Motorcycle wtihdrawal

[Doc45]

I feel so sad just looking at the ride sitting all forlorn in the garage. I think this is the longest I've not been able to ride due to weather/road conditions in a few years. The last time I got out was right before Thanksgiving when I got it back from the shop. I still couldn't get out of my street last weekend due to the frozen tundra in front of my house, sniff sniff.

Oh well, time to go shooting LOL.

[ray1970]

That reminds me I need to plug in my battery tender.

[TheSparkens]

It's sad.[panic] I need to get on my therapist and get a little cycle therapy

[Irving]

Good thing you complained about how long your claim was taking. :p

[68Charger]

rode my ttr yesterday... had to chase down a horse that was out- this particular one has gotten used to the ATV, but when the bike was chasing him down in the dark, he was like "oh shit, it's Mr. Creosote"

[Doc45]

Good thing you complained about how long your claim was taking. :p

Exactly! I knew this would happen, Aarrgghh!!!

[Hoser]

I rode to work Monday. It sure didn't look like it was only 18 out. About half way there I realized it was friggin cold.

[Martinjmpr]

Put 150-ish miles in on Sunday. Last weekend was nice.

Is your garage iced-in? We're fortunate, ours faces West and gets enough sunlight that it doesn't get blocked by ice.

[Doc45]

My home faces east, shadows from the house and tall pines prevent much sun from melting the snow/ice on the street.

I went to check out Performance Cycle's new location on Saturday. Almost cried when I saw the other bikes in front of the store haha.

[colorider]

I hear ya doc. My Ktm and my vstom are sad.

[Tinelement]

I've been going through withdrawal since I sold mine 5 yrs ago for a bandsaw, slip roll, and a welder.

This spring is ringing something new.

[Harley-FXDWG]

Winter is natures way of telling you to polish the chrome!

[rondog]

I need to either finish my Shovel project or get a different bike, been too many years for me.

[ray1970]

I need to either finish my Shovel project or get a different bike, been too many years for me.
Lol. Been there. I opted to sell the project and put the proceeds towards something ready to ride.

[DangerLee_Industries]

I hear you guys I miss my street/dirt scooters as well that I sold to pay medical bills since I can't ride anyhow. Good news is after 3 years I finally just had an MRI that was worth a crap. Found the potential issue and now just have to wait until March to see if they can get in there to do a repair. If so the is a good chance I'll b riding on the road come fall and on my deck come winter. ��

[speedysst]

Good times! 63238

[Spdu4ia]

That's why you have one ready to ride in spring /summer and one project to work on in the winter

[Blowby]

Rode 5 days in the last two weeks. You guys are slacking.
63239

Always looking for for someone to ride with.

[Spdu4ia]

I'm a huge wuss with cold and riding ... I admit it

[Martinjmpr]

I'm a huge wuss with cold and riding ... I admit it

Heated gear my friend. It will change your life. [Coffee]

[Martinjmpr]

That's why you have one ready to ride in spring /summer and one project to work on in the winter

Yeah, this right here.

In a year I've gone from asking "Why would I need more than one motorcycle?" to asking "WHAT? You only have ONE bike?" :D

[y4m4]

Winter hurts. The only consolation is that I get more shooting done during the winter.

[Musashi]

Does it count that I started my Interceptor this past weekend and did some basic maintenance on it?

[TFOGGER]

I rode to work on Tuesday, wasn't too bad. Getting home sucked, 6th ave-I25-colfax-Colorado Blvd-I70 ALL were fubared with traffic and construction. Still, the worst day riding is better than most days in a car. Our cul-de-sac is basically a glacier right now, so it's interesting getting the bike in and out of the neighborhood.

[Hoser]

I'm a huge wuss with cold and riding ... I admit it

I know lots of girls that won't ride in the cold.

[Musashi]

I know lots of girls that won't ride in the cold.

BURN!

[ray1970]

I don't like riding in the cold. The cool wind really chafes my vagina.

[crays]

I don't like riding in the cold. The cool wind really chafes my vagina.
Try wearing pants under your chaps , instead of just a thong. [emoji12]

sent from somwhere

[Spdu4ia]

Pfftttt ha yea well I wouldn't want to ruin anyone's life with that view .

[Limited GM]

63251

[TFOGGER]

Putting the ice tires on my dirtbike tomorrow....

[Hoser]

If I could talk myself into a decent sidecar, I would ride when it is icy out.

[Doc45]

Might be time to get a Ural lol.

[Hoser]

Might be time to get a Ural lol.

Thinking something more like this.

http://www.dmcsidecars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Expedition-Sidecar-on-a-BMW-R1200GSA-2-1024x692.jpg

[Great-Kazoo]

I have 2 heated vest (BMW / Gerbing) sitting here, along with other winter riding gear for those interested. ALMOST FREE AMIGO.

[Spdu4ia]

What do you recommend for heated gloves guys? If my fingers weren't frozen maybe my vagina wouldn't get so cold.

[TFOGGER]

I sell all the major brands, and I find that the Gerbings or the Firstgear ones work the best (I'm riding Firstgear currently). The Tourmaster ones worked pretty well for me for several years, but don't keep my thumbs as warm, which is an issue on my particular bike because of the lack of wind protection and the angle of the bars. Whatever you choose, I recommend leather for wind protection and abrasion resistance, passengers can get away with textile, since they are usually out of the wind.

[y4m4]

What do you recommend for heated gloves guys? If my fingers weren't frozen maybe my vagina wouldn't get so cold.


I would recommend installing heated grips instead because you will always have them with you. I love them on my BMW, nothing better than clicking them ON when it's raining out or on a cool evening ride home.

[Great-Kazoo]

I would recommend installing heated grips instead because you will always have them with you. I love them on my BMW, nothing better than clicking them ON when it's raining out or on a cool evening ride home.

Heated grips will spoil a fair weather rider. WE had foul weather for many a year. Riding beemers with the hg's was a whole nother level of cold weather encouragement.

[TFOGGER]

I had heated grips on my previous bike, haven't bothered to put them on my current one. I will say that the combination of heated gloves and heated grips was pretty awesome when the temps dipped under about 20 degrees!

I think the key to cold weather riding is wind protection. The Effective Wind Chill at 15 degrees and 70 mph is a number I don't care to contemplate, but is perfectly liveable with the right gear.

[Irving]

but is perfectly liveable with the right gear.

Like doors and a windshield?

[TFOGGER]

Like doors and a windshield?

I suppose that is an option for those that lack the appropriate Y Chromosome... [ROFL1]

[Great-Kazoo]

Like doors and a windshield?

Cowgirl up.

[/QUOTE=TFOGGER;1946974]I suppose that is an option for those that lack the appropriate Y Chromosome... [ROFL1][/QUOTE]

No truer words were spoken.

[Doc45]

Love the Firstgear heated gloves, I also have a Scout IV jacket for cooler/cold days. Add the proper long underwear and I'm good to about 25 degrees. As long as roads are clear I ride.

[Spdu4ia]

The kind of bike you ride I think dictates what "roads are clear" means too

[Hoser]

Heated grips will spoil a fair weather rider.

Yup. Heated grips and cruise control.