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Dec 4, 2016 | 01:45 PM

#21

TwiZted Biker

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From: Niles Canyon Ca.

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Originally Posted by smitty901

When ever I can Temp is not a ride ender but snow and ice cause issues.

Came out of work on 2nd shift one night when I lived in the midwest and there was 4" of new snow on the ground and more coming down. Was the longest 12 miles of my life, took 2 hours to get home and more harsh language than I care to remember.

Dec 4, 2016 | 02:35 PM

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slodsm

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From: Tyler Tx

Year round here. When I was younger it was year round period but now I prefer it to be mid 30's or higher

Dec 4, 2016 | 05:06 PM

#23

rowan

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From: VA

Year round here in eastern VA and NC.

Dec 4, 2016 | 05:10 PM

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rquest

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From: Los Angeles

Well since it's almost 80 in L.A. today, I DO! Funny thing, I've been waiting for the weather to break so I could do some work on it but it just ain't getting cold yet, LOL

Dec 4, 2016 | 05:20 PM

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lionsm13

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From: Western South Dakota

As long as the roads are dry, there's not too much salt residue on the road and it's at least in the high 30's with no wind it's a possibility if I'm jonesin real bad.

Dec 4, 2016 | 06:17 PM

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FLS103

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From: Triune, TN

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Originally Posted by Pitbull_Dallas

I ride year around. These days though, if I get out in the cold rain there has to be a reason. In the old days, I even road in ice and snow. Not out of choice though. In those days the Harley was my only means of transportation and I had to get to work..

When I was 19 we had a very cold winter, temps stayed sub zero for a very long time. The only transportation I had was an old iron head sportster. Then I met a nice looking red head with a 78 Tbird who ended up being my first wife.