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I am fortunate enough not to have to winterize my bike. However, for those of you that can't ride year round here are some good tips.




 
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Good video! Love the guys over at Revzilla... They're on my short list of suppliers! Great prices and fast shipping too...

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I was riding in a tee shirt all day today. Sometimes CA is not that bad.
 
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hey! a fellow katy rider. i grew up there. i'm with you though...i'll be riding year round. haha.
 
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hey! a fellow katy rider. i grew up there. i'm with you though...i'll be riding year round. haha.
Yep. Great to live in South Texas.
 
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I live in New York, and in about 20 years never once winterized a bike. I ride
Every chance I get. No bulky headed gear either.
 
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Originally Posted by fmgsr
I live in New York, and in about 20 years never once winterized a bike. I ride
Every chance I get. No bulky headed gear either.
Yeah, I never did understand that chit. Grew up north of Chicago and if the roads were clean, I rode. It was only 3 miles from my folks house to school.
 
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Yep. Great to live in South Texas.


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