F*%&ing Snow!

noche_caliente · December 18th, 2009, 05:59 PM

We have probably 8 inches of snow right now and they're forecasting possibly more than 2 feet. It didn't start until 2. My 20-min commute took over 4 hours, and there were wrecks everywhere. At one point we had to thread between 4 disabled tractor-trailer trucks, two broken down cars and the guardrail to get through! The hubby had to get out and help push the truck in front of us that was 2-wheel drive and got stuck in the middle of everything - thankfully we got them out of the way and made it home safe and sound, even if I did have a major panic attack! Oh my God that was scary - I'm off to listen to the baby now to make sure everything is ok!

Grn99Kawi · December 18th, 2009, 06:13 PM

we're getting hit this weekend.. sucks..I was hopin to pick up the new ride this weekend.. but scheduling plans and now the snow have screwed it up.. oh well.. off in another few days anyway

Rayme · December 18th, 2009, 06:27 PM

You're supposed to love snow, you have a WRX

Banzai · December 18th, 2009, 06:40 PM

They even mention snow within 200 miles of here and all of the bread, milk, eggs, and bottled water dissapear from the shelves and the area goes into full alert panic mode. I'm on duty tonight in the shipyard, so there's no telling what I'll wake up to tomorrow morning!

Flashmonkey · December 18th, 2009, 07:01 PM

What the...how come all of you guys are getting snow? Where the hell is my f*&$ing snow!!!

My WRX is hungry....

g21-30 · December 18th, 2009, 07:37 PM

It's been snowing here for about an hour. I managed to get an hour of riding around lunch time, since I had today off or so I thought. Been working since 2 PM and just finished.

ninjabrewer · December 18th, 2009, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

What the...how come all of you guys are getting snow? Where the hell is my f*&$ing snow!!!

My WRX is hungry....

patience grasshoppa, patience.

let it snow let it snow let it snow

Greg_E · December 18th, 2009, 07:50 PM

You can have mine... It was 3 degrees F this morning, pretty close to that again now. Really wanted one more ride this year, looks like that isn't going to happen and I should just pull some of the pieces off and start some other work.

zartan · December 19th, 2009, 12:00 AM

Oh Kim Sorry I hate it too and I have an STI. doesn't matter what you drive when everyone and everything is going to hell around ya.! stay safe and hit some empty parking lots for fun!

besides growin up in the Bay area did not ever prepare me for snow driving.

rockNroll · December 19th, 2009, 06:55 AM

Our schools closed at 12:30 yesterday... because we got sleet!

Momaru · December 19th, 2009, 10:37 AM

Wound up with 14" of snow here, with disabled vehicles littering the roads like confetti. Sadly, I added my old 2WD Ranger to the collection this morning, trying to get home. But sure is pretty outdoors!

Edit: managed to dig the truck out finally and get it into a legal parking spot. Helped 3-4 other people do the same. Forgot how much fun the snow is!

Greg_E · December 19th, 2009, 11:39 AM

You guys should move north for some practice. Of course it doesn't help when everyone has "all season" tires on their cars and there are only 2 snow plows in a county because they rarely need them. All season tires, can anyone in snow country say oxymoron?

Momaru · December 19th, 2009, 02:11 PM

Aye, it's fairly amusing. I knew better, after spending 10 years in Colorado but made the mistake anyway.

Rayme · December 19th, 2009, 02:12 PM

I drove cars plenty of time on all season, it's possible with skills, but most importantly, COMMON SENSE

Greg_E · December 19th, 2009, 04:38 PM

Yes but much more fun with 4 snow tires.

Sailariel · December 19th, 2009, 04:53 PM

Four snows is the only way to go. Lived in Central New York up until 18 years ago. Learning to drive in the snow there is a skill one never forgets. Watertown can get grim. I remember that I had a Blazer then with some pretty agressive tires.

Greg_E · December 19th, 2009, 05:57 PM

I'm sure I'll have some videos when the weather gets really bad.

Sailariel · December 20th, 2009, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg_E

I'm sure I'll have some videos when the weather gets really bad.

Greg, You folks really get hammered. The skiiers and snowmobile riders love it. It is really not all that long---gives us a chance to do bike projects and such.

Banzai · December 20th, 2009, 07:56 AM

Only ended up with a light dusting here, damn it all! If it's going to be cold, might as well have snow! Nothing is worse than constant 36 degree rain!

Grn99Kawi · December 20th, 2009, 08:17 AM

We got over a foot here on the island.. sucks digging out!

BlueRaven · December 20th, 2009, 09:20 AM

I agree with putting on 4 snow tires. Even though i have a 4x4 the all seasons i had made it difficult stay on the road. Put 4 X-Ice and the difference is amazing. By the way you guys in the south can keep all that snow. I'm happy with the little we have now

Rayme · December 20th, 2009, 10:59 AM

This was here last year

..No ninja can brave this lol

Greg_E · December 20th, 2009, 11:14 AM

Dual sport, knobbies, screws in the knobs for ice traction. I'd probably do it just to be a fool if I owned one of those bikes.

BlueRaven · December 20th, 2009, 05:31 PM

thanks for the flashback rayme. i don't seem to remember that we had that much snow last year though it felt like it snowed almost everyday

lockie · December 20th, 2009, 06:02 PM

Snow, schmow... It's been raining all day and it's eaten away half of the snow that's come so far this year. No skiing this week. Maybe I can get the Ninjette out of storage for a day or so. Imagine... Christmas on two wheels... only in Labrador. Pity what!

backinthesaddleagain · December 20th, 2009, 06:04 PM

19" here. Driveway is 150' long. Shoveled a path just wide enough for my jeep. Back is in burning pain!!

camaroz1985 · December 21st, 2009, 08:43 AM

We only had about 8 inches. I waited until everyone else decided to go to bed and went out for some back road driving fun in the Subaru. Put my snow tires on on friday night, and had no problems at all. I love snow on the weekends. During the week it is a real PITA.

Cedilla · December 23rd, 2009, 09:31 PM

Whats snow?

camaroz1985 · December 24th, 2009, 08:17 AM

Its the white stuff that falls from the sky. Don't worry if you ever get even a half inch or so of it down there people will think the world is coming to an end.

gnfreak · December 24th, 2009, 02:10 PM

almost wish we would get snow instead of all the rain we've been getting. we are under a flood watch. its pretty dreary here. i have vacation until jan 2 and dont need to do a thing. the kid is back from school with his camaro z28 (4 snow tires and 200 lbs in the back) and ive got some nice new tires on the jeep i wanna try out. Let it snow, let it snow!! Merry Christmas everyone.

almost40 · December 24th, 2009, 06:45 PM

Amen to that gnfreak. We had to go move the duck blind back into the trees on the river and tie it off for fear of it floating away. The Illinois river is supposed to rise over 6 feet in the next 2 days because of all the rain. Guess its the goose pit for the rest of the season.

tapdiggy · December 24th, 2009, 09:53 PM

I have noticed the snow doesn't fall for as much of the year as it used to. A couple years ago, it was common to have a quick dusting in mid-April. But last spring, the weather was consistently warm and clear in March, when I brought the Ninja home. Woot for global warming.

almost40 · December 28th, 2009, 11:29 AM

The pit is full of water. Had to lug the generator, 4 wheeler, and sump pump to the pit to pump her out. Damn, goose hunting is hard work. lol
Current tally is 14 Canadians (geese)lol
1 speckle belly
6 mallards
4 drakes
1 diver
I will not rest until the season is over or all the flying waterfowl are dead. lol

Sailariel · December 29th, 2009, 07:56 PM

Right now we are getting 50mph gusts and the temp is going into the single digits for the next three days. Our boat cover is taking a beating and we can`t do anything till the wind quiets down. The Ninja is fine in the heated shop, and I am busy working on bicycles. (Mostly restoration work and some race bike upgrades) Sure wish that I would have stayed with mechanics rather than have done college and gone the medical route. Am so much happier working with my hands. It is too bad that I waited till I was 67 till I got it. Anyway, I can`t be happier now. Don`t get me wrong, I was good in my profession---some people said, excellent, but working on bikes gives me a sense of accomplishment beyond measure.

silver_bullet · December 29th, 2009, 09:28 PM

Don't you love the Maine winter? Weekends prediction with snow in the FEET

whylee · December 30th, 2009, 01:21 AM

It has been snowing here every couple of days for the past month.
Im really getting sick of the weather here, I want to ride.

karlosdajackal · December 30th, 2009, 07:33 AM

Weather over here sucks too, we had snow, not much but enough to be a problem. Then we had frezzing fog leaving thin layers of ice everywhere, although they are crystal like and crunch under your feet, they are not too bad.

Around Christmas it got a bit above frezzing for about 2 hours every day, melting that crystal like frozen fog and leaving the roads damp just in time for the cold to come again and turn it into black sheet ice. Really nasty stuff. Almost fell over 8 times walking 0.8 of a mile and you could not even see what you where slipping on. And when it froze, it happened quick.

Today its a bit warmer, but we have gale force winds again and the rain is coming down hard (and sideways). Apparently it will get up to 3C at the weekend and be reasonably dry, hopefully I can get the bike out for an hour. Best way to kick of a new year

BlueRaven · December 30th, 2009, 07:16 PM

There was no snow in Toronto yesterday but when i got home in NB it was a totally different story. Runway was very icy, drifting snow, lots of snow in the driveway which wasn't plowed. I think i brought half the snow from my patio into the house with my suitcases.

BlueRaven · December 30th, 2009, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karlosdajackal

noche_caliente · December 30th, 2009, 07:47 PM

now we're getting ice, and the snow is still all over our street from 2 weeks ago! I'm sick of winter! Thank goodness I have a cruise in 2 weeks!

December 18th, 2009, 05:59 PM	#1
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	*F%&ing Snow!** We have probably 8 inches of snow right now and they're forecasting possibly more than 2 feet. It didn't start until 2. My 20-min commute took over 4 hours, and there were wrecks everywhere. At one point we had to thread between 4 disabled tractor-trailer trucks, two broken down cars and the guardrail to get through! The hubby had to get out and help push the truck in front of us that was 2-wheel drive and got stuck in the middle of everything - thankfully we got them out of the way and made it home safe and sound, even if I did have a major panic attack! Oh my God that was scary - I'm off to listen to the baby now to make sure everything is ok! __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

December 18th, 2009, 06:13 PM	#2
Grn99Kawi ninjette.org sage Name: A Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586	we're getting hit this weekend.. sucks..I was hopin to pick up the new ride this weekend.. but scheduling plans and now the snow have screwed it up.. oh well.. off in another few days anyway __________________________________________________ 2000 Honda CBR600F4 Silver and Red 1999 Kawi Racing Green Ninja 250 sold

December 18th, 2009, 06:27 PM	#3
Rayme ninjette.org guru Name: Remy Location: Moncton Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '04 sv650s Posts: 438	You're supposed to love snow, you have a WRX __________________________________________________ There's 2 types of people in this world, those who complain and those who act.

December 18th, 2009, 06:40 PM	#4
Banzai Psychic war veteran Name: Thomas Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawi Green '09 Ninja ZX6R Posts: 663	They even mention snow within 200 miles of here and all of the bread, milk, eggs, and bottled water dissapear from the shelves and the area goes into full alert panic mode. I'm on duty tonight in the shipyard, so there's no telling what I'll wake up to tomorrow morning! __________________________________________________ * If you're arguing with some idiot over the internet, chances are pretty good he's doing the same thing! Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction

December 19th, 2009, 12:00 AM	#9
zartan ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: zartan Location: spam la Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250 R Posts: A lot.	Oh Kim Sorry I hate it too and I have an STI. doesn't matter what you drive when everyone and everything is going to hell around ya.! stay safe and hit some empty parking lots for fun! besides growin up in the Bay area did not ever prepare me for snow driving. __________________________________________________ "Don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision" Colin Powell

December 18th, 2009, 07:01 PM	#5
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	What the...how come all of you guys are getting snow? Where the hell is my f*&$ing snow!!! My WRX is hungry....

December 18th, 2009, 07:37 PM	#6
g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 and ZX-12R 2000 Posts: A lot.	It's been snowing here for about an hour. I managed to get an hour of riding around lunch time, since I had today off or so I thought. Been working since 2 PM and just finished.

December 18th, 2009, 07:50 PM	#8
Greg_E ninjette.org sage Name: Greg Location: central new york Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 90 Suzuki gsx600f Katana, 03 Buell XB9R Posts: 868	You can have mine... It was 3 degrees F this morning, pretty close to that again now. Really wanted one more ride this year, looks like that isn't going to happen and I should just pull some of the pieces off and start some other work.

December 19th, 2009, 06:55 AM	#10
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	Our schools closed at 12:30 yesterday... because we got sleet! __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

December 19th, 2009, 10:37 AM	#11
Momaru ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: Roanoke, VA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue 250R Posts: A lot.	Wound up with 14" of snow here, with disabled vehicles littering the roads like confetti. Sadly, I added my old 2WD Ranger to the collection this morning, trying to get home. But sure is pretty outdoors! Edit: managed to dig the truck out finally and get it into a legal parking spot. Helped 3-4 other people do the same. Forgot how much fun the snow is! __________________________________________________ Proud member of the Blue Army Last futzed with by Momaru; December 19th, 2009 at 02:47 PM. Reason: Truck retrieved

December 19th, 2009, 11:39 AM	#12
Greg_E ninjette.org sage Name: Greg Location: central new york Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 90 Suzuki gsx600f Katana, 03 Buell XB9R Posts: 868	You guys should move north for some practice. Of course it doesn't help when everyone has "all season" tires on their cars and there are only 2 snow plows in a county because they rarely need them. All season tires, can anyone in snow country say oxymoron?

December 19th, 2009, 02:11 PM	#13
Momaru ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: Roanoke, VA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue 250R Posts: A lot.	Aye, it's fairly amusing. I knew better, after spending 10 years in Colorado but made the mistake anyway. __________________________________________________ Proud member of the Blue Army

December 19th, 2009, 02:12 PM	#14
Rayme ninjette.org guru Name: Remy Location: Moncton Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '04 sv650s Posts: 438	I drove cars plenty of time on all season, it's possible with skills, but most importantly, COMMON SENSE __________________________________________________ There's 2 types of people in this world, those who complain and those who act.

December 19th, 2009, 04:38 PM	#15
Greg_E ninjette.org sage Name: Greg Location: central new york Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 90 Suzuki gsx600f Katana, 03 Buell XB9R Posts: 868	Yes but much more fun with 4 snow tires.

December 19th, 2009, 04:53 PM	#16
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Four snows is the only way to go. Lived in Central New York up until 18 years ago. Learning to drive in the snow there is a skill one never forgets. Watertown can get grim. I remember that I had a Blazer then with some pretty agressive tires.

December 19th, 2009, 05:57 PM	#17
Greg_E ninjette.org sage Name: Greg Location: central new york Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 90 Suzuki gsx600f Katana, 03 Buell XB9R Posts: 868	I'm sure I'll have some videos when the weather gets really bad.

December 20th, 2009, 07:56 AM	#19
Banzai Psychic war veteran Name: Thomas Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawi Green '09 Ninja ZX6R Posts: 663	Only ended up with a light dusting here, damn it all! If it's going to be cold, might as well have snow! Nothing is worse than constant 36 degree rain! __________________________________________________ * If you're arguing with some idiot over the internet, chances are pretty good he's doing the same thing! Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction

December 20th, 2009, 08:17 AM	#20
Grn99Kawi ninjette.org sage Name: A Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586	We got over a foot here on the island.. sucks digging out! __________________________________________________ 2000 Honda CBR600F4 Silver and Red 1999 Kawi Racing Green Ninja 250 sold

December 20th, 2009, 09:20 AM	#21
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	I agree with putting on 4 snow tires. Even though i have a 4x4 the all seasons i had made it difficult stay on the road. Put 4 X-Ice and the difference is amazing. By the way you guys in the south can keep all that snow. I'm happy with the little we have now __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

December 20th, 2009, 10:59 AM	#22
Rayme ninjette.org guru Name: Remy Location: Moncton Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '04 sv650s Posts: 438	This was here last year ..No ninja can brave this lol __________________________________________________ There's 2 types of people in this world, those who complain and those who act.

December 20th, 2009, 11:14 AM	#23
Greg_E ninjette.org sage Name: Greg Location: central new york Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 90 Suzuki gsx600f Katana, 03 Buell XB9R Posts: 868	Dual sport, knobbies, screws in the knobs for ice traction. I'd probably do it just to be a fool if I owned one of those bikes.

December 20th, 2009, 05:31 PM	#24
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	thanks for the flashback rayme. i don't seem to remember that we had that much snow last year though it felt like it snowed almost everyday __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

December 20th, 2009, 06:02 PM	#25
lockie ninjette.org sage Name: don Location: Port Elgin NB Canada Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 blue ninja 250R Posts: 742	Snow, schmow... It's been raining all day and it's eaten away half of the snow that's come so far this year. No skiing this week. Maybe I can get the Ninjette out of storage for a day or so. Imagine... Christmas on two wheels... only in Labrador. Pity what!

December 20th, 2009, 06:04 PM	#26
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	19" here. Driveway is 150' long. Shoveled a path just wide enough for my jeep. Back is in burning pain!!

December 21st, 2009, 08:43 AM	#27
camaroz1985 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Carlisle, PA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 WR250R, 2006 Ural Raven (Sold), 2009 Versys Green (Sold), 2008 Ninja 250R Green (Sold) Posts: A lot.	We only had about 8 inches. I waited until everyone else decided to go to bed and went out for some back road driving fun in the Subaru. Put my snow tires on on friday night, and had no problems at all. I love snow on the weekends. During the week it is a real PITA.

December 23rd, 2009, 09:31 PM	#28
Cedilla ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Huntsville, AL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 755	Whats snow? __________________________________________________ The Ninjette is not a disposable bike. You are not ever supposed to get rid of it. It is like a [friendly] herpes virus.... once you got it, you get keep it forever. Originally posted by-Headshrink

December 24th, 2009, 08:17 AM	#29
camaroz1985 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Carlisle, PA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 WR250R, 2006 Ural Raven (Sold), 2009 Versys Green (Sold), 2008 Ninja 250R Green (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Its the white stuff that falls from the sky. Don't worry if you ever get even a half inch or so of it down there people will think the world is coming to an end.

December 24th, 2009, 02:10 PM	#30
gnfreak ninjette.org member Name: keith Location: central, illinois Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 1980 Kawasaki Z1-G1 Classic, 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 39	almost wish we would get snow instead of all the rain we've been getting. we are under a flood watch. its pretty dreary here. i have vacation until jan 2 and dont need to do a thing. the kid is back from school with his camaro z28 (4 snow tires and 200 lbs in the back) and ive got some nice new tires on the jeep i wanna try out. Let it snow, let it snow!! Merry Christmas everyone. __________________________________________________ Keith LaCombe Normal, IL 1980 Kawasaki Z1-G1 Classic

December 24th, 2009, 06:45 PM	#31
almost40 ninjette.org Monkey Spank Name: Kevin Location: Illinois Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Track-Bike Woodcraft clip-ons and rearsets FZ-6 track bike Posts: A lot.	Amen to that gnfreak. We had to go move the duck blind back into the trees on the river and tie it off for fear of it floating away. The Illinois river is supposed to rise over 6 feet in the next 2 days because of all the rain. Guess its the goose pit for the rest of the season. __________________________________________________ Black 250R Full Area P QC Dyno Jet Kit 100 main 41T Rear Sprocket

December 24th, 2009, 09:53 PM	#32
tapdiggy Humble Observer Name: Truong Location: Augusta, Maine Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Yamaha XT250 Posts: 612	I have noticed the snow doesn't fall for as much of the year as it used to. A couple years ago, it was common to have a quick dusting in mid-April. But last spring, the weather was consistently warm and clear in March, when I brought the Ninja home. Woot for global warming. __________________________________________________ Everything I post is "IN MY HONEST OPINION". Why is "Parking Lot Enduro" not a thing?

December 28th, 2009, 11:29 AM	#33
almost40 ninjette.org Monkey Spank Name: Kevin Location: Illinois Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Track-Bike Woodcraft clip-ons and rearsets FZ-6 track bike Posts: A lot.	The pit is full of water. Had to lug the generator, 4 wheeler, and sump pump to the pit to pump her out. Damn, goose hunting is hard work. lol Current tally is 14 Canadians (geese)lol 1 speckle belly 6 mallards 4 drakes 1 diver I will not rest until the season is over or all the flying waterfowl are dead. lol __________________________________________________ Black 250R Full Area P QC Dyno Jet Kit 100 main 41T Rear Sprocket

December 29th, 2009, 07:56 PM	#34
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Right now we are getting 50mph gusts and the temp is going into the single digits for the next three days. Our boat cover is taking a beating and we can`t do anything till the wind quiets down. The Ninja is fine in the heated shop, and I am busy working on bicycles. (Mostly restoration work and some race bike upgrades) Sure wish that I would have stayed with mechanics rather than have done college and gone the medical route. Am so much happier working with my hands. It is too bad that I waited till I was 67 till I got it. Anyway, I can`t be happier now. Don`t get me wrong, I was good in my profession---some people said, excellent, but working on bikes gives me a sense of accomplishment beyond measure.

December 29th, 2009, 09:28 PM	#35
silver_bullet ninjette.org member Name: Seth Location: Maine Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2003 YZF600R, 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 160	Don't you love the Maine winter? Weekends prediction with snow in the FEET __________________________________________________ http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...r95/banner.jpg

December 30th, 2009, 01:21 AM	#36
whylee ninjette.org member Name: Ken Location: Reno NV Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2 2009 Ninja 250's Honda VTX 1800 Posts: 40	It has been snowing here every couple of days for the past month. Im really getting sick of the weather here, I want to ride.

December 30th, 2009, 07:33 AM	#37
karlosdajackal ninjette.org guru Name: Karl Location: Ireland the Hawaii of Europe! Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Fuel Injected Model 2009 Posts: 357	Weather over here sucks too, we had snow, not much but enough to be a problem. Then we had frezzing fog leaving thin layers of ice everywhere, although they are crystal like and crunch under your feet, they are not too bad. Around Christmas it got a bit above frezzing for about 2 hours every day, melting that crystal like frozen fog and leaving the roads damp just in time for the cold to come again and turn it into black sheet ice. Really nasty stuff. Almost fell over 8 times walking 0.8 of a mile and you could not even see what you where slipping on. And when it froze, it happened quick. Today its a bit warmer, but we have gale force winds again and the rain is coming down hard (and sideways). Apparently it will get up to 3C at the weekend and be reasonably dry, hopefully I can get the bike out for an hour. Best way to kick of a new year __________________________________________________ My vlogs on Youtube are here