) Drink Heavily2) Cook up some sweet food3) get back in the gym to combat 1 and 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Mines a little more extensive but that works too lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndonD454 Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Rode to work this morning @37 degrees.. very cautiously.. but glad I did, as it is gorgeous now.After today, I might start preparing it for the winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Mines a little more extensive but that works too lolthe list will be added to if i find a project bike or steal or a house to buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOW Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 (edited) I feel your pain... 3 weeks ago we took our kids to the Pumpkin Patch near our house (Lathrop), and they were in shorts and still sweated nearly to death. Last week my two kindergarteners went to the pumpkin patch in Livermore, and it was definitely no longer shorts weather. Edited October 25, 2011 by AOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Hey you're in CA I'll gladly trade you places for the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted October 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 I have actually got my winter to do list all made out.Me too:1) Great Lakes Christmas Ale2) CBC Christmas Ale3) Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale4) Anderson Valley Winter Solstice5) Samuel Smith's Winter Welcome6) Santa's Private Reserve7) Great Divide Hibernation Ale8) Alaskan Baltic Porter9) Jolly Pumpkin Noel de Calabaza10) Barley Brown’s Sled Wreck11) Victory Storm King Stout12) Corsendonk Christmas Ale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 I've already been getting ready and trying to help others get what they need to keep the bike out of the garage too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpd2Z_PMVBM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Me too:1) Great Lakes Christmas Alesooo I probably shouldn't tell you I'm going to Great Lakes tonight for the first day of Christmas Ale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantahertzdonut Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 They really need to hold off on bringing out the Christmas beers till AFTER Thanksgiving. Bring it out now and I'm sick of it by Halloween! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 You all down here don't even know what winter really is. 'Cept maybe those up near the lake.Down here, 10" of snow and its a major catastrophe and everything shuts down. LOL. The school down here has used up most of their weather days before Christmas! Crazy....That lake effect can be a real killer. Chardon just 30 miles east of Cleveland averages almost twice the snow fall as the city. And this is in (nearly) flat lands But I don't really mind the BIG snows. Its the nearly daily little snows that annoy. The road crews throw down tons of salt foe each snow, resulting in salty slush with every snow fall. Which means vehicles are constantly bathed in corrosive liquid. Modern cars last about 10 years before rust through, most other vehicles (like motorcycles and bicycles) last much less. Wish we had dry cold winters. Then I could ride much more in the winter. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacchus Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 I caged this morning, too....but went home at lunch and rode back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted October 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 sooo I probably shouldn't tell you I'm going to Great Lakes tonight for the first day of Christmas Ale? Why aren't you already there!? They tapped it at 4p!!They really need to hold off on bringing out the Christmas beers till AFTER Thanksgiving. Bring it out now and I'm sick of it by Halloween! It takes 4-6mos to make. Kind of a guessing game as to when it'll be ready depending on the weather (temp, bar. pres., humidity, etc). But they traditionally release it Oct 31st/Nov 1st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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