This whole "winter" thing... - Page 4

allanoue · February 7th, 2014, 11:38 AM

That will be like 5 or 10 feet of snow for Tahoe

dcj13 · February 7th, 2014, 12:14 PM

Wow!

We might get up to half an inch in the Seattle area on Sunday, then high 30's and rain for the forseeable future.

Gonna go out in the garage and measure current draw of the old Widder vest and gloves, then go for a ride (while the weather's cooperative at 31F and dry). Ninjette's alternator is supposed to be good for up to 17A @ 10K rpm. If output is proportional to rpm, then 7K rpm crusing should produce almost 12A.

Ptdoughnut · February 7th, 2014, 12:18 PM

This is what we have to deal with.

dcj13 · February 7th, 2014, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ptdoughnut

This is what we have to deal with.

Guess I shouldn't complain about having to heat the hummingbird feeder with a trouble light. (The dang hummingbirds live in the bushes next to our livingroom window and have forgot to go to Central America for the last few winters).

Ptdoughnut · February 7th, 2014, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcj13

Guess I shouldn't complain about having to heat the hummingbird feeder with a trouble light. (The dang hummingbirds live in the bushes next to our livingroom window and have forgot to go to Central America for the last few winters).

That blue seacan is 10ft tall I believe. There is two more snowpiles the same height behind the first one.

NevadaWolf · February 7th, 2014, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allanoue

That will be like 5 or 10 feet of snow for Tahoe

Naw, they are only forecasting 1-2in. The rest of the week is supposed to be in the mid40's-low50's so it'll be rain and whatever snow fell during the 20's-30's overnight will melt. So I predict ice, and a lot of it.

Now if you are talking the ski resorts, Heavenly is forecasting 3-7in each day over the weekend but nothing for the next seven days. And if I am reading this right, looks like their base depth of 37" is machine made.

Usually by this time of year my folks place at the Lake has their six foot fence buried in snow. They have less than a foot in their yard this year and most of that came down last weekend.

Summer is going to be really bad if the storms don't come soon.

dcj13 · February 7th, 2014, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcj13

...Gonna go out in the garage and measure current draw of the old Widder vest and gloves...

Current draw for the old Widder vest, sleeves, gloves, and a Firstgear controller is about 5.25A at cruising RPM. This works out to about 74 watts at 14 Volts. Stock alternator output appears sufficient!

Life is good. Time for a nice winter ride. Maybe stop somewhere for lunch...
Yeah, a bacon cheeseburger at Stimpys.

I love vacation days when the weather is nice!

KawiKid860 · February 7th, 2014, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcj13

I love vacation days when the weather is nice!

I love your perspective on riding, I'm from the other side of the state (Tri-Cities) and if it's dry out, preferably sunny then it's a nice day to ride. Just need to bundle up some more is all! As much as I love riding in summer, there's something nice about riding when it's around 45, it's like the perfect temperature. I can stay warm enough without extreme bundling, but I don't get too warm. But I'll still take a hot sunny summer day over anything lol. Unfortunately I'm at school in the Spokane area and we already got lots of snow last week, now mother nature has decided to give us some more! Doesn't make much difference, tri-cities is about just as bad right now lol. Well enjoy your riding while it's still nice enough out! Hey you've got a KLR the snow shouldn't stop you!

dcj13 · February 7th, 2014, 03:39 PM

Just got back from lunch. It's actually warmed up to 36F! Had to back down the heated vest/gloves to about an 80% duty cycle. It's a little disconcerting riding out when the cities/county have applied the stripes of the liquid de-icing compound, bit it is nice and dry out here for another day or so. And the bacon cheeseburger was excellent!

Many bikes out and about in the tri-cities area?

KawiKid860 · February 7th, 2014, 08:43 PM

I was home last weekend and saw a couple bikes, but I spent most of my time with my girlfriend so I didn't bother taking my bike out of storage for just the weekend lol.

NevadaWolf · February 8th, 2014, 10:08 AM

Courtesy of Twitter:

"This winter has gone beyond salt and plows. We're gonna need four British kids and a lion." Just read that and now I'm dead. - @amaditalks

LittleRedNinjette · February 8th, 2014, 10:55 AM

dcj13 · February 8th, 2014, 11:53 PM

Good thing I took the bikes out on Thursday and Friday (Ninjette) and today (KLR250), because now there's friggin' 2.5" of snow and still coming down! Oh, the humanity! Only s'posed to be less than half an inch, turning to rain tomorrow. We'll see... Been cool enough the last week for the snow to be sticking to the roads. You guys from east coast can bask in your shadenfreud.

Glad I put the studded tires one the cars Thursday evening. Also glad Mother Nature is doing this on a weekend instead of Monday thru Friday.

Sirref · February 9th, 2014, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

Courtesy of Twitter:

"This winter has gone beyond salt and plows. We're gonna need four British kids and a lion." Just read that and now I'm dead. - @amaditalks

dcj13 · February 9th, 2014, 10:40 AM

Got to ride yesterday. But not today.

tfkrocks · February 9th, 2014, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

Naaaah. That's not it.

Since buying a squid machine I've learned oh so much.

Use this stuff. There was an epic thread on Gixxer.com about it. For the short version click here:

http://jalopnik.com/5264672/biker-dr...internet-laugh

This is great. I might be reading this for a while

tfkrocks · February 11th, 2014, 10:50 AM

Yay fun videos from riding in the rain!

This was on 680N during the first day of major rain. Obviously Bay Area drivers are terrible at handling rain after a long drought.

Link to original page on YouTube.

Here's some footage from this past weekend. Heavy rain and strong winds make crossing bridges fun. You can definitely see the wind affecting my riding. I did this 4 times over the weekend...

Link to original page on YouTube.

kdogg2077 · February 11th, 2014, 12:10 PM

Long term forecast for western PA makes it look like we won't be riding till April...

its not fair.

subxero · February 11th, 2014, 12:25 PM

^ then that means there is still time for me to check and adjust my valves.

Sirref · February 13th, 2014, 09:12 AM

This picture was apparently taken in NC today, makes me glad that I don't have to go anywhere today, tomorrow, or the two days after that.

Boom King · February 13th, 2014, 09:22 AM

I'm hoping the driver and any passengers in that burning car got out safely

Sirref · February 13th, 2014, 09:39 AM

Same here, I know nothing about what went down though I just saw the picture and where it was from.

backinthesaddleagain · February 13th, 2014, 09:40 AM

wow - snowing huge snowflakes in RI today

adouglas · February 13th, 2014, 09:46 AM

Darn. And I HAD weenies on the shopping list, but forgot to pick 'em up.

LittleRedNinjette · February 13th, 2014, 05:19 PM

Make it stop...

Sirref · February 13th, 2014, 05:36 PM

I shoveled twice today and it's still going so I'll have to shovel again tomorrow dammit.

LittleRedNinjette · February 13th, 2014, 05:41 PM

Wave 2 is here and staring with THUNDER AND LIGHTNING!!! What the hell?!?!
And it's now pouring rain.....

dcj13 · February 13th, 2014, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

This picture was apparently taken in NC today, makes me glad that I don't have to go anywhere today...

Snow-induced spontaneous combustion? We don't get that in the northwest.

Had snow on ground Saturday night thru Sunday afternoon. Went for a pleasant-but-short ride on the KLR250 yesterday afternoon after work. Pulled studded tires off my car this afternoon (could have done back on it Monday, but what's the motivation?).

Even though it raises hell transportation-wise, I hope you southerners enjoy the winterland wonderland aspects of your rare snow! Make a snowman! Take pictures!

CC Cowboy · February 13th, 2014, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

This picture was apparently taken in NC today, makes me glad that I don't have to go anywhere today, tomorrow, or the two days after that.

It's so cold in North Carolina that they are burning cars to stay warm.

Sirref · February 13th, 2014, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

It's so cold in North Carolina that they are burning cars to stay warm.

and it's even colder in Maryland. nice edit

CC Cowboy · February 13th, 2014, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

and it's even colder in Maryland. nice edit

Ya got to be quick!

NevadaWolf · February 13th, 2014, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allanoue

That will be like 5 or 10 feet of snow for Tahoe

Ok, I misjudged the impact when I said it'd only be a few inches. Here are the storm totals for last weekend:

antiant · February 13th, 2014, 09:06 PM

On my way home...

allanoue · February 14th, 2014, 04:43 AM

If it's yellow let it mellow
and
If it's brown flush it down.

Kscreations08 · February 14th, 2014, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subxero

^ then that means there is still time for me to check and adjust my valves.

Johnstown?!?!?! Holy Eff! I lived in Bedford until February of last year. I'll be going up to visit in mid April (If winter quits by then)

We just got over a foot over the course of 24 hours and it's still going. All this white stuff is getting irritating

adouglas · February 14th, 2014, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcj13

Snow-induced spontaneous combustion? We don't get that in the northwest.

That's 'cause it rains 362 days a year. The fire never has a chance to get going.

adouglas · February 14th, 2014, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antiant

On my way home...

Remind me to smack you up side yo' head with a snow shovel.

antiant · February 14th, 2014, 06:07 AM

Only if you can dig yourself out first, which will probably take years.

allanoue · February 14th, 2014, 06:24 AM

My car is stuck

subxero · February 14th, 2014, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kscreations08

Johnstown?!?!?! Holy Eff! I lived in Bedford until February of last year. I'll be going up to visit in mid April (If winter quits by then)

We just got over a foot over the course of 24 hours and it's still going. All this white stuff is getting irritating

The way things are looking I feel like we won't see grass till April. Getting tired of staring at this white stuff.

February 7th, 2014, 12:18 PM	#123
Ptdoughnut ninjette.org guru Name: Mason Location: Sask, Canada Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 12 250r (sold), 2014 ZX6R Posts: 261	This is what we have to deal with. __________________________________________________ They tell me I have to many hobbies! I think they don't have enough.

February 7th, 2014, 03:39 PM	#129
dcj13 Participant Name: Dave Location: South of Seattle Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much. MOTM - Aug '15	Just got back from lunch. It's actually warmed up to 36F! Had to back down the heated vest/gloves to about an 80% duty cycle. It's a little disconcerting riding out when the cities/county have applied the stripes of the liquid de-icing compound, bit it is nice and dry out here for another day or so. And the bacon cheeseburger was excellent! Many bikes out and about in the tri-cities area? Last futzed with by dcj13; February 9th, 2014 at 06:45 PM.

February 8th, 2014, 10:08 AM	#131
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February 8th, 2014, 10:55 AM	#132
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February 11th, 2014, 12:10 PM	#138
kdogg2077 ninjette.org sage Name: Alex Location: Ebensburg, PA Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2015 Yamaha FZ07, Ninja 250r 2012 Limited Edition (Sold) Posts: 529	Long term forecast for western PA makes it look like we won't be riding till April... its not fair. __________________________________________________ "Take it easy driving. The life you might save might be mine."

February 7th, 2014, 11:38 AM	#121
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	That will be like 5 or 10 feet of snow for Tahoe

February 7th, 2014, 12:14 PM	#122
dcj13 Participant Name: Dave Location: South of Seattle Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much. MOTM - Aug '15	Wow! We might get up to half an inch in the Seattle area on Sunday, then high 30's and rain for the forseeable future. Gonna go out in the garage and measure current draw of the old Widder vest and gloves, then go for a ride (while the weather's cooperative at 31F and dry). Ninjette's alternator is supposed to be good for up to 17A @ 10K rpm. If output is proportional to rpm, then 7K rpm crusing should produce almost 12A.

February 7th, 2014, 08:43 PM	#130
KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	I was home last weekend and saw a couple bikes, but I spent most of my time with my girlfriend so I didn't bother taking my bike out of storage for just the weekend lol.

February 8th, 2014, 11:53 PM	#133
dcj13 Participant Name: Dave Location: South of Seattle Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much. MOTM - Aug '15	Good thing I took the bikes out on Thursday and Friday (Ninjette) and today (KLR250), because now there's friggin' 2.5" of snow and still coming down! Oh, the humanity! Only s'posed to be less than half an inch, turning to rain tomorrow. We'll see... Been cool enough the last week for the snow to be sticking to the roads. You guys from east coast can bask in your shadenfreud. Glad I put the studded tires one the cars Thursday evening. Also glad Mother Nature is doing this on a weekend instead of Monday thru Friday.

February 11th, 2014, 10:50 AM	#137
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	Yay fun videos from riding in the rain! This was on 680N during the first day of major rain. Obviously Bay Area drivers are terrible at handling rain after a long drought. Link to original page on YouTube. Here's some footage from this past weekend. Heavy rain and strong winds make crossing bridges fun. You can definitely see the wind affecting my riding. I did this 4 times over the weekend... Link to original page on YouTube.

February 11th, 2014, 12:25 PM	#139
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	^ then that means there is still time for me to check and adjust my valves. __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

February 13th, 2014, 09:12 AM	#140
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	This picture was apparently taken in NC today, makes me glad that I don't have to go anywhere today, tomorrow, or the two days after that.

February 13th, 2014, 09:22 AM	#141
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February 13th, 2014, 09:39 AM	#142
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	Same here, I know nothing about what went down though I just saw the picture and where it was from.

February 13th, 2014, 09:40 AM	#143
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	wow - snowing huge snowflakes in RI today

February 13th, 2014, 09:46 AM	#144
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February 13th, 2014, 05:19 PM	#145
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17	Make it stop... __________________________________________________ Raven's Rejuvenation A bruise is a lesson... and each lesson makes us better...

February 13th, 2014, 05:36 PM	#146
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	I shoveled twice today and it's still going so I'll have to shovel again tomorrow dammit.

February 13th, 2014, 05:41 PM	#147
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February 13th, 2014, 09:06 PM	#153
antiant antiant Name: antiant Location: Cali Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '14	On my way home...

February 14th, 2014, 04:43 AM	#154
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	If it's yellow let it mellow and If it's brown flush it down.

February 14th, 2014, 06:07 AM	#158
antiant antiant Name: antiant Location: Cali Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '14	Only if you can dig yourself out first, which will probably take years.

February 14th, 2014, 06:24 AM	#159
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	My car is stuck

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