A true biker....
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 366
Likes: 1
From: Western NY
That guy is stupid, not brave. Look at that road, one good gust of wind could take him out. I'll ride out in the weather and the cold but, if the road is frozen, no way.
Maybe he didn't have any other choice. He must have been pretty careful, slow and deliberate with his actions, or he would be down.
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Maybe he didn't have any other choice. He must have been pretty careful, slow and deliberate with his actions, or he would be down.
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Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 185
Likes: 4
From: MY
Lol I used to do that too when I got my first bike in England, UK
Jap crotch rocket and just couldnt wait to ride her and ended up being so cold I could hardly walk after getting off coz my legs had all but frozen
Jap crotch rocket and just couldnt wait to ride her and ended up being so cold I could hardly walk after getting off coz my legs had all but frozen
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 181
Likes: 1
From: Minnesnowta
I generally still ride like in the fall that right up until the first really big snowfall. Cold riding has never really bothered me. But once they lay down all that salt spray on the roads I park it until the spring rains washes it all away. The salt spray they use these days really creeps into every nook and cranny and eats away at sheet metal.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 6,590
Likes: 444
From: Ohio
My first two years back from Viet Nam all I had was my bike. I went back to college so rain or snow I was riding. No interstate in the snow, it took twice as long but much safer. I know what you mean about the salt, but in those days rust was cool. Now, no way.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,476
Likes: 5
From: Florida
I rode today tryin' my new bars out, and it was in the mid low 40's and sunny, bbrrrr!!
Screw what that guy in the pic is doin', and much respect to you yanks that ride in sub 40* weather!
A few years ago when I had my other bike it was my only transportation. I had to ride in to work early one morning (still dark), and it was in the low 20's. I was bundled up like the michelin man, just puttin' along. This kid comes flyin' by me on a sporty with nothing on but a white cotton t shirt, blue jeans, and tennis shoes! Nutz!
Screw what that guy in the pic is doin', and much respect to you yanks that ride in sub 40* weather!
A few years ago when I had my other bike it was my only transportation. I had to ride in to work early one morning (still dark), and it was in the low 20's. I was bundled up like the michelin man, just puttin' along. This kid comes flyin' by me on a sporty with nothing on but a white cotton t shirt, blue jeans, and tennis shoes! Nutz!
