Who rode in today?

Mr_RC · Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 08:17 AM

When I left my house this morning it was 39.8. 40 deg is my threshold. But when I got to work, I-25 and Colorado, wunderground.com listed the neighborhood at 23 deg. Its still only 26 deg over here.

Devaclis · Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 08:18 AM

32 when I left this morning. Still felt pretty good

Saw a couple of patches of ice on university from runoff where people where watering their yards.

sky_blue · Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 08:21 AM

I'll reply to this thread when my fingers defrost.

Devaclis · Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 08:24 AM

hahaha. You should REALLY look into snow mobile gloves for riding in the cold. They are AWESOME!. I prefer the supercross style snowmobile gloves. You can get them REALLY cheap at Dennis Kirk.

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/produc...d=30203&mmyId=

Devaclis · Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 08:25 AM

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/produc...d=30203&mmyId=

salsashark · Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 08:27 AM

Almost did... but couldn't get motivated enough to put on the gear...

Been looking for some winter gloves, thanx for the link Dana

Nick_Ninja · Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 08:42 AM

It's all in the grips

The ride was fine. All 5 minutes of it.

Mr_RC · Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devaclis

hahaha. You should REALLY look into snow mobile gloves for riding in the cold. They are AWESOME!. I prefer the supercross style snowmobile gloves. You can get them REALLY cheap at Dennis Kirk.

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/produc...d=30203&mmyId=

I've never thought of that. I'm going to give it a shot this year. Thanks

sky_blue · Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 08:54 AM

Do I really have to put antifreeze back in the bike? I park in the garage at night. Could my engine really freeze?

dm_gsxr · Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 08:54 AM

No problems. It was about 34 according to the temp gauge on the bike at the coldest. It was awesome coming over the hill and seeing all the fog from Broomfield to the foothills. Once you got down into it though it was crazy. Idiots who don't think it's necessary to turn their GD lights on! But I was toasty warm with the Gerbing's and heated grips. Looks like this'll work out well (I added the heated grips back in March). I have the materials to create a lap "blanket". Tonight I'll probably put the first parts on the bike to see how it goes tomorrow.

Looking forward to colder days.

Carl

Devaclis · Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dm_gsxr

Looking forward to colder days.

Carl

Heck yeah!!! Woohoo!!!!

dm_gsxr · Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sky_blue

Do I really have to put antifreeze back in the bike? I park in the garage at night. Could my engine really freeze?

If it's heated, probably not. You might put a thermometer in the garage and keep an eye on it if you don't want to swap coolant. If it gets cold though, it will freeze and do bad things to your engine. I have to do the same thing with one of my bikes.

Carl

TFOGGuys · Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 10:55 AM

No snow, therefore I ride

puckstr · Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 04:15 PM

I had to ride my new baby.

Plus I sold my car.

ihavealegohead · Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sky_blue

Do I really have to put antifreeze back in the bike? I park in the garage at night. Could my engine really freeze?

Or when it gets cold, get a trouble light, remove the shield and put it on the engine (if you can fit it). It's enough heat to keep it from freezing. I'd rather see the bike next to the warm wall vs the garage door.

mayhem · Wed Oct 17th, 2007, 07:12 AM

bbbuuuurrrrrrrrrr. definetly need some of them snowmobile gloves...cold this morning and couldn't find my boarding gloves,plus their so damn bulky.......

Flyin Hawaiian · Wed Oct 17th, 2007, 12:01 PM

If it aint snowing, them I am definitely riding! Just got tire patched yesterday and couldn't wait to get back on it!

Devaclis · Wed Oct 17th, 2007, 12:43 PM

Tomorrow is gonna be a bit windy and chilly at about 6 a.m.. Who else is gonna tough it out and cowboy up?

Joecycle · Wed Oct 17th, 2007, 12:47 PM

This morning wasn't too bad. The crisp air lets me wake up faster anyway

. But I do need to look into gloves as the summer ones with vents were a bit "breezy" for some reason.

Devaclis · Wed Oct 17th, 2007, 01:03 PM

Head over to the GIANT sporting goods store off 76 and check out the smowmobile gloves, then buy them at Dennis Kirk online

will-t · Wed Oct 17th, 2007, 01:10 PM

Hit the ranch supply store over the weekend. Mmmm, flannel lined heavy weight jeans and thick wool socks. Toasty.

Today wasn't so bad, kinda wonder how tomorrow is going to feel. Supposed to be wet too. Ick.

Some heated grips have been sitting at Powersports just waiting for me for the last 6 months, maybe I should actually go get them and put them on the bike.

Devaclis · Wed Oct 17th, 2007, 01:17 PM

Where is CO Powersports? I have a $100 gift card I need to use and heated grips sound sweet

Nick_Ninja · Wed Oct 17th, 2007, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devaclis

Where is CO Powersports? I have a $100 gift card I need to use and heated grips sound sweet

There is one up here in B-town. Come on up on Sat and we'll drink beer and put them on.

mtnairlover · Wed Oct 17th, 2007, 01:24 PM

Shouldn't have read this thread...I wanna ride in to work sooooo bad now.

I want my bike, I want my bike, I want my bike....gah!

Ok...I'm okay for now...sorta.

Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 08:17 AM	#1
Mr_RC Account Deactivated at users request Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The Mile High City Posts: 99	Who rode in today? When I left my house this morning it was 39.8. 40 deg is my threshold. But when I got to work, I-25 and Colorado, wunderground.com listed the neighborhood at 23 deg. Its still only 26 deg over here.

Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 08:18 AM	#2
Devaclis AKA "Devaclis" Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Occupy CSC Fuck You Ralph Posts: 19,633	Re: Who rode in today? 32 when I left this morning. Still felt pretty good Saw a couple of patches of ice on university from runoff where people where watering their yards. __________________ First rule of the internet: bleep you and everything you stand for. Second rule of the internet: FKZOR U AND RRYTHING U STND FR!

Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 08:21 AM	#3
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Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 08:24 AM	#4
Devaclis AKA "Devaclis" Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Occupy CSC Fuck You Ralph Posts: 19,633	Re: Who rode in today? hahaha. You should REALLY look into snow mobile gloves for riding in the cold. They are AWESOME!. I prefer the supercross style snowmobile gloves. You can get them REALLY cheap at Dennis Kirk. http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/produc...d=30203&mmyId= __________________ First rule of the internet: bleep you and everything you stand for. Second rule of the internet: FKZOR U AND RRYTHING U STND FR!

Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 08:25 AM	#5
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Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 08:27 AM	#6
salsashark Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The Malakalaka Balance Board of Trust Posts: 7,851	Re: Who rode in today? Almost did... but couldn't get motivated enough to put on the gear... Been looking for some winter gloves, thanx for the link Dana __________________ Do not put off living the life you dream of. Next year may never come. If we are always waiting for something to change... Retirement, the kids to leave home, the weather or the economy, that's not living. That's waiting! Waiting will only leaves us with unrealized dreams and empty wishes.

Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 08:42 AM	#7
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Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 08:54 AM	#9
sky_blue Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FTC Posts: 725	Re: Who rode in today? Do I really have to put antifreeze back in the bike? I park in the garage at night. Could my engine really freeze? __________________ 2007 Honda CBR600RR: "Jezza" http://bitingcat.wordpress.com

Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 08:54 AM	#10
dm_gsxr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Longmont Posts: 2,107	Re: Who rode in today? No problems. It was about 34 according to the temp gauge on the bike at the coldest. It was awesome coming over the hill and seeing all the fog from Broomfield to the foothills. Once you got down into it though it was crazy. Idiots who don't think it's necessary to turn their GD lights on! But I was toasty warm with the Gerbing's and heated grips. Looks like this'll work out well (I added the heated grips back in March). I have the materials to create a lap "blanket". Tonight I'll probably put the first parts on the bike to see how it goes tomorrow. Looking forward to colder days. Carl __________________ Long Distance Gear Checklist 2002 Hayabusa - Now with 100,000+ miles!

Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 10:55 AM	#13
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Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 04:15 PM	#14
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Wed Oct 17th, 2007, 07:12 AM	#16
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Wed Oct 17th, 2007, 12:01 PM	#17
Flyin Hawaiian Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Aurora Posts: 94	Re: Who rode in today? If it aint snowing, them I am definitely riding! Just got tire patched yesterday and couldn't wait to get back on it!

Wed Oct 17th, 2007, 12:43 PM	#18
Devaclis AKA "Devaclis" Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Occupy CSC Fuck You Ralph Posts: 19,633	Re: Who rode in today? Tomorrow is gonna be a bit windy and chilly at about 6 a.m.. Who else is gonna tough it out and cowboy up? __________________ First rule of the internet: bleep you and everything you stand for. Second rule of the internet: FKZOR U AND RRYTHING U STND FR!

Wed Oct 17th, 2007, 12:47 PM	#19
Joecycle Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 205	Re: Who rode in today? This morning wasn't too bad. The crisp air lets me wake up faster anyway . But I do need to look into gloves as the summer ones with vents were a bit "breezy" for some reason.

Wed Oct 17th, 2007, 01:03 PM	#20
Devaclis AKA "Devaclis" Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Occupy CSC Fuck You Ralph Posts: 19,633	Re: Who rode in today? Head over to the GIANT sporting goods store off 76 and check out the smowmobile gloves, then buy them at Dennis Kirk online __________________ First rule of the internet: bleep you and everything you stand for. Second rule of the internet: FKZOR U AND RRYTHING U STND FR!

Wed Oct 17th, 2007, 01:10 PM	#21
will-t Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Longmont Posts: 263	Re: Who rode in today? Hit the ranch supply store over the weekend. Mmmm, flannel lined heavy weight jeans and thick wool socks. Toasty. Today wasn't so bad, kinda wonder how tomorrow is going to feel. Supposed to be wet too. Ick. Some heated grips have been sitting at Powersports just waiting for me for the last 6 months, maybe I should actually go get them and put them on the bike.

Wed Oct 17th, 2007, 01:17 PM	#22
Devaclis AKA "Devaclis" Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Occupy CSC Fuck You Ralph Posts: 19,633	Re: Who rode in today? Where is CO Powersports? I have a $100 gift card I need to use and heated grips sound sweet __________________ First rule of the internet: bleep you and everything you stand for. Second rule of the internet: FKZOR U AND RRYTHING U STND FR!

Wed Oct 17th, 2007, 01:24 PM	#24
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