I hate winter !!!.

[shawn and gwyn]

 even though i live in colorado, and will get to ride again soon.. I HATE!!! WINTER!!!..  fucking 12 in of snow.. already below 0...   in the garage. 3 bikes that need to be ridden.   Gwyn's bandit hasn't been out in a month.  connor is learning to ride the street, and has been on the road twice, and i just want to get out.. its my therapy.   OK rant over.

[Justin]

I normally don't hate winter, but my back sure does after finishing shoveling the drive just now  

[Kneescrubber]

I normally don't hate winter, but my back sure does after finishing shoveling the drive just now  

+1

[Hardware]

That's what snowblowers are for...and ATVs with plows...and all inclusive resorts in the Caribbean...and rum & cokes...

[rgbeard]

We are here at the beachhouse in Baja, and I have to agree.  

The temperature was in the 60s this afternoon, and I had to dither in my decision between short and long sleeves.  (I HATE that part).

It was a strange wind from the East, blowing spray from the incoming waves.

Tomorrow it's only going to be 66.  But not cold enough for a fire in the fireplace.

Doesn't this bite????

[Mr.Black]

In the name of STN snobbery, I must point out that your screen name is "Shawn and Gwyn", therefore the thread title should read "We hate winter".

Now would someone please point out all of my spelling mistakes and obvious grammar errors.

[BIWOZ]

Weather forecast for where my brother works in Western Australia (an iron ore mine):



And yet at Christmas we still sing "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas" and "Frosty the snowman" and "Walking in a winter wonderland" and "Let it snow" and "Jingle bells" ....

   

[dan88z]

We hit 60 yesterday, on the 2nd day of winter. I know we'll get blasted with cold and snow at some point, but for now, I'll take the mild weather.

2 years ago we had 3-4' of snow on the ground at this point in the season!

[county]

I hate winter also.

[TBone]

In the name of STN snobbery, I must point out that your screen name is "Shawn and Gwyn", therefore the thread title should read "We hate winter".

Now would someone please point out all of my spelling mistakes and obvious grammar errors.

Shouldn't it be "grammatical errors"?  

[Clovis]

As another Colorado rider, I too hate the winter! Down with winter!

10 degrees this morning, burrrrrr

[Rogue]

70's in Southern California this weekend and into next.  Woohoo!  

[Justin]

As another Colorado rider, I too hate the winter! Down with winter!

10 degrees this morning, burrrrrr

New years day - 2010 - Poncha Pass



I have a feeling I won't be making my New Year's ride this year

[02Tac]

 even though i live in colorado, and will get to ride again soon.. I HATE!!! WINTER!!!..  fucking 12 in of snow.. already below 0...   in the garage. 3 bikes that need to be ridden.   Gwyn's bandit hasn't been out in a month.  connor is learning to ride the street, and has been on the road twice, and i just want to get out.. its my therapy.   OK rant over.

So get a snowmobile!  or one of these - http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/20/2289/Motorcycle-Article/EXPLORER-Snow-Bike-Conversion-Kit.aspx

[garry]

I hate this poor excuse for a winter here in Pittsburgh. 40 and raining just sucks. Can't do anything outside in that weather.

Let's get below freezing and stay there for a couple months so that ski season can start.

[mxvet57]

The temps here should be in the 20's and snow. It's been in the upper 30's low 40's and no snow.

Yesterday it was 40 and i rode out to a buddy's shop to get the tires changed on the FJR.

On the way home i did hit fog, fogy mist, some ice pelts , and a few Snow flakes.

Christmas day it's looking like middle 40's and sunny. I'm going for a ride before dinner and football. I have never been able to do that before.

[shawn and gwyn]

So get a snowmobile!  or one of these - http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/20/2289/Motorcycle-Article/EXPLORER-Snow-Bike-Conversion-Kit.aspx

  when we lived in MN.. we had snowmobiles.. sold them before moving out here. completely different kind of machine. out here i wont own one. there are no public lands you can ride them on close by, and the snow doesn't last long enough. so you have to trailer them up into the mountains to use them. and i have no place to store them .  now the weekend is looking great.. but there is so much ice and snow in the neighborhood. it will be sometime next week before its clear enough to get out. ohh well.. just have to do some work on Connors sabre and go from there.

Shawn

[Hardware]

  when we lived in MN.. we had snowmobiles.. sold them before moving out here. completely different kind of machine. out here i wont own one. there are no public lands you can ride them on close by, and the snow doesn't last long enough. so you have to trailer them up into the mountains to use them. and i have no place to store them .  now the weekend is looking great.. but there is so much ice and snow in the neighborhood. it will be sometime next week before its clear enough to get out. ohh well.. just have to do some work on Connors sabre and go from there.

Shawn

Snowmobiles aren't worth the investment here as the season's too short and with the amount of snow we get, a 4-wheel drive ATV (with a winch for extra insurance) will get you pretty much anywhere you want to go for the month or so the snow's at its deepest.

[Mr.Black]

33 degrees and spitting rain.

We definitely had ALL the snow last year but I would like some this year.

[02Tac]

OK, a Canam Spyder with Blizzacks or studded snow tires!!!!    

[tomek]

You people are in Colorado and have a nerve to complain about snow ?  

Get into downhill skiing , snowboarding or both . Certainly more fun then street riding , comparable to a  trackday IMHO , less expensive and when you crash usually does not hurt as much .  

[X1Glider]

If you Colorado folk want to extend your riding season, try a car snow tire.  I'm sure the other darksiders are doing it.  They probably even have chains.

[Hardware]

I'm hating winter right now...sitting in an airport waiting to find out if our flight's only delayed six hours or cancelled altogether...

[Mr.Black]

I'm hating winter right now...sitting in an airport waiting to find out if our flight's only delayed six hours or cancelled altogether...

Where abouts?

[Hardware]

St. John's, NL.

[Mr.Black]

St. John's, NL.

Sorry, can't help you.

Would have brought you some bacon.

[sleazy rider]

As I said elsewhere, I'm not liking it so much today here in Michigan either.    The best laid plans and all that.

[mxvet57]

Sunny and dry here. I'm riding.

[JamieK]

All of our stuff is packed in PODS, notice given at work, potential business partnership on the horizon, home in Sooke BC nearly finished...good-bye 25 years of Alberta winters  

[shawn and gwyn]

i think the worst thing is the fact that its nice enough to ride out now. but still cant get a bike out of the neighborhood.  going to be 50s all next week ..  

shawn

[reppans]

I love winter riding  

And this has been one heck of a great winter along the Northeast coast to ride.... (little snow and warm rains to clean the roads).

Same section of road:

[Justin]

I love winter riding  

And this has been one heck of a great winter along the Northeast coast to ride.... (little snow and warm rains to clean the roads).

Being able to see through turns is nice  

[Hardware]

Sorry, can't help you.

Would have brought you some bacon.

Thanks for the thought?   Everything's good - our flight finally departed 6 hrs later than originally scheduled and we're now celebrating with family (including a 2 yr old niece and 7 month old nephew (whom I'd never met yet))!  It's great!

We laugh and play with the kids, when a diaper smells, hand them off to Mom or Dad...

[bluedogok]

I kind of like it, to me it is better than putting with 90 days over 100 (most days 105-110) and 129 straight days over 90 and the night time "lows" barely get to 90 and then there is the lovely humidity to deal with. I will not miss Austin at all this summer, down there summer became my winter.

[Mr.Black]

Rumor has it we may see some winter here this weekend.

[mxvet57]

Rumor has it we may see some winter here this weekend.

Check the radar. It's coming your way.  

[Mr.Black]

Check the radar. It's coming your way.  

You are correct good sir.

[mxvet57]

My ride yesterday.  We should have 10 inches of snow on the ground.

[Mr.Black]

Is that a snowmobile?

Oh wait,

it's just an FJR.

I get those confused.

[mxvet57]

Is that a snowmobile?

Oh wait,

it's just an FJR.

I get those confused.

Snowmobile on left FJR on right.  

[Mr.Black]

Snowmobile on left FJR on right.  

Is it supposed to do that?

Or is it on fire?

[ConPilot1]

Yes, it was an awesome commute today. I'm just tickled to be riding steady right up and through Christmas for the first time i can recall.

Might have to park the Connie tomorrow if it gets cold after this storm blows through.  

[mxvet57]

Is it supposed to do that?

Or is it on fire?

 

28 deg. bitch

[FJRmgm]

man, you guys who are suffering from P.M.S. (parked motorcycle syndrom) can sure get cranky....

That said, you have my sympathies.

[Mr.Black]

man, you guys who are suffering from P.M.S. (parked motorcycle syndrom) can sure get cranky....

That said, you have my sympathies.

I assure you, they are far from parked.........

[sleazy rider]

Is it supposed to do that?

Or is it on fire?

New 2 stroke version.  It now makes enough power to move.    

[Cablebandit]

The power's a little peaky now though.

[black hills]

went skiing friday with the kids and one of my dirtbiking buddies, it was almost as good as riding. Plus, when we got busted for going too fast by the ski patrol it didn't cost us anything
and, it's supposed to be 55 tomorrow so will skip out of work early and get one last ride in for 2011

[Clovis]

Weather forecast for Colorado Springs:



Meanwhile, in Australia...

[Frankienuckles]

I really can't bitch as my last ride (12/23 I think) was right around 50F and that's beautiful riding weather, especially for late December in New England. I keep putting off the fuel stabilizer and other winterizing tasks pending more good riding days. I am new to heated gear (just a vest so far) and I am loving it!

[BIWOZ]

Too hot to ride: 104 deg F yesterday; predicted 102 deg F today plus thunderstorms. This coming weekend they're predicting mid-80s, so maybe ...

[Hardware]

Hand me the flamethrower for just a sec, please...

[stew71]

I'm torn about winter this year. Last season, we had 15ft of snow in the hills and were ripping up the ski slopes. This year...nuthin' but rocks and dirt.  

On the other hand, this has been the best winter riding in years. 55 and dry.  

[ConPilot1]

On the other hand, this has been the best winter riding in years. 55 and dry.  

Yep. Still commuting here. Connie's in the parking lot again. First time riding right up to New Years.  

[mxvet57]

No snow here to.  45 today.

[SVTNate]

I read through the thread and can't believe it... 3 pages and I'm the first asshole from SoCal to gloat?

76 today, will hit low 80's Sunday.  Chance of winter - 0%

Unfortunately, my favorite places to ride DO get snow, ice, and cold temps this time of year.  My sport riding is mostly done for winter, although I get out locally.  Not as much fun, though.  

I don't know a thing about fuel stabilizers or battery tenders.  Never needed 'em.

[Mr.Black]

I read through the thread and can't believe it... 3 pages and I'm the first asshole from SoCal to gloat?

76 today, will hit low 80's Sunday.  Chance of winter - 0%

Unfortunately, my favorite places to ride DO get snow, ice, and cold temps this time of year.  My sport riding is mostly done for winter, although I get out locally.  Not as much fun, though.  

I don't know a thing about fuel stabilizers or battery tenders.  Never needed 'em.

[Hardware]

I read through the thread and can't believe it... 3 pages and I'm the first asshole from SoCal to gloat?

76 today, will hit low 80's Sunday.  Chance of winter - 0%

Unfortunately, my favorite places to ride DO get snow, ice, and cold temps this time of year.  My sport riding is mostly done for winter, although I get out locally.  Not as much fun, though.  

I don't know a thing about fuel stabilizers or battery tenders.  Never needed 'em.

Thank you for that.  Why don't you go to your local burn ward and taunt the patients while 'yer at it?

Shitty weather here...temps around 0 deg C, high winds, snow's gone, motorcycling's done for the year, too shitty for the ATV, we likely won't get enough snow for truly enjoyable snowmobiling...Bleh!

[mxvet57]

Thank you for that.  Why don't you go to your local burn ward and taunt the patients while 'yer at it?

Shitty weather here...temps around 0 deg C, high winds, snow's gone, motorcycling's done for the year, too shitty for the ATV, we likely won't get enough snow for truly enjoyable snowmobiling...Bleh!

I've only seen an inch here this year. Guess i might as well do some work on the sled.

[black hills]

I read through the thread and can't believe it... 3 pages and I'm the first asshole from SoCal to gloat?

76 today, will hit low 80's Sunday.  Chance of winter - 0%

Unfortunately, my favorite places to ride DO get snow, ice, and cold temps this time of year.  My sport riding is mostly done for winter, although I get out locally.  Not as much fun, though.  

I don't know a thing about fuel stabilizers or battery tenders.  Never needed 'em.

53 here today, I know nothing of battery tenders and fule stabilizers either. As long as you are a bit tougher than a SoCal guy winter in SD is just fine

[Justin]

53 here today, I know nothing of battery tenders and fule stabilizers either. As long as you are a bit tougher than a SoCal guy winter in SD is just fine

Same here - bike has never been on a tender or had it's fuel stabilized  . And it's been beautiful all week, and will continue through the weekend.

[X1Glider]

Winter isn't too shabby here either.   The end of January is when it gets coldest in my area.

Had to visit a customer's drilling rig for work so I took the opportunity to ride the bike to the rig site since I didn't need to go with any field service personnel.  Went as scenic as I could given the time frame I had.  The 1st 3 hours of the morning was completely fogged over (45 deg) so keeping the visor clear was difficult.  440 miles by the tach or 404 miles by Google maps.  (Obviously, this is how our warranties expire too quickly )  Went to school in Waco and haven't really been back in 20 years other than to pass through to somewhere else.  So I took the opportunity to cruise the vacant campus, go to the lake,  see if the martial arts school I attended was still there (it relocated) and just see how the town has changed.  All in all, a very good work day.  Got paid for 1 hour at the rig site and 7.5 hours on the bike!   I wish I could make my living riding for 7/8 of my day all the time.

[SVTNate]

53 here today, I know nothing of battery tenders and fule stabilizers either. As long as you are a bit tougher than a SoCal guy winter in SD is just fine

53 is not indicative of SD winters.  It gets much, much worse.

My dad's family is from Vernon.  Lots of cornfields and straight roads.

[Clovis]

It's supposed to hit 60 degrees in Colorado Springs on Thursday. 50 or so in the mountain towns. Too bad there's a ton of sand and some slush on the mountain roads.

Times like this you have to be patient, my local club forums are getting filled with a post every other day about someone sliding or tipping their bike over due to slush / copious amounts of sand on the roads.

[sleazy rider]

Thank you for that.  Why don't you go to your local burn ward and taunt the patients while 'yer at it?

Shitty weather here...temps around 0 deg C, high winds, snow's gone, motorcycling's done for the year, too shitty for the ATV, we likely won't get enough snow for truly enjoyable snowmobiling...Bleh!

Huh?  32*F is too cold to ride?  Damn, I'm doing something wrong.    We're doing lunch tomorrow 60 miles from home.  I hope to ride if the snow holds off, gotta keep the streak alive.  25 months riding at least one day per month and counting.

[keepergale]

They are calling for 72 degrees here today. Thank god its suppost to warm up tomorrow.

[black hills]

53 is not indicative of SD winters.  It gets much, much worse.

My dad's family is from Vernon.  Lots of cornfields and straight roads.

Mt. Vernon? what is the last name? I grew up in Mitchell (10 miles East). that is the wrong side of the state for good weather. Rapid City typiclally hits 50 every 10 days or so

[stromgal]

I've been able to avoid the horrid treadmill much of this 'winter' thus far. Greenish grass still; and there was lovely birdsong in the thicket along the little stream in the nature preserve nearby. This is very weird for NYE.  

[Mr.Black]

They are calling for 72 degrees here today. Thank god its suppost to warm up tomorrow.

My butt and your lips could make beautiful music together.   <--------

[scottdc]

Below zero and icy as hell here right now yet I saw two guys out on trikes with snow tires yesterday... We do see a few Urals from time to time during the winter here in AK and the rare studded tire dirt bike or KLR. Met this guy on an R1 http://www.sjaaklucassen.nl a couple years back and his friend was on an f800gs riding to Barrow in the dead of winter. I'm really looking forward to this being my last winter here so I can start riding year-round again.

[Giaka]

Freaking Winter.....

[stromgal]

Mods, can we get a banning in this thread of those who live in CA unless above the snowline?

[Mr.Black]

Mods, can we get a banning in this thread of those who live in CA unless above the snowline?

If this turns into a poll, I vote yes.

[Hardware]

If it turns into a poll, I vote yes.

+1

[mxvet57]

Mods, can we get a banning in this thread of those who live in CA unless above the snowline?

This year around here the snow line is northern Wisconsin.

[scottdc]

Freaking Winter.....

I'll gladly trade with you, took this a couple hours ago:

[Mr.Black]

......and still riding. It is getting very windy. Temps are supposed to drop wicked over the next few days.

[RPrice]

I've been riding 4 times in the past week.  125 - 200 mile days here in south west Utah.  Today, I went to Zion NP, among other places, and according to my FJR's thermometer it was 63º F in Springdale, UT (right at the gates of Zion).

Normally, this time of year (last two weeks of December and first two of January) is our coldest.  But not this year!

Supposed to be nice all this coming week!!

[stromgal]

Alaska wins!  

 High winds here, temps dropping, got a tiny dusting of snow. The hot tub will feel great later tonight when it's 16 degrees.

[black hills]

30 deg. and some snowpacked roads, but still a good ride!  and no it didn't ride in the trailer

[falconati]

.....is that onena dem ninja bikes?

[mxvet57]

.....is that onena dem ninja bikes?

Looks like a KTM to me.

[mxvet57]

no riding today.

[maddjack]

We have a bit too, temp is going.
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DOWN

[shawn and gwyn]

was watching the weather this morning through bleary eyes.  what was that??  a high of almost 60, light winds.  woo hoo.. going to go for a ride today!!

shawn

[falconati]

Looks like a KTM to me.

It might have been a joke  

[alphabet man]

No sympathy here, I say get out and do something, winter can be a hoot and it makes you appreciate riding even more when spring does come

[rgbeard]

Tomorrow's kinda dicey - might haft'a wear a sweater??

 

[phaze5]

were still in late late late fall here so i am good wtf

[ConPilot1]

The big Conc's run my ass to work every day except two days last week. We'll see about tomorrow.

Calling for rain with a possible changeover to a freezing mix later so if I ride tomorrow it'll be an early
bail-out before the potential crap hits.

So that is just the suck. But I can't complain this year at all.  

[Hoochie Papa]

Yesterday it was +9 C (48 F)  and today with the wind chill we expect - 25 C (-13 F)

I challenge anyone to give me one good reason to like winter. It has no usefull purpose.

[Justin]

I challenge anyone to give me one good reason to like winter. It has no usefull purpose.

It makes you like the other seasons better?

[black hills]

It makes you like the other seasons better?

night are longer, you know for nighttime activities

[Dan K]

Some enjoy skiing, snow mobiling, etc.  Personally, I like warmth.  I have old frostbite in my right hand and two fingers lose it real quick in the cold.  Screw that.

- Dan

[Hoochie Papa]

night are longer, you know for nighttime activities

Sorry- I'm Married. Try again.

[black hills]

Sorry- I'm Married. Try again.

it gets dark earlier so its easier to sneak out without her seeing you??

[Dan K]

I was told a great joke (or truism...)

What did I do before I got married?  




































Anything I wanted.

[CLAY]

I do some other wintertime moto-activities too- of course mine are vintage :

[Dan K]

Well, the snow sure as hell hit Chicago today.  Still coming down.

[mxvet57]

Well, the snow sure as hell hit Chicago today.  Still coming down.

Want to go for a ride today?  

[Papa Lazarou]

Well, another 12C (54F) sunny day here. Sadly, it'll hit -1C (30F) tonight and only get up to 10C (50F) during the day....

[Mr.Black]

We had some winter today. It's all over now baby blue.

[axelwik]

 even though i live in colorado, and will get to ride again soon.. I HATE!!! WINTER!!!..  fucking 12 in of snow.. already below 0...   in the garage. 3 bikes that need to be ridden.   Gwyn's bandit hasn't been out in a month.  connor is learning to ride the street, and has been on the road twice, and i just want to get out.. its my therapy.   OK rant over.

Learn to ski and you'll start to enjoy winter.

[shawn and gwyn]

Learn to ski and you'll start to enjoy winter.

  to dangerous.. my income depends on me not having a broken leg.. LOL. and i do know how to ski..  besides what you spend on a couple lift tickets pays insurance for the bikes for the year.

shawn

[CLAY]

Took the XR for a nice ride yesterday in the sun- now everything is white and it's coming down fast...

Edited to add:  Snow day!  Time to get out the snowmobiles.  If I can't ride one I might as well ride the other.

[black hills]

  to dangerous.. my income depends on me not having a broken leg.. LOL. and i do know how to ski..  besides what you spend on a couple lift tickets pays insurance for the bikes for the year.

shawn

nah... been at it for 20 years and the only injury I've had was a broken shoulder (although I did finish off a torn ACL skiing but it was a M/C that did the original damage). Our littel ski area is not tto bad www.terrypeak.com you can get setup good enough equipment for less than $1000 and a season pass is $280. way cheaper than riding  plus I never have to complain about snow

[stromgal]

Granddaughter's first snow experience helped me enjoy the change in weather.  

[ConPilot1]

Snowing like a bastard up here. F* old man Winter.
Cold and blustery too to boot.  

No C10 for me over the weekend.  

Now I really want that TW200 I was thinking about. I bet that little bitch would do the snow quite well.

[bomber]

Granddaughter's first snow experience helped me enjoy the change in weather.  

How could it NOT? Very high on teh AAaawwwwww scale.

[Rabon1]

 28 below zero here (Kenai, Alaska), but we will be riding again in 60 days.  

[black hills]

skied this morning and just got back home, 50 deg. so may have to get a short rid ein this afternoon, winter aint so bad

[BashamR6S]

Is it spring yet?
Bash

[black hills]

snow and 32 this moring, but supposed to be int eh 50's tomorrow and thursday. I'll install the scotts damper on the 990 tonight and be ready for a test ride tomorrow

[ConPilot1]

Got 2 commutes in this week, yesterday and today. Yesterday was a pretty good soaker coming in in the morning.
It was hairy getting the pig out of the shed, down the ramp and onto the dirt driveway as there was snow and ice all over the place from the weekend.

Today, it's just muddy. Bike is a dirty, filthy SOB. I was shut down on the bike for a full week and a couple days.

[stew71]

Well shit. We just had the 1st decent snowfall of the season over the weekend and now it's gonna be back up in the 60's and sunny. At this rate, I'll never get any good snowboarding in this year.  

At least the riding has been good.