Matt Cheely Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 It was at least 37 degrees today. Nice and warm! Time for a spin on the bike. Yes, it was as cold as it looks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WDB Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 37? You're good. The coldest I ever rode was 17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken hebert Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Matt, watch out... Cold like that you will have little to no traction, and with as quick as that Yammy turns in you will be very close to a low side with every turn. Still, have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outerlimits Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 matt-stay inside and build me a gun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Mainus Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 If we can get a nice mid 50 day in late november we take the bikes out. The one time we stayed at the tavern a little to late and we had to scrape the frost off the bikes before we headed for home. It will be 2 months before I even consider getting mine out of the garage. Stay safe Matt, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Cheely Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 Matt, watch out... Cold like that you will have little to no traction, and with as quick as that Yammy turns in you will be very close to a low side with every turn.Still, have fun. Yes, I could tell that there was low traction and I took it really easy. First ride on the bike and all. Fingers and toes were cold after about 30 minutes but it wasn't bad. Only other bike I've really been on was a BMW K1200LT. I used to think that was fast... Now I know what fast is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Sounds like fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayouSlide Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I used to think that was fast... Now I know what fast is. Throttle pinned to the stop on a 4-cylinder superbike or a leaned on Ducati twin on the banks of Daytona as you approach the chicane or the back straight at Road Atlanta just before you hit the Gravity Cavity...THAT's what fast REALLY feels like I still remember the pushing the season in March growing up in northern New York...memories of that first ride with snow on the sides of the road and temps on the colder side of frosty...you're taking me back, man. Thanks for sharing Curtis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Low 60's here in Albuquerque. Been on the scooter, Suzuki DL 1000, for the last couple of days. Even washed it! CYa, Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam B Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 matt-stay inside and build me a gun! get in line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Warrior Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 You look kinda lonely on that by yourself...mind if I jump on? (what am I getting myself into?)..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraTen Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I was tempted to take mine out too.... but once I saw how buried it was in the garage, I went back in the house and made some hot cocoa Tomorrow is supposed to be warmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Santiago Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I uncovered and started mine but decided there was still too much salt. After a rain or two, the Harley will come and play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BNorth Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Good on ya Matt. Commuting on a bike is a big advantage here in DC land due to the HOV lanes. I see guys riding year around. I saw one this morning when it was 18 degrees out. Coldest I've done is 29. Won't do it again until I get some heated gear. Stay safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Gundry Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 FZ1! Nice bike - I love the naked bikes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Abrahams Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 FZ1! Nice bike - I love the naked bikes i see this alot around here and have often wondered about this... im assuming "naked" refers to taking the plastic coverings off? what is the reasoning here, cosmetic or functional??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viggen Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Sometimes it's style, sometimes it's because the fairings are all busted up. Depends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dak Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I did a minus 17 Celsius (1,4 fahrenheit I think) spin last weekend on my KTM 690:-) On snow covered dirt tracks with long spiked tires Great fun, but 30 minutes was enough /D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basman Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Going to hit the upper 50's this weekend. I will take advantage of that for a ride. 40 degrees is the lower limit for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franklin D Wolverton Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Damn I miss my bike... it's supposed to be in the 50's here today Last bike I owned was sold 3 years ago, and no funds for a new one Oh well... more money for bullets Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzygä Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Remember to keep the rubber down the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWLAZS Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Hey???? That is for after school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcattack Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 (edited) Not on a Crouch but on a GW but rode about 4 hours this morning. Short sleeve shirt around 70 degrees here in LA (lower Alabama). Of course I have been riding all winter. Edited February 7, 2009 by mcattack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
styx Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Shooting and Riding....The two best ways I know of to restore my sanity in this very crazy world. I'm more into Harleys myself, but enjoy your trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino_aki Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Well, here on Maui, I rode the bike to work yesterday cuz it was only 82 degrees. KLR650 plenty enough fast for me and 50 mpg. See you wear a Shoei, too. Smart man. My days of thinking the head was worth only a $65.00 helmet are over. Hope for warmer weather for you soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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