I put my bike in storage today

sofo · November 7th, 2009, 05:18 PM

Now, the withdrawal symptoms start to come on.

Since I'm storing somewhere that I have easy access to for doing basic work I'm planning to install a couple of bolt-on modifications like a rear fender tidy kit and solo cowl / exhaust hanger. Anyone else have any storage-time modifications planned?

BlueRaven · November 7th, 2009, 05:37 PM

I have many hopefull projects planned if i got enough moolah left this winter after some expenses i will need to pay. I need to have both side fenders painted and one needs to have the crack fixed,I'm still looking into the reflective flame kits from tapeworks. I also have in mind to do a fender eliminator kit and possibly put flushmount signal lights and HID lights.

I plan to go on a ride tomorrow. It's gonna be a beautiful warmer than usual day, a very rare occurrence here on the east coast of Canada for November.

ScraitT · November 7th, 2009, 05:52 PM

Winter storage? Whats winter?

I love living in South Florida

ScorpionNinja · November 7th, 2009, 06:00 PM

i tucked my nate into bed last sun Nov. 1th, 2009!

today was sunny, warm, clear & 60 degrees!

sofo · November 7th, 2009, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueRaven

I plan to go on a ride tomorrow. It's gonna be a beautiful warmer than usual day, a very rare occurrence here on the east coast of Canada for November.

It was painful putting it away but given the deal I got and not wanting to put new tires on yet (my rear has a big-ass hole in it from a nail) I decided to do it. Now the weather is gonna be great out here for the next month, I can feel it.

I was also thinking of looking into ways to beef up the suspension but it is close to just getting a bigger bike financially.

capt_bugaloo · November 7th, 2009, 07:01 PM

I'm glad I live in a location with mild winters. Sure, we might get a snowfall of a few inches here and there - but a few days later the temps are back up in the 50s and the roads are fine for riding again.

Flow · November 7th, 2009, 07:04 PM

Almost never goes below 70°F here. Last time it snowed was in 1997, and that was a quarter-inch. Poor fellows.

lockie · November 7th, 2009, 07:08 PM

Put mine away last weekend after a brisk cold 60 mile run on the only pavement here in this corner of northern Canada. Already planning for more riding when the snow disappears and I make the sojourn back south to the Maritimes for the summer.

It may be a long six months.

Flow · November 7th, 2009, 07:10 PM

Jesus. I like Canada and all, but if it really snows for 6 months, I just don't see how anyone with a bike could stand living there. No offense.

sofo · November 7th, 2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Flow

Jesus. I like Canada and all, but if it really snows for 6 months, I just don't see how anyone with a bike could stand living there. No offense.

It's not so bad. I used to live in Ontario which is around New York / Ohio / Pensylvania and where I was, 6 months of no riding was the norm with long, bitter and snowy winters. Here in B.C. the season is nearly year-round but I'm being a bit of a wuss and taking advantage of a great storage deal while I get to know my bicycle again for a few months.

If you are hard-core enough you can definately ride year-round in almost any province and in those you can't just switch to a snowmobile which are almost as much fun... esp. when turbocharged.

Flow · November 7th, 2009, 07:26 PM

Norm or not, I wouldn't be able to do it. I'd probably lose my marbles(hurr, pun) after a week.

Greg_E · November 7th, 2009, 07:30 PM

Pull the wheels off and get new tires. At least that is one thing you can do while it is away for winter.

sofo · November 7th, 2009, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flow

Norm or not, I wouldn't be able to do it. I'd probably lose my marbles(hurr, pun) after a week.

I rode the bike to storage today in six degree (celcius) rain wearing my very well vented summer gear and it was cold sir. Cold like the response you get when you ask a first date about whether she enjoyed the Dungeon's & Dragons game she watched for the past six hours.

sofo · November 7th, 2009, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg_E

Pull the wheels off and get new tires. At least that is one thing you can do while it is away for winter.

That is already on the menu. I'm doing my homework on tires and getting a set mounted before I ride it home in the spring. Same sizes, just better grip and feel, those tire guides here and on other sites are a big help.

CC Cowboy · November 8th, 2009, 12:57 PM

I rode today. Went out to the track to watch the Historic Races. I'm riding down to Gator's to watch the MotoGP later.

Flow · November 8th, 2009, 01:07 PM

I'd be riding right now, except I've got parts being painted(clutch/front brake levers, footpegs, wheels, shifter/rear brake) on both bikes.

Sailariel · November 8th, 2009, 01:10 PM

We are getting the same weather Blue Raven was talking about. It was 65F today and I enjoyed a great ride. Hard to imagine that last Thursday I got stuck riding home in a snow storm. The weather this year has been Schizo--.

Greg_E · November 8th, 2009, 01:35 PM

Went for an 60+ mile ride today too, was watching it snow on Friday.

Flow · November 8th, 2009, 01:36 PM

Yeah well at least it's warm here. Darn northerners!

OldGuy · November 8th, 2009, 07:55 PM

What is this "storage" you speak of? Is this some mystic right practiced up north?

It was 74 for here today and I was "forced" to ride this morning.

Seattle_Chris · November 8th, 2009, 09:17 PM

It's my first year riding, but I'm gonna try to ride all winter long.

It was low 40's and mighty chilly. I might have to spring for some heated grips and a jacket liner.

I'm just hoping it doesn't snow much this year. You never can tell in Seattle.

I just couldn't bear to put up such a shiney new toy so soon after buying it!

adouglas · November 9th, 2009, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScraitT

Winter storage? Whats winter?

I love living in South Florida

I'm kind of glad I don't!

gizmogamez · November 9th, 2009, 06:56 AM

I don't mine the cold weather at all, I was riding last week when it was -2, just gotta be a little careful in the corners since the tires i have suck lol, but otherwise the bike loves the cold! it runs great and seems like it has a little extra pickup even.
My friend lives in Toronto and he rides year round on his BMW.

250Rocket · November 9th, 2009, 07:36 AM

Yeah, if you man up about the cold you can usually extend the season up here (45.68N). Fingers crossed the weather looks in our favor and I should have another week at least. So the bike is usually in storage Dec,Jan,Feb,Mar. Only if we're unlucky with late snow would it be 5 months. You really have to be up north to store it 6 months OR a pansy about the cold

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jcgirl · November 9th, 2009, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capt_bugaloo

I'm glad I live in a location with mild winters. Sure, we might get a snowfall of a few inches here and there - but a few days later the temps are back up in the 50s and the roads are fine for riding again.

When I got my bike I couldn't believe the amount of people who told me to go with the full 12 months of insurance but apparently you can indeed ride year round on the island.

Man I love it here!!

Flow · November 9th, 2009, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

I'm kind of glad I don't!

Ah it's all fine. Most of the time, these things are pretty fun if they have strong winds and they don't stay for long. Between months of not riding and 2 days of winds(which you can turn into a good time if you've got a tarp and some rope), I'll take the hurricanes.

EngrNewf · November 9th, 2009, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScraitT

Winter storage? Whats winter?

I love living in South Florida

I hate you. I road into the university today. I can't part with it yet *cling*

CC Cowboy · November 9th, 2009, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

I'm kind of glad I don't!

Then we go surfing!

backinthesaddleagain · November 9th, 2009, 12:42 PM

Sitting at the shore in RI on my lunch hour. 65 degs, not bad for November in New England. Lots of bikes cruising by. What a day.
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BlueRaven · November 9th, 2009, 05:24 PM

hey alex did u check our forecast for this week...looks like lots of riding time

November 7th, 2009, 05:18 PM	#1
sofo ninjette.org guru Name: Andrew Location: Vancouver, BC Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 410	I put my bike in storage today Now, the withdrawal symptoms start to come on. Since I'm storing somewhere that I have easy access to for doing basic work I'm planning to install a couple of bolt-on modifications like a rear fender tidy kit and solo cowl / exhaust hanger. Anyone else have any storage-time modifications planned?

November 7th, 2009, 05:37 PM	#2
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 have many hopefull projects planned if i got enough moolah left this winter after some expenses i will need to pay. I need to have both side fenders painted and one needs to have the crack fixed,I'm still looking into the reflective flame kits from tapeworks. I also have in mind to do a fender eliminator kit and possibly put flushmount signal lights and HID lights. I plan to go on a ride tomorrow. It's gonna be a beautiful warmer than usual day, a very rare occurrence here on the east coast of Canada for November. __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

November 7th, 2009, 05:52 PM	#3
ScraitT Green! Name: Tyler Location: S. Florida Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R, 04 Honda CRF230F, 94 Honda XR80R Posts: 505	Winter storage? Whats winter? I love living in South Florida __________________________________________________ 2008 Green 250R

November 7th, 2009, 07:01 PM	#6
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'm glad I live in a location with mild winters. Sure, we might get a snowfall of a few inches here and there - but a few days later the temps are back up in the 50s and the roads are fine for riding again. __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

November 8th, 2009, 12:57 PM	#15
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 rode today. Went out to the track to watch the Historic Races. I'm riding down to Gator's to watch the MotoGP later. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

November 7th, 2009, 06:00 PM	#4
ScorpionNinja ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Dave Location: Michigan Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.	i tucked my nate into bed last sun Nov. 1th, 2009! today was sunny, warm, clear & 60 degrees!

November 7th, 2009, 07:04 PM	#7
Flow ninjette.org guru Name: Justin Location: Mobile, AL/Memphis, TN Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R/'10 ZX6R/'02 YZ125/'06 DRZ125L/'05 Blaster Posts: 346	Almost never goes below 70°F here. Last time it snowed was in 1997, and that was a quarter-inch. Poor fellows.

November 7th, 2009, 07:08 PM	#8
lockie ninjette.org sage Name: don Location: Port Elgin NB Canada Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 blue ninja 250R Posts: 742	Put mine away last weekend after a brisk cold 60 mile run on the only pavement here in this corner of northern Canada. Already planning for more riding when the snow disappears and I make the sojourn back south to the Maritimes for the summer. It may be a long six months.

November 7th, 2009, 07:10 PM	#9
Flow ninjette.org guru Name: Justin Location: Mobile, AL/Memphis, TN Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R/'10 ZX6R/'02 YZ125/'06 DRZ125L/'05 Blaster Posts: 346	Jesus. I like Canada and all, but if it really snows for 6 months, I just don't see how anyone with a bike could stand living there. No offense.

November 7th, 2009, 07:26 PM	#11
Flow ninjette.org guru Name: Justin Location: Mobile, AL/Memphis, TN Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R/'10 ZX6R/'02 YZ125/'06 DRZ125L/'05 Blaster Posts: 346	Norm or not, I wouldn't be able to do it. I'd probably lose my marbles(hurr, pun) after a week.

November 7th, 2009, 07:30 PM	#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	Pull the wheels off and get new tires. At least that is one thing you can do while it is away for winter.

November 8th, 2009, 01:07 PM	#16
Flow ninjette.org guru Name: Justin Location: Mobile, AL/Memphis, TN Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R/'10 ZX6R/'02 YZ125/'06 DRZ125L/'05 Blaster Posts: 346	I'd be riding right now, except I've got parts being painted(clutch/front brake levers, footpegs, wheels, shifter/rear brake) on both bikes.

November 8th, 2009, 01:10 PM	#17
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.	We are getting the same weather Blue Raven was talking about. It was 65F today and I enjoyed a great ride. Hard to imagine that last Thursday I got stuck riding home in a snow storm. The weather this year has been Schizo--.

November 8th, 2009, 01:35 PM	#18
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	Went for an 60+ mile ride today too, was watching it snow on Friday.

November 8th, 2009, 01:36 PM	#19
Flow ninjette.org guru Name: Justin Location: Mobile, AL/Memphis, TN Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R/'10 ZX6R/'02 YZ125/'06 DRZ125L/'05 Blaster Posts: 346	Yeah well at least it's warm here. Darn northerners!

November 8th, 2009, 07:55 PM	#20
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	What is this "storage" you speak of? Is this some mystic right practiced up north? It was 74 for here today and I was "forced" to ride this morning. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

November 8th, 2009, 09:17 PM	#21
Seattle_Chris Newb since 10/2009 Name: Chris Location: Seattle Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE. Slowly morphing to ADV bike. :D Posts: 182	It's my first year riding, but I'm gonna try to ride all winter long. It was low 40's and mighty chilly. I might have to spring for some heated grips and a jacket liner. I'm just hoping it doesn't snow much this year. You never can tell in Seattle. I just couldn't bear to put up such a shiney new toy so soon after buying it!

November 9th, 2009, 06:56 AM	#23
gizmogamez ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE Green Posts: 217	I don't mine the cold weather at all, I was riding last week when it was -2, just gotta be a little careful in the corners since the tires i have suck lol, but otherwise the bike loves the cold! it runs great and seems like it has a little extra pickup even. My friend lives in Toronto and he rides year round on his BMW.

November 9th, 2009, 07:36 AM	#24
250Rocket ninjette.org member Name: Rob Location: Montreal, Canada Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R Posts: 171	Yeah, if you man up about the cold you can usually extend the season up here (45.68N). Fingers crossed the weather looks in our favor and I should have another week at least. So the bike is usually in storage Dec,Jan,Feb,Mar. Only if we're unlucky with late snow would it be 5 months. You really have to be up north to store it 6 months OR a pansy about the cold. __________________________________________________ Back on the road again Season 2010 Dam it feels good!

November 9th, 2009, 12:42 PM	#29
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Sitting at the shore in RI on my lunch hour. 65 degs, not bad for November in New England. Lots of bikes cruising by. What a day. Posted via Mobile Device

November 9th, 2009, 05:24 PM	#30
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	hey alex did u check our forecast for this week...looks like lots of riding time __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

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