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Me and my CB are in hibernation until next spring. Yes, I am a fair weather rider. How about you?

You must wake up ravenous!

I'm fortunate that I live in an area that allows me to ride year round. And, although we don't get much rain, I have a complete set of rain gear that I use when it does in fact rain. I don't mind riding in the rain (with the proper gear) but hate cleaning the bike afterwards!

Wishing you well on your hibernation. May you dream of empty roads and sticky tires.

We are known for having some rough winters here but it seems I'm still able to get out a couple times a month or so just to keep the CB from getting too sleepy. It stays in a warm garage hooked up to a tender and filled with gas/stabilizer, ready to go if temps get above 35 and roads are clear....

My goal is not to ride in the rain or below 40 degrees. Even in Oregon I can usually find a few days a month during the winter to ride a bit.

As a young idiot I rode every day, rain, cold, and even when snow was on the roadsides. Now I complain just walking to the pickup in the rain. I'm understanding the snowbird concept more and more.

I'm a young idiot at heart.

I'm still an idiot ..at 64! Lol

I missed 7 days in November, 5 of those due to a snowstorm and ridden 3 of 5 in December, so far.

(12-06-2014, 03:38 AM)1100rider_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Me and my CB are in hibernation until next spring. Yes, I am a fair weather rider. How about you?

I'm with you. All my bikes are in my warm and dry basement for the winter.
Winters here are far too cold and brutal to even think about riding until next March at the earliest.
It's true that we often get mild spells, but riding in all that salt slush that can hide ice patches is far too risky - and that's not counting the damage salt will do to the bike.
No thanks. I'm retired and can ride anytime I like in warmer weather so I can be patient.

Riding year-round here in Oregon is easy enough to do with rain gear and insulating layers.

Still, up until a couple of years ago, I'd park my bike for the winter and only truly regretted it during the rare really nice winter days. A sunny winter day here in NW Oregon typically means that the winds (at times rather strong) are blowing in from the east — dropping the temperature considerably.

At my workplace, motorcycle commuters are able to park in the covered lot adjacent to the office for free. Between the free parking and lower fuel costs, it's hard not to do so. Besides, in all but the crappiest weather, when I'm riding my commute is usually the highlight of my workday.

(12-06-2014, 03:38 AM)1100rider_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Me and my CB are in hibernation until next spring. Yes, I am a fair weather rider. How about you?

Depends upon one's definition of "fair weather".

I do not ride in sleet or snow,
but my bike stays fueled and ready to go.
I may not ride far when the days go cold,
but if the path is dry and my tires hold
with a low hanging sun shining gold,
I wil ride in winter until I'm too old.

Sleep well, 1100rider.