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Just wanted to let everyone that lives in a warm weather climate, I'm jealous! It's been at or below freezing every morning here in Idaho for a few days and I've continued to pack on the cold weather gear, but it looks like it's about time to think about winterizing the bike. I'm not looking forward to driving the car to work, it's a P.O.S. '99 Volvo S70, but the heater works. Oh well, I guess I'll have some time this Fall, Winter to do a little painting on the engine of the bike.
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Current Ride:
81 XS1100LH Midnight Special
Tkat Fork-Brace
Previously Owned:
79 XS750 Special -
I know what you mean, not that cold here yet, 50 today and 47 for the high tommorrow. I havent ridden for almost 2 weeks now and i am going into DT's. I too have things i want to get done to my bikes this winter, thats the only good thing about not getting to ride.Jeff
77 XS750 2D completely stock
79 SF XS1100 "Picky" stock with harley mufflers -
They said 60% chance of snow last night but we got missed. I rode in light flurries the other night, hoping for back in the low 50's(F) next week.
I'm going to remain in denial until they plow.
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This might sound a little weird, but in a way I envy you guys a little.
Down here on the coast of VA, it rarely gets to snow and if it does, it doesn't stay for long, so for me I ride just about every day. I kinda wich I had a few months that I HAD to put the bike up, then I would have a reason to perform much needed maintenance on it.Hi, my name is George & I'm a twisty addict!
80G (Green paint(PO idea))
The Green Monster
K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, '81 oil cooler, TC's homemade 4-2 w/Mac Mufflers, Raptor 660 ACCT
Got him in '04.
bald tire & borrowing parts
80SG (Black w/red emblems & calipers)
Scarlet
K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, WJ5, Shoei bags, Raptor 660 ACCT.
Got her in '11
Ready for the twisties!
81H (previously CPMaynard's)
Hugo
Full Venturer, Indigo Blue with B/W painted tank.
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Any advice on cold weather gear. I just rode at 42 degrees on the interstate and my neck got cold. I ride at least 45 miles each way to work and i leave at 5 am so its pretty chilly.Jeff
77 XS750 2D completely stock
79 SF XS1100 "Picky" stock with harley mufflersComment
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Get a balaclava to cover between helmet and neck.
http://www.eastbay.com/product/model...1102&size=ONSZ
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Go ahead, click on the bikes - you know you want to...the electrons are ready.
'81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
Bob Jones Custom Navy bike: Tkat brace, EBC floating rotors & SS lines, ROX pivot risers, Geezer rectifier, new 3H3 engine
"Not all treasure is silver and gold"Comment
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Hi Jeff,Originally posted by jjz28 View Post
neck warmers are just a google click away:-
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ck-Warmer.aspx
Once the roads get ice-covered you'll need a sidecar too.Fred Hill, S'toon
XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
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Hi, my name is George & I'm a twisty addict!
80G (Green paint(PO idea))
The Green Monster
K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, '81 oil cooler, TC's homemade 4-2 w/Mac Mufflers, Raptor 660 ACCT
Got him in '04.
bald tire & borrowing parts
80SG (Black w/red emblems & calipers)
Scarlet
K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, WJ5, Shoei bags, Raptor 660 ACCT.
Got her in '11
Ready for the twisties!
81H (previously CPMaynard's)
Hugo
Full Venturer, Indigo Blue with B/W painted tank.
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+1 on the balaclava!Nathan
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
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Here is a good alternative to the belaclova... Gator mask. They are neoprene mask that doesn't cover your entire head just your face and neck area...Velcro in the back. I use one for snowboarding and riding.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...d=300662664301Last edited by WMarshy; 10-07-2012, 11:29 AM.'79 XS11 F
Stock except K&N
'79 XS11 SF
Stock, no title.
'84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws
"What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~Comment
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Hi George,Originally posted by GLoweVA View Post
that's not a bad 'buy it now' price if it's as nice as it looks in the photos.
Of course shipping, install costs and whether you really want to have the thing will make or break the deal.
Adding a sidecar (not necessarily that one) lets you ride in ice or snow covered roads without fear of falling.
The limit becomes how low a temperature your riding gear will let you survive in and whether your engine will still start.Fred Hill, S'toon
XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
"The Flying Pumpkin"Comment
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It was 26° this morning, but a warm front is on it's way. Too bad I'll be in Tampa, FL for the next week. Wait, I'll be in Tampa for a week, sunny skies and the ocean! Too bad I'll be leaving the bike at home.Current Ride:
81 XS1100LH Midnight Special
Tkat Fork-Brace
Previously Owned:
79 XS750 SpecialComment
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I feel like I'm the only one riding in NW Wisconsin now. It hasn't been real cold, some rain some flurries once I rode home in and temps in the 40's and low 50's. I haven't seen another bike out in over a week and a half. The coldest it's been was 18f one night. 40's and low 50's predicted for the next week, I'm gonna keep riding.
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