CB1100 forum miles

[GoldOxide_imp]

I noticed, it might be just me, that below 50*F, myself and the CB are no longer one unit and tire handling is not to my liking. Also I get more stiff, lacking flexibility but not due to senior age or I am cold...just 'caus this temp is not meant for me.
One trip for transpiration to a new home might?? be ok, not riding tho

About 60 minutes of distance including extra joy riding. I recall I didn't have more than 10 minutes left in me. No heated gloves. No heated anything. No windshield. Just dressed for the occasion based on previous experience, some at even colder conditions. 45 to 60 minutes is my comfort limit per journey leg before a warm-up is required. I think the longest was two hours at -10C + freeway windchill (and that was on a 600 cc thumper!)

Salt was indeed everywhere, but mostly dried powder or staining - no granules. Traction was a non-issue on salted roads, even around curves. I keep it in one gear lower so to keep the air-cooled engine humming silky smoothly.

I recalled the powder salt did punish my new chain, but it recovered during the warm season, and I eventually committed to the Tutoro auto chain lubricator.