Put her down for the winter sleep!

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Nov 1, 2014 | 10:46 PM

#21

AlanStansbery

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From: Rosamond, Cali

I live in the high desert in California. I'll ride all year, even occasionally on days in the high teens. The difference here is the roads are generally clean and dry, no salt, or sand (unless you head up into the higher elevations nearby…which I don't do much, in the winter).

The temps I can dress for. But snow (we get some) and ice…no, thanks. Don't like rain, neither…

I have an un-faired bike. It won't see much duty for the next four months, or so. But the bagger gets ridden year-round.

Somehow I got to be an old man. I don't know how many more years riding will be fun, so I try to make the best of the time. Otherwise, I'd probably be less 'dutiful' about riding during the cold months...

Alan

Last edited by AlanStansbery; Nov 1, 2014 at 10:52 PM.

Nov 1, 2014 | 11:29 PM

#22

Fishrrman

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From: Connecticut

Lousy weather today in Connecticut, not for riding.
Tomorrow will be a high of around 46 -- that's good enough for a modest ride!

Nov 1, 2014 | 11:33 PM

#23

SafetyMan

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From: San Antone

This year's riding season ends December 31.
Next year's riding season begins January 1.

My last ride of this season will be December 31, and my first ride of next will be January 1....

And they may well be the same ride!

My heart truly pours out to those of you in the northern tier...

Nov 2, 2014 | 05:44 AM

#24

artpe54

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From: Alabama

We never let them sleep down here! Ride year round.

Nov 2, 2014 | 05:46 AM

#25

kojak

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From: Virginia

Come on, man! Rhode Island isn't the artic. Get some heated gear and ride till the snow sticks.

Nov 2, 2014 | 05:48 AM

#26

lionsm13

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From: Western South Dakota

I'll ride if the temp is not too far below my age. lololol.

Nov 2, 2014 | 05:53 AM

#27

Iceman24

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From: Eastern NE

For the OP...yes, it sux and hope you get some more miles next season.

For me...this is why I have two...while the FLHX sleeps, my Sportster keeps chugging through until snow/salt time...then she wait for clear roads again.

Nov 2, 2014 | 06:05 AM

#28

roadking2014

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From: South Carolina

A way of life for some of us and a seasonal hobby for others.
Lighten up on the guy, at least he made a decision on his own without posting and asking permission first.