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« on: November 30, 2006, 06:23:57 pm »
I haven't winterized my bike yet. My goal is to ride in December and, with luck, January. Beside pulling the battery and storing it in the basement for the latest cold snap (right now 18 degrees in RW), I am still counting on this whole El Nino thing to keep winter mild, and possibly bring some "warmish" days just yet. Are they're any other hopefuls out there?
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« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2006, 06:29:41 pm »
I ride year round, it just slows down a bit in the winter months. Soon as the roads are clear of snow, I'm back out there.
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« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2006, 06:31:55 pm »
I am going to keep mine ready you never know when you need a coffee run.
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« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2006, 06:34:18 pm »
I will ride more this winter, I don't put the bike up! I just stand at the door (helmet in hand) and wait for decent weather.
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« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2006, 06:37:05 pm »
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I will ride more this winter, I don't put the bike up! I just stand at the door (helmet in hand) and wait for decent weather.

Lol   I thought I was the only one that does that but I am in the garage with the heater on and coffee in hand.
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« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2006, 06:45:49 pm »
I'll be ready when the weather is...Lol
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« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2006, 07:25:15 pm »
The Zed is coming apart for needed maintenance, tuning/tweaking and replacement of body panels.  I found someone to paint RH side panel for $100.  Think I might let him do that.  What the heck.

The little naked 599 gets you cold real quick!   Who knows though...weather permitting. Smile
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« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2006, 07:25:52 pm »
It was 16 and sunny this morning.
I gave the KLR two kicks and was off riding, its only a 10-15 minute commute though Lol
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« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2006, 07:57:12 pm »
There's some guy two businesses down from my current office in New Berlin, WI that rides a white KLR.  He rides it almost everyday.  It is farkled with a plastic milk case.  I'm not kidding! I find it humerous.
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« Reply #9 on: November 30, 2006, 08:11:56 pm »
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There's some guy two businesses down from my current office in New Berlin, WI that rides a white KLR. He rides it almost everyday. It is farkled with a plastic milk case. I'm not kidding! I find it humerous.

Some of the most hardcore riders I've met have plastic milk crates on their luggage racks. One of them is xspain. That guy doesn't even own a car.
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« Reply #10 on: November 30, 2006, 08:17:51 pm »
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Some of the most hardcore riders I've met have plastic milk crates on their luggage racks. One of them is xspain. That guy doesn't even own a car.

 
Hey, I took the milk crate off. Lol
 
Yeah, no car though, so I guess I am still riding. I did notice no one goes to TwT anymore.
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« Reply #11 on: November 30, 2006, 08:20:48 pm »
I find the milk crate a funny anachronism.  I'm 44.  I rememer LOTS of bikes had plastic milk crates for "luggage."
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« Reply #12 on: November 30, 2006, 08:39:15 pm »
As soon as the roads are clear, I'll be back out there.  I've got a new tire to break in after all.  As well as an 18,000 mile service due- and my bike is allergic to the back of pickup trucks.
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« Reply #13 on: November 30, 2006, 09:22:48 pm »
I'm hoping for an Indian Summer in January so I can ride to the CycleWorld M/C show.Burnout
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« Reply #14 on: November 30, 2006, 10:43:43 pm »
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There's some guy two businesses down from my current office in New Berlin, WI that rides a white KLR. He rides it almost everyday. It is farkled with a plastic milk case. I'm not kidding! I find it humerous.

 
 hey jim,
 
 i had a 76 XL350 with a white milk crate on the back. you do what you have to for lugage when funds are short.
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« Reply #15 on: December 01, 2006, 12:53:16 am »
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Yeah, no car though, so I guess I am still riding. I did notice no one goes to TwT anymore.

Maybe at Culver's, but Lulu's is playing Speed TV and old motogp races.  
 
In fact, they are playing Doctor,Tornado, and the Kentucky Kid next Tuesday starting at 8 pm.  Maybe that should be a ride callout?  F the snow.
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« Reply #16 on: December 01, 2006, 02:08:55 am »
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In fact, they are playing Doctor,Tornado, and the Kentucky Kid next Tuesday starting at 8 pm. Maybe that should be a ride callout? F the snow.

 
Eh, snow will be gone by then anyway.
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« Reply #17 on: December 01, 2006, 08:55:49 am »
at least the roads will be clear Bigsmile
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« Reply #18 on: December 01, 2006, 10:12:23 am »
No riding this morning, but I probably will tomorrow and Sunday if the roads are clear by then.  The connie's windshield is getting cut down to a better length right now anyway.
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« Reply #19 on: December 01, 2006, 10:18:13 am »
Rode this past weekend and will ride the enitre winter off and on if the roads are dry.  the only time last year i didn't get out was january b/c i was travelling for work
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