Hey! Anybody still ridin?

[nalakk]

Judging by the list of topic and off-topic threads,more of the latter, most everyone must have put sporty to bed. Today was cold 34F with good headwind, but clear and dry. Took a three hour 130 mile drive up along the Mass. and N.H. coast. Only other bike I passed was a gold-wing and he was hunkered down so far I don't think he even saw me. I went up motorcycle alley,rte. 1, with nary another cycle. Stopped every hour or so to warm up and had a great ride. Traffic even on Sat. was non-existant. I don't think I'll take another ride so far, but intend to get out on clear,dry days.Pipe up if you're still ridin. Happy holidays.:clap

[wabiker]

...yep..rode to work yesterday. a frosty 45 degrees at 6am...warmed up to chilly 73 (approx) when I rode home at 430p. Thought about heading out today.... then say "oh what the hell...theres always tomorrow:smoke

[cantolina]

Riding, for me, is a daily question....not a seasonal one.....

[xena]

It went about 30F this afternoon when I went for a ride... alot shorter than your ride! My bike takes a good 15 minutes to warm up properly in those temps.
Too freakin cold for me since I don't have the proper clothing and don't intend on buying any either. Glad to hear you had a good ride.... :tour

Snow be heading our way so my bike will be officially in hibernation as soon as they slather down the sand and salt..oh well. Garage is cleaned up and has heat soooooooooo let the 2006 mods begin. ;)

[motorrunning]

Yep - still riding! Took my son for a 45 minute cruise yesterday.

[Chuck]

Nope! Plowed snow this morning. :wonderlan

[Y2K]

:frownthre
SNOW

[dashadow]

Here's where I went today:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a255/ahuacate/Roadfromlookout.jpg

A group from the forum spent today on the road. Ah the joys of Southern California. Now if we could just get about 15 million people to move to some other place it would be perfect.

[DM-SC]

I've been riding to work almost every day. I also take the scoot when ever I don't need the truck.

Oh, Paula and I did 40 miles yesterday...:tour

[merc]

WA-how do you stand ridin' when temps drop so low????

My bike is napping for the winter.
Think I am gonna take the tank off and have flames painted at the start of the year.

[flskevin]

Rode to work tonight, should be about 30 or below on the ride home. I only live a few miles from work so it's not that bad.

But I think I'm going to find out where dashadow lives and move next door for year round ridin' weather.

[wabiker]

*sniff sniff*...Just Hardcore man...just hardcore *sniff sniff*.....well that and I always wear my electric thong.

[DM-SC]

WA-how do you stand ridin' when temps drop so low????

My bike is napping for the winter.
Think I am gonna take the tank off and have flames painted at the start of the year.

Heck, 45F isn't cold! It's not "cold" until it drops below 32F...:laugh

[DM-SC]

*sniff sniff*...Just Hardcore man...just hardcore *sniff sniff*.....well that and I always wear my electric thong.

Ooooo! More info than is required! :roflblack

[edman]

I feel for you all in the colder parts of the country and world. I guess we have it made over here on the left coast, well at least as far as motorcycling is concerned. It gets cool and foggy here in the Central Valley but rarely freezes and never snows. In fact as long as it is not raining this time of year is my favorite.

[xlhflh]

Took my sporty to my Indy in Billerica, MA today. I need to get some warranty work done, wish I never bought the warrenty but that's another thread. Weather report said, feels like 24* and wind gusts to 30 MPH. Glad it wasn't any further of a ride, I couldn't really tell if I was actually squeezing the clutch and brake levers but since I didn't hear any grinding or clunking I figured I was doing OK.
Ride WARM!
Bob

[82ndJumper]

What, whos not riding? Oh wait I guess if you dont live in SoCal then your bike is parked for the winter. BRRRRR.

[decman]

Hell, Shamdog, his friend Jim and I rode up to Kearny NJ
for a funeral for the Patriot Guard. Never got much over
35 F the whole day. They left at 7am be at 7:30.

It was a great ride for a great cause.

BTW 23 other bikes also showed up.

This is America folks, ride when you want to.

[a45junkie]

i think it made it up to fifteen today so no, oh and four inches of snow again!

[Swag]

Riding but have to break out the Wicked Skull Mask! (See Avatar)

[Kelley]

Just us Knuckleheads in So Cal. Nine bikes and ten people from the desert to the mountains today. Had a good time w/ fellow Sporty enthusiasts.

[Moved On]

I gotta dig a path to the barn.

Gazza

[paxman1]

Matter of fact took a 50 mile ride today to test my new fairing. 15-20 knot winds out of the north but It was a good time. Im lucky to ride all year here :tour ........Mark

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b179/paxman1/DSCF0794.jpg

[rider1951]

Hope to get out for a ride tomorrow. They say it is going to get to 42 degrees. :tour

[XL883L]

i got in a couple hours putting around town today nice day all the way up in the 60s nice for december in arkansas! rode to work thursday 25 degrees and friday 30 deg.

[Moker]

in socal, every day is a ridin day :)

[Johnny G]

in socal, every day is a ridin day :)
Dammit Moker you probably just did some VOODOO Hex thing by saying that, If it rains every day for the winter,You and Murphy are to blame:D

[Moker]

http://www.moker.us/pic/lol.gif

under no circumstances can I be held accountable for my blabberings on the internet.

[dhoppe1]

We have had highs in the upper 70's for the past few days. It is 11:50pm and it is 70 outside. I have gotten a lot of riding in. I ran my air conditioner today. Nothing like a south Louisiana December.

[xena]

We have had highs in the upper 70's for the past few days. .... I ran my air conditioner today. Nothing like a south Louisiana December.
Air conditioner??? I have this stove cranking. 20 something degrees outside!:wonderlan Moker is a bad, bad man.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a203/sporty04/stcroixprescott_exp.jpg

[WT5]

Went for a ride to my stealer today. They say they have the new rocker covers for my bike that will stop the oil leak it's had since it was new! I told them if it isn't fixed this time that I want my money back. I really do want it fixed thogh as the weather has been in the 50's and not to cold to ride.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

[Roadster_Rider]

Here it was raining for a good part of last week, now its cleared up for the weekend up till wendsday, it was a perfect 64 degrees today, got in about 60 miles of riding.

[thunderpaw]

64 degrees and sunny at 8:20am. Hate to squander such nice weather...but I have got to get some work done on the cage today. Even when it gets 'cold' it doesn't last long here. Hasn't snowed here in about 20 years...more riding days ahead!;)

My thoughts to you in the more frigid climes...spring will be here before you know it. Great time to make the bike comfy by the fire and swap tales of your journeys this past season.

Kim

[maddog]

Been in the 40's last few weekends so me and my bud's are out short hoppin',
pissin' and moanin' the whole way about the weather.
First snow of the season this morning so no ride, but any weekend the roads are dry we'll be out there. We call them "7-11 runs" 'cause we hop town to town havin' coffee and warming up.

[Desertfox]

Ride mine daily. Here in Houston, riding is a more or less year round activity.

[wabiker]

Been in the 40's last few weekends so me and my bud's are out short hoppin',
pissin' and moanin' the whole way about the weather.
First snow of the season this morning so no ride, but any weekend the roads are dry we'll be out there. We call them "7-11 runs" 'cause we hop town to town havin' coffee and warming up.

Now THERES a sign were getting OLD..... Remebr when it used to be called BAR HOPPING :roflblack :roflblack

[Jimbo999]

I got a few Hrs. ride yesterday in N.E. Oklahoma.
It was 60* at 11:30AM, Sunny and no wind. Got my gear on and headed out.
Everything was fine till 1:00PM. I'm 60 miles from home when the wind picks
up to 20 with gusts to 30MPH and the temp drops to 40*. I had to ride into
the north winds all the way back.
It still was worth the agony on the homeward stretch.


P.S. It's 11:30AM today (the next day) and It's 27* and Windy out.
__________________

[carl2124]

I just sqeezed a forty mile ride in before the next cold front....63 degees and wet,my bike is dirty from riding after it rained all night....but soap and water will take care of that later...

[radar]

Looks like a no go for me, salt truck went by earlier. Once that stuff is down, no more riding till it rains and washes it away. Salt or calcium chloride does severe long term damage, and no matter how well you clean your bike it'll find a place to hide.

[FreestateXL]

17 degrees F at 0900 when I left the house yesterday...went for a 120 miler. It was around 40F when I got back. If the roads are clear, I'll ride all winter long.

[nalakk]

Yup! Here come da snow. Great day to watch a patriot's game. Don't know when I will be able to ride again. The roads have to be dry and salt free. However, I will keep my bike ready for that special time to go out and ride. Don't get too cozy around that new hot stove. Glad to know that many are not giving into the winter and still riding.Cheers.

[chopper45hd]

well here in the Tennessee mt's avg temp is around 26 deg. right now with Jan and Feb being the coldest months.
Am I still out on the bike? Every time i leave the house!
I had a choice when i sold the 58 sporty i had : buy a car or buy a new bike. I bought a new bike and that is my only means of transportation.
So I ride in rain sleet snow cold hot

[mikeLI_77]

was out yesturday. made it about 50 miles and my hands were hurting so bad i could barely squeeze the clutch. Even bought new gloves that were thicker than the ones I usually ride with for the ride but they are not as good as I thought they would be so now it's up to heated glove liners. Rest of my body was fine. Snow on the ground today so riding is off for a few days until it clears up a bit.

[Sandman]

Still riding here...will pretty much be able to ride year round where I'm at.

[gilx]

Yup. Will ride as long as there is no ice on the road. Rode almost every day last winter, expect to do the same this year.

[famousperson]

Couple of inches of snow here in the 'Burgh, so no riding today. Two days ago rode home 18 miles from the dealership with the temp at 38 degrees. It would have been more bearable with heated gloves.

[Jimbo999]

was out yesturday. made it about 50 miles and my hands were hurting so bad i could barely squeeze the clutch.

Hint: Stop and use the Heat off the oil bag to warm your hands. Then heat 'em some more and touch your neck, face and anyplace else that needs it.

Works for me.

Just turn you back to traffic if you need warmth below the waistline.

[WinXP]

Just got back from riding, about 68 today.

[Jimbo999]

Just got back from riding, about 68 today.

http://www.mi5utclan.com/phpbb/images/smiles/flipa.gif

J/K

[Rayzer]

Intend to keep going for a blast in the country as long as its not snowing or icy. It was 5 deg C today and I did 30 miles up some country lanes and afterwards the bike looked like something out of motorcross event. Quick hosedown and spray with WD40 and we're all ready again.

[Jimbo999]

Talk to me about the WD40 thing. Never heard about it. Won't it smoke and
discolor the pipes ????

[99XL1200S]

We got a wicked warm front that came in on Saturday, it was close to 80 but was windy as hell. Went on a 250 mile cruise with my dad, friggn awesome except for the damn wind.

:tour

[vicks44]

19 degrees 4" of lake effect snow and more on the way, and the roads are slick as snot....................

[geraldxlch]

As you all may guess, riding weather everyday here in south florida. Had a beautiful ride along the beach this morning.

[flskevin]

Went for a nice ride today before work. The temp was fine(about mid 50's). I was going to ride to work today, but snow is in the forecast tonight.

[DM-SC]

Paula and I road about 80 miles today. It 70F but, it was a bit windy. :tour

[NedNimrod]

I had a nice ride today, 15 or 20 miles, I was very comfortable in my jeans and Tee shirt. I had to spray myself with sunblock tho. I was wearing a half helmet and it didn't cover my neck. A few clouds got in the way at times but all in all it was a very nice day.
Ned

[jade44V]

Freezing here. Black ice on the driveway. Brought home Christmas tree. Finished shopping. Started the bike yesterday afternoon, battery's dead as can be. :frownthre

I sure do miss it.

[Smorphine]

80 degrees on Sat, cold front blew in Sun dropped it down to 60 degrees. Hope to still ride to work tomorrow as long as it doesn't rain.

[Mrprez]

I rode from my house down to Dauphin Island to see the damage from the hurricane. About 80 miles round trip. Didn't take my jacket, wished I had, it was chilly down closer to the beach. Saw another sporty at the store on the island. Really nice black 883C. Lots of other bikes out today, temps were in the 70s.

[xllent01]

I rode mine today for the first time in a week. 70 degrees
and sunny put about 65 miles on or so. Just had a leather
jacket and my usual riding attire on. Very nice indeed, glad
i get to ride all year.:clap

[clayvis]

Rode in a toys for tots rally yesterday. It is sponsored by a local HD Stealer. Had around 1500 bikes in the run. The line stretched for miles. Rode over 50 miles. Local police block all the major intersections. An amazing thing to be a part of. Weather was perfect-sunny and in the 70's. Year round riding is the only thing that keeps me in Florida.

[nalakk]

Way to go! Keep ridin. Gotta wait til the snow melts here. Hopefully before April.:clap

[Kath]

I haven't started my bike in a few weeks now due to the cold, and when I went to start it yesterday to go ahead and stick StaBil in the tank, I discovered my battery was dead <sigh> I'm a bad motorcycle mommy LOL

[Jt1200r]

rode yesterday it was almost 50. ride all year depends on weather

[downhome]

Snow here in Western Wa. Cold and wet, same since late Sept. Rode my Road Glide to heated storage last weekend but have not started the sportie for the last 2 weeks.

[SC_Compact]

Saturday my neighbor called and asked if I wanted to go for a ride. Did about 50 miles on Saturday with high temp of 36 degrees. It was actually quite refreshing in the sunlight.

Got a couple inches of snow yesterday and they are calling for another 3-6 inches tonight so it looks like it will be a few weeks before I get to ride again.

[DM-SC]

I haven't started my bike in a few weeks now due to the cold, and when I went to start it yesterday to go ahead and stick StaBil in the tank, I discovered my battery was dead <sigh> I'm a bad motorcycle mommy LOL

:yikes Kath! Say it ain't so! I never would have guessed you would turn out to be an abusive parent! :sofa

[Kath]

Not abusive! I only abuse men :D But, yes, I'm a neglectful parent LOL ;)

[DM-SC]

I only abuse men :D

Oh lord...there goes my heart rate again! :roflblack

[kmssporty05]

I also ran mine for about 15 minutes yesterday.....rode it up and down the driveway in 16* weather, snow on the ground......feeling envious of all you southerners this time of the year!

[merc]

not to worry Kath
I think she'll forgive you and crank right up after you charge her battery.
She will like that.

[OldDen]

Went out Saturday (North West Jersey) for an hour, my last ride till spring. Don't mind the cold so much but we got 3 inches of snow with 6 expected today (Monday 12/5/05). Will stop and glance each time I go through the garage but like someone said before you know it spring is here.

[Uncle Fester]

Every time I think I've had the last day of riding for the season, another nice day rolls around. "Nice" being relative this time of year, of course. Leathers, flannels, long johns, and a fleece face sock have been enough to keep me on two wheels so far, to work and back if nothing else. Once there's ice on the road, though, I think I'm really done. In Virginia, once there's snow or ice on the ground, it's around until spring, lurking in corners and shady spots and whatnot even if the roads are clear.

[Kath]

not to worry Kath
I think she'll forgive you and crank right up after you charge her battery.
She will like that.

Yeah, gonna plug her in when I get home from work after Joe gets his bike outta the way so I can get to her! Although, I may have to wait until tomorrow nite because we're getting snow any minute now supposedly.....ughhhhh. It really is winter :(

[OldDen]

I was thinking of going to Maryland to escape the snow and ice from Dec to March but if Virginia gets the same maybe the Carolinas are where to go.

[Uncle Fester]

I was thinking of going to Maryland to escape the snow and ice from Dec to March but if Virginia gets the same maybe the Carolinas are where to go.

I went to school in Annapolis, and I can tell you for a fact there's snow and ice aplenty in the Maryland winter. Not as aplenty as up north, but it's a nasty, cold, gray, drippy, icy winter. You will have better luck in South Carolina and points south.

I really miss Pensacola...

[Kath]

I was thinking of going to Maryland to escape the snow and ice from Dec to March but if Virginia gets the same maybe the Carolinas are where to go.

Yeah, Maryland isn't a good choice. Normally, I would tell you to head to the Eastern Shore though as they get very little, but apparently this storm system on its way here this afternoon is going to give the Eastern Shore quite a bit overnight!

[DM-SC]

I was thinking of going to Maryland to escape the snow and ice from Dec to March but if Virginia gets the same maybe the Carolinas are where to go.

Even the upstate portion of SC gets a bit of the froznen stuff from time to time...:rolleyes:

[OldDen]

Yeah, Maryland isn't a good choice. Normally, I would tell you to head to the Eastern Shore though as they get very little, but apparently this storm system on its way here this afternoon is going to give the Eastern Shore quite a bit overnight!

That storm is supposed to hit us also. Not really a warm weather lover but as I have aged I have really grown to hate winter. Seems a few years ago life got easier when kids were all out and I was done paying off my ex wife so i again began riding a little more and enjoying it. Didn't realize how much I enjoyed just being out for an hour or so until the last few winters now I get what they call winter depression. In a way though it is good because my wife can get me to do all those things inside I just never have time for during the nicer weather.

[Uncle Fester]

In a way though it is good because my wife can get me to do all those things inside I just never have time for during the nicer weather.

And that's a good thing?

[OldDen]

And that's a good thing?

Yeah for her!

[wolfgang]

Rode into work today. About 37 degrees, but the roads were dry.

[Batpappy]

I live in the "other" Arizona, Flagstaff at 7000 ft and an average snowfall of 200". Rode to work today like every day this year (so far,no snow that sticks yet) temp was 17 degrees F. Ain't no thing, I grew up riding year round in Montana (yes you can cut down car tire chains to fit bikes). get back in the saddle you pussies! jus kiddin, I know you are not weak, you ride a Sporty!

[OldDen]

I live in the "other" Arizona, Flagstaff at 7000 ft and an average snowfall of 200". Rode to work today like every day this year (so far,no snow that sticks yet) temp was 17 degrees F. Ain't no thing, I grew up riding year round in Montana (yes you can cut down car tire chains to fit bikes). get back in the saddle you pussies! jus kiddin, I know you are not weak, you ride a Sporty!

Hey i am old so I can whimp out on the snow riding, besides the chain on the tire drowns out the rumble of the pipes!

[DM-SC]

Rode to work today like every day this year (so far,no snow that sticks yet) temp was 17 degrees F.

Now that qualifies as COLD! :wonderlan

[TomW]

From the posts to this topic it would appear to me that there are quite a few Rounders riding Sportsters. You folks should come over and join us so that we can make a good showing against the BMW riders. The forums are for people that ride as much as they can year round. It was started by BMW folks but they welcome everyone who rides. I think so far we have about half a dozen HD riders over there. There is also good information about riding in cold weather there as well. They like ride reposrts with pictures and the obligatory picture with FOOD! Check it out at:

http://www.yearroundriders.com/forum/index.php

[DM-SC]

From the posts to this topic it would appear to me that there are quite a few Rounders riding Sportsters. You folks should come over and join us so that we can make a good showing against the BMW riders. The forums are for people that ride as much as they can year round. It was started by BMW folks but they welcome everyone who rides. I think so far we have about half a dozen HD riders over there. There is also good information about riding in cold weather there as well. They like ride reposrts with pictures and the obligatory picture with FOOD! Check it out at:

http://www.yearroundriders.com/forum/index.php

I just registered!

[Carl-04XL]

was out yesturday. made it about 50 miles and my hands were hurting so bad i could barely squeeze the clutch. Even bought new gloves that were thicker than the ones I usually ride with for the ride but they are not as good as I thought they would be so now it's up to heated glove liners. Rest of my body was fine. Snow on the ground today so riding is off for a few days until it clears up a bit.

I remember a couple of riders in the last M/C I was in using these:
http://www.hippohands.com/Harley%20Hippo%20Hands.htm
Just wear light weight gloves and go touring/riding. :clap :clap

I have read about ATV ones that have a 'window' in them to see controls. I think I saw those in a Sportsman Guide catalog last week... but the ATV ones don't have a hole/slot for mirrors or bar mounted turn signals... The HippoHands do...

[Randum77]

Me, i hate being cold. I can't stand cold weather at all. Hence, the bike is parked till it hits 50+ again. Other then that, i am staying inside.

[Gone]

Too cold out here, and 3" of snow on the ground. Both bikes are tucked away in the garage for their winter hibernation.
A point to make about cold weather driving...make sure you run her for a good 20-30 minutes total. Short 10 minute runs here and there in the freezing cold can result in condensation build up in the crank case.

[release]

I got out yesterday for an hour along the Mohawk River. 25 degrees, but a beautiful bright sunny day. I layer up pretty well, but could use better (or heated) gloves. I love to go out when the roads are clear and there is snow on the ground. I won't ride once the roads are salted into submission (unless we get a cleansing rain in between). Always be careful for black ice (or regular ice) in this weather.

[motorrunning]

Yep - I am in Vail today riding a couple of skis!

[DM-SC]

Yep - I am in Vail today riding a couple of skis!

Paula keeps trying to talk me into doing that. I'm like "I might break a leg or somethin' and not be able to ride the scoot!". :frownthre

[motorrunning]

Paula keeps trying to talk me into doing that. I'm like "I might break a leg or somethin' and not be able to ride the scoot!". :frownthre
Well, if you can't beat the weather - join it!

[DM-SC]

Well, if you can't beat the weather - join it!

Yeah, I hear ya...thing is...we keep having sunny days where the temps are 50+ degrees! :smoke

[misterwizard1]

Never stop!
Mike

[SC_Compact]

http://www.thetimelessride.com/English/Images/introduction/intro-L.jpg
http://www.thetimelessride.com/

[DM-SC]

http://www.thetimelessride.com/

All I can say is..."WOW"! That's truly "livin'"! :smoke

[calsport05]

http://www.thetimelessride.com/


Wow...that's some awesome stuff!

[TomW]

I am serrously going through withdrawl right now. I haven't been able to ride in almost 2 weeks due to icy roads over here in SE Michigan. At least I can read about other peoples rides. Over on the Rounders forum we have quite a few intrepid explorers. Several of which ride with sidecars for more stability in these snowy conditions. We even have a guy that has studded his scooter's tires for traction up in Montreal for the winter. Lots of good information about cold weather riding and gear as well. Anyone interested come over and join us at:

http://www.yearroundriders.com/forum/index.php

[arjay]

What, whos not riding? Oh wait I guess if you dont live in SoCal then your bike is parked for the winter. BRRRRR.

Well...it's tough, but we're still ridin' em' here in Florida...wind permitting that is :)

[avnsteve]

just rode in to work this morning, about 40deg, gonna be real nice this afternoon on the way home after work!

[Jimbo999]

The snow Melted yesterday.......50* today. You betch'a !!!!
:tour

[BlueSnBikes]

Been trying to ride everyday. I'll admit that 37 deg. ride yesterday was a bit chilly, although it sure does make those twisties invigorating. Gonna try not to put 'er away at all this winter, except for conversion time maybe in Feb.
It's possible here in central NC, we never know what were gonna get for weather. I've seen -3 and 75 in January before. Crazy.

Peace,

Darrin

[DM-SC]

It's possible here in central NC, we never know what were gonna get for weather. I've seen -3 and 75 in January before. Crazy.


Yeah...that's part of what makes life so interesting in these parts! :smoke

[Fackler Rebel]

Beautiful in South Arkansas.

Just got back from driving all over town, making several stops, got her nice and warmed up. Got her back inside the house, dry and warm.

Ride to Live and Live to Ride

Reb

[Bladerunner]

Had a high of 35 today, but I took her for a spin, a short one! Wish I was in sunny southern Cal!

[tonyhds]

We had ice on the roads Thurs morning and in the 20's and 30's

We rode today, sunshine in the mid 60's......Gotta love Texas weather

[55 Jr]

+8C today in Edmonton Alberta!

Put 100km on her!!

Best regards,

Brian

[calsport05]

We took a pretty long ride today. Of course I'm from CA and we haven't had much of a winter...certainly nothing like most of you. We rode about 300 miles up to Sonora (Gold Country) and back. Left this morning around 8am...twas about 45, but it warmed up to 60 for most of the day. Took lots of backroads...not much freeway. Gorgeous sunset on the way home. Just got in about an hour ago.

[DM-SC]

We took a pretty long ride today. Of course I'm from CA and we haven't had much of a winter...certainly nothing like most of you. We rode about 300 miles up to Sonora (Gold Country) and back. Left this morning around 8am...twas about 45, but it warmed up to 60 for most of the day. Took lots of backroads...not much freeway. Gorgeous sunset on the way home. Just got in about an hour ago.

Sounds like an excellent day! :smoke

[TomW]

CalSport05 - Thanks for the picture and the ride report. I haven't been on my Sporty for about 2 weeks now and am going through withdrawl. I've got the DT's. Nothing but Snow and Ice around here and more of the same coming. I am hoping for a few clear days sometime this month so I can get in at least one December ride. Again thanks for the pictures of open water and green trees!

[hunter3705]

It's getting harder and harder to get in any riding. We've got snow and ice that just won't go away, but I did sneak in about 1/2 an hour's ride on Sunday :banarock . I ran a couple of local erands and made a circuit around a couple of neighborhoods. I put about a dozen or so miles on the bike I guess. Fun, but chilly!

[txsporty]

I'm still riding!!!!!:D

When I'm not working or out of town!!!:frownthre

Which has been alot lately!!!:(

[WinXP]

High 50's here the pass couple days so got been riding around 100 miles a day. Trying to get the conversion I did broke in to see what new life the bike has to offer.

[LDO]

In the 40s early in the morning and stuff but i still ride to work 70 miles roundtrip every day. Then, I try to ride every weekend as much as I can. Our winters here in SoCal aren't as bad as what most of you have to endure so I take advantage of the weak winters.
LDO:tour

[Takingabreak]

Well, I rode to the HOG meeting tonight, by the time we got out, I had to wipe the Frost off the seat to ride home.
Frost on the streets too.
Oh well, made it home OK.

[DM-SC]

Well, I rode to the HOG meeting tonight, by the time we got out, I had to wipe the Frost off the seat to ride home.
Frost on the streets too.
Oh well, made it home OK.

Livin' on the edge! :smoke

[calsport05]

CalSport05 - Thanks for the picture and the ride report. I haven't been on my Sporty for about 2 weeks now and am going through withdrawl. I've got the DT's. Nothing but Snow and Ice around here and more of the same coming. I am hoping for a few clear days sometime this month so I can get in at least one December ride. Again thanks for the pictures of open water and green trees!

Glad you liked the pic Tom!
I sure feel for all of you in the much much colder states. Hope you all get what you want for Xmas and that spring comes around soon for you!!

[calsport05]

Sounds like an excellent day! :smoke

Any time I'm riding is definitely an excellent day for me!! I'm having so much fun!

I'm sure you and your wife are enjoying your heritage. My boyfriend rides one too. We used to ride 2-up on it before I started to ride....very comfortable for me.

[DM-SC]

Any time I'm riding is definitely an excellent day for me!! I'm having so much fun!

I'm sure you and your wife are enjoying your heritage. My boyfriend rides one too. We used to ride 2-up on it before I started to ride....very comfortable for me.

Yeah, having the Heritage makes riding 2-up really enjoyable! :tour

Of course, I wish we could have just stayed a 2 Sporty family...:frownone

[Denzone]

I rode the other day, was sunny but cold... bundled up and it was okay... Today is way to cold for my taste...

[phreak]

Only 1 day this month that I didn't ride. That was when the temp got to 3°. I told myself as long as it was dry, and a double digit temp, I'd ride.

[nalakk]

Wow! I hope everyone from the Carolinas to Maine had a chance to ride today, Christmas Eve. What beautiful weather. Near 50 F with total sun. Passed many harleys in the northeast corridor, some 2-up. Many had summer jackets and pants. Had to watch out for melting snow. Ran thru many deep puddles. Had to make sure to be home before dark to avoid ice. I found the superslabs better to ride on because the traffic dried the road while the local back roads were wet and slick in the shadows. Just the opposite of summer. Hope everyone got out and will enjoy the holiday season. Keep ridin.:)

[95xlcustom]

im not way to much salt here in ma. other people are but i dont ride once the salt flys

[nalakk]

Good point. Gave it a thorough washing down when I got back.:)

[DM-SC]

I rode a total of 340 miles today! :tour

[Y2K]

I got in about 75 miles..........



http://img399.imageshack.us/img399/7555/1224050089ij.jpg

[cantolina]

I would have been today if I wasn't half torn down for the conversion.....

:(

[flskevin]

I went out today for about 100 miles, it was perfect winter weather.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y230/flskevin/december-05-bike.jpg

[jade44V]

I was out today! I was so happy. It was a beautiful day.

Finished wrapping all my gifts, stuffed stockings, baked cookies and off I went.

The weather today was the best Christmas present I could have hoped for!

[Lynk]

Got back from my ride about an hour ago. I went out about 40 miles, and found myself in the middle of a storm that was headed toward my house. So, what'd I do? I outran the storm, of course! ;) I'm listening to the rain beating down outside, right now.

In total, I rode about 120 miles today. A little over half of that was on the freeway. So, I got up and over 100 a couple of times; the rest of the freeway travel was around 80.

The temperature has been in the 50s this week, so I've been out on the Sporty quite a bit. Although, I was still riding a few weeks ago, when the weather was dropping into the mid-20s. Xena's got it right, when she says that it takes 15 minutes of warm-up before you can ride.

Oh, and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[Turbota]

"Anybody still ridin"?
_____________________________

Shit, it was about 75 degrees outside today ... Was I ridin?

No, I was wrenchin! .... maybe on Sunday ... Hey, that's Christmas Day ... Maybe on Monday. :p

It's tough living in Arizona!

[ajponce]

I'm still riding in sunny Florida,,,even if it's raining!

Merry Christmas

[hunter3705]

It was in the low 50's yesterday (Christmas eve) here in Maryland. A buddy of mine and I went out at about 9:30 and rode until about 3:30. It was beautiful outside, and I think just about every bike in Maryland was on the road. Now I've got about 350 miles on the bike. It's going to take a while to finish the break-in period of 500 miles. I can't see it happening until Spring. A few miles here, a few miles there, that's about all you can get in. This Wednesday's supposed to be nice, too. I'm going to try to get in another day of riding.

[fafcpa]

Rode in Hartford CT area yesterday. No salt and little sand, roads were wet. Couldn't resist the temptation. Only went about 30 miles though, had to keep out of the way of last minute shoppers.

Thinking of riding today, supposed to be near 50 but change of rain!

Fred

[daesdaemar]

did a quick 50 miler yesterday... was about 72 degrees...

[decman]

Yup got a nice Christmas eve run in yesterday
50 degrees in NJ......

[avnsteve]

:smoke riding yesterday and again today, mid seventies

[lava red rob]

finally got out yesterday(Christmas eve)we had a heat wave, it got up in the mid 40s It's been a very cold Dec in northern Ohio(I have a $380 f#&*@ ing gas bill to prove it!!! It was great to get out for a couple of hours.Hope to ride all winter long just like last year, Merry Christmas everyone!!!!

[Bill2]

63 degrees and blue skies, merry christmas! If i don't hurt myself eating all this good food i'am going riding!

[VettesRule]

We have had great weather lately. I have been riding almost everyday the last week or two.

[DustyJacket]

I got to ride today. It got up to 43 degrees.

My first ride since my icy crash two weeks ago tomorrow......

[Chuck]

Got a warm spell here but still snow on the ground and rain and salt everywhere. We're all done here for awhile, maybe next year, which isn't far away.

[woody95]

Rode for and hour yesterday to drop of some presents at a friends. The first ride with new Pro-Pipe on. :banana
Bob

[nalakk]

Good rain today. Snow in the New England mountains. Something for everyone. Rain will wash the salt away. A couple of dry days to follow with seasonable temps. Looks like some good ridin in the future. So far, not a bad winter. Keep ridin. :)

[RatBastard]

I'm out every day its above freezing. I misjudged one day and found myself on an icy patch at the top of a hill just before a red light. I managed to keep it up and stop for the light. The back end of the Super Glide went to the right and the bike tried to lean over. I stopped at the Castle Rock HD (at the intersection this happened at) to let my heart slow down a bit.

They're calling for 61 F today so I'll get a few miles out there.

RB

[Gone]

Haven't rode since the monday before Thanksgiving. Been hoping for a nice day to go but not had one as of yet here in W. MI. Hoping in the next few weeks to be able to get out. Hubby to his Eglide out around the block a couple times this week. To much other stuff going to get out...kinda cold here still to...lol

[kship]

Got about 3 hours in today. Within the last 5 miles of the ride we ran in to a little shower of rain other that that it was a great day.

[74FeHeadXLH]

yup, still riding....I ride all year....weather permitting of course

[carl2124]

Got in a 60 mile ride in new years eve and news year day...

[xllent01]

Still riding also 63 degrees and about a 3 hr tour for me today.

For all those in cold regions, all i gotta say is
MOVE TO A WARMER CLIMATE

[74FeHeadXLH]

Still riding also 63 degrees and about a 3 hr tour for me today.

For all those in cold regions, all i gotta say is
MOVE TO A WARMER CLIMATE
:smoke :roflblack or buy more leather:rolleyes:

[WT5]

I am still riding. I actually ride all year. Most of the time the weather here is great for riding. On the few really cold days I just dress warmer! The only time I don't ride is if we are having storm's like hurricanes or the rare snow storm.:smoke

[SDJose]

Still riding. Did about a 200 miler last Friday, I8 East to Pine Valley, up Sonrise Hwy to Julian, onto San Ysabel, Anza Barrego, then Temecula, back onto the I15 then back to the 805 to home. The 883 ran great. I wish I had the 1200 for better acceleration at 4th and 5th.

[MusclePump]

It rains enough here that the salt gets washed away. I'm good to go every so often and take advantage of it fully!

[LVBOATDOC]

Still ridin here, except for today maybe, looks like rain so will have to see. Been in the 40's-50's so really not that bad.

[woody95]

Not really ridin. Just ran up and down the street a couple of times to check out the new pipes and forward controls.:clap
Bob

[Red Dog]

Haven't stopped riding all year, except for a few days when it when way below 32 degrees. That's my limit. Dallas has been relatively warm this year. I wear thermals from Target and that does the trick. The only problem I have is my gloves. I have some big Gortex gloves from HD and I even have the inserts, but my fingers are still the first thing to start complaining. Wish I had some sort of wind guard just for the hands.


Red Dog

[todd0013]

it almost made it to 40 deg today so i rode it to work at 3 in the afternoon. should be somewhere in the lower 30s when i get off work. I am what most people call young and dumb. i ride when they are not forcasting for snow and we have had a mild illinois winter so far.:clap hope i didnt just jinx it now

[misterwizard1]

Guy,
I ride almost everyday of the year, here in Southeast Texas.

[DustyJacket]

Made it to 58 degrees today - the wife and I each got some riding in...... woo hoo

[Greg81XLH]

I got up to 60 degrees here in KY today so I took the old Ironhead for a little spin. Not too far, the tags expired in Dec. really nice day here for January.

Greg

[janrick]

Yep. Rode today about 15 miles. 43 degrees and sunny.

[pres41]

Got to almost 50 here to day, just counldn't resist it took mine out for a 20 mile ride, she loved getting out to stretch her legs with all her new winter toys. :tour :tour :tour

[Barndog]

Mid 70's last two days in Oklahoma. I managaed about 175 miles. Damn it felt good. :D

MC

[Janetgia]

Hit 49 here yesterday, and 45 on New Years Day, so I was out briefly both days. Great to be able to ride in January in Iowa!

[Sportster Girl]

The weather hasn't been too bad here lately. I've managed to ride every week since Thanksgiving. As long as it's somewhere around 50 degrees, I'll take her for a run........Woooooo Hoooooooooooo!:banana

[xllent01]

60 and sunny here today, rode for about 2 hrs meeting up with some 1% friends.

[hoosier xlc]

I got to ride today, yipee! went out for about an hour and a half. IN in January doesn't offer many chances for riding. Felt great!

[santansporty]

Upper seventies here... we can ride all year except during the monsoon rain storms that start around July... but even then, the storms come & go so if the roads aren't flooded... we can get out in-between the storms...

[SteveK]

It got up to 50 here today so I got the bike out and went for a ride. Felt good. With the cold weather, snow and salty roads it’s been awhile.

[angryville]

i'm on the way out for a ride on mine now. i think the temp is somewhere in the mid to upper 60's and sunny. :)

[Sportster Girl]

Heck YES! Just got back, it was incredible for January!

Posted some pics in another thread....AWESOME to be able to ride at this time of the year....:banana

[Slinkee]

Rode it in to work this morning!

[jwbradbury]

I work overnights here in SoCAL and try to ride each morning as my "unwind" routine. I head for the rural roads and the foothills while most of the Left Coast commuters are on the freeways bitchin' about the traffic.

- - - You're never lost if you don't care where the road is heading. - - -

[DM-SC]

It looks like I'll have nice weather for the next week or so, at least...45F-50F (am)-70F and no rain.

Ah heck...that just makes it better 'cause I'd still ride in the cold! :smoke

[evadlink]

Ride just about every day. At least 3 times a wk. I run a 100mi. circuit, that Ive developed here -- Near Hot springs, Ark. Its a great run with lots of twisties. The more familiar I become with it, the more confidence I have in accelerating thru the curves- (i.e. know whats coming, and can get set up) Lots of nice sweepers also, with hills and great mountain views. Normally this time of year I would be in Mich. freezing my a$$ off, counting the days until I could mount my sportster again. After 50 yrs of Mich winters, I said enough, and bought a fixer up here in Ark. Weather has been great- alot like Mi. fall weather. In 30yrs. of riding, Ive never had so much fun as Ive had the past 2months. Tomorrow's forcast is 66 degrees-- Can you guess what I'll be doing? My suggestion is -- that if you normally take some kind of winter vacation, or if your circumstances make it feasible -- considering making it a motorcycling vac.-- Trailer your Scoot to warmer cliames-- " Want to change your attitude, change your latitude" :) Jimmy Buffet

[dcorkie2]

Hey dashadow,
Where was the photo taken? It looks like the high desert east of Barstow. Don't we just love the socal weather?!
By the way, new member here. I'll post photos soon.

[Roadster_Rider]

I just took my coldest ride yet, in my 1150 miles of riding ive riddin in mid-30's on my 20 mile ride to school many times, but today i knew there was no rain and thought what the hell lets go, well, it was 28 degrees out, but it wasnt as bad as i thought it would be, i guess i'm an all-weather rider, at least in this climate, thats the coldest it ever gets here. ps i'm in california.

[jaxs1984]

I went riding today it was about ~45 degrees I was all bundled up and it felt great...I was a little hot actually with all my thermo shit on :) Its really surprising for Chicago.

[woody95]

Today is supposed to be about 9 which is 48 deg. If i don't go out on the scoot I will hate mysef. Plan on leaving work at noon so the roads should be dry by then:banana
Bob

[xl883c03]

It's pretty nice here in Westren Pa. I rode to work this morning.
I am also new member

[xl883c03]

Oh it's in the low 50's here this morning

[nativebroncofan]

Every time I brake down and save up the coin to fix it's nice ridin weather and the day after I get it running it snows and now it's going to stay cold until early next week. Cold Wet Snow= more time to save coin for stuff.
Later,nativebroncofan

[Bigmatt]

I ride to work everyday. Some mornings it is a little chilly, but the ride home is almost always " just right! "

[DM-SC]

I ride to work everyday. Some mornings it is a little chilly, but the ride home is almost always " just right! "

Yeah...there's just something about that ride home thing that mkaes everything seem right with the world! :tour

[Piggy]

Supposed to be near 67 today where I'm at and it is my day off. I will be riding of course.:tour

[Kozak]

Took the bike to work today, January 20th and its gonna hit 58 today. Gotta love it.

[capbrock]

I have been riding most days as we have not had any rain or winter to speak of this year.

[MsPotatoPotatoHead]

Yep, still riding, just not daily. Most weekends, yes, but when it's below about 35, snowing/raining, cloudy, and/or windy, by the time I get all my gear on, I'm too damn tired to ride! :D

[XLFREAK]

In southern, Cali, everyday is riding day! We get rain and cold here but it's 3-4 days max. Mornings right now are about 54 degree's and afternoons about 65 degree's and sunny.

:gun

Loco
So. Cal.

[johnnysquire]

Took the bike to work today, January 20th and its gonna hit 58 today. Gotta love it.

Kozak - Unbelievable, isn't it? Just came back from a lunch run around King of Prussia. And this is the SECOND time I rode to work this year. Final ride of 2005 was 12/26! Maybe global warming isn't so bad after all.:banana

[1200 Custom]

Had a great ride yesterday 1/19/06 It was in the lower 60's,fantastic 4 Jan.

[95xlcustom]

no way to m uch salt........

[Tucson_Tim]

Still riding here in southern AZ. In fact, I ride more here in the winter than I do in the summer.

You know what thay say about the Sonoran Desert - we have two seasons: Summer and Hell.

Tim

[jbrews]

hell ya, been ridin a lot lately. After I rode her home from work today, I took her out fer a spin with a half helmet and warm weather gloves! Gotta love the West Coast temps!!

[Gone]

Went for a 50 mile ride today through CT and NY:tour . The weather was pretty nice, 50ish and sunny for the most part. I hope it keeps up like this I will be out all winter. The sand and salt were not that bad, mostly because of all the rain we had the last couple days.
-Jason