Hi guys!
Just wanted to say one thing...
I'M ADDICTED TO RIDING!!! I purchased my first bike (04 GS500f blue) about two month's ago, and in total, I've driven my car about four hundred miles...
My bike on the other hand might need a rest... two thousand miles... Rain or shine! I love this bike! I kinda feel guilty about wanting a 2006 GSXR750, but hey...
Anyway, I've gotten to thinking (and it really hurts...) about where in the U.S. is there virtually no major weather catastrophies or disasters (earthquakes, tsunami, etc...)
I've thought about Neveda near the desert. Who lives where, and what's the weather like???
im riding thru winter.. in fact im just about to renew my insurance that had expired last month! and for what? a bunch of snow. woot. time to put the snow tires on i guess.
I'll be riding all winter. It got cold here finally. The high was 74 today :(
Bing.
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Anyway, I've gotten to thinking (and it really hurts...) about where in the U.S. is there virtually no major weather catastrophies or disasters (earthquakes, tsunami, etc...)
I've thought about Neveda near the desert. Who lives where, and what's the weather like???
Hmmm... You'll want to live close to a mountainous region that isn't over any active fault lines that is far enough from the coast to avoid having frequent rainy days. Also probably preferably mild winters. Georgia might work... and maybe Denver or a slew of other places.
Interesting question.
WA isn't disaster-free because I'm here, and Oregon isn't now that Dave moved there.
Doesn't get too cold round these parts in winter, but 5 degree C temps does make it hard to get out of bed and go riding of a morning in the depths of winter.
On one riding spot near by, it gets even colder, so you try to time when you exhale with the straight bits, and inhale during the corners. Else your riding blind when your visor fogs up!
I would like to ride all year long (in fact, I've been going out for a ride almost every night after work) but Seattle tends to have 2 seasons... 1) Summer 2) The Rainy Season.
I havent ridden much in the rain yet :) Still too new.
annguyen1981, if you stay where you are, consider Studded Tires. It's also better to ride behind the snow plows than in front. ;)
All year long here. It is 36 degrees this morning. Time to suit up! 8)
Those of you who mainly ride your bikes...
How many miles have you put on your bike verses your car?
And what year is your bike?
I put 1,500 miles on my bike in a month (got it a month ago) and I've been saying that I'll ride all winter long (so long as there isn't snow on the ground) but I dunno I have to take the interstate into work everyday and 5-10 degrees would rather suck. Plus it generally snows a lot during the winter here in Nebraska and hosing down the bike everyday to get the salt water off of it wouldn't be practical... hose lines freezing up and all... So, I think I'll have to park my baby for the winter soon. :(
I put about two thousand miles a month on my bike, and it's a '92. I think he's getting tired hauling me around. LoL! :cheers:
My car I've had for 18 months, and in those 18 months, I've put about thirty thousand miles on him....however, since getting my bike, my poor car spends most of his time under his car cover... :oops:
I be riding all year.
I ride year round ... I commute on them ... The thing I believe is that this year we're in for an early winter ... I had to wear the big jacket and pants the last few days and I dont believe I ever wore it before Daylight savings ended ... anyway ... But in Charlotte NC, its always is riding weather ... it rains in summer more than winter, and hence we dont lose much ... summer rain is warm and doesn't freeze ... we'd get 1-2 rain storms a year in winter where it will promptly freeze up and make for a fun walk down the street ... forget driving then ... walking is an adventure. Anyway ... I love winter riding ... I get to wear all the gear and not sweat and its really cool.
Cool.
Srinath.
I've put 1,000 on my 2000 since Sep 23, and I haven't even ridden it in the rain.
Quote from: syphonI havent ridden much in the rain yet :) Still too new.
When I first started riding, I was only riding in the rain, 'cause there was no sun... :dunno: You know, riding on wet roads isn't a big deal if you just take it slow. Slow down a little more before corners, take a little longer to stop and get up to speed... You're probably already riding really close to a "wet riding" style anyway.
If I had any free time coming up soon I'd ride over and we could tour the rain. :thumb:
I plan on riding until the temp gets about a degree from freezing... Which means I need new gloves. :roll:
around here in virginia, we went straight from summer to winter and it feels like we got short changed :(
I got my bike about 2 months ago.(my first). I have parked my truck and I ride my bike everyday. I put on about 2000 to 3000 miles a month, and i'm planning on riding it all winter. As it is, i'm saving over $900.00 a month in gas. :cheers:
Phoenix gets pretty cold in the winter... All the way down to the 50s. :P
I'm pretty much done for the season. Factor in a fogging visor, risky traction, and the fact that there are no longer any bikes on the road to keep drivers on their toes. It's not worth it.
I'm not afraid of a little rain.... until it freezes on the road.
Oh well...... I did 11,000 km this past summer.... that's going to have to carry me through 'til April ;)
My mileage is hard to calculate on bikes ... Its split across so many ... and I sell them and cycle through etc ... but on the car ... and truck ... barely 100 on the ovlov since June 05 and maybe 5K/yr on the truck in the last 3-4 years. Mainly long trips to and from bike buy/drop off's ... BTW wife drives truck with baby and has 10K+ a yr I would imagine. OK maybe not that much.
Cool.
Srinath.
I have two Fog City inserts on order -- found out this morning that my helmet's really good anti-fog visor isn't so good when it's colder than 40 outside. My winter gloves and neck gaiter are due in this Friday. I'll keep riding 'til there's snow on the ground.
I've had my bike running since early June and just now crossed the 1k mile mark -- I only ride about 20 miles a day commuting to and from work, and I very rarely have a weekend free to go for a ride.
This will be my first winter riding but I have ridden in the rain many times and that's all we get here in the winter, except for maybe a freak snow drop that will only last a couple of hours.
My poor car gets so neglected now that I have my GS.
Quote from: BluebellylintMy poor car gets so neglected now that I have my GS.
Tell me about it... I'm either on the GS or in the wife's car... My poor Exploder is sitting all by its lonesome... I haven't filled the tank since before gas went up to $3.00 a gallon. :o
Good thing gas is back down. :thumb:
Quote from: RVertigoGood thing gas is back down. :thumb:
Yea I was so surprised when I filled up yesterday to find out gas was only
$2.63 a gallon :o
Texas is great for year round riding. Especially central Texas. It's usually always warm to hot (get a good mesh jacket and you'll be good) and there are no earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricaines, or drastic weather disasters a la SimCity. Austin is where it's at. We're also near the Texas Hill Country, which is one of the highest rated riding areas in the US, I believe.
Texas is where it's at.
Gas was $2.38 when I was in Fort Worth this past weekend. I freaked out. It's a shame I had to fill up the car.
Quote from: AlphaFire X5Texas is great for year round riding. Especially central Texas. It's usually always warm to hot (get a good mesh jacket and you'll be good) and there are no earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricaines, or drastic weather disasters a la SimCity. Austin is where it's at. We're also near the Texas Hill Country, which is one of the highest rated riding areas in the US, I believe.
Texas is where it's at.
+1 :thumb:
I'll be on my bike except when there's snow on the ground. I don't even have a car. I'll tell you what though... yesterday nearly killed me... was 40(?) raining and i didn't have any gear with me... no jacket no gloves... with the wind at 60, man i thought i was going to die. I'm better prepared today.
Gas here was $2.28 last time i filled up... for 87 which i don't use. Sweet.
I live in Tacoma/Seattle area and am planning on riding any time there is a dry (well let's just say not pouring) day. I rode last night and temps where in the low 50's with severe wind and the roads were wet. Stayed dry most of the time I was on the bike, but it did drizzle a litte. I've had my 04F since July and have put about 1600 miles on it. I know that's not very many, but I need to get warmer gear before I can start riding into work again. I got my bike to help with the commute sine I dry just under 100 miles round trip.
I'll be continuing to put 10,000 miles per year on my '94. +1 on the FogCity helmet visor liners
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yep, chalk me up too. 100% waterproof gloves, jacket, and pants plus fair-weather northern california = ride all year.
I'll be riding throughout the year. Here is So. AZ about the only thing you have to worry about is drinking enough water during the summer. Before my bike went into the shop (for the past 3 weeks :x ), I was putting about 1000 mi/mo on the motorcycle and 250 mi/mo on the Jeep. I'll probably end up selling the Jeep.
I do need to get some warmer gauntlet-style gloves, but I plan to ride all winter. One great thing about the past couple of weeks: No insects on the visor.
I haven't installed the liner in my jacket yet...and I'm on pace to put about 12K on the bike this year. Have a '75 Chevy pickup, but it's sitting at my parents house. 8-12 mpg hurts even at 2.63/gal.
It's for sale, if anybody wants a hotrod shortbed...
I ride all year round. The only reason I am keeping my car is to move large things around. I am actually thinking about moving to something other then the lex and into a cheaper scion xB because it rox... they are great cheap cars. oh.. and lots of windows for visibility i.e. seeing those bikers that decide to split the lane.
i plan to ride all winter long. Need to pick up a few more gear items but as long as it is not percipitating while cold, I ride.
If and when I get my bike back....I'll start riding again. Till it starts snowing. 8)
Quote from: RVertigoPhoenix gets pretty cold in the winter... All the way down to the 50s. :P
If this is true... I'M MOVING RIGHT NOW!!! =)
It's already around the 30's here in Massachusetts! :(
Quote from: AlphaFire X5Texas is great for year round riding. Especially central Texas. It's usually always warm to hot (get a good mesh jacket and you'll be good) and there are no earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricaines, or drastic weather disasters a la SimCity. Austin is where it's at. We're also near the Texas Hill Country, which is one of the highest rated riding areas in the US, I believe.
Texas is where it's at.
Maybe this is where I should be... hmm... :lol:
Texas. This is when riding a bike is fun! We don't really have a winter in Central Texas....broiling hot in summer makes riding a chore sometimes...but this time of year only scattered showers, ice once or twice a winter...then an even more spectacular SPRING :thumb:
I'vw been riding to work everyday...coldest was 28F. It's a little chilly but not so bad you can't handle it