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Mar 26, 2015 | 08:06 PM

#11

ThreatLevel Midnight

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From: SE WI

How far?

Mar 26, 2015 | 08:09 PM

#12

MN_RoadKing

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From: Minneapolis, MN

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scorp76

It was 16 degrees this morning but I was back on two wheels and IDGAF! Layered up, left the windshield on and rode in my new to me 2000 RK.

It's always amazing to me what two wheels does to the mind when riding.

Now, to get used to that big bitch..lol

The people who ask you what you were thinking just don't understand.

Mar 27, 2015 | 09:51 AM

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Scorp76

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From: Black Forest, CO

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThreatLevel Midnight

How far?

About 20 miles cruising at 70

Mar 27, 2015 | 11:16 AM

#14

glide5904

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From: Michigan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scorp76

About 20 miles cruising at 70

WOW!

Mar 27, 2015 | 11:24 AM

#15

103 sedona orange

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From: Sacramento, CA.

Check out this chart. It starts a 30 degrees. You da man!
http://www.cyclefish.com/RoadCaptain/blog/768/

Mar 27, 2015 | 12:28 PM

#16

Geezer2

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From: Yakima, Wa.

16 degrees air temp, speed 70mph = -11.4 wcf. Amazing what a new bike will do for you. Enjoy every damn minute of it!

Mar 28, 2015 | 12:54 AM

#17

Str8chuter

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From: Maui, Hawaii

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Originally Posted by Geezer2

16 degrees air temp, speed 70mph = -11.4 wcf. Amazing what a new bike will do for you. Enjoy every damn minute of it!

I'm 71 and would no more think of riding with a wind chill factor of 11* than I would think of riding naked. With that 11* wind chill factor, it may as well be below zero.

I lived in South Florida for 23 years prior to retiring to Maui and there is no way that I would ride unless the outdoor air temp is at least in the mid to upper 70's. I don't even have riding gear suitable for those under 70* temps. I hope your new (to you) bike can make it seem reasonable to ride in those weather conditions. Just out of curiosity, how many crazy looks did you get from the cagers in their heated cocoons?

Ride Safe - Ride Smart

"He Who Lives In Joy Does His Creator's Will".
The Baal Shem Tov, Foundr of Chasidic Judaism... ca. 1750's

Mar 28, 2015 | 01:00 AM

#18

Str8chuter

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From: Maui, Hawaii

Quote:

Originally Posted by dickey

I can tell you what 2 wheels would do to my mind at 16*.....

Make me say "WTF was I thinking"!

Exactly... In my mind, a person would have to be a masochist to go out in those conditions.

Ride Safe - Ride Smart... And Ride Warm

"He Who Lives In Joy Does His Creator's Will".
The Baal Shem Tov, Founder of Chasidic Judaism... ca. 1750's

Last edited by Str8chuter; Mar 28, 2015 at 01:03 AM.

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Mar 28, 2015 | 06:12 AM

#19

maddawg57

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From: Central Florida

Good for u Navy -
the need to ride is a strong force -
- Go NAVY -

Mar 28, 2015 | 06:24 AM

#20

heritageblue2013

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From: Running with the gators

Left early morning 5 a.m. this past August for Sturgis from Denver. It was 50 degrees and I thought I was gonna die, lol
You've got more nuggets than I!
Congrats on the new right, looks great for her age.

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