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Rev
10-27-2005, 10:53 AM
It's like 50 out..is it too cold to ride....will my bike fly out from under me? Provided i've rode for about 20 min already...is it safe?

Throttle
10-27-2005, 11:28 AM
Bitch!! u out riding!!! Fucker...

Cakes206
10-27-2005, 11:41 AM
You and your bike will be fine man, just be safe. 45-50 is my cut off.

NYCSTRIPES
10-27-2005, 12:45 PM
for me, weather less than 40* is not pleasant on a sportbike, I;ll ride occaisionally, but on nice winter days when it's a little warm. My Valkyrie makes it easier since it has a windshield. I'll ride that more often.
Ken

Xracer264
10-27-2005, 01:03 PM
I rode today. Not to bad with the right gear on. Just hope it doesn't rain AND it 45!!! :sweat:

FigNewTon
10-27-2005, 01:19 PM
You will be fine. I ride year round, weather permitting. Just be sure and allow amble time for your tires to warm up.

NeonspeedRT
10-27-2005, 01:33 PM
I'll ride down into the 30's. I don't think I could ride much colder then that. I guess i'll find out this year :nod2:

xstortion
10-27-2005, 02:26 PM
50 = me putting my bike away. I have a car so no need to freeze my ass off.
In weather like this my eyes tears, nose runs and helmet fogs up. Not pleasant at all :(

Rev
10-27-2005, 03:06 PM
for me, weather less than 40* is not pleasant on a sportbike, I;ll ride occaisionally, but on nice winter days when it's a little warm. My Valkyrie makes it easier since it has a windshield. I'll ride that more often.
Ken


what kind of pb gun is that.....i just sold my a5 =( oh i chickened out..i took the car..lmfao...

I NEED A HUG

Rev
10-27-2005, 03:08 PM
50 = me putting my bike away. I have a car so no need to freeze my ass off.
In weather like this my eyes tears, nose runs and helmet fogs up. Not pleasant at all :(

yeah...the scorpian face mask doesn't fog...my hot girl has that...

Rydin_Da_Punani
10-27-2005, 03:52 PM
I almost lost it last night .. the back tire started to spin and fish tailed the bike..

Throttle
10-27-2005, 03:55 PM
:lol:

Rev
10-27-2005, 05:37 PM
I almost lost it last night .. the back tire started to spin and fish tailed the bike..


shit...good thing your ok...

soda7o
10-27-2005, 06:28 PM
why woudl youride.. unless youhave a mission and no choice.. get in your fucking car youlll live longer

ffejtable
10-27-2005, 06:41 PM
ride when are comfortable doing it.... some people have the gear to ride in any weather, others do not.... also as you push your limits, take it in moderation.. if you havent ridden in weather below 40, dont go planning a trip in december to canada. test the waters a little bit at a time.

make sure your tire pressure is correct and take it easy on the throttle and you will be fine.

High_Revs_17
10-27-2005, 08:18 PM
This is one of the best seasons to ride, there's nothing better than experiencing the Fall colors from the mt. lookouts on a sportbike. Just mind the tire pressure and cruising speed, watch out for wet leaves and road debris. This is not the time of year to push the bike on the back roads, save that for the latter part of next spring.

Dress in layers and if you have full leathers that's even better in blocking the cold wind chill. Balaclavas http://www.campmor.com/images/cloth/larger/92872_l.jpg are excellent head gear & http://www.thenorthface.com/na/ offer excellent warm baselayers also. Keep in mind that the wind chill can be 10-20* cooler than the standing outside air temps, i.e. if the outside temp's 50* dress for 30* temps. Fall and Winter are tough to dress for being rides usually start in the cold hours of the morning so be sure to dress for those temps as they won't rise till mid day which now is about 3pm. Don't avoid putting on too many layers as they can always be removed as the day gets warmer. The body's reaction slows the colder it is so always keep warm.

CBRBob
10-27-2005, 08:28 PM
Cold is ok.
Wet is ok.
Cold and wet, no way.

Not raining and above freezing, i ride :)

skid vicious
10-27-2005, 11:12 PM
i'm still riding. until theres snow on the ground. and then i'm still gonna ride. cause i'm stupid like that.
frost bite is your friend

High_Revs_17
10-27-2005, 11:24 PM
until theres snow on the ground. and then i'm still gonna ride. cause i'm stupid like that.

Ur not stupid. ;)

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a18/HighRevs17/Busastud.jpg

Kennedy
10-29-2005, 08:22 AM
I found some videos a couple years back with guys riding ice....it was nuts some of the lean angles they accomplished. I see if I can find them again.....

CBRBob
10-29-2005, 05:56 PM
Heh, I rode into class this morning. It was 30deg when I left. 3 people dropped out because they were too cold. Awww...

RtypeNYC
10-29-2005, 08:54 PM
It's like 50 out..is it too cold to ride....apparently not. http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c367/LXnyc/pimp.gif

Gear Dog
10-29-2005, 10:10 PM
I usually ride until the snow hits the ground.
the other day I hit a turn as my helmet fogged and took it totally on reference points. needless to say I was shook. The hardest part is getting use to your crotch going numb.

CBRBob
10-29-2005, 10:40 PM
the other day I hit a turn as my helmet fogged and took it totally on reference points. needless to say I was shook.
Dude, get a Fog City! :wave2:


The hardest part is getting use to your crotch going numb. :cool: :confused: :nuts: :scared: :cool:

sterling
10-30-2005, 01:32 AM
I ride until it gets below 30, which is extremely rare here.

High_Revs_17
10-30-2005, 01:37 AM
It was 30deg 3 people dropped out because they were too cold.

So much for intelligence and dedication...idiots.

CBRBob
10-30-2005, 07:04 AM
So much for intelligence and dedication...idiots.

Well, it was 30 when I rode in. It was 50 when they dropped out. Can I say that the class started with 6 women and 5 men and we are down to 3 women now? I have to give the remaining 3 credit! :nod2:

High_Revs_17
10-30-2005, 10:43 AM
Well, it was 30 when I rode in. It was 50 when they dropped out. Can I say that the class started with 6 women and 5 men and we are down to 3 women now? I have to give the remaining 3 credit! :nod2:

Did Scott roll in with ya on his monster Valkyrie? And did the three wimps get a refund? :lol:

CBRBob
10-30-2005, 06:14 PM
Did Scott roll in with ya on his monster Valkyrie? And did the three wimps get a refund? :lol:

No, Scott was off this weekend but I was teaching with his wife Mary.

The people that leave/fail/etc. don't get a refund. They paid for their spot, if they vacate it for whatever reason, thats it. :cries: All I can say it was cold and somewhat windy. Some people don't quite understand what being outside for a few hours in the wind in late October will do to you if you don't dress properly. :confused:

Cakes206
10-30-2005, 06:38 PM
No, Scott was off this weekend but I was teaching with his wife Mary.

The people that leave/fail/etc. don't get a refund. They paid for their spot, if they vacate it for whatever reason, thats it. :cries: All I can say it was cold and somewhat windy. Some people don't quite understand what being outside for a few hours in the wind in late October will do to you if you don't dress properly. :confused:


Damn, no EFP? :LOL:

CBRBob
10-30-2005, 07:45 PM
Damn, no EFP? :LOL:
:twak: