There goes my luck.

Flying · February 21st, 2015, 02:00 PM

When is riding season going to start? 3 miles of this was enough.

CC Cowboy · February 21st, 2015, 02:33 PM

I don't get it! What is that stuff?

Singh2jz · February 21st, 2015, 03:09 PM

That's a lot of powder!

Sirref · February 21st, 2015, 04:07 PM

Did you walk your bike or something?

Flying · February 21st, 2015, 04:09 PM

The only walking I did was up the driveway. The rest was what I imagine someone's first time on a thumper would be like.

Finesse · February 22nd, 2015, 08:02 PM

Get a dirt bike and ride it around in the snow!

spooph · February 23rd, 2015, 02:38 PM

erm?
Front: http://www.bikebandit.com/tires-tube...otorcycle-tire
Rear: http://www.bikebandit.com/tires-tube...otorcycle-tire

but yea, I get what you're saying. Also, badass for riding in that! What do you do to keep the face shield from fogging, and how do yo keep your hands warm?

ally99 · February 23rd, 2015, 03:39 PM

I rode 15 minutes today, first time in about a month. I took it out briefly after work to charge the battery and whatnot. Next week is looking NICE here in Ga for some good riding!

Finesse · February 23rd, 2015, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by spooph

What do you do to keep the face shield from fogging, and how do yo keep your hands warm?

I mostly keep the face shield up or alternate between up and down but my visor doesn't fog too much. I had fleece lined 'thinsulate' waterproof gloves, not motorcycle gloves but then again I'm on a 50 in snow, so..... I was actually sweating riding around in that, its a lot more physical activity than you might guess!

Alex · February 23rd, 2015, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Finesse

I mostly keep the face shield up or alternate between up and down

Be careful with this. Have had to get to an eye doctor twice in the past few years to remove small pieces of metal debris that got into my eye after riding. I find it comfortable to ride with the shield up a bit as well, but try my darnedest now to keep it down while moving. Our eyes are fragile little things, and even a decent sized insect at speed can do some damage.

Sirref · February 23rd, 2015, 05:14 PM

^seconded, I scarred one of my eyes as a kid and it sucked. I've also been temporarily blinded by dirt flying up from a car in front of me because I had my face-shield up at ~20mph and that's with glasses on.

That said I still ride with my face shield up at low speeds anyway, especially in the summer

Finesse · February 23rd, 2015, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Be careful with this. Have had to get to an eye doctor twice in the past few years to remove small pieces of metal debris that got into my eye after riding. I find it comfortable to ride with the shield up a bit as well, but try my darnedest now to keep it down while moving. Our eyes are fragile little things, and even a decent sized insect at speed can do some damage.

if I'm on a street bike or going faster than 10mph I have the visor down always.. but I was riding in 6 inches of snow in circles at really low speeds. if there was any metal, there is metal in snow now and that is more concerning than getting it in my eye! but yeah, I can't imagine riding on a highway or on my way to work and getting a piece of metal in my eye or even a leaf or a bug or a tiny piece of a woodchip... not fun. I am with you on visor down. I actually really hate the feeling of wind in my face, even sans debris, anyway.

Finesse · February 23rd, 2015, 05:19 PM

lol

spooph · February 24th, 2015, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Finesse

lol

AWESOME!

Ducati999 · February 27th, 2015, 06:05 AM

I dont care how many CC's your bike has or that you could only ride in circles in the yard and that you "had to keep it under 10mph" I am suoer jealous you got to RIDE!. All my bikes have been (like many members on this forum) stored since late October-early November. This winter is killing me! I am glad you got a chance to ride but it is really like pouring salt in a wound for many of us who only get to remember rides form the past!

Hero Danny · February 27th, 2015, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

I don't get it! What is that stuff?

Jerk!

06blackpearl · March 1st, 2015, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flying

When is riding season going to start? 3 miles of this was enough.

yes that stuff is back and more coming today

250rr · March 1st, 2015, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Finesse

lol

Nice hovercraft!

February 21st, 2015, 02:33 PM	#2
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I don't get it! What is that stuff? __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

February 21st, 2015, 03:09 PM	#3
Singh2jz ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Inderveer Location: San Jose Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '07 ex250-F/J Posts: A lot.	That's a lot of powder! __________________________________________________ The Bike \| The Truck

February 21st, 2015, 04:07 PM	#4
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	Did you walk your bike or something? __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?

February 22nd, 2015, 08:02 PM	#6
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	Get a dirt bike and ride it around in the snow! __________________________________________________ Instagram: @katie.baden
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February 23rd, 2015, 02:38 PM	#7
spooph ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Spooph Location: Golden, CO Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '15	erm? Front: http://www.bikebandit.com/tires-tube...otorcycle-tire Rear: http://www.bikebandit.com/tires-tube...otorcycle-tire but yea, I get what you're saying. Also, badass for riding in that! What do you do to keep the face shield from fogging, and how do yo keep your hands warm? __________________________________________________ My therapist has 2 wheels and a seat. If you are ever in doubt to my tone, please refer to my avatar.

February 21st, 2015, 04:09 PM	#5
Flying ninjette.org sage Name: - Location: somewhere cold Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 Posts: 596 Blog Entries: 1	The only walking I did was up the driveway. The rest was what I imagine someone's first time on a thumper would be like.

February 23rd, 2015, 03:39 PM	#8
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	I rode 15 minutes today, first time in about a month. I took it out briefly after work to charge the battery and whatnot. Next week is looking NICE here in Ga for some good riding! __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

February 23rd, 2015, 05:14 PM	#11
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	^seconded, I scarred one of my eyes as a kid and it sucked. I've also been temporarily blinded by dirt flying up from a car in front of me because I had my face-shield up at ~20mph and that's with glasses on. That said I still ride with my face shield up at low speeds anyway, especially in the summer __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?

February 27th, 2015, 06:05 AM	#15
Ducati999 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ant Location: Wooster Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ducati 999 2012 Ninja 250r Ducati748 Yellow finally running 2003 SV650 S (SOLD) Posts: A lot.	I dont care how many CC's your bike has or that you could only ride in circles in the yard and that you "had to keep it under 10mph" I am suoer jealous you got to RIDE!. All my bikes have been (like many members on this forum) stored since late October-early November. This winter is killing me! I am glad you got a chance to ride but it is really like pouring salt in a wound for many of us who only get to remember rides form the past!

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