sirrix wrote:
> The weather is now getting cold in Boston, and I was wondering about
> riding in freezing temperatures. I don't plan on putting my bike in
> storage until the snow gets heavy, but this is my first cold winter
> riding season.
>
> Do I need to take steps to prepare the bike for winter even though I
> will still be using it? I would hate for something to freeze because I
> didn't use it for a couple of days, or even overnight.
>
It's not worth the bother. You have to bundle up like an Eskimo and any
bit of freezing on contact precipitation will dump you not to mention
patches of sand/salt from previous freezing ice. Get a three wheeler
with a cab and a heater.
Check this cold weather site out:
http://www.polarbeargrandtour.com/
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> The weather is now getting cold in Boston, and I was wondering about
> riding in freezing temperatures. I don't plan on putting my bike in
> storage until the snow gets heavy, but this is my first cold winter
> riding season.
> Do I need to take steps to prepare the bike for winter even though I
> will still be using it? I would hate for something to freeze because I
> didn't use it for a couple of days, or even overnight.
>
> The weather is now getting cold in Boston, and I was wondering about
> riding in freezing temperatures. I don't plan on putting my bike in
> storage until the snow gets heavy, but this is my first cold winter
> riding season.
> Do I need to take steps to prepare the bike for winter even though I
> will still be using it? I would hate for something to freeze because I
> didn't use it for a couple of days, or even overnight.
Dont for get your cables, chains/belts and fluid levels for those shaft
drives. Its a pain in the a$$ to get worried cuz things arent idling just
right or ya hear an annoying squeak because you didnt lube something
properly.
One other thing that you might want to remember is to put some sort of
de-icer in your locks for when the dew point in the morning locks you out of
your ride., or worse yet, prevents you from getting your key all the way in
the ignition.
I found this out the hard way up here in Maine last year and have already
experienced some sticking in my ignition switch at temps just below
freezing. I rode all last winter and am doing it again this year. I ride a
Yamaha Vstar 650 Custom so I toss a couple of caps of dry gas in the tank
about once a month to keep the lines and jets gunk free.
Riding gear is a ski bib over jeans, insulated boots, thermal t-shirt,
sweatshirt, fleece sweater and a leather jacket. It sounds like a lot of
layers, but I've found that alternating different materials helps me
regulate my body temp for those really nasty 5-10 degree mornings. I have a
pair of mittens that are large enough to accept wool glove inserts that keep
the hands nice and warm. Its the wind anyways that hurts the most on them.
Maybe its time I invested in those ugly, but very useful mitts for the
controls.
Stay warm, be careful on the roads and remember that the cages really do not
expect us out there in December or January. Man, do I enjoy the looks on
their faces when I come up beside them in traffic. Trying soooo hard not to
gawk at you.
heh....
Be safe.
Rhatt --
"After 12 years of therapy, my shrink said something that
brought tears to my eyes... He said "No hablo Ingles".
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> riding in freezing temperatures. I don't plan on putting my bike in
> storage until the snow gets heavy, but this is my first cold winter
> riding season.
>
> Do I need to take steps to prepare the bike for winter even though I
> will still be using it? I would hate for something to freeze because I
> didn't use it for a couple of days, or even overnight.
>