So, who rode today?

[Squareman357]

Got in a nice ride on Jan. 31.  Sweet.

A thought:  I don't check the air in my tires before these winter rides.  Yes, I know I should.  Is there any advantage to riding with lower pressures in the tires during cold weather?  

I check mine at the start of every riding day.  I usually run mine a little lower pressure in the winter so the tires heat up a bit more and a bit quicker.  My stock pressure should be 42/42, but I'll run 38/40 in the winter.

[Fourstring]

I check mine at the start of every riding day.  I usually run mine a little lower pressure in the winter so the tires heat up a bit more and a bit quicker.  My stock pressure should be 42/42, but I'll run 38/40 in the winter.

Exactly this.


I'm super careful about tire pressures in the winter, especially if it's been a while.  Checked mine before a ride yesterday and my front was 50 psi.  

[stromgal]

I'm super careful about tire pressures in the winter, especially if it's been a while.  Checked mine before a ride yesterday and my front was 50 psi.  

Weird... what's the norm you inflate them to?  Does cold weather 'shrink' the tire, thus raising pressure?? Bueller?

[sleazy rider]

 34 degrees?  Rain?  Hell yeah!  Happy Groundhog Day!  

[Poweranger]

Just over 60 miles of back roads today. I think this may be the first time ever in the month February for me.

[bucktownbilly]

Ok, it's confirmed.  You can ride year round in Chicago.  First ride in February today.

Feel sorry for all those Harley guys who store their bikes for the winter

[mxvet57]

Feel sorry for all those Harley guys who store their bikes for the winter

What makes you think they would ride them anyways. To cold to wear a dew rag and a leather vest And the chrome would get dirty to.

[County Tar]

Once the road salt goes down the bikes don't come out around these parts.  Fortunately I ride a Strom and a DR and don't care.  

[OU812]

Preemptive strike. I picked up a GoPro camera and Tuesday is my only day off so I must try it out.

[Gary B.]

Took the DR on a 57 mile wander around the county. I couldn't take sitting around the house on a day like today.

[06_wi_vfr]

Feb 4th.  Yep.  Tour to Stoughton, then south til I hit Rock County M, then Fulton on to Edgerton and home.  Short but sweet.

[Stripes]

It was beautiful for a ride today! I can't believe this weather we're having in February... I'm glad Sleazy called todays lunch ride! I only got in about 40 miles, but it was still a ride!

[D-Mac]

I finally had a chance to get the bike out today. Went for a late-afternoon blast around the area. Only 50 miles, but it was FANTASTIC.  The roads were empty and the bike loves the cold.

Then I came home to a basement full of sewage. Second time in 6 months. Not cool.  

[mxvet57]

Then I came home to a basement full of sewage. Second time in 6 months. Not cool.  

Indoor septic system?

[CLAY]

Only about 20 miles yesterday, but it was heavenly.  

[OU812]

Just a bit. About 1/2 on video. My 1st try.

[bucktownbilly]

Just a bit. About 1/2 on video. My 1st try.

Hey, there's my golf course at the 5 minute mark

[mxvet57]

Just a bit. About 1/2 on video. My 1st try.

No wheelies, no stoppies, and no hooliganism.  


                        FAIL

[evilted]

Two consecutive days riding to work.  Not much of accomplishment considering the weather and brevity of my commute, but I need to make good on my resolution to spend less time in the car this year.

[OU812]

No wheelies, no stoppies, and no hooliganism.  


                        FAIL

New tires, slick road. Yep.
I failed.