Cold clear day. Good ride.

FastDoc · 01-13-2013, 12:02 AM

I got to ride The Beast after work today. Upper 20's no wind and sunny. A great day for a ride. Bundled up in my cold weather gear I was comfortable. Without an electrical system on The Beast I could not use my electric gloves, relying instead on motorcycle specific mittens with hand warmers, It worked well.

In the last picture you can see some snow on the hilltops, about 2,000 feet. At it's deepest it was only an inch or two and had little effect on the bikes traction. Scared me a few times though.

Weldangrind · 01-14-2013, 12:20 AM

Looks like a cold wind was blowing on your face. Be careful riding alone, Doc; we don't want to read about you in the papers.

SpudRider · 01-14-2013, 01:02 AM

I'm glad you got to go riding, Doc.

It minus 13 degrees Fahrenheit as I write this reply. Even if the trails weren't covered in deep snow, and closed for the winter, I wouldn't go out riding in these temperatures. 8O I am awaiting the arrival of spring.

Spud

FastDoc · 01-14-2013, 11:15 AM

Weld, I had my shield open as it wasn't too cold and it felt good

. Also keeps my glasses from fogging. No wind lately.

It was a very conservative ride, and not far from civilization at all. Pretty tame/safe. I just needed to ride!

As you all have said, at least it's getting lighter longer. Spring might come, but who knows...

Record cold in California, and it's no bargin in the Pacific Northwest, and Spud will verify no GW in the Intermountain West/Western Rocky Mountains.

FastDoc · 01-14-2013, 11:21 AM

Here's a solution to your dilema, Brother Spud!

Made in Idaho too!

SpudRider · 01-14-2013, 01:11 PM

When you fell (not if, when), that track might tear up your leg pretty bad. 8O I think a snowmobile would be safer.

Spud

FastDoc · 01-14-2013, 01:45 PM

That did not occur to me. :idea:

Snowmobiles can be pretty safe depending on how and where you use them.

The important thing as you have stated is to never ride too far off the beaten trail alone. If the machine dies in the cold, so does the rider 8O .

I'm pretty sure if I lived in an area where it snowed I would have a snowmobile. Two probably as a 'buddy sled. :wink:

Look how inexpensive they are:

http://kpr.craigslist.org/mcy/3515142442.html

FastDoc · 01-14-2013, 02:13 PM

I wonder if it would be legal to ride a plated D/S with a track kit through town?

That would be too cool. 8)

SpudRider · 01-14-2013, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastDoc

I wonder if it would be legal to ride a plated D/S with a track kit through town?

That would be too cool. 8)

No one would bother you in rural Idaho.

Spud

FastDoc · 01-14-2013, 02:35 PM

Man I'd want one just for that! :P

That would decrease my hatred for winter by 50%.

01-13-2013, 12:02 AM	#1
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Cold clear day. Good ride. I got to ride The Beast after work today. Upper 20's no wind and sunny. A great day for a ride. Bundled up in my cold weather gear I was comfortable. Without an electrical system on The Beast I could not use my electric gloves, relying instead on motorcycle specific mittens with hand warmers, It worked well. In the last picture you can see some snow on the hilltops, about 2,000 feet. At it's deepest it was only an inch or two and had little effect on the bikes traction. Scared me a few times though. __________________ Happy to serve.
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01-14-2013, 12:20 AM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Looks like a cold wind was blowing on your face. Be careful riding alone, Doc; we don't want to read about you in the papers. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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01-14-2013, 01:02 AM	#3
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I'm glad you got to go riding, Doc. It minus 13 degrees Fahrenheit as I write this reply. Even if the trails weren't covered in deep snow, and closed for the winter, I wouldn't go out riding in these temperatures. 8O I am awaiting the arrival of spring. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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01-14-2013, 11:15 AM	#4
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Weld, I had my shield open as it wasn't too cold and it felt good . Also keeps my glasses from fogging. No wind lately. It was a very conservative ride, and not far from civilization at all. Pretty tame/safe. I just needed to ride! As you all have said, at least it's getting lighter longer. Spring might come, but who knows... Record cold in California, and it's no bargin in the Pacific Northwest, and Spud will verify no GW in the Intermountain West/Western Rocky Mountains. __________________ Happy to serve.
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01-14-2013, 11:21 AM	#5
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Here's a solution to your dilema, Brother Spud! Made in Idaho too! __________________ Happy to serve.
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01-14-2013, 01:11 PM	#6
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	When you fell (not if, when), that track might tear up your leg pretty bad. 8O I think a snowmobile would be safer. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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01-14-2013, 01:45 PM	#7
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	That did not occur to me. :idea: Snowmobiles can be pretty safe depending on how and where you use them. The important thing as you have stated is to never ride too far off the beaten trail alone. If the machine dies in the cold, so does the rider 8O . I'm pretty sure if I lived in an area where it snowed I would have a snowmobile. Two probably as a 'buddy sled. :wink: Look how inexpensive they are: http://kpr.craigslist.org/mcy/3515142442.html __________________ Happy to serve.
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01-14-2013, 02:13 PM	#8
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I wonder if it would be legal to ride a plated D/S with a track kit through town? That would be too cool. 8) __________________ Happy to serve.
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01-14-2013, 02:35 PM	#10
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Man I'd want one just for that! :P That would decrease my hatred for winter by 50%. __________________ Happy to serve.
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