Winter riders
10-24-2007, 08:54 PM
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Winter riders
What do you plan to do with your bikes this winter? Ride no matter what? Storage? Keep it ready to ride incase a nice day pops up?
I am not sure what I am going to do yet.
I am not sure what I am going to do yet.
10-25-2007, 08:29 AM
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I plan on riding till it is in the 30s in the morning. I have a big garage so I'll keep it ready to go unless I get bored and take it apart. I've got a few projects lined up for it this winter.
If it is anything like last year, there will be days where it gets warm enough to ride.
If it is anything like last year, there will be days where it gets warm enough to ride.
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10-25-2007, 10:58 PM
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No winter riding here in NW Illinois. It gets waaay too cold. Right after Thanksgiving, it's going to the dealership for sort of free winter storage.
They'll prep the bike for storage in their facility. In the spring, they'll bring it out and fully prep it for riding again. Pick up and delivery to your home via trailer.
The catch is that you have to spend $300 with them over the winter. Purchases can include parts, labor, gear, etc. Between some scheduled maintenance items and gear/accessory purchases, I'll hit that $300 mark. Might as well take advantage of the storage.
They'll prep the bike for storage in their facility. In the spring, they'll bring it out and fully prep it for riding again. Pick up and delivery to your home via trailer.
The catch is that you have to spend $300 with them over the winter. Purchases can include parts, labor, gear, etc. Between some scheduled maintenance items and gear/accessory purchases, I'll hit that $300 mark. Might as well take advantage of the storage.
10-28-2007, 12:55 AM
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before my bike got the 2 of us in the fight w/ the tree, i rode a little in the winter...as long as it wasn't ball-shriveling cold & the road was in decent condition.
i kept it inside in the winter, so i never reaslly did the winter storage service. it stayed in the 2nd bedroom of my apt & once a week (usually sunday) i'd roll it out on the back porch & start it up & let it run for 10-15 minutes to get the motor warmed up & all the fluids recirculated. & like i said....i'd take it out for a quick ride weather permitting to get some heat in the tires.
invest in a good set of front & rear stands if you plan on letting it sit for an extended period in one place. this applies to any time of the year. in fact, mine stayed up on the stands year round if it was gonna sit for more than a day or 2. i got mine from Redline Stands. they are also quite useful for routine maintence, tire chanes, etc
HERE is a set on ebay for $75 + s/h....one hell of a deal!!!!
10-29-2007, 04:25 AM
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wooo, I just in to work and it 30 this morning. I wasn't really cold but I don't think I will do that again. it was foggy out and so I had a LOT of trouble keeping my mask clear, by the time I got to work there was ice on my gloves, jacket and patns and ice all over the front of the bike. :crazyr: I put on enough stuff to keep me warm but it took me like 10 minutes to get dressed up. So maybe only when it is 35+.
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