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Might be moving to Florida...
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Might be moving to Florida...
If all goes well, I will be working in the surrounding areas of Orlando. What are the pros and cons of the climate? Will the bike need extra care becase of the humidity, salt in the air etc? Does it rain a lot in the midle of the day? Will my bike get stolen?
I have never lived in Florida.
I have never lived in Florida.
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RE: Might be moving to Florida...
I've never lived there but for a year I spend a great deal of time around Kissimmee. If you are moving from a northern climate, you will eventually get used to the heat/humidity. It really is the humidity that saps your strength, drink lots of water. And it does get cold. I left on an Abate ride one January and it was in the 30's, although it did warm up to the high 50's later in the afternoon. The salt really isn't a problem because you are mid-state, it becomes an issue on the coasts. The sun is what you need to be concerned about, as it can be brutal. Around mid-day almost like clockwork, the thunderstorms will roll from the Gulf. Pretty much follow I4 northeast. They dump a bunch of rain in select areas then after a couple hours are gone. And you aren't safe from hurricanes just because you're in the center of the state. Have a plan. Traffic is ugly on I4 for most of the daylight hours. Depending on where you're working you could have a really ugly commute. You can ride year round with proper gear.
There are a number of Floridians on this forum and they should be able to chime in pretty soon.
There are a number of Floridians on this forum and they should be able to chime in pretty soon.
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Hmmmm.... If your coming from the RUST BELT.. Your car, truck or bike will desolve into a pile of rust within a year... from the road salt up north that got into all of those little crevises underneath those vehicles... the humidity down here gets into those little crevises then it's rust time... I'm kidding just a little bit.... As for as extra care, no more than you'd do anywhere else... We used to have thunderstorms every day around 3:00 pm by 4:00pm It would all be dry like nothing happened... The last couple of years the trend has changed storms not as frequent... We are the thunderstorm capital of America... As for your bike being stolen it's no worse than any place else... The traffic suc's and is getting worse everyday.. I'm in Tampa Bay area and go to Orlando area often... my wife was born down here my kids were born down here and I've been here over 25 years with the government..
When I got transferred to this area it was actually a country type setting... It's all city now... My daughter lives in the Ocala area and we may move up there soon... Come on down...
the internet is full of info... Later Skee
When I got transferred to this area it was actually a country type setting... It's all city now... My daughter lives in the Ocala area and we may move up there soon... Come on down...
the internet is full of info... Later Skee
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RE: Might be moving to Florida...
I lived in Florida for two years. Port St Lucie, about 100 miles southeast of Orlando. The weather in Florida, overall, is very good. The riding sucks. I have ridden for hours to find a few good roads. I agree with wgskee. If you must live in Florida, northern Florida is the place to be. Orlando is about the worse. Besides the horrendeous traffic, it is also colder in the winter and hotter (more humid) in the summer than the coastal areas.
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RE: Might be moving to Florida...
Lazy riding here except for cage lookout. 318 miles - 11 curves :-)
Really have to keep your head on a swivel during yankee skinning season. Tourist's really do stop and look at every palm tree and set of mouse ears. The median driver age shoots up to 65-85 between November and Easter.
Really have to keep your head on a swivel during yankee skinning season. Tourist's really do stop and look at every palm tree and set of mouse ears. The median driver age shoots up to 65-85 between November and Easter.
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hdrider02... You brought up a very good point.... I had forgot.. the riding suc's big time... Now, I'm sure everybody probaly has a special road but there few and far between... after all this is the home of the "Brain Dead, Newly Wed and Nearly Dead"... I'm sure I'll get jumped on for that statement.. But, it's true ride US 19 you'll see what I'm saying.. I ride the highway to see my grandkids in the Ocala.. Highway riding is boring..... If you have a choice in an area to move too, buy above the Orlando area.. But, be prepared to sit in traffic...
Now don't get me wrong I love Florida, I've been in alot of places around the world... The sunsets here are among the best.... Come on down...
Man isn't that the truth...LOL[sm=exactly.gif]
Now don't get me wrong I love Florida, I've been in alot of places around the world... The sunsets here are among the best.... Come on down...
Really have to keep you head on a swivel during yankee skinning season. Tourist's really do stop and look at every palm tree and set of mouse ears. The median driver age shoots up to 65-85 between November and Easter.
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RE: Might be moving to Florida...
Well thanks for the info. I grew up in NH, so I know all about the rust. Hell, up there you don't even need a title to register your vehicle if it is older than ten years (atually, I think they changed it to 15) because vehicles are not worth anything after 10 or 15 years.
I lived in AZ - that was freekin hot. Now I am getting ready to leave Okinawa Japan, so I know about humidity!
I have inlaws in Ocala and Deland, so I figured the wife and kids would have something to do while I worked at getting Skees daughter to talk to Uncle Sam for a job interveiw (I'm kidding Skee...). I was thinking about Leesburg or Brooksville areas. Any opinions? Altemont Springs? I have never been to any of these places.
And to be honest... I am actually looking for a great location to work, and RIDE (and keep the family happy of course)! Thats why NH is not an option. The 07 Lowrider will be waiting, Dec 22nd is delivery - woo hoo!
I lived in AZ - that was freekin hot. Now I am getting ready to leave Okinawa Japan, so I know about humidity!
I have inlaws in Ocala and Deland, so I figured the wife and kids would have something to do while I worked at getting Skees daughter to talk to Uncle Sam for a job interveiw (I'm kidding Skee...). I was thinking about Leesburg or Brooksville areas. Any opinions? Altemont Springs? I have never been to any of these places.
And to be honest... I am actually looking for a great location to work, and RIDE (and keep the family happy of course)! Thats why NH is not an option. The 07 Lowrider will be waiting, Dec 22nd is delivery - woo hoo!
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Rocket350... Wish I could help ya... Work wise... I'm retired military/government after 33 years... My daughter has the best job... Mom to my 3 Grandkids... My son-in-law and my oldest son are LEO's in the area and my other son is in ROTC... I've been to Okinawa, Japan a loooong time ago the cost of living there is unbelieveable... and I had a house in the Londonderry, NH area the Concord, NH area as well..... The Leesburg or Brooksville areas are great but, like everywhere down here it's filling up fast.... But, they have hills and the seasons do have noticeable changes... Where as the Tampa bay area is pretty much same o same o... when it comes to season changes.. as you probaly know the Ocala areas do get cold and have frost occasionally... Later Man.. got a home project to finish ..
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RE: Might be moving to Florida...
Rocket350: I lived in New Hampshire for 16 years before moving to Florida. The riding is great, and they have a very strong economy with no sales or income tax, a big plus. I know you can't ride for 6 months, but, I'll take 6 excellent months vs. 12 lousy months of riding.
I considered getting rid of my bike in Florida, and I have ridden since 1966. When living in NH I rode about 7500 miles in 6 months. In Florida, I rode about 5000 total miles in two years. I just did not have much desire to ride on the mostly flat straight roads.
If you do end up in Florida, Deland area is an excellent choice. Not overpopulated yet,
and some nice roads. Good luck. You will love the weather.
hdrider02.
I considered getting rid of my bike in Florida, and I have ridden since 1966. When living in NH I rode about 7500 miles in 6 months. In Florida, I rode about 5000 total miles in two years. I just did not have much desire to ride on the mostly flat straight roads.
If you do end up in Florida, Deland area is an excellent choice. Not overpopulated yet,
and some nice roads. Good luck. You will love the weather.
hdrider02.