Author Topic: Winter! (Read 6759 times)

Ringosdad · « **on:** January 19, 2019, 05:47:43 AM »

I bought a motorbike now it will snow in Pa until april!

yogidozer · « **Reply #1 on:** January 19, 2019, 06:04:54 AM »

Look at the bright side. You can use the time to do any maintenance, polishing, tires, etc.
And winter is a good time for hiking. Far less ticks, insects, less people.
And you'll find you can hike faster and further than you can in hot weather.
Daypack with coffee, PB&J, crampons, extra clothes, JIC

Sykestone8886 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 19, 2019, 06:52:12 AM »

We are supposed to get a good blast of winter today. 12 - 17 inches. I resurrected my old arctic cat jag over the last few weeks. Kinda looking forward to trying it out. If you can't beat It join it. Be safe out there !!!

Ncdan · « **Reply #3 on:** January 19, 2019, 07:17:42 AM »

The center in NC where I'm located there will be a 40+ temperature drop in a 24 hour period, from T shirts to cold suits. Dang!!!

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #3 on:** January 19, 2019, 07:17:42 AM »

JJ · « **Reply #4 on:** January 19, 2019, 07:37:47 AM »

Winter moon rising last night, here in "Vortex-Land..."

Going for a breakfast ride this morning...will take and post photos...No worries...April-May are now only 3-4 months away!

JeffOlson · « **Reply #5 on:** January 19, 2019, 11:40:01 AM »

At least you have snow! We have rain, and freezing rain, and ice, and more rain... Not at all nice.

Plus, if you have a garage, you can spend some quality time with your bike, while the outside world is blanketed in beautiful, quiet snow.

Me? I don't have a garage. Spending any time with my bike means taking its cover off and standing with it in the cold rain. So, enjoy what you can!

LowRyter · « **Reply #6 on:** January 19, 2019, 12:04:14 PM »

Quote from: Ringosdad on January 19, 2019, 05:47:43 AM

I bought a motorbike now it will snow in Pa until april!

Thanks, now we're all cursed. The weather ain't local- it's national- global even.

twowings · « **Reply #7 on:** January 19, 2019, 12:16:17 PM »

Quote from: Ringosdad on January 19, 2019, 05:47:43 AM

I bought a motorbike now it will snow in Pa until april!

What a great time to go over ever nut, bolt, and fastener just to double-check, scan the interwebs for accessories like tankbag, windscreen, raingear, and sign-up for a spring MSF rider refresher course!

Also to put together/refine roadside emergency tools/spares, etc...

One wintertime activity for me is to do as much routine maintenance work on the bike as possible using the tools I carry onboard so I can ensure I'm carrying stuff I can actually utilize....my2cents

Ringosdad · « **Reply #8 on:** January 19, 2019, 12:40:23 PM »

Quote from: Sykestone8886 on January 19, 2019, 06:52:12 AM

We are supposed to get a good blast of winter today. 12 - 17 inches. I resurrected my old arctic cat jag over the last few weeks. Kinda looking forward to trying it out. If you can't beat It join it. Be safe out there !!!

just went for a little putt. Very windy .started to rain.

JJ · « **Reply #9 on:** January 19, 2019, 04:56:40 PM »

Went for a 57+ mile "breakfast-putt" this morning to ensure sure "The Little 850-T That Could" (blue bike) has exorcised its electrical demons! It ran fine...and smooth!!

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #10 on:** January 19, 2019, 06:01:11 PM »

Quote from: JJ on January 19, 2019, 04:56:40 PM

Went for a 57+ mile "breakfast-putt" this morning to ensure sure "The Little 850-T That Could" (blue bike) has exorcised its electrical demons! It ran fine...and smooth!!

Well, you can just kiss my patootie, JJ..

Freezing rain, snowing, blowing, here in flyover country.

That's ok. I have "projects."

kballowe · « **Reply #11 on:** January 19, 2019, 06:27:03 PM »

JJ · « **Reply #12 on:** January 20, 2019, 06:09:39 AM »

Quote from: kballowe on January 19, 2019, 06:27:03 PM

"I am the Lizard King...I can do anything!"

JJ · « **Reply #13 on:** January 20, 2019, 06:10:37 AM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on January 19, 2019, 06:01:11 PM

Well, you can just kiss my patootie, JJ.. Freezing rain, snowing, blowing, here in flyover country. That's ok. I have "projects."

Now, now Chuckster...

We can't all live in Indiana!!

yogidozer · « **Reply #14 on:** January 20, 2019, 06:22:51 AM »

How boring would it be if every day was xx degrees? Every season (northeast) has it's attractions.
And in a few months the next season rolls in.
Get out, walk, fish, kayak, hike, it's like you are a kid again.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #15 on:** January 20, 2019, 06:48:59 AM »

Quote from: yogidozer on January 20, 2019, 06:22:51 AM

How boring would it be if every day was xx degrees? Every season (northeast) has it's attractions.
And in a few months the next season rolls in.
Get out, walk, fish, kayak, hike, it's like you are a kid again.

Yeah, I like the seasons, too. At the moment, however, Winter is a little much.

Cam3512 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 20, 2019, 07:04:22 AM »

Now buy a snow blower to neutralize that curse. Winter does SUCK.

JJ · « **Reply #17 on:** January 20, 2019, 07:09:07 AM »

Quote from: yogidozer on January 20, 2019, 06:22:51 AM

How boring would it be if every day was xx degrees? Every season (northeast) has it's attractions.
And in a few months the next season rolls in.
Get out, walk, fish, kayak, hike, it's like you are a kid again.

Agreed...and that's what's nice about northern AZ - We have 4 distinct seasons, including WINTER!! This photo from New Year's Day a few weeks ago!!

s1120 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 20, 2019, 08:33:35 AM »

Ya I got my bike in Dec... it still sits... WHAAAAAAAA!! Im hoping for a early thaw/spring....

Vagrant · « **Reply #19 on:** January 20, 2019, 08:55:52 AM »

Quote from: JJ on January 20, 2019, 07:09:07 AM

Agreed...and that's what's nice about northern AZ - We have 4 distinct seasons, including WINTER!! This photo from New Year's Day a few weeks ago!!

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It's supposed to hit 78 in Green Valley Az. Today

guzzisteve · « **Reply #20 on:** January 20, 2019, 09:10:57 AM »

35*F and going for a cold butt ride I guess, waiting on a new Valeo starter, hope it started. At least it's not snowin, maybe next week. Carharts are by the furnace.

guzzisteve · « **Reply #21 on:** January 20, 2019, 12:24:28 PM »

WTF He had no heat!! Had to fix this--

Then I put on my Big Boy Gloves so I had heat, just not the same kind!! I don't use lectrics.

It's Still only 37* out there, not warming up today. Wasn't cold enough for Carharts. But I let the 20/50 warm a bit.

Buckturgidson · « **Reply #22 on:** January 20, 2019, 01:23:33 PM »

Quote from: JJ on January 20, 2019, 06:10:37 AM

Now, now Chuckster... We can't all live in Indiana!!

With Indiana University basketball irrelevant for years the only good thing is the fantastic music school. Grew up there but not a day goes by that I am grateful to be gone.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #23 on:** January 20, 2019, 01:32:44 PM »

Different strokes for different folks and all that.

I just asked the Google girl what the forecast is and she mumbled something about 15 below.

Shirley, she's mistaken..

xackley · « **Reply #24 on:** January 20, 2019, 03:24:44 PM »

This morning it was beautiful out there, but I fixed that.

yogidozer · « **Reply #25 on:** January 20, 2019, 04:15:15 PM »

Going down to 0 tonight, a high of 8 tomorrow.
Blustery too. Anyone with temps near that, please remember your best friends.
Play time short, with warm ups in between.

mjptexas · « **Reply #26 on:** January 20, 2019, 06:17:35 PM »

Nice 80 mile ride this afternoon in the Texas Hills.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #27 on:** January 20, 2019, 06:26:14 PM »

New brake pads, piston and seals and 600 degree brake fluid in the Katoom. Ready to rock.

kingoffleece · « **Reply #28 on:** January 21, 2019, 05:49:03 AM »

12 inches of snow, minus 3 degrees with a windchill in excess of minus 30, but NO breakdowns of the equipment.
Riding? Ha ha ha

JJ · « **Reply #29 on:** January 21, 2019, 07:39:07 AM »

Quote from: kingoffleece on January 21, 2019, 05:49:03 AM

12 inches of snow, minus 3 degrees with a windchill in excess of minus 30, but NO breakdowns of the equipment.
Riding? Ha ha ha

Yes, winter have enveloped the Midwest and Northeast once again...

Meanhwhile, here in Vortex-Land...

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