here in port huron michigan...the roads are very salty,anybody ride in these conditions,its gonna be almost 60 here tomorrow..i wanna ride but everybody keeps telling me the roads are all full of salt..is it gonna hurt that much..i know its not good for the aluminum.but is it gonna destroy it that fast... or should i just ride on....it will take forever for the roads to clear up around here.....it would have to rain for a week

 

Yeah they salt the hell outta em in michigan atleast they did when i lived in GR. I would ride and just wash the bike real good when your done.

 

Road today! roads not bad, more water spots than salt. Need a good rain than all will be good... 63 today and tomorrow the same in GR. I just wash it good after the ride for now.

 

When I lived in Minnesota I rode anytime I could. One winter I was able to ride at least once every month. Just wash it when done, should be good. I did get salt spots on my trees of my sporter when we trailered they to south Texas uncovered and rode on the beach in the salt water once we got there.

 

If I had a shed or 'grudge' with running water and a floor drain I'd ride through the winter. At least when the roads are dry and the temp is above 20. And a heated parking space at work. The bike doesn't wanna start after sitting outside all day when the temps are below 35 all day.

 

I ride all winter. Regarding salt - just wash the bike with soap, brush and water and hose it good when you get home (provided you have a garage). If you don't have a garage, it is harder because the water will freeze outside.