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winter ride

Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2020 4:29 pm
by riding@100mpg
I managed to get out today in upstate NY. temps hit 35 degrees and I decided to give it a try. only around 15 miles but better than sitting on the couch. had a great ride, anyone else?

Re: winter ride

Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2020 5:12 pm
by Old Grinner
Yes indeed!

Took out the XMax.

Only about 20 miles but just local . . ..

Very windy. My "ICE" Warning went on again so I know it dropped to 38 F.

I saw one other Harley rider. Nice machine . . . full bagger.

Thought about bringing the camera but just too windy.

Yesterday I had a ride in the mist on my Zuma. Had to cut that one short. Too much traffic and spray back. But I did ride. :D

Re: winter ride

Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2020 6:28 pm
by big bear
went for a 5 mile ride on the zuma 30 degrees and windy had the heated gloves on and plastic gloves on underneath. Was really to cold to be out there but i cant take being inside

Re: winter ride

Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2020 7:31 pm
by pcx man
I rode 20 miles today. It was 38-41 degrees.

Re: winter ride

Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2020 7:21 pm
by Mel46
I went house hunting, again, all day., sun up to sun set. Happy New Year.

Re: winter ride

Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2020 9:11 pm
by Old Grinner
I went house hunting, again, all day., sun up to sun set. Happy New Year.
Happy New Year to you too Mel . . .. :D

Hope you and your wife find a nice place near some good riding roads or at least in an area where you can relax. 8)

I remember you saying something about the busy traffic lately. :roll:

Re: winter ride

Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2020 8:28 pm
by riding@100mpg
long live the winter riders!

Re: winter ride

Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 8:48 am
by mymitzi
I'll drink to that...........some hot tea or cocoa [after the ride] Here is an ebay link to something I place much more worth than their cost.
Have had heated grips, snow mobile gloves..........nothing has worked as well for me as these muffs in conjunction with decent gloves.
Along with insulated boots.......has really increased comfort in the cold stuff. Appearance might be an issue for "some" Comfort more than
makes up for it. Only thing better...........move to southern parts!

Re: winter ride

Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 8:48 am
by mymitzi

Re: winter ride

Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 2:23 pm
by halluinoid
i Just did my 6 miles to work and back, easy commuting through towns, zipping past lines of traffic, way to go :lol:

Re: winter ride

Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 10:32 pm
by CTPCX
Went riding a few days ago for a couple of hours. hands got cold but otherwise it was great to get out there. Windshield made a big difference.

Re: winter ride

Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2020 1:03 pm
by Ganglylamb
Over here the temperatures are quit warm for the time of the year but still - I like my heated gloves! I commute everyday 25km back and forth, unless there is heavy snow or ice which was not cleared by salt or other drivers (only happens maybe 2 times a year).
As it is my only means of transportation I simply have a full battle dress with removeable liners (2 layers) which is nice because this means I can wear it all seasons. My work is now located in a low emission zone (LEZ) and my climate friendly diesel car (EURO4 norm) - i.e. less co2 but more fine particles - is no longer allowed. Luckily the PCX has a EURO3 rating and for petrol based vehicles the rules are much less stringent so I am still allowed with it in the LEZ. So again Hoooray for the PCX :).