Last Ride of the Season

AkLiz · November 10, 2010, 10:11:57 PM

My last ride for the season was a couple of weeks ago. We now have about 4 inches of snow on the ground and 4 bikes in the house. April feels like forever away...

The Bacon Junkie · November 10, 2010, 10:13:39 PM

Think of it this way... 6 months to do some pregnant dogin' mods!

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AkLiz · November 10, 2010, 11:20:18 PM

You have an excellent point, and there will be some modding taking place

Still not quite the same as riding, but at least maintenance and mods won't interfere with riding season.

seevtsaab · November 12, 2010, 04:42:25 AM

I'm holding out hope, not planning to quit yet.

Roads here pretty icy for a few days, and my driveway has had ice all make the beast with two backsing week long.
Last 2 sunny days haven't even melted the snow off my south facing deck.

I love winter, but, whoa.

Speedbag · November 15, 2010, 06:11:39 AM

Argh.

Nearly a foot of snow over the weekend.

The riding season is officially over.

fastwin · November 15, 2010, 08:04:18 AM

It can get funky here in north TX in the winter but there are also some great chilly/cool (not cold) rides to be had. Heck, I remember in 2008 we had a nice big group ride the first weekend in January. It was around 70+ degrees, breezy but sunny and warm. Great way to start the year! Of course around here it can be 70+ and sunny today and 30+ and sleeting tomorrow. Typical goofy Texas weather. As the saying goes in Texas: if you don't like the weather wait 5 minutes.

I'd have serious trouble living in a place that actually went into deep freeze/hibernation for the winter. Even if I'm not out riding I still like being outside walking the pooch, going to my farm, etc. without freezing my ass off. Good luck to you all snow bound until spring! The worst part of my winter is the lack of bike racing.

Come on February 27th for that first WSBK race at Phillip Island!!

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redxblack · November 15, 2010, 08:25:59 AM

I gave up my last riding day on Saturday. Temps in the high 60s - local dealer had an "open house" with the local club hosting free food/non-alcoholic beverages. Instead of hooliganing on over and hanging out, I took my wife to Buffalo to watch the Sabres (her favorite team). She has no idea my sacrifice either, which is the real bummer.

Oh well. I got all my mods for this year done and will get to ride like a demon in the spring. I have to top up the tank and add some sta-bil, but the riding season is likely over now.

Doctor Woodrow · November 15, 2010, 10:53:33 AM

Quote from: ungeheuer on November 10, 2010, 03:06:20 PM
Huh? There's a riding season?

Yeah, i'm confused too. I thought riding season meant from when you learn to walk, until you can't, sometimes longer. Portland weather doesn't get me down, snow WITH ice is about all that stops me.

The Doc

DoubleEagle · November 18, 2010, 10:10:23 PM

I went for a 5 hour ride yesterday.

It was cloudy and a 15 mph breeze .

The temperature never got out of the 40s .

I had on 2 pairs of thermals under my leathers .....and was chilled to the bone !

That may have been my last ride of the season.

Next week the advanced forecast is for rain and temps when it's not raining only in the low 40s.

Cold pavement and BIG HP could lead to a BIG crash .

Dolph

redxblack · November 20, 2010, 05:39:01 PM

I went out for an hour today. Temps in the mid 40s. I'm going to winterize tomorrow and wait for the spring. I didn't ride nearly enough this year - I'll make up for it in the spring.

Howie · November 21, 2010, 06:30:19 AM

Mid 40's reminds me it's time to get the 20W-50 out and the 10W-40 in. Gotta find the winter liner for one of my jackets too.

redxblack · November 21, 2010, 05:24:01 PM

I went to fill the tank and 80 miles later bothered to get to the gas station. It was a nice ride for sure.

or for the dramatic,

That's the Cuyahoga River, btw. It's the one that had the flaming proclivities near Cleveland. There's some nice curvy roads around this meandering river.

seevtsaab · November 25, 2010, 03:50:30 AM

Quote from: seevtsaab on November 12, 2010, 04:42:25 AM
I'm holding out hope, not planning to quit yet.

Roads here pretty icy for a few days, and my driveway has had ice all make the beast with two backsing week long.
Last 2 sunny days haven't even melted the snow off my south facing deck.

I love winter, but, whoa.

Sunday 11/13 washed, buttoned it up, WD-40 or Klasse AIO.

Man it was tough starting it up and riding it down to the lower garage, she wanted to go!
But, my road is trash, mini mud season this time of year.

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