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Jendesigner · 11-08-2012, 11:32 PM

Nora glad to see you posting. Hope all is going well.

As far as salt, hate the stuff. They use what to much in my area, stopping on it sometimes reacts like riding on ice. Cold weather is no problem for me so I'll clean the bike after riding.

DCinCT · 11-09-2012, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeffrobombero

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

like that.

C50TinAB · 11-09-2012, 08:36 AM

Where I live riding in the winter is just down right foolish and dangerous. We do get chinooks once in a while that can stay long enough to melt away all the snow, but riding on the remaining pea gravel is like riding on ball bearings. Black ice, snow, gravel...not a safe situation for motorcycles no matter where you live.

DCinCT · 11-09-2012, 09:07 AM

50's and 60's the next 5 days here in Ct...still got some good riding left.

Jeffrobombero · 11-09-2012, 09:15 AM

Wooohoo.
Was about 25F on my ride in this morning. I waited until after rush hour to make sure the frosty was off the road. Still on the grass. Didn't have to get on the highway, so that helps a ton. Just realized what that little black thing that came with my helmet was for. LOL. I'm such a noob. Kept my chin and neck warm, that's for sure.
Should be about 60 on my ride home...so it was well worth the cold this morning. My rain over-pants really help cut the wind and makes it bearable.

mfile2000 · 11-09-2012, 12:09 PM

I'm too old to put things away until next season, as those are limited.

2003intruder · 11-10-2012, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffrobombero

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

^^

Yep I put my bike away last weekend.... such a sad day... Put over 7800kms on it in my first season of riding. Lots of plans for it next summer!

Dj12midnit · 11-10-2012, 05:51 PM

Going to do a little ridding this afternoon/evening. It is 41 out right now. Ride home might get a little brisk.

Jeffrobombero · 11-10-2012, 07:18 PM

Man, we got up to 70 today...and I didn't get out at all.
Not sure how long this heat wave will last...hopefully, at least until Monday. I doubt I will be able to get out tomorrow either.

DCinCT · 11-11-2012, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by mfile2000

I'm too old to put things away until next season, as those are limited.

yep...totally agree...no guarantee's I'll make it to next season...worry about making it to tommorrow...especially when i see copies of my life insurance sitting by the wifes computer and screen showing cruise advertisements....wonder what that new spice is in the cabinet w/no label....

11-08-2012, 11:32 PM	#21 (permalink)
Jendesigner Senior VR Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: IL, Western 'burbs Chicago Posts: 5,811 Thanks: 5 Thanked 488 Times in 423 Posts	Nora glad to see you posting. Hope all is going well. As far as salt, hate the stuff. They use what to much in my area, stopping on it sometimes reacts like riding on ice. Cold weather is no problem for me so I'll clean the bike after riding. __________________ Jen / "All leather, no lace" 2000 Nomad 1500 \| 2003 Volusia Bike Pics: http://www.volusiariders.com/members...ndesigner.html

11-09-2012, 09:07 AM	#24 (permalink)
DCinCT Senior VR Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ct,Columbia Posts: 8,009 Thanks: 280 Thanked 790 Times in 566 Posts	50's and 60's the next 5 days here in Ct...still got some good riding left. __________________ Whats the big hurry...slow down and enjoy the ride!

11-09-2012, 09:15 AM	#25 (permalink)
Jeffrobombero Senior VR Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Monroe, Ohio Posts: 1,365 Thanks: 437 Thanked 166 Times in 131 Posts	Wooohoo. Was about 25F on my ride in this morning. I waited until after rush hour to make sure the frosty was off the road. Still on the grass. Didn't have to get on the highway, so that helps a ton. Just realized what that little black thing that came with my helmet was for. LOL. I'm such a noob. Kept my chin and neck warm, that's for sure. Should be about 60 on my ride home...so it was well worth the cold this morning. My rain over-pants really help cut the wind and makes it bearable. __________________ "If all the economists were laid end to end, they'd never reach a conclusion." George Bernard Shaw

11-10-2012, 07:18 PM	#29 (permalink)
Jeffrobombero Senior VR Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Monroe, Ohio Posts: 1,365 Thanks: 437 Thanked 166 Times in 131 Posts	Man, we got up to 70 today...and I didn't get out at all. Not sure how long this heat wave will last...hopefully, at least until Monday. I doubt I will be able to get out tomorrow either. __________________ "If all the economists were laid end to end, they'd never reach a conclusion." George Bernard Shaw

11-09-2012, 12:09 PM	#26 (permalink)
mfile2000 Senior VR Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northern, NJ Posts: 3,959 Thanks: 688 Thanked 415 Times in 326 Posts	I'm too old to put things away until next season, as those are limited.

11-10-2012, 05:51 PM	#28 (permalink)
Dj12midnit Senior VR Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lynden, Washington Posts: 300 Thanks: 44 Thanked 55 Times in 43 Posts	Going to do a little ridding this afternoon/evening. It is 41 out right now. Ride home might get a little brisk.

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