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First exercise for those slowed down by winter - Cormanus - 10-31-2018
As winter settles over the northern hemisphere, many of you are moth-balling your CB1100s. I know from previous years that means a sort of cabin fever will set in and forum members will need something to occupy them while they twiddle their thumbs waiting for autumn/fall.
With that in mind, it's good to have issues or questions or thoughts to throw out for general discussion. This exchange seemed to me a good starting point for a conversation for anyone interested:
LR you might be disappointed considering the roads you have to ride on ...
The question for discussion: Do you get bored riding your CB1100 on the same roads over and over again, or is being on the bike enough satisfaction on its own?
RE: First exercise for those slowed down by winter - Rocky_imp - 10-31-2018
We are fortunate here in this small province to have a variety of rural and coastal roads to choose from so riding them on a rotation basis never gets boring. The coastal roads in particular follow the ragged coastline and are such a joy swinging through the curves.
The 1100 isn't my only modern bikes so taken in turn each ride is different even if it's the same road. The same goes for when I ride them on my vintage bikes.
Our riding season is relatively short (May to October) so we have to make the most of it and not be too concerned about being bored.
RE: First exercise for those slowed down by winter - suhawk305 - 11-01-2018
I am grateful for every ride I have on my CB1100, no matter where. At the age of 68 (fighting arthritis, etc.), there are no guarantees that I will have “the next ride” (re: our friend sportsterdoc).
However, I am fortunate to live in a hilly area with beautiful scenery and multiple twisties to ride. I am also very fortunate to belong to this forum that encourages me to stay active and “get out and ride!”
Thank you all
Mike
RE: First exercise for those slowed down by winter - peterbaron - 11-01-2018
Did anyone say winter
Due to this thread, I permanently removed calendar pages from October to April to overcome this issue....
Sunny counties/state/regions should be obligated to send sunny packages to those affected by winter,...and Ontario/CA is on top of priority list, please..lol...
I enjoy every ride with my CB, often using the same local short trips. The most exited and loved ones are few days/1000 + kms ...countdown already started for 2019 season, and 2-3 weeks Euro moto solo trip is scheduled in June 2019...keep my fingers crossed!
RE: First exercise for those slowed down by winter - tinboatcapt_imp - 11-01-2018
After 60 years of living here in the Midwest I do get a bit bored with the same roads. That said, the CB is the one bike not yet in storage. I have ridden about 250 miles going nowhere the last two days, and plan to ride the CB again today. Our short window of good weather is closing tomorrow.
So much of it is prairie and straight grid roads. The river valleys are a bit of variety. To keep it interesting I like to take in the rally's put on by the STOC (ST-Owners.com). The CB is good for those rally's within the 200-400 mile range. For a few reasons: 1. 200-400 miles is all I am comfortable doing in a single day on the CB. 2. in that range fuel is available at regular intervals. 3. It is a chance to load the bike and go ride some new roads.
To the east are the Wisconsin lakes and river valleys. To the south east is the Mississippi River Valley and the limestone bluffs with their twisty county roads in the tributary valleys. DANG! Now I am already anxious for spring. To the west is the great prairie stretching to the Rocky Mountains. There are areas out there where a 3.9 gallon gas tank may not get you to the next gas stop. That is ST1100 country! I can do 800 or more miles in a day to get to the mountains on the ST's 7 gallon tank.
Perhaps I should plan a trip. Put the CB in the back of the pick up, and head to the mountains. That would be Awesome!
Jim
RE: First exercise for those slowed down by winter - Nortoon_imp - 11-01-2018
When I started back riding in 2014, I searched Google Maps for twisty roads. I currently have over 100 homemade maps with printed directions and their reverse routes which I shuffle to plan my day rides. When I get bored riding a series of roads, I reverse my route. It is amazing how different a road can look riding it the other way round.
Like most Canadians my riding season is only 6 months long from May to October. My CB1100 is now under a dust cover in the back of the garage, and the battery on a shelf in the basement with all my other motorcycle gear.
During the winter I search Goggle Maps for new roads to explore. The street view often shows me whether or not they are interesting enough to ride. Sometimes I ride through some of my favourite spots using the street view. When forum members post maps of their trips, I ride them using street view. Got lost a few times in Australia.
During the winter I visit this forum everyday. RevZilla e-mail me a reminder every week to read the Common Tread. That keeps me up to date on the new things in the motorcycle world. Winter is also the time I buy new gear, accessories, maintenance products and parts for the next season.
Weather permitting, I walk the local Nature Trail every day during the winter for exercise, fresh air, sunshine, and just to get out of the house and enjoy the outdoors.
Indoors I have projects adding battery power, radio control, and sound to large scale model trains for the summer. I also like watching hockey, and fishing shows like The New Fly Fisher. Even if you don't fish, its is a great way of enjoying the outdoors.
RE: First exercise for those slowed down by winter - the Ferret - 11-01-2018
(11-01-2018, 03:42 AM)Nortoon_imp Wrote: When I started back riding in 2014, I searched Google Maps for twisty roads. I currently have over 100 homemade maps with printed directions and their reverse routes which I shuffle to plan my day rides. When I get bored riding a series of roads, I reverse my route. It is amazing how different a road can look riding it the other way round.
Like most Canadians my riding season is only 6 months long from May to October. My CB1100 is now under a dust cover in the back of the garage, and the battery on a shelf in the basement with all my other motorcycle gear.
During the winter I search Goggle Maps for new roads to explore. The street view often shows me whether or not they are interesting enough to ride. Sometimes I ride through some of my favourite spots using the street view. When forum members post maps of their trips, I ride them using street view. Got lost a few times in Australia.
During the winter I visit this forum everyday. RevZilla e-mail me a reminder every week to read the Common Tread. That keeps me up to date on the new things in the motorcycle world. Winter is also the time I buy new gear, accessories, maintenance products and parts for the next season.
Weather permitting, I walk the local Nature Trail every day during the winter for exercise, fresh air, sunshine, and just to get out of the house and enjoy the outdoors.
Indoors I have projects adding battery power, radio control, and sound to large scale model trains for the summer. I also like watching hockey, and fishing shows like The New Fly Fisher. Even if you don't fish, its is a great way of enjoying the outdoors.
Although I don't have 100, I do probably have 2 dozen routes (loops) mapped out which I alternate riding and like Nortoon I often reverse the way I ride them for a different perspective. The Loop, the 450 Loop, the Airport Loop, the 247 Loop, the Stonelick Loop, the covered bridge Loop, the Ribber's Loop, the old Coney Loop, the Kentucky Loop, the 41 Loop, etc. All I have to say is the name of the loop I'm planning on riding to my wife, and she knows where I'm headed.
Although I like riding new places, I never get tired of riding the local roads over and over. I've always said a left curve is a left curve whether it is in Ohio, North Carolina, Colorado or California .... or Europe for that matter. Same goes for right curves and S curves. Some are more open than others, or tighter than others, but curves are curves no matter where they are. I have ridden most of the famous curvy roads in the U.S, ridden in a couple Canadian Provinces and 5 countries in Europe. What makes them different is the scenery surrounding them. The curves are the same everywhere. As far as pure riding goes I enjoy riding my roads as much as I enjoy riding the roads anywhere in the world (that I have been so far).
Technically we probably have a 7 month riding season for most motorcyclists May 1- Oct 31 but I stretch that into 12. Jan and February can be difficult sometimes with below freezing to below zero temps and snow and ice, but with proper gear the temps are not an issue and as long as their isn't accumulated ice or snow on the roads, I will probably be out riding one of my loops every day. Today it was raining so I rode the old Coney Loop. Some curves and elevation change, but mostly flat and only 35 miles out and back. That satisfied my need to ride.
RE: First exercise for those slowed down by winter - peterbaron - 11-01-2018
Infrared heated liners
https://firedupx.com/products/infrared-vest-liner-with-temperature-control-application-coming-this-winter
also check at Costco for better price, in Canada from 12/03/18 to 12/09/18 - up to 50% off
Ferret, you must have one for your winter trips... we do not want you to catch cold
RE: First exercise for those slowed down by winter - 4 Paws_imp - 11-01-2018
I enjoy where I live, and visit it frequently! Another forum I’m semi-active on has several “tag” threads running that I participate in. These give me a sorta destination for a ride and always provide new areas for exploration. Amazing how many areas of my neighborhood I haven’t seen after 50 years of riding around here.
When just out joy riding I just choose a cardinal compass direction and head that way, my mind wanders as much as my bike.
Bored? Na, just reinvigorated. Now I’m trying to visit every bbq joint in 100 miles.