Do you ride year round? - Page 2

DaBlue1 · November 25th, 2012, 11:03 AM

Where do you live? Charlotte, NC

Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? Yes

Lowest temp you'll ride in? 45 Degrees Faren.

When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" for the year? Never

Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Yes, only when necessary

Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? No, but I have after it snowed, when the street was cleared and snow piled up on the curb and grass

Old Guy on a '08 · November 25th, 2012, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by DaBlue1

Where do you live? Charlotte, NC

Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? Yes

Lowest temp you'll ride in? 45 Degrees Faren.

When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" for the year? Never

Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Yes, only when necessary

Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? No, but I have after it snowed, when the street was cleared and snow piled up on the curb and grass

Blue!! You be the man.

Semper Fi...

DaBlue1 · November 25th, 2012, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Guy on a '08

Blue!! You be the man.

Semper Fi...

Just got back from a short ride a while ago. Over 50 mph it was cold as shigidy. Tomorrow should be a lot warmer.

Old Guy on a '08 · November 25th, 2012, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by DaBlue1

Just got back from a short ride a while ago. Over 50 mph it was cold as shigidy. Tomorrow should be a lot warmer.

I know but I got as two day gig and will be working..

"Ya needs to snag one of dem thar" ZeroGravity Sports Touring Windsreens... helps with the air flow under the helmet...

Blystr842 · November 25th, 2012, 11:23 AM

Where do you live? Waco, TX

Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? Plan on it.

Lowest temp you'll ride in? Won't ride below 50F.

When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" for the year? Don't think I'll ever have to put it up for more than a couple weeks at a time.

Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? I've ridden in heavy storms before, but not by choice. I wouldn't mind doing it more often if I had rain gear.

Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? What is snow???

DaBlue1 · November 25th, 2012, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Guy on a '08

"Ya needs to snag one of dem thar" ZeroGravity Sports Touring Windsreens... helps with the air flow under the helmet...

I was thinking about it. How's yours working out?

Old Guy on a '08 · November 25th, 2012, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DaBlue1

I was thinking about it. How's yours working out?

So far so good but only have a couple of rides behind it. Did get upto crusing speed but not quite highway. The first thing I noticed was it is noticably quieter and there is less buffeting as well as the air under the helmet thing. I haven't had it on the interstate yet though.

For $64.95 plus $13.95 shipping, I think it's a good investment. I got the "light smoke" model. It comes in clear, light and dark smoke but ZGOutlet (the cheapest place to get one - on eBay) doesn't (or at least didn't have one when I ordered) carry the clear.

4.5 out of 5 stars. IMO

Kirkkis · November 26th, 2012, 05:31 PM

Where do you live? San Diego, CA

Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? Yes.

Lowest temp you'll ride in? Any. I don't have a car. Keep pilling up those jackets

When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" for the year? Never.

Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Yes. I haven't encountered a very heavy rain though.

choneofakind · November 26th, 2012, 07:10 PM

Where do you live. NE Ohio, snowbelt yo!
Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? motorcycle no. Bicycle yes.
Lowest temp you'll ride in? about 40.
When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" for the year? Whenever it starts snowing, or when I go to school.
When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"? as soon as the salt is off the roads.
Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Only if I have to
Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? on a mountain bike

nezumiamalek · November 27th, 2012, 05:04 PM

Where do you live - Hillsboro, OR.
Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? Yes
Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? 10 F
When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year? Never
Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Yes, quite often
Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? Once, but don't feel the need/want to do anymore.

thisisbenji · November 27th, 2012, 05:05 PM

I'v been riding to class all week so far and one thing I'v noticed is that I need a better jacket. My Icon Overlord doesn't give any neck protection, and when it's 30 degrees outside it hurts.

CC Cowboy · November 27th, 2012, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by thisisbenji

I'v been riding to class all week so far and one thing I'v noticed is that I need a better jacket. My Icon Overlord doesn't give any neck protection, and when it's 30 degrees outside it hurts.

Your riding too fast. Try using the minimum speed.

thisisbenji · November 27th, 2012, 06:14 PM

touché

GetBusyLiving · November 27th, 2012, 07:43 PM

I ride YEAR ROUND in Gilbert, Arizona. It can get cold at night but it's not horrible with a few layers. I've been caught in the occasional "haboob" or "monsoon" and it just simply sucks but aside from peeling my gear off in the summer, I enjoy riding too much to park it for more than a week.

Old Guy on a '08 · November 27th, 2012, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thisisbenji

I'v been riding to class all week so far and one thing I'v noticed is that I need a better jacket. My Icon Overlord doesn't give any neck protection, and when it's 30 degrees outside it hurts.

get yourself a Zero Gravity Sport Touring winscreen and some kind of neck wrap

thisisbenji · November 27th, 2012, 09:51 PM

My double bubble already looks funny. Probably just something to cover my neck will help tons. I'm gonna try to figure something out tomorrow morning.

Old Guy on a '08 · November 27th, 2012, 10:14 PM

neoprene is the best... been thinking about this a bunch...
Check these out...
neoprene dickies

and an amazon search returns this for $2.85 (heck yes)
neoprene neck dickies

himynameisjoe · November 27th, 2012, 10:16 PM

haha I haven't heard the term "dickies" in so long! But a good dickie will keep you warm. That much I do know!

thisisbenji · November 28th, 2012, 08:56 AM

Those work great. I wore my snow jacket today and was pretty warm. Almost low sided my bike though. Forgot cold tires are slippery.

tapdiggy · November 29th, 2012, 10:08 PM

I live in Augusta, Maine.I ride for the whole year. I haven't found a temperature at which I won't at least attempt to ride. I have ridden across town at 0 Fahrenheit. I don't put my bike away. I ride in rain, but I prefer snow.

thomason2wheels · December 1st, 2012, 10:01 PM

I never really put the bike up. I try to ride year round, but as the weather gets colder i am more selective about what kind of conditions are acceptable. For instance, i have ridden at 28 f but it was only about 45 minutes at highway speed and there was no ice on the road nor was there any chance of precip. When the temperature is below 60 f i wont leave the house on the bike if is raining, on the other hand if the rain catches me while i am out, grin and bear it. I wont ride if there is any chance of snow or ice while iam planning to be out, crashed on ice once on a bicycle...learned the lesson well. Hard packed snow is almost as bad and falling on hard snow hurts like ice. If th ere is any likelihood of encountering frozen runoff or snow in shady areas, count me out. At 60 i dont heal as wellor as fast as when half that. Also long rides over an hour below 40 f are not really fun, even with all my gear. That said, i do not have heated gear yet but hope to someday.

CHEERS!

Old Guy on a '08 · December 1st, 2012, 10:16 PM

Hey! Another Old Guy... you got some awsome roads up your way... Ride Safe and maybe we'll catch up with each other next summer

thomason2wheels · December 1st, 2012, 10:58 PM

That sounds good, always up for meeting other enthusiasts....esp. the ones that remmber when cigarettes and gas were 30 cents a pack or gallon and women still wore skirts and heels. Lol

Old Guy on a '08 · December 2nd, 2012, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by thomason2wheels

...... and women still wore skirts and heels. Lol

As opposed to nothing at all...

Penny bubble gum, 5cent baseball trading cards, letter sweaters and cheerleaders...

We'll definately have to meet up on some of the twisties this side of the BRP. Ever ridden Squirrel Spur Rd. coming down of the BRP towards Arart??? NC-66 above Hangin Rock State Park? not to far for wahere you are.

Have a good Christmas and I'll looking forward to some rides next year.

NinjetteNewfie · December 2nd, 2012, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by thomason2wheels

.... and women still wore skirts and heels. Lol

Now we wear motorcycle gear!!!

Old Guy on a '08 · December 2nd, 2012, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by NinjetteNewfie

Now we wear motorcycle gear!!!

Oh so VERY HOT!!!!

Miles_Prower · December 3rd, 2012, 07:14 AM

Where do you live (City and or state): Harrisburg, PA
Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? I wanted to, but sadly am putting the bike away this coming Saturday.
Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? low-mid 20's.
When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year? Decemberish
When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"? Plan on taking it out asap once the ice goes away...hopefully early march.
Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? heck yeah, got my rain gear!
Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? trying to avoid it..i did ride through a few flurries, does that count?

dfox · December 3rd, 2012, 08:56 AM

Where do you live: Boston: MA
Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"?: yes.
Lowest temp you'll ride in? 15 F for the high of the day, maybe colder
When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year?: NEVAR
When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"?": Whenever it's nice out
Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"?: Yes, but not downpours
Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"?: No way. that's why I have a Subaru.

I ride every day in the summer, unless there's a hurricane coming through, or a day full of heavy thunderstorms where I expect lots of puddling on the roadway.

I ride in the winter whenever it's convenient. Warm spells for sure, but I ride in the cold too. I won't ride if it's expected to be below 40F and raining. I won't ride if it's snowing. I won't ride within a day or two of clearing of a snowstorm, because of all of the rocksalt and gravel.

I considered getting a dual sport and getting some nice snow tires, but I'd be too concerned about an idiot plowing into me because they don't know how to drive in the snow. I'll stick to my WRX with studless snow tires. plus, the snow drifting in the wrx is too much fun to pass up.

LoneRonin · December 3rd, 2012, 09:39 AM

I'm in Toronto Canada and ride all months of the year. But, realistically Decemeber to February I drive majority of the time however I always get at least a handful of rides in every month, enough to not have to winterize her.

Today was my first December ride, its 6 degrees Celsius which is about 43 Farenheit. It was fun...

Alienjoe · December 3rd, 2012, 09:52 AM

I had about a half inch of snow on my property and my bike wanted to go nowhere!! I spun the tire for 20 feet at about 2 mph. Snow sucks!!

I live in Monroe NY. Don't think I'll put her away but don't think I'll be riding much longer. Just the weekly startup and run about a mile circle I do around my neighborhood.
I rode to work at 45 degree temp with

Zero9 black ops helmet
Balaclava
Long john shirt
Down vest
S+S moment of truth jacket with liner
Long john underwear
Sliders all season pants with both waterproof and thermal liners in
Vega touring boots

My face was the only thing cold on me.

eulark · December 3rd, 2012, 10:07 AM

Where? Wilmington NC
Ride year round? As long as the bike is in one piece or enough of one piece to ride
Doesnt get put up
I avoid the rain because wilmington drivers cant handle rain. The city ranks on the top worst cities to drive in for a reason.
Havent seen snow in years :/

Old Guy on a '08 · December 3rd, 2012, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by dfox

I'll stick to my WRX with studless snow tires. plus, the snow drifting in the wrx is too much fun to pass up

.

Yeah, I remember those days....

alex.s · December 3rd, 2012, 06:17 PM

Numbersix · December 4th, 2012, 07:06 AM

Where do you live (City and or state). Lansing, MI
Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? Yes (last year 10 work days not on due to weather)
Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? n/a; haven't found a minimum yet (lowest experienced is 5F)
When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year? Sorry, this question doesn't make sense.
When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"? In the morning.
Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Yes. It's only rain. I have a high-vis helmet to help with the real danger, namely other drivers.
Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? Depends on if it's sticking. Snow that doesn't accumulate might as well not exist. Once it's staying on the road, it's time for two wheels to stay off it. I've tried it and I didn't crash but I also had to turn around and go home.

I did have one ride home where it started icing. I ended up getting OFF the bike and walking it the last mile home. Granted, that weather was unsafe on four wheels too.

NevadaWolf · December 4th, 2012, 12:38 PM

Where do you live: Fallon, NV
Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"?: Try to.
Lowest temp you'll ride in? Haven't been through a winter yet.
When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year?: Won't!
When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"?": When it's sunny and not windy.
Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"?: Yes, but very very carefully!!
Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"?: if it's just flurries, sure. Sticking? No.

The biggest thing around here is the wind, 60-80 MPH gusts plays havoc with any attempt at going straight. I can only tuck in so far and boy is it a workout! I avoid windy days like the plague.

November 27th, 2012, 05:05 PM	#51
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	I'v been riding to class all week so far and one thing I'v noticed is that I need a better jacket. My Icon Overlord doesn't give any neck protection, and when it's 30 degrees outside it hurts. __________________________________________________ My Old Bike My New Bike

November 27th, 2012, 06:14 PM	#53
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	touché __________________________________________________ My Old Bike My New Bike

November 27th, 2012, 07:43 PM	#54
GetBusyLiving I'm Fun Size not short. Name: G-Hop Location: The Dusty Desert Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 White Ninja 250r Posts: 28	I ride YEAR ROUND in Gilbert, Arizona. It can get cold at night but it's not horrible with a few layers. I've been caught in the occasional "haboob" or "monsoon" and it just simply sucks but aside from peeling my gear off in the summer, I enjoy riding too much to park it for more than a week. __________________________________________________ "I sold my soul to the open road."

November 27th, 2012, 09:51 PM	#56
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	My double bubble already looks funny. Probably just something to cover my neck will help tons. I'm gonna try to figure something out tomorrow morning. __________________________________________________ My Old Bike My New Bike

November 27th, 2012, 10:14 PM	#57
Old Guy on a '08 Chris Name: Chris Location: Charlotte, NC near UNCC Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): BLACK!!! '08 250R Posts: 957	neoprene is the best... been thinking about this a bunch... Check these out... neoprene dickies and an amazon search returns this for $2.85 (heck yes) neoprene neck dickies __________________________________________________ Some roads are too good to waste on four wheels! Riding in a car is like watching a movie... Riding on a motorcycle is like being in one....

November 25th, 2012, 11:03 AM	#41
DaBlue1 Long Time Rider Name: Blue Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Where do you live? Charlotte, NC Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? Yes Lowest temp you'll ride in? 45 Degrees Faren. When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" for the year? Never Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Yes, only when necessary Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? No, but I have after it snowed, when the street was cleared and snow piled up on the curb and grass

November 25th, 2012, 11:23 AM	#45
Blystr842 Venom Sponsored Name: Jon Location: Waco, TX Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R x2 (his & hers), 05 Honda CRF250R Posts: 223	Where do you live? Waco, TX Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? Plan on it. Lowest temp you'll ride in? Won't ride below 50F. When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" for the year? Don't think I'll ever have to put it up for more than a couple weeks at a time. Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? I've ridden in heavy storms before, but not by choice. I wouldn't mind doing it more often if I had rain gear. Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? What is snow???

November 26th, 2012, 05:31 PM	#48
Kirkkis ninjette.org member Name: Yahiry Location: San Diego, CA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 33	Where do you live? San Diego, CA Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? Yes. Lowest temp you'll ride in? Any. I don't have a car. Keep pilling up those jackets When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" for the year? Never. Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Yes. I haven't encountered a very heavy rain though.

November 26th, 2012, 07:10 PM	#49
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Where do you live. NE Ohio, snowbelt yo! Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? motorcycle no. Bicycle yes. Lowest temp you'll ride in? about 40. When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" for the year? Whenever it starts snowing, or when I go to school. When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"? as soon as the salt is off the roads. Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Only if I have to Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? on a mountain bike

November 27th, 2012, 05:04 PM	#50
nezumiamalek ninjette.org member Name: Tim Location: Hillsboro, OR Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 53	Where do you live - Hillsboro, OR. Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? Yes Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? 10 F When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year? Never Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Yes, quite often Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? Once, but don't feel the need/want to do anymore.

November 27th, 2012, 10:16 PM	#58
himynameisjoe ninjette.org sage Name: Joe Location: Lancaster, PA Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250(Totaled) Posts: 984 Blog Entries: 2	haha I haven't heard the term "dickies" in so long! But a good dickie will keep you warm. That much I do know! __________________________________________________ "I am a creationist, I believe man created god."

November 28th, 2012, 08:56 AM	#59
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	Those work great. I wore my snow jacket today and was pretty warm. Almost low sided my bike though. Forgot cold tires are slippery. __________________________________________________ My Old Bike My New Bike

November 29th, 2012, 10:08 PM	#60
tapdiggy Humble Observer Name: Truong Location: Augusta, Maine Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Yamaha XT250 Posts: 612	I live in Augusta, Maine.I ride for the whole year. I haven't found a temperature at which I won't at least attempt to ride. I have ridden across town at 0 Fahrenheit. I don't put my bike away. I ride in rain, but I prefer snow. __________________________________________________ Everything I post is "IN MY HONEST OPINION". Why is "Parking Lot Enduro" not a thing?

December 1st, 2012, 10:01 PM	#61
thomason2wheels ninjette.org member Name: tom Location: Roanoke va Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): dl650 Posts: 139 Blog Entries: 2	I never really put the bike up. I try to ride year round, but as the weather gets colder i am more selective about what kind of conditions are acceptable. For instance, i have ridden at 28 f but it was only about 45 minutes at highway speed and there was no ice on the road nor was there any chance of precip. When the temperature is below 60 f i wont leave the house on the bike if is raining, on the other hand if the rain catches me while i am out, grin and bear it. I wont ride if there is any chance of snow or ice while iam planning to be out, crashed on ice once on a bicycle...learned the lesson well. Hard packed snow is almost as bad and falling on hard snow hurts like ice. If th ere is any likelihood of encountering frozen runoff or snow in shady areas, count me out. At 60 i dont heal as wellor as fast as when half that. Also long rides over an hour below 40 f are not really fun, even with all my gear. That said, i do not have heated gear yet but hope to someday. CHEERS! __________________________________________________ I was with Alex.S and Jiggles last night and they had sex....the video is on utube. :-)

December 1st, 2012, 10:16 PM	#62
Old Guy on a '08 Chris Name: Chris Location: Charlotte, NC near UNCC Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): BLACK!!! '08 250R Posts: 957	Hey! Another Old Guy... you got some awsome roads up your way... Ride Safe and maybe we'll catch up with each other next summer __________________________________________________ Some roads are too good to waste on four wheels! Riding in a car is like watching a movie... Riding on a motorcycle is like being in one....

December 1st, 2012, 10:58 PM	#63
thomason2wheels ninjette.org member Name: tom Location: Roanoke va Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): dl650 Posts: 139 Blog Entries: 2	That sounds good, always up for meeting other enthusiasts....esp. the ones that remmber when cigarettes and gas were 30 cents a pack or gallon and women still wore skirts and heels. Lol __________________________________________________ I was with Alex.S and Jiggles last night and they had sex....the video is on utube. :-)

December 3rd, 2012, 07:14 AM	#67
Miles_Prower One Loyal Fox Name: Rahul Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R (RIP), 2011 ZX-6R Posts: 869	Where do you live (City and or state): Harrisburg, PA Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? I wanted to, but sadly am putting the bike away this coming Saturday. Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? low-mid 20's. When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year? Decemberish When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"? Plan on taking it out asap once the ice goes away...hopefully early march. Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? heck yeah, got my rain gear! Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? trying to avoid it..i did ride through a few flurries, does that count? __________________________________________________ My riding blog! Check it out if you are bored!aninjaridingpandabear.blogspot.com RIP Alex 8.10.12

December 3rd, 2012, 08:56 AM	#68
dfox ninjette.org sage Name: Fox Location: Boston Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 08 250R Posts: 881	Where do you live: Boston: MA Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"?: yes. Lowest temp you'll ride in? 15 F for the high of the day, maybe colder When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year?: NEVAR When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"?": Whenever it's nice out Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"?: Yes, but not downpours Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"?: No way. that's why I have a Subaru. I ride every day in the summer, unless there's a hurricane coming through, or a day full of heavy thunderstorms where I expect lots of puddling on the roadway. I ride in the winter whenever it's convenient. Warm spells for sure, but I ride in the cold too. I won't ride if it's expected to be below 40F and raining. I won't ride if it's snowing. I won't ride within a day or two of clearing of a snowstorm, because of all of the rocksalt and gravel. I considered getting a dual sport and getting some nice snow tires, but I'd be too concerned about an idiot plowing into me because they don't know how to drive in the snow. I'll stick to my WRX with studless snow tires. plus, the snow drifting in the wrx is too much fun to pass up.

December 3rd, 2012, 09:39 AM	#69
LoneRonin ninjette.org sage Name: Jason Location: Mississauga Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r Posts: 634	I'm in Toronto Canada and ride all months of the year. But, realistically Decemeber to February I drive majority of the time however I always get at least a handful of rides in every month, enough to not have to winterize her. Today was my first December ride, its 6 degrees Celsius which is about 43 Farenheit. It was fun... __________________________________________________ ”Any man dies with a clean sword, I’ll rape his f*ing corpse!”- The Hound

December 3rd, 2012, 09:52 AM	#70
Alienjoe ninjette.org member Name: Joe Location: Monroe, NY Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1995 CBR600F3 "The Project" Posts: 132	I had about a half inch of snow on my property and my bike wanted to go nowhere!! I spun the tire for 20 feet at about 2 mph. Snow sucks!! I live in Monroe NY. Don't think I'll put her away but don't think I'll be riding much longer. Just the weekly startup and run about a mile circle I do around my neighborhood. I rode to work at 45 degree temp with Zero9 black ops helmet Balaclava Long john shirt Down vest S+S moment of truth jacket with liner Long john underwear Sliders all season pants with both waterproof and thermal liners in Vega touring boots My face was the only thing cold on me. __________________________________________________ In Italian, everything sounds edible. Take "cassonetto stupro" for example. Cheese? Meat? Nope!! It means dumpster rape!!

December 3rd, 2012, 10:07 AM	#71
eulark ninjette.org member Name: Cody Location: Wilmington, NC Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Blue Ninja 250, 98 ZX6E, 06 ZX636 Posts: 249	Where? Wilmington NC Ride year round? As long as the bike is in one piece or enough of one piece to ride Doesnt get put up I avoid the rain because wilmington drivers cant handle rain. The city ranks on the top worst cities to drive in for a reason. Havent seen snow in years :/

December 3rd, 2012, 06:17 PM	#73
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	__________________________________________________

December 4th, 2012, 07:06 AM	#74
Numbersix ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: MI Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): Honda Elite 110 (deceased), Green 2012 Ninja 250 (sold on Pi day); Grey/Green 2019 Ninja 400 ABS Posts: 238	Where do you live (City and or state). Lansing, MI Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? Yes (last year 10 work days not on due to weather) Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? n/a; haven't found a minimum yet (lowest experienced is 5F) When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year? Sorry, this question doesn't make sense. When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"? In the morning. Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Yes. It's only rain. I have a high-vis helmet to help with the real danger, namely other drivers. Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? Depends on if it's sticking. Snow that doesn't accumulate might as well not exist. Once it's staying on the road, it's time for two wheels to stay off it. I've tried it and I didn't crash but I also had to turn around and go home. I did have one ride home where it started icing. I ended up getting OFF the bike and walking it the last mile home. Granted, that weather was unsafe on four wheels too.

December 4th, 2012, 12:38 PM	#75
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	Where do you live: Fallon, NV Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"?: Try to. Lowest temp you'll ride in? Haven't been through a winter yet. When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year?: Won't! When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"?": When it's sunny and not windy. Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"?: Yes, but very very carefully!! Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"?: if it's just flurries, sure. Sticking? No. The biggest thing around here is the wind, 60-80 MPH gusts plays havoc with any attempt at going straight. I can only tuck in so far and boy is it a workout! I avoid windy days like the plague. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

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