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Title: Poll: When do you start to riding in the spring? Post by: DuciD03 on February 16, 2019, 04:24:38 PM Poll:
(note: you need to login and vote to see poll) It was a mild winter until ...a cold snap and 8" of snow in the Costal Pacific north west, left coast; today its melting; I had some satisfaction pushing slush around and stomping it to make it melt faster on the road in front of the house; decided to check into dmf see what's gong on, and my mind begins to turn to spring riding; when would I get insurance for the bike this year? Lots goes into this decision; time I could spend riding, and namely weather; blue sky & green grass. Im a decidedly fair weather rider, you? Feel free to detail the reasoning you use [Dolph] Cheers D [popcorn]...this year I'm thinking march due to the mild winter and el Nino effect ... Title: Re: When do you start to rideing in the spring? Post by: Dirty Duc on February 16, 2019, 04:36:52 PM Usually I don't really stop... There might be a few weeks here and there.
This winter was pretty cold, with a record three snow days (really, that means three days with snow. This is AZ we're talking about.). Title: Re: When do you start to rideing in the spring? Post by: DuciD03 on February 16, 2019, 05:28:20 PM Usually I don't really stop... There might be a few weeks here and there. This winter was pretty cold, with a record three snow days (really, that means three days with snow. This is AZ we're talking about.). added "all year" for you ..lol. Title: Re: Poll: When do you start to rideing in the spring? Post by: chipripper on February 20, 2019, 07:02:18 AM April! I'm in the majority! Sad part is I live in San Diego, so I could ride all year. But man it was cold this morning, and my truck has heated seats and a cup holder for my coffee. So there you have it. I will only ride under the most ideal conditions.
Title: Re: Poll: When do you start to rideing in the spring? Post by: NAKID on February 20, 2019, 07:52:52 PM April! I'm in the majority! Sad part is I live in San Diego, so I could ride all year. But man it was cold this morning, and my truck has heated seats and a cup holder for my coffee. So there you have it. I will only ride under the most ideal conditions. (https://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/mediumlarge/rmi-1864_ml.jpg) (http://laamseats.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/page/additional-images/KIT1.jpg?itok=jz4XtFHV) Title: Re: Poll: When do you start to rideing in the spring? Post by: flatbutt on February 24, 2019, 10:34:59 AM WHEN THE SALT IS GONE!
Title: Re: Poll: When do you start to rideing in the spring? Post by: rdtompk on February 27, 2019, 04:45:43 AM +1 on when the salt is gone
Title: Re: Poll: When do you start to rideing in the spring? Post by: DuciD03 on February 27, 2019, 10:42:10 PM +1 on when the salt is gone .... man worth there salt ... its an roman Italian saying ... so relates to an Italian bike; no? yaaaa; I said March but it has 31 days; snow in the forecast again in the NW... 2 cm. >:( ... and so much for el Niño! Were having record average low in NW for February 19! Haven't been inspired to hang in the garage with DS 1K to do spring fluffing (I keep the bike as clean as possible); have had the charger on it; dusted off the front fender yesterday. Title: Re: Poll: When do you start to rideing in the spring? Post by: Speedbag on February 28, 2019, 06:15:36 AM I've ridden in February and March on freak warm (i.e. 40*ish) days, with clear roads and ton of snow still on the ground. There's a treacherous amount of salt and sand on the roads then though.
Beyond that, actual regular riding commences once the spring rains clear the winter funk away (whenever that may be since it's not consistent in MN). This year it's going to be late I'm afraid, since we've had record snowfalls this winter. Title: Re: Poll: When do you start to rideing in the spring? Post by: Pazzo on February 28, 2019, 08:23:33 PM I try to get 12 months per year but I just checked and my last day on 2 wheels was 1/31/19
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190301/b22184e9f47870cc6273756712dcab74.jpg) Next day is at Thunderhill this weekend so I missed February ‘19 and can not officially call myself 12 months per year rider. In my defense I live in Central Oregon and we had about 4 ft of snow over this last month. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190301/882d41060143cd8bc9f038d6c6dfe739.jpg) I’m loading up the bike and heading to warmer weather. Title: Re: Poll: When do you start to rideing in the spring? Post by: DuciD03 on March 02, 2019, 05:35:27 PM Quote I’m loading up the bike and heading to warmer weather. ha, cool, good plan; where you going to ride? Title: Re: Poll: When do you start to rideing in the spring? Post by: Pazzo on March 02, 2019, 08:06:37 PM ha, cool, good plan; where you going to ride? Thunderhill East Sunday & West Monday Title: Re: Poll: When do you start to riding in the spring? Post by: DuciD03 on March 08, 2019, 02:13:55 PM owwww! Snowed again last night; after a nice sunny mild spell;
that is hopefully it for snow this winter on the NW Coast. Title: Re: Poll: When do you start to riding in the spring? Post by: PoppaDRRT on March 11, 2019, 05:01:27 PM I try to get out as soon as the Street Sweepers come through for the first time. Be that in March or April.
Title: Re: Poll: When do you start to riding in the spring? Post by: Travman on March 11, 2019, 06:06:16 PM Yesterday was the first good ride of the year. 61 F and the gravel and salt were washed clear by recent rains.
(https://i.imgur.com/gLxQNbI.jpg) Title: Re: Poll: When do you start to riding in the spring? Post by: DuciD03 on March 11, 2019, 08:17:18 PM Yesterday was the first good ride of the year. 61 F and the gravel and salt were washed clear by recent rains. (https://i.imgur.com/gLxQNbI.jpg) awesome collection of bikes! [thumbsup] but there in the drive; did any hit the road? Cant diss you for not having a monster ... you must be on the other side of the content ... ...more snow forecast for higher elevations; saw more liquid deicer on the road last weekend [Dolph] Title: Re: Poll: When do you start to riding in the spring? Post by: Travman on March 12, 2019, 03:49:24 AM awesome collection of bikes! [thumbsup] but there in the drive; did any hit the road? They were all out this weekend. I’m in Virginia. Temps were up to 60 F. Cant diss you for not having a monster ... you must be on the other side of the content ... ...more snow forecast for higher elevations; saw more liquid deicer on the road last weekend [Dolph] Title: Re: Poll: When do you start to riding in the spring? Post by: DuciD03 on March 26, 2019, 09:32:58 PM [popcorn] ok what up? 650 views and only 22 votes? lol other 638 of ya are yellow complacent beast with 2 backers ;D still shooting for March but weather and some bike tuning are slowing me down. Title: Re: Poll: When do you start to riding in the spring? Post by: Stuart on March 27, 2019, 12:13:29 PM We had our first warm streak in Minneapolis, the moment the temps get into the high 30s you start seeing bikes on the road. The last 4 days have been in the mid 40s so everyone is out and loving it. Sad part is we have also recorded our first motorcycle deaths of the year. Even though the air is warm for us the roads are totally covered in salt and snow and are very dangerous to drive on, plus cars are not used to bikes yet. I'm waiting another week so I voted April.
Title: Re: Poll: When do you start to riding in the spring? Post by: DuciD03 on March 27, 2019, 08:25:32 PM We had our first warm streak in Minneapolis, the moment the temps get into the high 30s you start seeing bikes on the road. The last 4 days have been in the mid 40s so everyone is out and loving it. Sad part is we have also recorded our first motorcycle deaths of the year. Even though the air is warm for us the roads are totally covered in salt and snow and are very dangerous to drive on, plus cars are not used to bikes yet. I'm waiting another week so I voted April. ... well said; ach! ... stark reality of riding, as we know; the thrilling exhilaration, wind buffeting resistant to man propelled forward on machine; make living better; death lurking around a corner ... ... nother rider down ... ride on. Title: Re: Poll: When do you start to riding in the spring? Post by: Speedbag on March 28, 2019, 09:29:18 AM We had our first warm streak in Minneapolis, the moment the temps get into the high 30s you start seeing bikes on the road. The last 4 days have been in the mid 40s so everyone is out and loving it. Sad part is we have also recorded our first motorcycle deaths of the year. Even though the air is warm for us the roads are totally covered in salt and snow and are very dangerous to drive on, plus cars are not used to bikes yet. I'm waiting another week so I voted April. This. The roads in southern MN are piled with leftover salt and sand. I wanted to go for a ride BAD last weekend, but just took the fun cars for their maiden voyages for the season instead. Gonna be April for sure before all that crud is gone and I'm risking my hide on one of the bikes. Title: Re: Poll: When do you start to riding in the spring? Post by: DuciD03 on March 30, 2019, 01:18:19 PM Roads are clean & clear on the west coast ... ride when conditions are safe. We had a stretch of warm clear weather ... ... tabbed this morning 30Mar19 at 10am ;D little saddle sore from riding now. [Dolph] Title: Re: Poll: When do you start to riding in the spring? Post by: Duck-Stew on April 16, 2019, 04:52:02 AM If you’re asking: suit up.
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