First Day

[dm_gsxr]

I had to take Rita's car in today. I stepped out to check the weather (26* and drizzling rain) and slid down the driveway. I figured it was probably a little slick to be on the bike. There were only a few roads (secondary) that might have been a little iffy had I taken the bike anyway and a couple of "salt" trucks.

It sucks, but it sucks less than waking up in the ambulance or not waking up at all

Ride Safe

Carl

[Squisha]

If I were the only one out there on the road, I'd be more likely to venture out on two wheels. However, since IQs drop sharply when there's precipitation, it's just a little more adventure than I need.

[Joecycle]

First day for me too. I woke up to the sound of my neighbor hacking the ice off his windshield and figured I should take the car.
I think the roads were fine, but it's everyone else that adds to the concerns of icy"ness riding.
Although taking a car felt kind of luxurious. I mean I listened to music, drank some coffee, had the heater warming me up. I almost felt spoiled.

Stay safe out there everyone!

[Devaclis]

My wife made me ride with her today in the car

Girls smell icky!!!

[TFOGGuys]

I too, was undecided as to whether to ride today, until I stepped out on my front porch and busted my ass. It now has a big crack in it.

[McVaaahhh]

I too, was undecided as to whether to ride today, until I stepped out on my front porch and busted my ass. It now has a big crack in it.

Your ass, or the porch?

[2wheelsgood]

yeah it was chilly on the scoot today here in westminster. rode a mile or so up to the Safeway. got a nod from some cager dood stopped at the light, lol. :-) This was after noon in westminster, didn't see any ice, guess it all melted by the time i needed to hit the store.

aircooled motor warms gloves up real good. :-)

regards,
r

[TFOGGuys]

Your ass, or the porch?

[2wheelsgood]

come on... nobody rode today but me? lol no way man

[DavidofColorado]

I rode 50 miles today. I should have put the lining back in my coat. I didn't have coffee or heat but there was music.

[2wheelsgood]

I rode 50 miles today. I should have put the lining back in my coat. I didn't have coffee or heat but there was music.

that's what i'm fkn talkin about. :-)

cold makes the motor run better.

[DavidofColorado]

that's what i'm fkn talkin about. :-)

cold makes the motor run better.

It really does. Couldn't get the temp over 150 the whole time though. I would have like the fan to come on and warm me up like it would do during the summer when I didn't need it.

[Devaclis]

11 degrees when I left this morning. The bike still got to 176 on my commute in. Little bit of black ice out there so be careful.

[dm_gsxr]

The real problem was the fog forming a thin sheet of ice over my face shield. I had to keep brushing it off

Still, a much better ride in this morning. I actually saw another rider heading south on a fully faired bike (like an old Vedder type Goldwing).

Carl

[Devaclis]

I saw the exact same thing Carl. But this dude, on a black Harley full dresser, decided to whip out in front of me as I was approaching an intersection. I was about 30 feet away and had to break pretty hard to setup for a possible swerve. He hit a pocket of ice and slid a little then regained control. I pulled up next to him, pointed and laughed, and then pulled away. Dumbass.

[dm_gsxr]

I saw the exact same thing Carl. But this dude, on a black Harley full dresser, decided to whip out in front of me as I was approaching an intersection. I was about 30 feet away and had to break pretty hard to setup for a possible swerve. He hit a pocket of ice and slid a little then regained control. I pulled up next to him, pointed and laughed, and then pulled away. Dumbass.

Now now, it's not nice to make fun of the slower riders.

Carl

[Devaclis]

haha being a slow rider had nothing to do with it. He is just a dumb human being

[dm_gsxr]

haha being a slow rider had nothing to do with it. He is just a dumb human being

Yea, um "slow"

Carl

[TFOGGuys]

19 and foggy when I left Aurora....23 and foggy when I got to the shop. Electric gloves rock! (I wouldn't be able to type this without 'em)

[rforsythe]

Took the bike out today to get a good test of the gear in cold/wet stuff. All was pretty well except my visor kept fogging up, making it hard to see (especially on I-25 at 70mph). My gore-tex ice climbing gloves proved to be a good solution though, as they were soaking wet on the outside and my hands were dry. Right fingertips were a little cool from covering the brake lever but not bad. I think a Symtex heated grip kit will be about perfect. Also the Sidi waterproof dual-sport boots kick ass! Toes were cold but different socks may help there. Feet were totally dry though, which is remarkable considering how wet the road was (slush/snow).

[LaneSplitter]

I put heated grips on my FJR last winter. Makes a world of difference in terms of safety. I now use my regular gloves down to the low 30's and even upper 20's for short (<30 mins) rides. The best part is that I've regained the road feel I had lost with winter gloves. This is huge when riding on roads with sand and melting snow.