cold weather riding
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From: WESTERN CHICAGO AREA
Like I said, if salt bothers you try S100 Corrosion Protectant. It will protect your vulnerable parts. Been using it for many years. Last Saturday I had 2 chapter members come up to me and tell me how wonderful the stuff was. I said I've been preaching about this stuff for years, why did it take you so long to try it? They said it sounded too good, but really wanted to ride so they gave it a shot. I now have 2 more converts. 
I think since I started my winter rides I've got at least 30 people to try riding in the winter and have continued to do so. I agree if you don't have the right gear it won't be enjoyable.
If you still don't want to try the S100, it's not the salt that keeps you from riding - it's the cold. In that case get heated gear. There really isn't any excuse for not riding in the winter except for icy roads - in which case even I won't ride. The only other excuse is not having the $$$ for the heated gear, but I guarantee you will enjoy not having to wait 4 to 6 months to ride each year and you'll have the gear for many years.
The worse part is having to listen to all the bitching about having to wait so long to be able to ride again. I just smile and ride away.
I think since I started my winter rides I've got at least 30 people to try riding in the winter and have continued to do so. I agree if you don't have the right gear it won't be enjoyable. If you still don't want to try the S100, it's not the salt that keeps you from riding - it's the cold. In that case get heated gear. There really isn't any excuse for not riding in the winter except for icy roads - in which case even I won't ride. The only other excuse is not having the $$$ for the heated gear, but I guarantee you will enjoy not having to wait 4 to 6 months to ride each year and you'll have the gear for many years.
The worse part is having to listen to all the bitching about having to wait so long to be able to ride again. I just smile and ride away.
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2013
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From: Bellevue Ia
Like I said, if salt bothers you try S100 Corrosion Protectant. It will protect your vulnerable parts. Been using it for many years. Last Saturday I had 2 chapter members come up to me and tell me how wonderful the stuff was. I said I've been preaching about this stuff for years, why did it take you so long to try it? They said it sounded too good, but really wanted to ride so they gave it a shot. I now have 2 more converts. I think since I started my winter rides I've got at least 30 people to try riding in the winter and have continued to do so. I agree if you don't have the right gear it won't be enjoyable.
If you still don't want to try the S100, it's not the salt that keeps you from riding - it's the cold. In that case get heated gear. There really isn't any excuse for not riding in the winter except for icy roads - in which case even I won't ride. The only other excuse is not having the $$$ for the heated gear, but I guarantee you will enjoy not having to wait 4 to 6 months to ride each year and you'll have the gear for many years.
The worse part is having to listen to all the bitching about having to wait so long to be able to ride again. I just smile and ride away.
I think since I started my winter rides I've got at least 30 people to try riding in the winter and have continued to do so. I agree if you don't have the right gear it won't be enjoyable. If you still don't want to try the S100, it's not the salt that keeps you from riding - it's the cold. In that case get heated gear. There really isn't any excuse for not riding in the winter except for icy roads - in which case even I won't ride. The only other excuse is not having the $$$ for the heated gear, but I guarantee you will enjoy not having to wait 4 to 6 months to ride each year and you'll have the gear for many years.
The worse part is having to listen to all the bitching about having to wait so long to be able to ride again. I just smile and ride away.
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From: WESTERN CHICAGO AREA
I posted this in some of my other oil threads = Amsoil 10/40 MOTORCYCLE oil in the winter. We ride every Sunday - weather permitting - for brunch. Normally an hour ride each way.
Anything to get off the couch.