Do you ride year round?

Old Guy on a '08 · November 21st, 2012, 07:41 AM

So what are your limits on when the bike gets "Put up for the winter"?
(maybe a poll Alex???)
Post the following?
Where do you live (City and or state).
Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"?

Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)?

When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year?

When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"?

Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"?
Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"?

csmith12 · November 21st, 2012, 07:47 AM

Northern Kentucky
Ride Year Round
12f
Ride in all weather types accept ice

Most of my local friends already have their bikes put away, they don't ride in the cold, rain or snow.

Old Guy on a '08 · November 21st, 2012, 07:49 AM

Where do you live: Charlotte, NC
Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"?: Yeap
Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? 30-40f
When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE": Don't
Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Not by choice but have and I'm sure will again
Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? I have but I hope to never do it again.

The snow ride was an epic. 10-15f, light snow falling intermittently, 70+ miles each way on a round trip. Got stopped by a State Trooper that insisted I pull out my license and registration... required me to pull off the snow mobile suit and a couple of layer, standing in the falling snow. Like I'd really be out riding in this **** if I wanted to or without them...

FrugalNinja250 · November 21st, 2012, 07:51 AM

Have ridden down to 16F, and in light snow that wasn't sticking. Need a heated visor to do that again. Main problem was getting bike to start. Used heat lamp under engine with bike under a tarp, and charger on battery to keep it warm.

Gearwise, lots of layers, basically all my gear plus rain gear. Heated gloves a must for me below about 35F. If I decide to ride on snow, will get different tires, probably studded knobbies.

himynameisjoe · November 21st, 2012, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Guy on a '08

Where do you live: Charlotte, NC
Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"?: Yeap
Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? 30-40f
When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE": Don't
Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Not by choice but have and I'm sure will again
Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? I have but I hope to never do it again.

The snow ride was a epic. 10-15f, light snow falling intermittently, 70+ miles each way on a round trip. Got stopped by a State Trooper that insisted I pull out my license and registration... required me to pull off the snow mobile suit and a couple of layer, standing in the falling snow. Like I'd really be out riding in this **** if I wanted to or without them...

hahaha! ****ing stateys... that sounds like a fun ride though

psych0hans · November 21st, 2012, 08:00 AM

I pretty much avoid riding in the rains... We have an actual monsoon season here in india so it's pretty much from June to September... That don't mean I've never ridden in the rain, I just avoid it due to fear of slipping. My fender delete helps his decision as I splash water everywhere... Lol

Motofool · November 21st, 2012, 09:13 AM

Where do you live (City and or state): South Florida

Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? Yes

Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? 32 F is the lowest I have seen down here, I did ride then

When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year? Never

When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"? Every morning

Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Yes, and in strong winds as well

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

Fappy · November 21st, 2012, 09:20 AM

Where do you live (City and or state). West Chester, PA
Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? Yes
Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? about 30F is the cutoff... Don't want to hit any "black ice"
When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year? No plans to
When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"? N/A
Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Not by choice -- only if caught.
Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? Nope, unless the roads are clear

RockyCapone · November 21st, 2012, 09:28 AM

Where do you live (City and or state): Arizona Mohave Valley

Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? Yes

Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? day off will ride

When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year? Never

When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"? daily

Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Not unless I had to, but not on purpose

Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? wouldn't

Come to think of it I need to order stands, tires, and heavier cold gear

menikmati · November 21st, 2012, 09:29 AM

Where do you live (City and or state). San Diego , CA
Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? Yes
Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? Lowest I've done was around 40F and after 30 minutes my hands and legs were stiff from the cold.
When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year?: Nevarrrrrrrrrr.
When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"? Every morning
Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Hells yeeeeeee
Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? Never seen it.

NinjetteNewfie · November 21st, 2012, 09:43 AM

Where do you live?: Newfoundland, Canada
Do you ride year round?: Sadly, no.

Lowest temp: Have ridden at 4*C with a windchill of -6*C, and when riding that windchill gets a lot colder!!
When do you store the bike?: Usually sometime in November, but I did squeak in a ride on December 8th one year. That was the latest I have ridden.
When do you take it out again?: hopefully sometime in March **crosses fingers**
Do you ride in the rain?: Not intentionally, but if I get caught in it whaddya do.
Do you ride in snow?: FUQDAT!!

Daks · November 21st, 2012, 09:59 AM

Here in the Bay area, it gets cold and rainy in the winter. I don't stop riding because my bike is kind of my only transportation. xP

I'd ride in below freezing so long as I bundle up. Maybe not on the freeway, though.

sc37 · November 21st, 2012, 11:57 AM

Where do you live?
Mostly Louisville, KY but spend a good amount of time in Columbus, OH

Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"?
I attempt to

Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)?
I've found my tolernance to be low to mid 30s

When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year?
Never! I don't have a place to put it up anyways. I just throw my cover on it and bust it out when it's upper 30s or so.

When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"?
" "

Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"?
Yes. But only on days when I'm feeling very adventurous.

Bigballsofpaint · November 21st, 2012, 12:08 PM

Where do you live: Torrington, CT
Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"?: More or Less
Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? 50*F is the lowest until i get heated gear (im talking my work commute, not 5 min down the road)
When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE": Never, in winter i make sure to go out every 2 weeks since i dont winterize it. Theres usually a day in the 30s or 40s that i can get a 15 min ride in
Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Ya
Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? About 15 feet, no thanks to snow ice.

You guys make me feel like a bit of a wuss. Anything under 50, and even 50-55 im freezing by the time i get into work. (45 minute ride) Next year im looking into heated gear and liners though, i really hate not riding 4 or 5 months a year. It makes the work day so much better.

alex.s · November 21st, 2012, 12:18 PM

if the bike runs, i ride it.

CC Cowboy · November 21st, 2012, 01:15 PM

I just got back from a nice, but cold, ride.
I don't ride all year long because it's too hot in the summer (sometimes). I used to ride all year long when I was a kid but you get smarter as you get older.
I have ridden in the snow. I have ridden in the rain. I don't like either.

tunaluna · November 21st, 2012, 02:04 PM

La Porte TX
Ride year round (daily)
34F
never put it up
Ridden in rain once!
Though I have to say during the summer when its 100 degrees It sucks a little.

Jiggles · November 21st, 2012, 02:27 PM

Where do you live? San Jose, CA
Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? **** yes
Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? Lowest I've ever had the chance to ride in was 28, I would go lower though
When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year? Never, for any reason
Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Rain rides are the best
Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? If it snowed here I would, I'd get a ratty dual sport and slide it everywhere

Falcor · November 21st, 2012, 02:31 PM

Stuart, Florida
I've been riding every day since I've purchased my ninja and will continue to do so ;D
I'll ride in any temperature unless it's snowing obviously but I doubt that will happen in Florida.
I never store it away, but I have room in the garage.
I ride in the rain if I get stuck in it but won't deliberately walk outside and hop on for a ride in the rain.

lgk · November 21st, 2012, 03:10 PM

Where do you live (City and or state): norfolk, va
Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? yes

Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? 26 F

When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year? when i do a valve adjustment

When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"? Every morning

Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Yes, and in strong winds as well

Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? snow yes, ice no.

tnr4 · November 21st, 2012, 05:51 PM

Where do you live Washington, DC
Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? You bet your *ss.
Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? Never met a temp I wouldn't ride in. Lowest so far has been mid-teens.
When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year? When they put me in the ground!
When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"? When I'm awake.
Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Only when it rains.
Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? I try not to do unsafe things. If there is ice and slush ON THE ROAD, then I'll take public transport. But I ride a lot with snow on the grass.

thisisbenji · November 21st, 2012, 07:17 PM

Where do you live (City and or state). Illinois
Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? I attempt, but no.
Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? As long as it's above freezing I'll ride.
When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year? I usually don't have to, but I do keep Stabil in the winter.
When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"? Above
Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Always.
Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? No.

Bassman · November 21st, 2012, 10:44 PM

Where do you live (City and or state): Southern California

Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? Yes

Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? 28 F is the lowest I've ride'n in, but won't do it again. 30's is it, then it's the truck.

When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year? Never

When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"? Always

Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Lite rain yes, hard rain no if I can help it. I have ride'n in heavy rain and wind, sux big time.

Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? Yes, wasn't fun; wet myself, warm though.
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loz944 · November 22nd, 2012, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psych0hans

I pretty much avoid riding in the rains... We have an actual monsoon season here in india so it's pretty much from June to September... That don't mean I've never ridden in the rain, I just avoid it due to fear of slipping. My fender delete helps his decision as I splash water everywhere... Lol

Pretty much the same here in Thailand but not worried about slipping ,

my landlord has tiled my driveway with nice shiny black tiles and it has a steep slope so when it is wet I cant get the bike up it safely .

I have to get a friend to help push it up even then we are slipping and sliding like a pair of clowns on a skating rink.

beren · November 22nd, 2012, 05:25 PM

Where do you live? Dallas Texas

Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? Yes, I commute year round.

Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? Dunno. 21f is the lowest I have done so far.

Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Yes.
Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? No.

Whiskey · November 22nd, 2012, 05:54 PM

Where do you live (City and or state): UK - Originally from Dublin Ireland which is 53° North

Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? Yes

Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? -17c including windchill, -4c without (once it's not too icy)

When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year? Heavy ice, or snow on the ground

When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"? As soon as the ice/snow clears up a bit & stops crunching underfoot (usually a couple of days)

Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Yes, strong winds too (65mph gusts were the highest, made for an interesting trip not knowing if I was going to be in lane 1,2 or 3 on the motorway after the next gust

)

Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? Not if I can help it, snow on the visor is bad, when it falls to my crotch & collects there it gets very unpleasant very quickly

iceknyght · November 22nd, 2012, 07:45 PM

Where do you live (City and or state). Antioch , CA
Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? Yes!
Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? Lowest I've done was around 35-40F or so when commuting and was fine...
When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year?: Never.
When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"? Whenever I can.
Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? I do, but prefer not to.
Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? Never seen snow on the bike.

bergen · November 22nd, 2012, 08:37 PM

Where do you live: Vancouver, British Columbia CANADA EH
Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"?: Just got my bike in august, but I plan to.
Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale): 0 Degrees Celsius...what is this Fahrenheit nonsense.
When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE": The day it goes below 0, or when it snows (not that it ever does here)
When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"?: When the freezing or snow goes away.
Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"?: Yes I ride everyday in raincouver.
Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"?: I hope I don't have to....

bergen · November 22nd, 2012, 08:39 PM

my bike is my only form of transportation, so whatever the weather is...IM GAME

CC Cowboy · November 23rd, 2012, 09:34 AM

I'm going to brave the elements once again and ride out to "the track" today. Not a motorcycle day but the cars should be fun to look at.

rjones91 · November 23rd, 2012, 12:16 PM

Where do you live: North Florida
Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"?: Yes
Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? 50F (I hate the cold)
When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE": Never as its always riding season in Florida.
Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? I have, but prefer not to.
Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? Snow???? What's that, it doesn't snow in Florida.

JeffM · November 24th, 2012, 08:25 AM

Where do you live: Sandy, Utah.
Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? Yes
Lowest temp you'll ride in: So far about 12F (-11C).
When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" for the year? Haven't yet.
When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"? See above.
Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Yep.
Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? Yep (When it is falling from the sky and and not sticking).

Jeff

Motofool · November 24th, 2012, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffM

Lowest temp you'll ride in: So far about 12F (-11C).

Any special technique for insulation?

CC Cowboy · November 24th, 2012, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

Any special technique for insulation?

Snowmobile suit

NDspd · November 24th, 2012, 09:29 AM

Where do you live? Savannah, GA
Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? Hell yes
Lowest temp you'll ride in? around 20F if the roads aren't wet
Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Yes I do unless winds are getting too dangerous to hold a good line.
Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? Hells no, on a street bike...have fun with that

80MPHdownhill · November 24th, 2012, 12:53 PM

Southern California, ride year round for sure!

It NEVER gets too cold. For example, it's probably close to 80 right now, 2 days after Thankgiving.

I actually prefer riding in the fall and winter here. I am ATGATT, and it's more comfortable in 60-70 degrees than it is in 80-90 degrees.

I never ride in the rain, though. No need to. There are like 340 non-rain days here a year, which is plenty.

xaple · November 24th, 2012, 01:44 PM

SOUTH FLORIDA BABY
RIDER EVERY DAY Hot or Cold, Rain or Shine.

oblivion007 · November 24th, 2012, 02:44 PM

Where do you live (City and or state). - El Paso, TX
Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? - Yes
Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? - 0 F
When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year? - I don't.
When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"? - Every day?
Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? - Yes
Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? - Yes

bfpower · November 24th, 2012, 03:33 PM

Where do you live: Dillon, Montana
Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? No
Lowest temp you'll ride in? I rode 2 hours in 40 degrees F, wind chill was well below freezing before I got on the bike. I don't have winter gear. Lesson learned; too me another 2 hours to regain normothermia.
When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year? After the first snow, which is usually October. The wind is a bit rough here starting in October so that complicates things.
When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"? As soon as the sand is clear from the roads (maybe 3 or 4 weeks after the snow clears)
Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Yes
Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? No. In my county they either 1) don't plow or 2) plow then put down sand. Both are a bad thing for me.

mustang5.0 · November 24th, 2012, 04:10 PM

Where do you live Los Angeles
Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? yes... except when its 105 out
Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? 40
When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year? never
When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"? N/A
Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Try not to.. theres no need to risk it unless i need to risk it
Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? dude...i live in SoCal

November 21st, 2012, 07:41 AM	#1
Old Guy on a '08 Chris Name: Chris Location: Charlotte, NC near UNCC Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): BLACK!!! '08 250R Posts: 957	Do you ride year round? So what are your limits on when the bike gets "Put up for the winter"? (maybe a poll Alex???) Post the following? Where do you live (City and or state). Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year? When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"? Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? __________________________________________________ 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 21st, 2012, 07:47 AM	#2
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Northern Kentucky Ride Year Round 12f Ride in all weather types accept ice Most of my local friends already have their bikes put away, they don't ride in the cold, rain or snow. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

November 21st, 2012, 07:49 AM	#3
Old Guy on a '08 Chris Name: Chris Location: Charlotte, NC near UNCC Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): BLACK!!! '08 250R Posts: 957	Where do you live: Charlotte, NC Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"?: Yeap Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? 30-40f When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE": Don't Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Not by choice but have and I'm sure will again Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? I have but I hope to never do it again. The snow ride was an epic. 10-15f, light snow falling intermittently, 70+ miles each way on a round trip. Got stopped by a State Trooper that insisted I pull out my license and registration... required me to pull off the snow mobile suit and a couple of layer, standing in the falling snow. Like I'd really be out riding in this **** if I wanted to or without them... __________________________________________________ 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 21st, 2012, 08:00 AM	#6
psych0hans ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Hansveer Location: Bombay, India Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.	I pretty much avoid riding in the rains... We have an actual monsoon season here in india so it's pretty much from June to September... That don't mean I've never ridden in the rain, I just avoid it due to fear of slipping. My fender delete helps his decision as I splash water everywhere... Lol __________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this.

November 21st, 2012, 09:13 AM	#7
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Where do you live (City and or state): South Florida Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? Yes Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? 32 F is the lowest I have seen down here, I did ride then When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year? Never When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"? Every morning Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Yes, and in strong winds as well Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? What is that? __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

November 21st, 2012, 07:51 AM	#4
FrugalNinja250 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Frugal Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Several Posts: A lot.	Have ridden down to 16F, and in light snow that wasn't sticking. Need a heated visor to do that again. Main problem was getting bike to start. Used heat lamp under engine with bike under a tarp, and charger on battery to keep it warm. Gearwise, lots of layers, basically all my gear plus rain gear. Heated gloves a must for me below about 35F. If I decide to ride on snow, will get different tires, probably studded knobbies.

November 21st, 2012, 09:20 AM	#8
Fappy ninjette.org guru Name: Stephen Location: Philadelphia, PA Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 650R, 2008 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 263	Where do you live (City and or state). West Chester, PA Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? Yes Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? about 30F is the cutoff... Don't want to hit any "black ice" When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year? No plans to When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"? N/A Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Not by choice -- only if caught. Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? Nope, unless the roads are clear

November 21st, 2012, 09:28 AM	#9
RockyCapone ninjette.org member Name: Rocky Location: Arizona Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250 Posts: 77	Where do you live (City and or state): Arizona Mohave Valley Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? Yes Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? day off will ride When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year? Never When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"? daily Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Not unless I had to, but not on purpose Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? wouldn't Come to think of it I need to order stands, tires, and heavier cold gear __________________________________________________ 1`

November 21st, 2012, 09:29 AM	#10
menikmati crash 250, get supersport Name: Richard Location: San Diego, CA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R SE (Sold 6/9/14), 2009 ZX-6R (Sold 6/25/14), Subaru BRZ Posts: A lot.	Where do you live (City and or state). San Diego , CA Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? Yes Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? Lowest I've done was around 40F and after 30 minutes my hands and legs were stiff from the cold. When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year?: Nevarrrrrrrrrr. When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"? Every morning Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Hells yeeeeeee Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? Never seen it. __________________________________________________

November 21st, 2012, 09:43 AM	#11
NinjetteNewfie ninjette.org member Name: Melissa Location: Newfoundland, Canada Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 179	Where do you live?: Newfoundland, Canada Do you ride year round?: Sadly, no. Lowest temp: Have ridden at 4C with a windchill of -6C, and when riding that windchill gets a lot colder!! When do you store the bike?: Usually sometime in November, but I did squeak in a ride on December 8th one year. That was the latest I have ridden. When do you take it out again?: hopefully sometime in March crosses fingers Do you ride in the rain?: Not intentionally, but if I get caught in it whaddya do. Do you ride in snow?: FUQDAT!! __________________________________________________ 09 Metallic Diablo Black; BikeMonkey Integrated Tail Light, HotBodies Fender Eliminator, Proton Flushmounts, MBRP Ceramic Black Exhaust, Chrome DB Windscreen, Silver Rimtape

November 21st, 2012, 09:59 AM	#12
Daks Jersey Devil Name: Daks Location: Austin, TX Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '06 Ninja 250 Posts: 469	Here in the Bay area, it gets cold and rainy in the winter. I don't stop riding because my bike is kind of my only transportation. xP I'd ride in below freezing so long as I bundle up. Maybe not on the freeway, though.

November 21st, 2012, 11:57 AM	#13
sc37 ninjette.org member Name: SC Location: L-Ville Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): Currently: 2012 Honda NC700X; Previously: 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 47	Where do you live? Mostly Louisville, KY but spend a good amount of time in Columbus, OH Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? I attempt to Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? I've found my tolernance to be low to mid 30s When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year? Never! I don't have a place to put it up anyways. I just throw my cover on it and bust it out when it's upper 30s or so. When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"? " " Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Yes. But only on days when I'm feeling very adventurous.

November 21st, 2012, 12:08 PM	#14
Bigballsofpaint ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jay Location: CT Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2015 636 ABS - 69 Honda 305 Posts: A lot.	Where do you live: Torrington, CT Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"?: More or Less Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? 50*F is the lowest until i get heated gear (im talking my work commute, not 5 min down the road) When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE": Never, in winter i make sure to go out every 2 weeks since i dont winterize it. Theres usually a day in the 30s or 40s that i can get a 15 min ride in Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Ya Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? About 15 feet, no thanks to snow ice. You guys make me feel like a bit of a wuss. Anything under 50, and even 50-55 im freezing by the time i get into work. (45 minute ride) Next year im looking into heated gear and liners though, i really hate not riding 4 or 5 months a year. It makes the work day so much better.

November 21st, 2012, 12:18 PM	#15
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	if the bike runs, i ride it. __________________________________________________

November 21st, 2012, 01:15 PM	#16
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 just got back from a nice, but cold, ride. I don't ride all year long because it's too hot in the summer (sometimes). I used to ride all year long when I was a kid but you get smarter as you get older. I have ridden in the snow. I have ridden in the rain. I don't like either. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

November 21st, 2012, 02:04 PM	#17
tunaluna ninjette.org member Name: Jake Location: Houston Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 07 ninja 250 Posts: 25	La Porte TX Ride year round (daily) 34F never put it up Ridden in rain once! Though I have to say during the summer when its 100 degrees It sucks a little.

November 21st, 2012, 02:27 PM	#18
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Where do you live? San Jose, CA Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? ** yes Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? Lowest I've ever had the chance to ride in was 28, I would go lower though When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year? Never, for any reason Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Rain rides are the best Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"?** If it snowed here I would, I'd get a ratty dual sport and slide it everywhere __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

November 21st, 2012, 02:31 PM	#19
Falcor The Luck Dragon Name: William Location: Stuart, FL Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja ZX-6R B/W Posts: 738	Stuart, Florida I've been riding every day since I've purchased my ninja and will continue to do so ;D I'll ride in any temperature unless it's snowing obviously but I doubt that will happen in Florida. I never store it away, but I have room in the garage. I ride in the rain if I get stuck in it but won't deliberately walk outside and hop on for a ride in the rain.

November 21st, 2012, 03:10 PM	#20
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	Where do you live (City and or state): norfolk, va Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? yes Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? 26 F When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year? when i do a valve adjustment When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"? Every morning Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Yes, and in strong winds as well Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? snow yes, ice no. __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

November 21st, 2012, 05:51 PM	#21
tnr4 ninjette.org sage Name: Travis Location: Washington, DC Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): Suzuki GSX650F! Past: Kawasaki Ninja 300 (Sold); Triumph Street Triple (Sold); Kawasaki Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: 664	Where do you live Washington, DC Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? You bet your *ss. Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? Never met a temp I wouldn't ride in. Lowest so far has been mid-teens. When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year? When they put me in the ground! When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"? When I'm awake. Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Only when it rains. Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? I try not to do unsafe things. If there is ice and slush ON THE ROAD, then I'll take public transport. But I ride a lot with snow on the grass.

November 21st, 2012, 07:17 PM	#22
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	Where do you live (City and or state). Illinois Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? I attempt, but no. Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? As long as it's above freezing I'll ride. When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year? I usually don't have to, but I do keep Stabil in the winter. When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"? Above Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Always. Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? No. __________________________________________________ My Old Bike My New Bike

November 21st, 2012, 10:44 PM	#23
Bassman ninjette.org guru Name: Marc Location: Castaic, CA Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1986 Goldwing, 1996 CR500, 2011 Ninja 250, 2009 Harley Heritage Softail, 1941 Suzuki Gerbil 250 Posts: 427	Where do you live (City and or state): Southern California Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? Yes Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? 28 F is the lowest I've ride'n in, but won't do it again. 30's is it, then it's the truck. When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year? Never When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"? Always Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Lite rain yes, hard rain no if I can help it. I have ride'n in heavy rain and wind, sux big time. Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? Yes, wasn't fun; wet myself, warm though. __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ I know there's a 7th gear here somewhere... Changing to 15T/41T, now I'll get that 7th gear, lol.

November 22nd, 2012, 05:25 PM	#25
beren ninjette.org member Name: John Location: dallas Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 181	Where do you live? Dallas Texas Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? Yes, I commute year round. Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? Dunno. 21f is the lowest I have done so far. Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Yes. Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? No. __________________________________________________ Shhhhh, don't tell Jiggles I am using the [ you ] tag.

November 22nd, 2012, 05:54 PM	#26
Whiskey ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Morgan Location: A city twinned with Kawasaki Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, 2010 STR 675 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Where do you live (City and or state): UK - Originally from Dublin Ireland which is 53° North Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? Yes Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? -17c including windchill, -4c without (once it's not too icy) When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year? Heavy ice, or snow on the ground When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"? As soon as the ice/snow clears up a bit & stops crunching underfoot (usually a couple of days) Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Yes, strong winds too (65mph gusts were the highest, made for an interesting trip not knowing if I was going to be in lane 1,2 or 3 on the motorway after the next gust) Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? Not if I can help it, snow on the visor is bad, when it falls to my crotch & collects there it gets very unpleasant very quickly

November 22nd, 2012, 07:45 PM	#27
iceknyght Recalculating. . . Name: Jason Location: Colorado Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 250 (sold) '12 Ninja 650 Posts: 353	Where do you live (City and or state). Antioch , CA Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? Yes! Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? Lowest I've done was around 35-40F or so when commuting and was fine... When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year?: Never. When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"? Whenever I can. Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? I do, but prefer not to. Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? Never seen snow on the bike. __________________________________________________ jasontracewell.com

November 22nd, 2012, 08:37 PM	#28
bergen ninjette.org member Name: Trevor Location: Vancouver Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 R1, 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 23	Where do you live: Vancouver, British Columbia CANADA EH Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"?: Just got my bike in august, but I plan to. Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale): 0 Degrees Celsius...what is this Fahrenheit nonsense. When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE": The day it goes below 0, or when it snows (not that it ever does here) When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"?: When the freezing or snow goes away. Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"?: Yes I ride everyday in raincouver. Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"?: I hope I don't have to.... __________________________________________________ "No, it's not a 650. It just has Muzzy exhaust"

November 22nd, 2012, 08:39 PM	#29
bergen ninjette.org member Name: Trevor Location: Vancouver Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 R1, 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 23	my bike is my only form of transportation, so whatever the weather is...IM GAME __________________________________________________ "No, it's not a 650. It just has Muzzy exhaust"

November 23rd, 2012, 09:34 AM	#30
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 going to brave the elements once again and ride out to "the track" today. Not a motorcycle day but the cars should be fun to look at. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

November 23rd, 2012, 12:16 PM	#31
rjones91 Pro Newbie Name: Shanii Location: N. Florida Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Honda CBR 250r......2007 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 138	Where do you live: North Florida Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"?: Yes Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? 50F (I hate the cold) When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE": Never as its always riding season in Florida. Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? I have, but prefer not to. Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? Snow???? What's that, it doesn't snow in Florida.

November 24th, 2012, 08:25 AM	#32
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Where do you live: Sandy, Utah. Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? Yes Lowest temp you'll ride in: So far about 12F (-11C). When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" for the year? Haven't yet. When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"? See above. Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Yep. Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? Yep (When it is falling from the sky and and not sticking). Jeff __________________________________________________ "I'm the one that's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to" - Jimi Hendrix Cancer

November 24th, 2012, 09:29 AM	#35
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	Where do you live? Savannah, GA Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? Hell yes Lowest temp you'll ride in? around 20F if the roads aren't wet Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Yes I do unless winds are getting too dangerous to hold a good line. Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? Hells no, on a street bike...have fun with that

November 24th, 2012, 12:53 PM	#36
80MPHdownhill ninjette.org member Name: Brian Location: Cal Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): Yes, please. Posts: 121	Southern California, ride year round for sure! It NEVER gets too cold. For example, it's probably close to 80 right now, 2 days after Thankgiving. I actually prefer riding in the fall and winter here. I am ATGATT, and it's more comfortable in 60-70 degrees than it is in 80-90 degrees. I never ride in the rain, though. No need to. There are like 340 non-rain days here a year, which is plenty.

November 24th, 2012, 01:44 PM	#37
xaple ninjette.org guru Name: Daniel "God" Location: South Florida Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 326	SOUTH FLORIDA BABY RIDER EVERY DAY Hot or Cold, Rain or Shine.

November 24th, 2012, 02:44 PM	#38
oblivion007 "scandal!" Name: Adan Location: Somewhere Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R(Crashed 2/26/2014), 09 ER6n Posts: 660	Where do you live (City and or state). - El Paso, TX Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? - Yes Lowest temp you'll ride in (identify scale)? - 0 F When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year? - I don't. When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"? - Every day? Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? - Yes Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? - Yes

November 24th, 2012, 03:33 PM	#39
bfpower ninjette.org mafioso Name: Ben Location: Dillon, MT Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 337	Where do you live: Dillon, Montana Do you ride "YEAR ROUND"? No Lowest temp you'll ride in? I rode 2 hours in 40 degrees F, wind chill was well below freezing before I got on the bike. I don't have winter gear. Lesson learned; too me another 2 hours to regain normothermia. When do you "PUT UP THE BIKE" (month or whatever) for the year? After the first snow, which is usually October. The wind is a bit rough here starting in October so that complicates things. When do you "BRING IT BACK OUT"? As soon as the sand is clear from the roads (maybe 3 or 4 weeks after the snow clears) Do you "RIDE IN THE RAIN"? Yes Do you "RIDE IN THE SNOW"? No. In my county they either 1) don't plow or 2) plow then put down sand. Both are a bad thing for me.