Road Salt = End Of Season - Page 2 - Suzuki Volusia Forums : Intruder Volusia and Boulevard Forum

DCinCT · 11-08-2012, 04:49 PM

sprinkle a little pepper on to offset the salt...not enough of a reason not to ride...never let the salt end my season...might have to clean more often soon after the ride but the price one has to expect to pay to ride...nothing pleasureable comes w/o a price...won't even bring in that other gender references at this point...think we all agree thats a given.

Woodswoman · 11-08-2012, 04:51 PM

They hosed the roads here with salt yesterday, in anticipation of the nor'easter. Which left me with a dusting of snow, no more.

Unless we get a heavy rain and a sudden mild spell after it, my riding season's done. <sigh>

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**Psyc0** · 11-08-2012, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Woodswoman

They hosed the roads here with salt yesterday, in anticipation of the nor'easter. Which left me with a dusting of snow, no more.

Unless we get a heavy rain and a sudden mild spell after it, my riding season's done. <sigh>

Pulling a U-haul enclosed trailer, plus a two day trip directly south, will net You some fantastic riding weather.

DCinCT · 11-08-2012, 06:28 PM

and leave you smiling for quite some time....

03volusiarider · 11-08-2012, 06:43 PM

I rode to work tuesday and when i passed the bank it said 28 degrees. But i was riding the beemer with heated grips. I never park my bikes for the winter.

Woodswoman · 11-08-2012, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Psyc0

Pulling a U-haul enclosed trailer, plus a two day trip directly south, will net You some fantastic riding weather.

Maybe someday, when I get to retire ... if I get to retire ....

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e94racer · 11-08-2012, 07:42 PM

don't give up yet , warmer weather will come and rain will wash the salt away.

canoe68 · 11-08-2012, 08:54 PM

My bike is not a museum piece under glass. I ride it as long there is no ice on the road. Then wash it. I think some time mid dec. I'll put it away for the season. Next week looks good as far as the weather but it's New England give it a minute.

Condolini · 11-08-2012, 09:11 PM

If you get salt on the bike, rinse it off with warm water. The caustics in salt are activated by cold.
BTW I rode to work today, it was 37 on the way in.

Jeffrobombero · 11-08-2012, 10:02 PM

I ride my bike behind the salt truck and collect as much of it as I can. It saves big $$ on Margaritas.

11-08-2012, 04:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
DCinCT Senior VR Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ct,Columbia Posts: 8,001 Thanks: 278 Thanked 788 Times in 566 Posts	sprinkle a little pepper on to offset the salt...not enough of a reason not to ride...never let the salt end my season...might have to clean more often soon after the ride but the price one has to expect to pay to ride...nothing pleasureable comes w/o a price...won't even bring in that *other gender* references at this point...think we all agree thats a given. __________________ Whats the big hurry...slow down and enjoy the ride!

11-08-2012, 04:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
Woodswoman Senior VR Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Catskill Mountains, New York State Posts: 5,182 Thanks: 856 Thanked 887 Times in 568 Posts	They hosed the roads here with salt yesterday, in anticipation of the nor'easter. Which left me with a dusting of snow, no more. Unless we get a heavy rain and a sudden mild spell after it, my riding season's done. <sigh> . __________________ Woodswoman (a/k/a Mrs. BearBait) *Dum Vivimus, Vivamus!* 2010 Victory Cross Roads, "Doctor Pepper"

11-08-2012, 06:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
DCinCT Senior VR Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ct,Columbia Posts: 8,001 Thanks: 278 Thanked 788 Times in 566 Posts	and leave you smiling for quite some time.... __________________ Whats the big hurry...slow down and enjoy the ride!

11-08-2012, 07:42 PM	#17 (permalink)
e94racer Senior VR Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: PA, Hellertown Posts: 707 Thanks: 145 Thanked 116 Times in 95 Posts	don't give up yet , warmer weather will come and rain will wash the salt away. __________________ 1979 for about 6 mos - 1973 honda cb350 1988-1990: 1988 hd 883 2005-2010: 2003 volusia -black 2010-? : 1998 h-d road king anniversary classic

11-08-2012, 08:54 PM	#18 (permalink)
canoe68 VR Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: south shore, mass Posts: 249 Thanks: 2 Thanked 27 Times in 21 Posts	My bike is not a museum piece under glass. I ride it as long there is no ice on the road. Then wash it. I think some time mid dec. I'll put it away for the season. Next week looks good as far as the weather but it's New England give it a minute. __________________ I'm not a biker, I'm a trucker that rides a bike. GOD DON'T LIKE STUPID NRA life member 2011 c50t 7000 miles since 04/03/12

11-08-2012, 09:11 PM	#19 (permalink)
Condolini Senior VR Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: WI, at the bar. Posts: 8,918 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	If you get salt on the bike, rinse it off with warm water. The caustics in salt are activated by cold. BTW I rode to work today, it was 37 on the way in.

11-08-2012, 10:02 PM	#20 (permalink)
Jeffrobombero Senior VR Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Monroe, Ohio Posts: 1,356 Thanks: 433 Thanked 166 Times in 131 Posts	I ride my bike behind the salt truck and collect as much of it as I can. It saves big $$ on Margaritas. __________________ "If all the economists were laid end to end, they'd never reach a conclusion." George Bernard Shaw

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