MikeZ06Allen Posted January 20, 2011 #1 Posted January 20, 2011 Just curious, as I get lots of strange comments from perfect strangers, as to why I am still riding my VR in the middle of winter. I try to ride everyday that is free of snow and ice so I was wondering who else is enjoying those nice brisk morning/evening rides?
Kregerdoodle Posted January 20, 2011 #2 Posted January 20, 2011 Still riding here, loaded up and ready..headed to Fulton Tx in the morning s`pose to be around 28 ...hope it warms up fast!! Just curious, as I get lots of strange comments from perfect strangers, as to why I am still riding my VR in the middle of winter. I try to ride everyday that is free of snow and ice so I was wondering who else is enjoying those nice brisk morning/evening rides?
SilvrT Posted January 20, 2011 #3 Posted January 20, 2011 I don't wanna know who's still riding ... makes me depressed! LOL But I would like to hear what all those "strange comments" are... (or are they too crude to post here? )
Sylvester Posted January 20, 2011 #4 Posted January 20, 2011 I ride as much as I can. Tough winter even here in NC. Was out yesterday and today but I don't ride for work...just for the fun of it. I hope to ride in early April to Tucson, AZ with some friends. A new winter storm is supposed to hit us next Monday. I just paid my propane bill today ($935.00) and told them that I am already down 150 gallons in 30 days. They told me I was lucky, some people need 300+ gallons in the same time. OK I am done complaining!
RIB III Posted January 20, 2011 #5 Posted January 20, 2011 Still riding here in NC. It was about 27 degrees this morning. But I do wear cold weather gear. But like Mike said as long as there is no snow or ice.
etcswjoe Posted January 20, 2011 #6 Posted January 20, 2011 Still riding in Charleston, took a break for the flu, ice and the 17 degree morning last week.
elag Posted January 20, 2011 #7 Posted January 20, 2011 There is a Yamaha Venture snowmobile. I'd like to have one of those while my bike is locked away in the garage.
Brake Pad Posted January 20, 2011 #8 Posted January 20, 2011 84 degrees, yes, I'm still riding, Or was that not the question?
Pam Posted January 20, 2011 #9 Posted January 20, 2011 -20F here this morning, I wish I could start the bike, forrgot to plug it in lol
Iowawegian Posted January 20, 2011 #10 Posted January 20, 2011 Well, it's 31 BELOW (F) here so I can tell you who's not riding, and she's getting a little cranky about it. ME....that's who.
Zane Posted January 20, 2011 #11 Posted January 20, 2011 I don't wanna know who's still riding ... makes me depressed! LOL But I would like to hear what all those "strange comments" are... (or are they too crude to post here? ) Hey Bro, take a vicodin and call me in the morning! I'm still ridin'! Of course I have to fess up, I live in Floriduh! Hang in there, it'll be your turn in a few months. I'm sorry, now that there was just plain mean.
short-haul Posted January 20, 2011 #12 Posted January 20, 2011 I haven't rode since May when I screwed up my left hand. Tuesday I have surgery then hopefully back to riding:fingers-crossed-emo
SilvrT Posted January 20, 2011 #13 Posted January 20, 2011 OK I am done complaining! In my case, it was WHINING ... and I wasn't even complaining :confused24::puzzled:
MikeZ06Allen Posted January 20, 2011 Author #14 Posted January 20, 2011 Comments range from: Why? I like to ride; no other explanation needed. Are you nuts? It is flippin cold out. Cold is relative, after awhile you can't feel anything anyways. How do you stay warm? I tell them with enough clothes you can survive almost anything. Man; I wish my wife would let me buy a motorcycle. All I could do was nod. My favorite: A small child in a car seat while his Mom was yanking on the cell phone, rolled down his window and asked if I could take him home; he was apparently tired of shopping. I feel your pain was my reply.
bluemax Posted January 20, 2011 #15 Posted January 20, 2011 Wife and I took an easy scoot yesterday west of Phoenix. Temps will be dipping down next week to the mid 60s, I may have to wear my jacket! (PS I have lived in both Maine and Great lakes, Illinois. I know what it is like to have pain in your lungs when you inhale.)
SilvrT Posted January 20, 2011 #16 Posted January 20, 2011 My favorite: A small child in a car seat while his Mom was yanking on the cell phone, rolled down his window and asked if I could take him home; he was apparently tired of shopping. I feel your pain was my reply. Good one!! can't say as I blame the kid either ... I know his pain too LOL
PBJ Posted January 20, 2011 #17 Posted January 20, 2011 hey does sitting in the bike in the GARAGE MAKING VROOOOM VROOM NOISES COUNT???!!
eusa1 Posted January 20, 2011 #18 Posted January 20, 2011 only had to make a few adjustments and get out one of the smaller bikes:whistling: why?? were we supposed to stop for the snow??
Capt-D Posted January 21, 2011 #19 Posted January 21, 2011 I think you will find all of us floridafolks are still ridin. Out on the bike every weekend, haven't missed one yet. Good thing, next weekend I am off to mexico with the boat for 6 weeks, gonna miss ridin.
steamer Posted January 21, 2011 #20 Posted January 21, 2011 hey does sitting in the bike in the GARAGE MAKING VROOOOM VROOM NOISES COUNT???!! ditto on the vroom vroom:bang head:
ThomWill Posted January 21, 2011 #21 Posted January 21, 2011 Rode the RSTD yesterday and the Triumph today. Chilly in the AM, but not too bad in the afternoon and the roads have finally cleared after SNOMG! 2011.
bluerstd08 Posted January 21, 2011 #23 Posted January 21, 2011 I'm still riding, as long as there isnt ice or snow. Making a 550 mile trip to Tifton, GA for a funeral tomorrow morning then back on Sunday. Not the preferred reason to make a road trip but I know he'd do the same for me.
ahoutzer Posted January 21, 2011 #24 Posted January 21, 2011 I took some time off to effect repairs after deer damage. It snowed most of that time anyway. Back on the road now, every day.
longrider805 Posted January 21, 2011 #25 Posted January 21, 2011 It was 64 degrees when I rode in to work this morning, 41 degrees when I left, looking at a morning low of 36. High tomorrow will be back in the 60's. Calling for a high of 70 on Sunday. South Texas for ya'. May set out for Kerrville on Saturday and see if I can talk my boys into riding the three sisters before rolling home on Sunday.
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