Winter hobbies?

Chris250 · November 23rd, 2010, 12:04 PM

So last weekend I winterized my bike, and I already miss riding.

I need to get into something I can do throughout the cold months. I have one friend who snow boards, and I already asked him to teach me sometime. Still, I'm looking for other options too. What do you guys do in the winter when (unless you're from the South) you can't ride?

Courteau · November 23rd, 2010, 04:41 PM

Buy a subaru !

rockNroll · November 23rd, 2010, 04:50 PM

Build ya a still

Apex · November 23rd, 2010, 05:20 PM

I don't count, because I am from the south. Due to this slight problem, my opinion doesn't matter in this thread.

hahahahaha

I used to ride even in the snow (back when I lived in IL), but I was a bit more of a risk taker than I am now. haha

I ran in the winter months, played football with some friends in the snow, and that was about it.

bluepoof · November 23rd, 2010, 05:21 PM

Hockey!! (Course, that's my spring, summer, and fall hobby, too....)

Apex · November 23rd, 2010, 05:26 PM

Oh, don't forget about polar bear jumps!!!

You haven't lived until you've done one!!!!

zilaniz · November 23rd, 2010, 05:44 PM

I snowboard and when it snows I do dumb stuff in my wrx.

2WheelGuy · November 23rd, 2010, 06:26 PM

scotty · November 23rd, 2010, 06:46 PM

PS3...

Although, this winter I hope to be in basic tranning. If that happens, I will be to busy to even think about bikes!

CThunder-blue · November 23rd, 2010, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex

Hahaha. Check out the cop in the back. He's all smiles. Probably thinking "Mmmm. Ice Cold water plus girls in t-shirts equals Happy guys!"

road_rascal · November 23rd, 2010, 08:34 PM

Building and flying RC airplanes. Yeah, I fly when it's cold and windy out. It's an addiction.

spooph · November 23rd, 2010, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2WheelGuy

Why do I have a suspicion this has nothing with jumping up and down, but has a serious reference to a repetitive back and forth motion of the body's core?

Or maybe that's just me...

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockNroll

Build ya a still

Great idea! I might have to try and fit that in this winter....

My hobbies:

- riding my bike in the snow, experimenting with various ways to gain traction.
- wrenching on the bike (exhaust, dyno steps, and possibly head work this winter).
- finding a good motovlogging setup
- snowboarding
- catch up on reading which I've let slide all summer long.
- Recently picked up an indoor, electric RC "fighter" heli w/IR to "shoot down" other RC heli's at the local nerd stop (hobby shop).
- photography - this winter will be all about a Ikoflex TLR, refurbishing, shooting, and developing 120mm 6x9 film (B&W), will also do a bit of color...
- working OT so I can take more time off in the summer for trips and such.
- organizing my life, including but not limited to my computer (desktop is horrendous), room and garage. Given up on the mind a long time ago.
I'm thinking that will keep me busy and summer will be here too quickly. Hope it gave you some ideas...

8gauge · November 23rd, 2010, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CThunder-blue

Hahaha. Check out the cop in the back. He's all smiles. Probably thinking "Mmmm. Ice Cold water plus girls in t-shirts equals Happy guys!"

I just lol'd. The one on the way left looks like she's trying to push out a fat log.

Racer x · November 24th, 2010, 05:40 AM

I will pine away the winter getting my bike ready to race in April. When I have to wait for the UPS truck I will fly my R/C helicopter around the shop.

SteveL · November 24th, 2010, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by road_rascal

Building and flying RC airplanes. Yeah, I fly when it's cold and windy out. It's an addiction.

That makes two of us this is one of mine.
http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/1...df4u008jz2.jpg

Steve

Apex · November 24th, 2010, 06:40 AM

I used to fly RC planes. Problem was I had a single speed plane. Zero throttle control, just the cheapo model. It was a pain because I couldn't lower speeds to land it. I HAD to fly it until it ran out of gas. So if it all of a sudden got windy, I couldn't just land it without risking damage to it. Good to spend a little extra $$ and get one with throttle control.

I have enough expensive hobbies.

I don't need to get back into RC cars and planes again.

Normally when the weather turns bad, I ride my bicycle on the trainer in the garage, run on the treadmill, read a book, draw (I'm big into art), work on my bikes (motor or pedal), work on my car (clutch is going to get replaced very soon), play video games (WoW or 360), watch a DVD. Normally I watch like Ironman Kona to dream about the warmer weather, or a motorcycle DVD like MotoGP or AMA Superbike.

Plenty of options out there!

adouglas · November 24th, 2010, 06:52 AM

My only winter-specific hobbies are:

- Wishing that basketball season would freakin' end and steering clear of March Madness
- Wishing that hockey season would freakin' end
- Wishing that Formula 1 season would hurry up and get here already (thank God for the Daytona 24… at least I get a road racing fix in February)
- Staying in a warm comfy bed as much as possible
- Missing sunlight (go to work in the dark, work all day inside, go home in the dark)

I do keep active, though, playing in my band…. but I'm always doing that.

spooph · November 24th, 2010, 09:00 AM

damn douglas, that's depressing...

almost40 · November 24th, 2010, 09:50 AM

I ride my snowmobile. Im way to old to bust out the ole Burton supermodel.

road_rascal · November 24th, 2010, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveL

That makes two of us this is one of mine.
http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/1...df4u008jz2.jpg

Steve

Nice Corsair! Is it gas, glow or electric? I'm mainly into electric (have a few glow) and gliders/ sloping.

peachdiddy · November 24th, 2010, 03:13 PM

Call of Duty: Black Ops

Sailariel · November 24th, 2010, 06:12 PM

I don't winterize the bike because I have a heated garage. I work on bicycles-I have a bike shop. Teach bicycle mechanics two days a week at our local Re-entry center (people making the transition from prison to mainstream) Run the local Soup Kitchen--am Chairman of the Board of this 501(C)3 Corporation. Work out at the Y three mornings a week--0700 to 0830. Ride my bicycle on rollers in the shop daily for an hour. During that time I watch TV. Spend time on the computer checking out this forum; keeping up with communicating with friends. Listening to good Jazz on my stereo. Making passes at my wife. Going out and eating Lobster. Winter is great here in Coastal Maine because all the tourists are gone. We no longer have to wait in line at restaurants. We enjoy driving without tourists on the road who have no patience. We experience less Road Rage from out of staters. All in all, it is a time when one can enjoy the company of friends, curl up in front of the fire with a good book, and rest up--because the tourists will be back in the spring and summer expecting an awful lot, which can be frustrating. It would be a different scene if we lived inland. (We live about 300meters from the ocean.)

shaun2891 · November 24th, 2010, 07:42 PM

hmmm what do I do in the winter... .RIDE!

hahaha gotta love the climate here, though riding in the summer is pretty bad in leathers.

SteveL · November 25th, 2010, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by road_rascal

Nice Corsair! Is it gas, glow or electric? I'm mainly into electric (have a few glow) and gliders/ sloping.

Topflight kit with OS 91 two stroke

Steve

November 23rd, 2010, 12:04 PM	#1
Chris250 ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: Milford, CT Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 16	Winter hobbies? So last weekend I winterized my bike, and I already miss riding. I need to get into something I can do throughout the cold months. I have one friend who snow boards, and I already asked him to teach me sometime. Still, I'm looking for other options too. What do you guys do in the winter when (unless you're from the South) you can't ride?

November 23rd, 2010, 04:50 PM	#3
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	Build ya a still __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

November 23rd, 2010, 05:20 PM	#4
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 don't count, because I am from the south. Due to this slight problem, my opinion doesn't matter in this thread. hahahahaha I used to ride even in the snow (back when I lived in IL), but I was a bit more of a risk taker than I am now. haha I ran in the winter months, played football with some friends in the snow, and that was about it. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

November 23rd, 2010, 05:21 PM	#5
bluepoof ninjette.org sage Name: Carolyn Location: San Carlos, CA Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250, 2002 Yamaha XT225 Posts: 597	Hockey!! (Course, that's my spring, summer, and fall hobby, too....) __________________________________________________ www.bluepoof.com

November 23rd, 2010, 05:26 PM	#6
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.	Oh, don't forget about polar bear jumps!!! You haven't lived until you've done one!!!! __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

November 23rd, 2010, 04:41 PM	#2
Courteau ninjette.org member Name: David Location: Quebec, Canada Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R SE Posts: 22	Buy a subaru !

November 23rd, 2010, 05:44 PM	#7
zilaniz ninjette.org member Name: Jeff Location: PA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 08 R6 Posts: 224	I snowboard and when it snows I do dumb stuff in my wrx.

November 23rd, 2010, 06:26 PM	#8
2WheelGuy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Craig Location: Silicon Valley, CA USA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '98 EX250, '02 EX250, '08 250r, '03 SV650, '98 GSXR750 '03 Hayabusa, '87 YSR50, '84 ZX900, +MORE Posts: A lot.	__________________________________________________ CraigHarris.org Pacific Track Time CraigsWeb See you at 2014 MotoGP Laguna Seca! We'll be camping on Fox Hill. AFM #278

November 23rd, 2010, 06:46 PM	#9
scotty ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Scott Location: Carlise Ohio Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): Yahama v star 650 classic Posts: A lot.	PS3... Although, this winter I hope to be in basic tranning. If that happens, I will be to busy to even think about bikes! __________________________________________________

November 23rd, 2010, 08:34 PM	#11
road_rascal ninjette.org member Name: ___ Location: ___ Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): ___ Posts: 160	Building and flying RC airplanes. Yeah, I fly when it's cold and windy out. It's an addiction.

November 24th, 2010, 05:40 AM	#14
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	I will pine away the winter getting my bike ready to race in April. When I have to wait for the UPS truck I will fly my R/C helicopter around the shop.

November 24th, 2010, 06:40 AM	#16
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 used to fly RC planes. Problem was I had a single speed plane. Zero throttle control, just the cheapo model. It was a pain because I couldn't lower speeds to land it. I HAD to fly it until it ran out of gas. So if it all of a sudden got windy, I couldn't just land it without risking damage to it. Good to spend a little extra $$ and get one with throttle control. I have enough expensive hobbies. I don't need to get back into RC cars and planes again. Normally when the weather turns bad, I ride my bicycle on the trainer in the garage, run on the treadmill, read a book, draw (I'm big into art), work on my bikes (motor or pedal), work on my car (clutch is going to get replaced very soon), play video games (WoW or 360), watch a DVD. Normally I watch like Ironman Kona to dream about the warmer weather, or a motorcycle DVD like MotoGP or AMA Superbike. Plenty of options out there! __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

November 24th, 2010, 06:52 AM	#17
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	My only winter-specific hobbies are: - Wishing that basketball season would freakin' end and steering clear of March Madness - Wishing that hockey season would freakin' end - Wishing that Formula 1 season would hurry up and get here already (thank God for the Daytona 24… at least I get a road racing fix in February) - Staying in a warm comfy bed as much as possible - Missing sunlight (go to work in the dark, work all day inside, go home in the dark) I do keep active, though, playing in my band…. but I'm always doing that.

November 24th, 2010, 09:00 AM	#18
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	damn douglas, that's depressing... __________________________________________________ My therapist has 2 wheels and a seat. If you are ever in doubt to my tone, please refer to my avatar.

November 24th, 2010, 09:50 AM	#19
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.	I ride my snowmobile. Im way to old to bust out the ole Burton supermodel. __________________________________________________ Black 250R Full Area P QC Dyno Jet Kit 100 main 41T Rear Sprocket

November 24th, 2010, 03:13 PM	#21
peachdiddy Former ninjette rider Name: Andy Location: Hibbing, MN Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Honda CB1000R Posts: 121	Call of Duty: Black Ops __________________________________________________ We've witnessed your human capacity for war. It would absolutely bring more harm than good.

November 24th, 2010, 06:12 PM	#22
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.	I don't winterize the bike because I have a heated garage. I work on bicycles-I have a bike shop. Teach bicycle mechanics two days a week at our local Re-entry center (people making the transition from prison to mainstream) Run the local Soup Kitchen--am Chairman of the Board of this 501(C)3 Corporation. Work out at the Y three mornings a week--0700 to 0830. Ride my bicycle on rollers in the shop daily for an hour. During that time I watch TV. Spend time on the computer checking out this forum; keeping up with communicating with friends. Listening to good Jazz on my stereo. Making passes at my wife. Going out and eating Lobster. Winter is great here in Coastal Maine because all the tourists are gone. We no longer have to wait in line at restaurants. We enjoy driving without tourists on the road who have no patience. We experience less Road Rage from out of staters. All in all, it is a time when one can enjoy the company of friends, curl up in front of the fire with a good book, and rest up--because the tourists will be back in the spring and summer expecting an awful lot, which can be frustrating. It would be a different scene if we lived inland. (We live about 300meters from the ocean.) __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

November 24th, 2010, 07:42 PM	#23
shaun2891 ninjette.org member Name: Shaun Location: Brisbane, Australia Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R Posts: 16	hmmm what do I do in the winter... .RIDE! hahaha gotta love the climate here, though riding in the summer is pretty bad in leathers.

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