Title: Winter is here so.
Post by: ditchdoc1017 on October 28, 2005, 04:48:41 PM
Post by: ditchdoc1017 on October 28, 2005, 04:48:41 PM
I broke down and order a F16 the tall one.I got it for 70 that inculded shipping.I hope it works these 35F morning with a 45 mile trip getting a little wind.i want to ride all year, the last bike I had i rode all year around with the wind shield.If you have the can i get you feed back I have looked at the search so I am well aware of the function :)
Title: Winter is here so.
Post by: RedShift on October 28, 2005, 04:58:06 PM
Post by: RedShift on October 28, 2005, 04:58:06 PM
If only I were as fortunate to have have your winter up here. But then the world would be in a right big weather mess should it come to pass. Think I'll just grin & bare it from (soon to be) snowy Michigan. Reminds me that I've got to service the snow blower...
Enjoy the screen. Even my little Flyscreen is better than without.
Enjoy the screen. Even my little Flyscreen is better than without.
Title: Winter is here so.
Post by: ditchdoc1017 on October 28, 2005, 05:35:13 PM
Post by: ditchdoc1017 on October 28, 2005, 05:35:13 PM
That one good thing about the south not to cold.We see some 20's but not much lower.
Title: Winter is here so.
Post by: RedShift on October 28, 2005, 06:13:18 PM
Post by: RedShift on October 28, 2005, 06:13:18 PM
Heck, I'm seeing 20's right now -- tonight even...
Title: Winter is here so.
Post by: ditchdoc1017 on October 28, 2005, 06:37:27 PM
Post by: ditchdoc1017 on October 28, 2005, 06:37:27 PM
That suxs I could not handle your wind chill.
Title: Winter is here so.
Post by: Alphamazing on October 28, 2005, 06:38:04 PM
Post by: Alphamazing on October 28, 2005, 06:38:04 PM
Solution for all winter problems: Move to Austin.
Title: Winter is here so.
Post by: ditchdoc1017 on October 28, 2005, 06:46:47 PM
Post by: ditchdoc1017 on October 28, 2005, 06:46:47 PM
It get a little cold in Austin :)
Title: Winter is here so.
Post by: Alphamazing on October 28, 2005, 06:49:58 PM
Post by: Alphamazing on October 28, 2005, 06:49:58 PM
If by a little cold you mean 50s for one week, then yes.
Title: Winter is here so.
Post by: RedShift on October 28, 2005, 07:04:31 PM
Post by: RedShift on October 28, 2005, 07:04:31 PM
Quote from: ditchdoc1017That suxs I could not handle your wind chill.Neither can I. I'll ride out in the country for pleasure until the days get below 40-45. Then, no matter what I do, my hands chill out -- must be poor circulation. I'll ride in-town for errands and work until the snow falls or water freezes on the roads.
Typicallty this happens around Thanksgiving. Last year I rode 'til the second week in December. Then I wax the tank & frame, oil what's left, change the oil, fogging oil in the cylinters, bag the air box & exhaust, pull the battery and get the tyres off the garage floor. Then we wait until the first warm day in March when the roads are free of salt.
For those three months I ride vicariously by reading the postings of riders like you folks...
Title: Winter is here so.
Post by: MXF7290 on October 28, 2005, 07:34:44 PM
Post by: MXF7290 on October 28, 2005, 07:34:44 PM
I have the F-16 on my bike. It was 20 degrees when I left for work this morning and when I didn't have it I would have never rode it when the temp's were that low. It blocks just enough wind around your head to make it tolerable to drive.
Title: Winter is here so.
Post by: ditchdoc1017 on October 28, 2005, 08:25:05 PM
Post by: ditchdoc1017 on October 28, 2005, 08:25:05 PM
Thanks MXF
Title: Yes - - Winter Time She Comes...
Post by: Code4 on October 28, 2005, 08:51:33 PM
Post by: Code4 on October 28, 2005, 08:51:33 PM
I wish it was that warm. We have had a minus sign in front of the numbers for some time now. Keep hoping for that last warm day...
Title: Winter is here so.
Post by: RedShift on October 29, 2005, 07:59:21 AM
Post by: RedShift on October 29, 2005, 07:59:21 AM
Not sure if you're aware we're talking 20's Fahrenheit here Code. That's -1 to -6 Celcius, and it's been that every morning this week. We're not that different down below the lakes, and it's just gonna get worse 'til February.
The optimist could look at 20F as a balmy 266.5 Kelvin. :thumb:
The optimist could look at 20F as a balmy 266.5 Kelvin. :thumb:
Title: Winter is here so.
Post by: Jeppy on October 29, 2005, 08:11:27 AM
Post by: Jeppy on October 29, 2005, 08:11:27 AM
I don't ride when it hits 45F or below....I hate getting cold.