Who's still riding? I am.

Anthony_marr · December 2nd, 2009, 11:08 PM

After 3 weeks of rain, these 10 days or so in Vancouver are mostly sunny and fairly cold - around 5C/40F highs, freezing lows. The diehard bikers crawl out of the woodwork, saluting each other in high spirit. My blue 05 ZZR is in the mix somewhere, including Stanley Park and Spanish Banks where I spotted a red new-gen. Not dressed particularly warmly - just the Joe-Rocket jacket with a T-shirt and sweater underneath, a silk scarf, without the rain barrier - and not feeling particularly cold either. The fairing really proves its worth in the cold, and a stuffed tank bag cuts the draft down to a breeze. When wet, the bike stays dry under a good rain cover in front of the house. Right now, 10 pm, there is frost on both my car and the bike cover, but tomorrow afternoon, I'll be riding again. Another good thing about cold riding. The curvy waterfront roads are almost tourist-cars free. The biggest risk is a speeding ticket.

Nny · December 3rd, 2009, 04:30 AM

Yep, still riding. I saw one other person on a bike a few days ago. Seems like the end of the season was about a month or two ago for just about everyone else around here. I leave for work around 5:30AM and temps have been between 24-31. My Gerbings heated jacket and gloves handled it like a champ.

backinthesaddleagain · December 3rd, 2009, 06:43 AM

rode yesterday - 30 degs in the morning, and low 50s into the night. 60 today but bad winds and rain this morning.

capt_bugaloo · December 3rd, 2009, 06:53 AM

It's been raining a lot until the last couple of days, but the last few days have been clear and dry (and cold, especially in the morning). Yesterday it was right around the freezing mark when I went to go to work. I was tempted to drive my car, but the car windows were covered with ice, and I figured it would take a good ten minutes to clear them! Instead, I pulled the cover off the bike and rode to work. It was mighty chilly, but the ride home was decent (about +6c).

DarthQuagmire · December 3rd, 2009, 07:01 AM

i rode all last winter in atl. decided not to this year unless I have too. But most likely will trailer it to the mountains with wifey for her to learn on the 6 a bit more and teach her to lean before next track season!

dbotos · December 3rd, 2009, 07:18 AM

Rode to work today. Waiting till it gets really cold before I take 'er down for a repaint.

Momaru · December 3rd, 2009, 07:48 AM

Rode into work yesterday during the rain and loved it, especially after un-bundling myself bone dry and toasty, to the surprise of my co-workers. I intend to keep riding til the snow sets in and start back soon as the roads are clear.

Zombiphone · December 3rd, 2009, 08:13 AM

We only have two seasons here in Los Angeles (summer and marginally cold summer), and both of which are great for riding, so I don't have to put her down. I might bench her during those one or two days of rain we're bound to get, as I've heard not great things about the stock IRC tires in the rain, but otherwise, I'm still riding everyday

rockNroll · December 3rd, 2009, 08:16 AM

I rode some last weekend but it's been crappy weather this week, and were sposed to get snow this saturday.... aaaak!

dbotos · December 3rd, 2009, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zombiphone

We only have two seasons here in Los Angeles (summer and marginally cold summer), and both of which are great for riding, so I don't have to put her down. I might bench her during those one or two days of rain we're bound to get, as I've heard not great things about the stock IRC tires in the rain, but otherwise, I'm still riding everyday

No kidding. I used to live in Aliso Viejo (near Irvine). I should've started riding when I lived out there. Enjoy the weather (and lack of fine gravel / salt)!

ScraitT · December 3rd, 2009, 08:49 AM

We don't even get the marginally cold winter here, we get maybe 5 days of cool (60s) a month during the "winter", and maybe 1-2 days in the 50s. Anything lower is exceptionally rare.
Today it's in the 80's, perfect winter weather. :-)

rockingmtranch · December 3rd, 2009, 09:34 AM

Never gets cold enough or wet enough here to stop us

backinthesaddleagain · December 3rd, 2009, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScraitT

We don't even get the marginally cold winter here, we get maybe 5 days of cool (60s) a month during the "winter", and maybe 1-2 days in the 50s. Anything lower is exceptionally rare.
Today it's in the 80's, perfect winter weather. :-)

OK ENOUGH OF THAT KIND OF TALK IN HERE!!!
Actually 63 in RI today and I DONT have my bike with me!

JeffM · December 3rd, 2009, 09:58 AM

Rode to work Monday, it was 23F when I left home. Passed this morning, it was 13F with sunny skies.

I have to find a solution for my hands as they get very cold after about 5 miles.

jcgirl · December 3rd, 2009, 10:11 AM

I've been riding to work all week. A nice break in the rainy weather. Gotta use that sunshine while we have it. A little chilly but nothing a good set of thermals can't cure.

DRivero · December 3rd, 2009, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScraitT

We don't even get the marginally cold winter here, we get maybe 5 days of cool (60s) a month during the "winter", and maybe 1-2 days in the 50s. Anything lower is exceptionally rare.
Today it's in the 80's, perfect winter weather. :-)

Amen to that, brother, but we pay for it in summer, don't we?
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CC Cowboy · December 3rd, 2009, 10:56 AM

I is. Plan on riding all winter too.

Nickds7 · December 3rd, 2009, 12:34 PM

Same, riding through the winter. The only thing I don't like about winter, is that it takes longer to gear up. Other than the gearing up with layers and stuff, I don't mind it.

ScraitT · December 3rd, 2009, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRivero

Amen to that, brother, but we pay for it in summer, don't we?

Nah, summer doesn't bother me, I love the heat. Those 95+ summer days are perfect for me :-)
I actually might be moving to Georgia in a couple of months for a job....still not sure how I'm gonna handle that one (I put a jacket on when it's 75 out).

kkim · December 3rd, 2009, 01:27 PM

Who are still riding?

me, iz!!

paterick4o8 · December 3rd, 2009, 01:28 PM

I are still riding..
once or twice a week at most to commute

austexjg · December 3rd, 2009, 02:49 PM

Just got home from a short ride - luckily in Central Texas the cold only last for a few weeks, the rest of the time is spent sweating.

karlosdajackal · December 3rd, 2009, 03:04 PM

Was out yesterday for hours, temps got as high as 5c and as low as 0c (32f). Roads where damp and slimy. took an hours worth of video footage too.

ScraitT · December 3rd, 2009, 07:22 PM

We hit a high today of 89 degrees :-D Just a hair off the 90 mark. Beautiful day!

Jerry · December 3rd, 2009, 08:02 PM

At the house, 450' elevation, the foothills are turning green again...and I'm golfing in shorts.

At work, 7000' elevation, there's just enough snow/ice to keep me in the cage.

Central California/Sierra Foothills....

wayanlam · December 3rd, 2009, 08:11 PM

alwasy warm (well hot) here

so i ride all year round.

only time that i take the car is if its already raining before i head out of the house, or if it looks like there is one of those evul tropical stormclouds looming over the horizon:

yeah something like that keeps me off the bike :P

Speedster · December 3rd, 2009, 08:22 PM

Rode to work all day this week, except today because it was flurrying (snow), but it didn't stick to the ground. Will ride tomorrow if the ground is not slippery, temperature in the 20's, wind chill in the teen's.

ninjabadger · December 3rd, 2009, 09:05 PM

Don't have the 250R registered yet but have continued to commute on the scooter up to today when we got 4 inches of snow. Got caught on campus when the snow started. Was able to get 3.5 miles of my 9.1 mile commute before I had to push it a mile to a friend's place and bum a ride home. I'm hoping we'll get a few 30 degree days to melt the snow and that any accumulation will hold off so I can get some more riding days in. Parking on campus is brutal.

killerkay3 · December 3rd, 2009, 09:26 PM

i rode all winter last year, except for when there was snow on the street, and plan to ride through winter this year as well

Cedilla · December 3rd, 2009, 09:27 PM

Iv'e only got to ride a few times since the beginning of September, it pretty much rained all of Sep., Oct I rode a few times, but the lack of cold weather gear kept me off the bike for the most part, late Oct/Nov., rear tire finally got so worn that I was scared to ride until I replaced, money woes prevented me from buying a new tire. A few days ago, I got a shiny new BT016 in the mail, and im planning on getting it mounted tomorrow, im pretty stoked.

noche_caliente · December 3rd, 2009, 09:30 PM

I rode last weekend - might be able to get another one in before I get too fat

The only condition on me riding right now is I won't ride in heavy wind, as that's always bothered me and without the trees as a buffer now, it's not the worth the risk for me.

Hey Paul - calling for 1-3" of snow on Saturday

emt250 · December 3rd, 2009, 09:35 PM

I rode a little the other night and it was my first night in any real low temperatures. I'm pretty sure that i'll need some new gloves and some other warmer gear if I plan on doing it more often. I found out that summer gear doesn't work that well as winter gear. My fingers are still cold.

capt_bugaloo · December 4th, 2009, 07:38 AM

I walked out to my bike yesterday - and when I looked at the street I saw it was glittering with frost and black ice! I drove my car to work, but by about 9 AM the sun is up and the roads are fine. When I looked out the window of my office through the workday, I saw the occasional motorcycle or scooter out in the sun.

Looks like it will be the same story today. I leave for work in about 20 minutes, but I think I will have to drive: the temp is right at the freezing mark now, and the lawns and cars are all covered with a thick layer of frost. I could ride, but I'm worried about patches of black ice.

Ah well; it's supposed to be sunny and dry all weekend, so I'm sure I will get some saddle time in tomorrow and Sunday!

Apex · December 4th, 2009, 08:50 AM

I'd still ride if it were not snowing outside today. People go stupid in Houston if there is snow out there. I mean, they go REALLY STUPID.

It is bad enough in a car, forget the motorcycle.

It makes me feel better about not renting the Harley I was planning on doing this week. lol

addy126 · December 4th, 2009, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by austexjg

Just got home from a short ride - luckily in Central Texas the cold only last for a few weeks, the rest of the time is spent sweating.

Ditto j.g.

Sailariel · December 4th, 2009, 03:09 PM

Rode 30mi yesterday and 100mi today to my physical therapist. Temp. Mid 40F.

Momaru · December 4th, 2009, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noche_caliente

Hey Paul - calling for 1-3" of snow on Saturday

Yep, hence me riding as much as possible this week. I reallly need to invest in some warmer boots.

backinthesaddleagain · December 5th, 2009, 08:31 AM

I is knot ryding today do two the inclemency of the whether hear in Row Dieland. Howeva me planz too ryde me motersickle on mundae.
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CC Cowboy · December 5th, 2009, 10:04 AM

I'm riding today and tomorrow.

eddiekay · December 5th, 2009, 12:17 PM

Temps only dropped to 40's here...no prob at all BUT my finger tips freeze. Low-shield/ no shield on these bikes is a big change for me. Have elect gloves...won't trash manufacturer here but they don't really help. Thinking about dipping the finger tips in latex...anybody have a workable way to keep the fingers warm.

December 2nd, 2009, 11:08 PM	#1
Anthony_marr ninjette.org guru Name: Anthony Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZZR 250; 1996 Suzuki Katana GSXF 600; 80s Yamaha 650 Special; 70s Kawasaki 350 Triple Posts: 448	Who's still riding? I am. After 3 weeks of rain, these 10 days or so in Vancouver are mostly sunny and fairly cold - around 5C/40F highs, freezing lows. The diehard bikers crawl out of the woodwork, saluting each other in high spirit. My blue 05 ZZR is in the mix somewhere, including Stanley Park and Spanish Banks where I spotted a red new-gen. Not dressed particularly warmly - just the Joe-Rocket jacket with a T-shirt and sweater underneath, a silk scarf, without the rain barrier - and not feeling particularly cold either. The fairing really proves its worth in the cold, and a stuffed tank bag cuts the draft down to a breeze. When wet, the bike stays dry under a good rain cover in front of the house. Right now, 10 pm, there is frost on both my car and the bike cover, but tomorrow afternoon, I'll be riding again. Another good thing about cold riding. The curvy waterfront roads are almost tourist-cars free. The biggest risk is a speeding ticket.

December 3rd, 2009, 04:30 AM	#2
Nny ninjette.org member Name: Zach Location: Upstate NY Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Yamaha R6 (street), GSXR 750 (track) and a Harley FXDB Posts: 140	Yep, still riding. I saw one other person on a bike a few days ago. Seems like the end of the season was about a month or two ago for just about everyone else around here. I leave for work around 5:30AM and temps have been between 24-31. My Gerbings heated jacket and gloves handled it like a champ. __________________________________________________ Previous rides: Ninja 650, Ninja 250, Goldwing and a Nightster

December 3rd, 2009, 06:53 AM	#4
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	It's been raining a lot until the last couple of days, but the last few days have been clear and dry (and cold, especially in the morning). Yesterday it was right around the freezing mark when I went to go to work. I was tempted to drive my car, but the car windows were covered with ice, and I figured it would take a good ten minutes to clear them! Instead, I pulled the cover off the bike and rode to work. It was mighty chilly, but the ride home was decent (about +6c). __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

December 3rd, 2009, 07:48 AM	#7
Momaru ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: Roanoke, VA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue 250R Posts: A lot.	Rode into work yesterday during the rain and loved it, especially after un-bundling myself bone dry and toasty, to the surprise of my co-workers. I intend to keep riding til the snow sets in and start back soon as the roads are clear. __________________________________________________ Proud member of the Blue Army

December 3rd, 2009, 08:49 AM	#11
ScraitT Green! Name: Tyler Location: S. Florida Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R, 04 Honda CRF230F, 94 Honda XR80R Posts: 505	We don't even get the marginally cold winter here, we get maybe 5 days of cool (60s) a month during the "winter", and maybe 1-2 days in the 50s. Anything lower is exceptionally rare. Today it's in the 80's, perfect winter weather. :-) __________________________________________________ 2008 Green 250R

December 3rd, 2009, 06:43 AM	#3
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	rode yesterday - 30 degs in the morning, and low 50s into the night. 60 today but bad winds and rain this morning.

December 3rd, 2009, 07:01 AM	#5
DarthQuagmire ninjette.org newbie Name: Jim Location: Atlanta Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 zx6r Posts: 5	i rode all last winter in atl. decided not to this year unless I have too. But most likely will trailer it to the mountains with wifey for her to learn on the 6 a bit more and teach her to lean before next track season!

December 3rd, 2009, 07:18 AM	#6
dbotos ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: Southwest VA Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2001 EX250 Posts: 58	Rode to work today. Waiting till it gets really cold before I take 'er down for a repaint.

December 3rd, 2009, 08:13 AM	#8
Zombiphone CVMA/AFM #72 Name: Tiffani Location: Los Angeles, Ca Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Racebike), 2015 FZ-07(Tourer), 2001 KX65(LOL bike) Posts: A lot.	We only have two seasons here in Los Angeles (summer and marginally cold summer), and both of which are great for riding, so I don't have to put her down. I might bench her during those one or two days of rain we're bound to get, as I've heard not great things about the stock IRC tires in the rain, but otherwise, I'm still riding everyday

December 3rd, 2009, 08:16 AM	#9
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	I rode some last weekend but it's been crappy weather this week, and were sposed to get snow this saturday.... aaaak!

December 3rd, 2009, 09:34 AM	#12
rockingmtranch ninjette.org member Name: Mac Location: Lake Elsinore, CA Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 ZX6R Monster, 1982 ZX1100, 07 Ninja 250 (parting out) Posts: 46	Never gets cold enough or wet enough here to stop us __________________________________________________ Dress for the slide!

December 3rd, 2009, 09:58 AM	#14
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Rode to work Monday, it was 23F when I left home. Passed this morning, it was 13F with sunny skies. I have to find a solution for my hands as they get very cold after about 5 miles.

December 3rd, 2009, 10:11 AM	#15
jcgirl ninjette.org guru Name: Jenn Location: Victoria Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): Bot Posts: 295	I've been riding to work all week. A nice break in the rainy weather. Gotta use that sunshine while we have it. A little chilly but nothing a good set of thermals can't cure.

December 3rd, 2009, 10:56 AM	#17
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 is. Plan on riding all winter too. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

December 3rd, 2009, 12:34 PM	#18
Nickds7 ninjette.org guru Name: Nick Location: Sacramento, California. Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 379	Same, riding through the winter. The only thing I don't like about winter, is that it takes longer to gear up. Other than the gearing up with layers and stuff, I don't mind it.

December 3rd, 2009, 01:27 PM	#20
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Who are still riding? me, iz!!

December 3rd, 2009, 01:28 PM	#21
paterick4o8 ninjette.org sage Name: patricK Location: San Jose, CA--BAY AREA! Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 blue 250R [sold]. '09 lime ZX-6R [stolen :( ]. '06 blue 636. Posts: 918	I are still riding.. once or twice a week at most to commute

December 3rd, 2009, 02:49 PM	#22
austexjg ninjette.org sage Name: J.G. Location: Austin Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 zx6r Green/Black, (ex-)Diablo Black '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 959	Just got home from a short ride - luckily in Central Texas the cold only last for a few weeks, the rest of the time is spent sweating.

December 3rd, 2009, 03:04 PM	#23
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	Was out yesterday for hours, temps got as high as 5c and as low as 0c (32f). Roads where damp and slimy. took an hours worth of video footage too. __________________________________________________ My vlogs on Youtube are here

December 3rd, 2009, 07:22 PM	#24
ScraitT Green! Name: Tyler Location: S. Florida Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R, 04 Honda CRF230F, 94 Honda XR80R Posts: 505	We hit a high today of 89 degrees :-D Just a hair off the 90 mark. Beautiful day! __________________________________________________ 2008 Green 250R

December 3rd, 2009, 08:02 PM	#25
Jerry ninjette.org member Name: Jerry Location: California Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 EX250 Posts: 178	Still riding, but not commuting At the house, 450' elevation, the foothills are turning green again...and I'm golfing in shorts. At work, 7000' elevation, there's just enough snow/ice to keep me in the cage. Central California/Sierra Foothills....

December 3rd, 2009, 08:11 PM	#26
wayanlam ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Wayan Location: Bali - Indonesia Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Z250 Posts: A lot.	alwasy warm (well hot) here so i ride all year round. only time that i take the car is if its already raining before i head out of the house, or if it looks like there is one of those evul tropical stormclouds looming over the horizon: yeah something like that keeps me off the bike :P __________________________________________________ Kawasaki Z250, Bored up to 300cc with 12.8 CR, 41hp at wheel 27nm torque, Two bros full exhaust with DB killer Dynojet Power Commander V, KnN Open filter, intake and exhaust ported, Puig Windshield

December 3rd, 2009, 08:22 PM	#27
Speedster ninjette.org member Name: Kham Location: elgin, il Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninj 250r (Blue) Posts: 23	Rode to work all day this week, except today because it was flurrying (snow), but it didn't stick to the ground. Will ride tomorrow if the ground is not slippery, temperature in the 20's, wind chill in the teen's.

December 3rd, 2009, 09:05 PM	#28
ninjabadger ninjette.org member Name: Corey Location: Madison, WI Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki 250R, 2008 Genuine Buddy 50 Posts: 121	Don't have the 250R registered yet but have continued to commute on the scooter up to today when we got 4 inches of snow. Got caught on campus when the snow started. Was able to get 3.5 miles of my 9.1 mile commute before I had to push it a mile to a friend's place and bum a ride home. I'm hoping we'll get a few 30 degree days to melt the snow and that any accumulation will hold off so I can get some more riding days in. Parking on campus is brutal.

December 3rd, 2009, 09:26 PM	#29
killerkay3 =°°= Name: Imran Location: Bergen County, NJ Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Yamaha R6 / 2008 Green Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: 103	i rode all winter last year, except for when there was snow on the street, and plan to ride through winter this year as well __________________________________________________

December 3rd, 2009, 09:27 PM	#30
Cedilla ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Huntsville, AL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 755	Iv'e only got to ride a few times since the beginning of September, it pretty much rained all of Sep., Oct I rode a few times, but the lack of cold weather gear kept me off the bike for the most part, late Oct/Nov., rear tire finally got so worn that I was scared to ride until I replaced, money woes prevented me from buying a new tire. A few days ago, I got a shiny new BT016 in the mail, and im planning on getting it mounted tomorrow, im pretty stoked. __________________________________________________ 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 3rd, 2009, 09:30 PM	#31
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	I rode last weekend - might be able to get another one in before I get too fat The only condition on me riding right now is I won't ride in heavy wind, as that's always bothered me and without the trees as a buffer now, it's not the worth the risk for me. Hey Paul - calling for 1-3" of snow on Saturday __________________________________________________ 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 3rd, 2009, 09:35 PM	#32
emt250 2 Wheel Newb Name: Scott Location: Sacramento, CA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 250r Posts: 218 Blog Entries: 1	I rode a little the other night and it was my first night in any real low temperatures. I'm pretty sure that i'll need some new gloves and some other warmer gear if I plan on doing it more often. I found out that summer gear doesn't work that well as winter gear. My fingers are still cold. __________________________________________________ "Always remember, your mind is like a parachute. It works best when not being eaten by zombies" -Someone

December 4th, 2009, 07:38 AM	#33
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	I walked out to my bike yesterday - and when I looked at the street I saw it was glittering with frost and black ice! I drove my car to work, but by about 9 AM the sun is up and the roads are fine. When I looked out the window of my office through the workday, I saw the occasional motorcycle or scooter out in the sun. Looks like it will be the same story today. I leave for work in about 20 minutes, but I think I will have to drive: the temp is right at the freezing mark now, and the lawns and cars are all covered with a thick layer of frost. I could ride, but I'm worried about patches of black ice. Ah well; it's supposed to be sunny and dry all weekend, so I'm sure I will get some saddle time in tomorrow and Sunday! __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

December 4th, 2009, 08:50 AM	#34
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I'd still ride if it were not snowing outside today. People go stupid in Houston if there is snow out there. I mean, they go REALLY STUPID. It is bad enough in a car, forget the motorcycle. It makes me feel better about not renting the Harley I was planning on doing this week. lol __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

December 4th, 2009, 03:09 PM	#36
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.	Rode 30mi yesterday and 100mi today to my physical therapist. Temp. Mid 40F.

December 5th, 2009, 08:31 AM	#38
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	I is knot ryding today do two the inclemency of the whether hear in Row Dieland. Howeva me planz too ryde me motersickle on mundae. Posted via Mobile Device

December 5th, 2009, 10:04 AM	#39
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'm riding today and tomorrow. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

December 5th, 2009, 12:17 PM	#40
eddiekay ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: eddie Location: Lawnguylind Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 300, WeeStrom Posts: A lot.	Temps only dropped to 40's here...no prob at all BUT my finger tips freeze. Low-shield/ no shield on these bikes is a big change for me. Have elect gloves...won't trash manufacturer here but they don't really help. Thinking about dipping the finger tips in latex...anybody have a workable way to keep the fingers warm.

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