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Old 04-05-2018, 11:59 AM
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I'm sure if you live in the plains, midwest or Northeast, you are sick of this weather. We had a nice blizzard yesterday in southern Michigan and a foot of snow in Northern Mich. I usually don't **** and moan much, but this year seems to be one of the worse. It's just depressing, especially since I got my rear tire and brake fixed and it is ready to go. Sorry. It must be warm somewhere.
 
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Old 04-05-2018, 12:19 PM
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not here, for oregon this is pretty sad weather. It has been raining for along time and all it shows is rain for the next 7 days. I will join you in depression lol.
 
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Old 04-05-2018, 12:19 PM
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I haven't even pulled mine out of storage yet. Usually have it out end of march and have a few rides in by first week of April. Next 10 days doesn't look promising.
 
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I have come to the conclusion the only way I can have warm weather is to buy a cemetery plot in Fl. Guaranteed to get there.

Cheer up, at some point weather will break and ski people will be bitching about the heat.
 
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Not looking promising here in Pennsylvania yet either
 
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Old 04-05-2018, 02:01 PM
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Agree, My wife has stated many times the last few weeks how this winter has been dragging on. Stopped by local dealer today to pick up some oil and a filter and the parts guy and a salesman had commented on the weather as well. About to say f it and bundle up and just go for a ride in fair weather , calling for a chance of rain or snow again this weekend her in Pa. so I understand the comments. It seems as though a lot of folks feeling it. Keep threatning to move to warmer weather and it may happen
 
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Old 04-05-2018, 02:16 PM
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Sunny and a balmy 35*,with a fresh batch of salt and sand put down from yesterdays snow and yes, snow for tonight. Folks living along the I-94, in lower MI, corridor might see more than 3" of snow.
 
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I feel your pain. My first ride of the year was a 60+ degree day the first week in February, here we are two months later and it has only broke 50 degrees twice-barely.
 
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It was colder in March than February here in GA. Can’t complain too much, though. The high tomorrow will be in the 70’s and my *** will be in the saddle.

Hope spring breaks for y’all soon!
 
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Yes, I would like to have summer again, but I don't let the cold stop me. I ride every Sunday for a brunch ride. I start the rides in December when a few chapter members will join me. Then I start New Years day with a Freeze Your *** Off ride. I usually get 10+ on that one, but this year it was just me because it was -6F when I left. The only requirement I want is a dry road. Salt isn't a factor because I spray my TG down with S100 Corrosion Protectant before December and hose it off in April. Not a spot of rust or corrosion on any of my bikes. S100 is fantastic stuff.

When I was younger, I always stored my bikes. Now that I'm old and crazy, I ride all year.
I look at it this way=I'm not spending $34K on a bike and then store it for 5 to 6 months every year. Spend a few bucks on heated gear and you're good to go at any temp.

Rejoice = warm weather is only 2 months away.
 
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