Riding year-long and can't imagine it being the other way..

[honkerman]

Got out for my first ride this year (second since the spill). It was 46 degrees (F), so I decided to ride to some local MC shops to put in resumes. Shoulder was fine for most of the ride, but I was tired toward the end. Still, it was nice to get out.

[Bash On!]

maybe I spoke too soon

[snowy picture of Scottish town]

Looks like Harry Potter's Muggles neighborhood!

[DailyRider]

Okay, I complain about rain, mist and slimy roads
but today it actually got cold enough here for ICE!!

So I slithered the PCX on ice for the first time
I didn't go down, though.

Be careful out there!

[JohnL]

I feel for you poor people, sitting here in my polo shirt and shorts, temp expected around 30c (86f) today, blue skies and sunshine. Just back from a beach holiday.

Even our winter temps are fine for riding without rugging up.

I'm really not bragging (much).

Expecting incoming flack

[iceman]

I feel for you poor people, sitting here in my polo shirt and shorts, temp expected around 30c (86f) today, blue skies and sunshine. Just back from a beach holiday. Even our winter temps are fine for riding without rugging up. I'm really not bragging (much).
Expecting incoming flack

- ah, the land of Aus! I don't like hot muggy climates but can deal with 35-40 deg heat if it's not humid - just need to cover up as I burn rather than tan.
Exception would be if there's lots of flying things to deal with - that would be knats and other insects, not talking about bats, vamps or scooters on full throttle

[Blazinby]

yeah sorry for the huge picture

I live about three miles outside Glasgow city centre (everywhere looks nice covered in snow)

Glad you're ok Dailyrider

I was in Cairns a few years ago for the eclipse, Queensland is amazing just wish I'd had my PCX when I was there.

happy scootin and be carefull everyone

[iceman]

Been riding every day for nearly 2 years now but this morning was the worse I've suffered from frozen and painful fingers. I had to stop for fuel so the gloves came off for a bit and never recovered after that - I had thin inner fleece gloves inside gore-tex fleece lined gloves - made no difference. They were so bad when I arrived at work I rushed to the sink to soak them in luke-warm water - bad mistake, that made it worse. Only a 9 mile commute and about -2, we've had it worse than this.
Be nice to have some of the Ausralian weather right now

[DAB]

Been riding every day for nearly 2 years now but this morning was the worse I've suffered from frozen and painful fingers. I had to stop for fuel so the gloves came off for a bit and never recovered after that - I had thin inner fleece gloves inside gore-tex fleece lined gloves - made no difference. They were so bad when I arrived at work I rushed to the sink to soak them in luke-warm water - bad mistake, that made it worse. Only a 9 mile commute and about -2, we've had it worse than this.
Be nice to have some of the Ausralian weather right now

Thanks for that Iceman, brought back memories of my youth.

[Bash On!]

I feel for you poor people, sitting here in my polo shirt and shorts, temp expected around 30c (86f) today, blue skies and sunshine. Just back from a beach holiday.

Even our winter temps are fine for riding without rugging up.

I'm really not bragging (much).

Expecting incoming flack

Let's talk in a few months. Actually, in Dallas it seems like we have a week or two in the 80s F and then summer with 3-4 months in the 90s and 100s.

[DailyRider]

Been riding every day for nearly 2 years now but this morning was the worse I've suffered from frozen and painful fingers. I had to stop for fuel so the gloves came off for a bit and never recovered after that - I had thin inner fleece gloves inside gore-tex fleece lined gloves - made no difference. They were so bad when I arrived at work I rushed to the sink to soak them in luke-warm water - bad mistake, that made it worse. Only a 9 mile commute and about -2, we've had it worse than this.
Be nice to have somereally cof the Ausralian weather right now

Mittens are better in really cold weather.

[WhiteNoise]

Glad you're right side up DR. Ice baby ice, is the worst. Scary

JohnL, I was wondering where you were, then me spying eyes helped figure it out
So "Happy Belated Holiday Birthday" to "You!" hope it was all that You wanted it to be (yeah, I already Know it was warm...haha!) Rub Some In, why don't cha!

iceman, just because "ice" is in yer name doesn't mean you go there man! Gosh you could lose those fingers! Now THAT'S damn frightening to me! Member sendler2112 just linked us to heated glove liners in another post. Did you see them? They might do the trick for ya, or something similar.
Take a look http://www.ventureheat.com/power-sports ... iners.html

To all ye brave year round rider's, I pray for your safety and warmth! Stay on top of the game, be ultra aware, and careful in inclement weather. Amen

[iceman]

Been riding every day for nearly 2 years now but this morning was the worse I've suffered from frozen and painful fingers. I had to stop for fuel so the gloves came off for a bit and never recovered after that - I had thin inner fleece gloves inside gore-tex fleece lined gloves - made no difference. They were so bad when I arrived at work I rushed to the sink to soak them in luke-warm water - bad mistake, that made it worse. Only a 9 mile commute and about -2, we've had it worse than this.
Be nice to have somereally cof the Ausralian weather right now

Mittens are better in really cold weather.

They are, I mentioned gloves by accident - no good though.
Just ordered these two things - the clamp(s) will fix on the bar ends (as I can't get the blighters off) and the guards cover a lot of real estate compared to many. I'll drill a hold in the guard tab and bolt it to the clamps - the other end attaches to the mirror stems.

[DailyRider]

Those look good, Iceman

I'll be interested in seeing a photo when you're done

[you you]

I feel for you poor people, sitting here in my polo shirt and shorts, temp expected around 30c (86f) today, blue skies and sunshine. Just back from a beach holiday.

Even our winter temps are fine for riding without rugging up.

I'm really not bragging (much).

Expecting incoming flack

I haven't got the heart. You enjoy it

Just want to point out that I'm sitting at home listening to the dehumidifier a drying my house out....

[JohnL]

[quote="WhiteNoise"]JohnL, I was wondering where you were, then me spying eyes helped figure it out
So "Happy Belated Holiday Birthday" to "You!" hope it was all that You wanted it to be (yeah, I already Know it was warm...haha!) Rub Some In, why don't cha! /quote]

Thanks WN, we did the traditional after Christmas family thing, we rent a seven bedroom holiday home near Newcastle in Swansea, New South Wales.

We're big on tradition and do the same things every year, including celebrating my birthday at the "Best Thai Restaurant in Town" in Swansea, yep it's the only one

Take care all you winter riders, I don't imagine it's a lot of fun in those conditions.

[JohnL]

Thanks YY, I am a year older and my ego is getting a little more fragile

I trust you, your family and the house are recovering from the inundation last year.

[you you]

Thanks YY, I am a year older and my ego is getting a little more fragile

I trust you, your family and the house are recovering from the inundation last year.

Pfft. Six month job.

Plenty of people worse off than me

[JohnL]

Thanks YY, I am a year older and my ego is getting a little more fragile

I trust you, your family and the house are recovering from the inundation last year.

Pfft. Six month job.

Plenty of people worse off than me

In that case, I'm a little light on at present, could you spare 20 quid for a cup of coffee?

[you you]

Thanks YY, I am a year older and my ego is getting a little more fragile

I trust you, your family and the house are recovering from the inundation last year.

Pfft. Six month job.

Plenty of people worse off than me

In that case, I'm a little light on at present, could you spare 20 quid for a cup of coffee?

Where are you going, Betty's?

[Scoot Commute]

Blazinby, That looks colder than in my freezer.
Here in Australia I rarely see less than 7 C and that is getting way to cold for.....ideal is around 20 C, happy days