Well, it was 29 when I left for work today, but it's 50 this afternoon.

I've been told by several coworkers that this isn't right. I've had my bike for less than 3 months, and I've already put about 3000 miles on it. Why didn't I do this years ago?

Just ramblings from a newb  .. Merry Holidays and stuffs.

well taht is because you commute with it.... I read 14,000 Miles on my scooter since May 06 (7 months) so about 2000 a month..

cheers and enjoy it...

I haven't been riding a lot lately, but I rode yesterday.   

Its similar weather here.. and I get the same "your crazy" from my coworkers.  But when you wear full gear it really isn't that cold.  I tell them as long as its above 20 and not raining or snowing I'll be riding.  I like riding in winter more than summer because I can be fully armored and not burn up. 

Yeah the women where I work at think I'm crazy. 29⁰ is crazy.

Even if it's bitterly cold out I'd rather ride my GS than the bus. Or my bicycle. Or walking, for that matter.

Going out tomorrow in search of winter at 8:00 am for about 8 hours into the Catskill Mountains in NY State.
Being the coward that I am, I'm taking my V-Strom.   Windshield, handguards, heated grips, just
like sitting home on my couch.   

We had a family stranded in the snowed-in mountains in Southern Oregon this year. 9 days later, the father died of hypothermia and his family was found safe in their car, minus the tires they burned. If anything happens, dont leave your vehicle!!! It offers the highest chance of survival because of... well... V-Strom... nevermind. If you break down, you're screwed. 

9 months 22,295 miles

but that does include a cross country trip

dang its still like late spring in VA. Crazy unfortunatly I have not been riding much. the bike needs overhauling .

Quote from: Rhandom on December 28, 2006, 10:57:37 AM
Well, it was 29 when I left for work today, but it's 50 this afternoon.

I've been told by several coworkers that this isn't right. I've had my bike for less than 3 months, and I've already put about 3000 miles on it. Why didn't I do this years ago?

Just ramblings from a newb  .. Merry Holidays and stuffs.

I've been doing that for 22 years here in NE Ohio. 

Bought my first bike in July 84 and got the winter layup insurance as recommended.  Come November I had no intention of quitting for the winter so I changed to year round insurance and have been riding all year every year since.   

I have a perfectly good car and I always ride my GS500 I'll ride that thing until the gas freezes up in tank!  Needless to say I am wearing multiple layers! two pairs of thermals, two sweaters, a coat, a windbreaker, two sets of gloves, two pairs of socks, etc....