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001 SV650S Suzuki ( for sale ) 006 SV1000S Suzuki; for solo riding in warmer weather, 79 Yamaha XS11 Special; for two up riding and commuting in crappy weather.
'80G Standard, '82J, a J Maxim under frame up restoration.
1980G Standard, Restored
Kerker 4 - 1
850 Rear End Mod
2-21 Flashing LED Arrays on either side of license plate for Brake Light Assist, 1100 Lumen Cree Aux Lights,
Progressive springs, Showa rear shocks
Automatic CCT 1980GH Special, Restored
Stock Exhaust, New Handlebars, 1" Spacer in Fork Springs, Automatic CCT, Showa Rear Shocks '82 XJ1100 (Sold)
Automatic CCT, RC Engineering 4 X 1 Exhaust, K&N Pods, #50 Pilot Jets, YICS Eliminator. Sorely missed.
So, I rode a little yesterday...I thought i was going to freeze to death...but it was sooo great to get out and ride anyway...i think it got down to 27 degrees...crazy temperature to ride in...anyone know of any cheap cold weather riding gear?
Daily Driver - '04 Suzuki Marauder 1600
Project Bike - '79 XS1100 Special
Hi my name is Nate and I'm am Addict...I quit riding every night before bed and can't help but start riding again the next morning...
Ride Till You Die!
"MESS WITH THE BEST DIE LIKE THE REST" -Semper Fidelis!
“Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle.”
"When in doubt, Gas it!. If it doesnt fix the problem, at least it will end the suspense!"
Bright orange gloves from the Marine supply store, what the fishermen wear.
Bib wet weather type pants from West Marine, sailing gear. Felt lined rubber boots, Wal Mart type store. Down filled vest from Value Village ( used clothing store ) good quality riding jacket with a waterproof jacket over it. Marine stores have rain gear that does not leak.
Long Johns and long sleeve under shirts from the outdoor store. They have thin stuff that works. Silk scarf about four feet long from the ladies department. Stops the draft going down your neck.
I ride about 70 miles to get home, tempurature mid thirties. I take no chances with icy roads. These bikes are too heavy for that and the tyres will not work. For shorter trips on snowy or icy roads, a dual purpose bike with trials universal tyres is best. Needs to be light weight which means something like the old Honda XL350.
A full fairing makes a huge difference for staying, or trying to, stay warm.
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