Reminders that winter is coming - Page 2

Particle Man · 11-03-2010, 11:51 AM

I cleaned and detailed the sled.

before:

after:

Turtle Wax Ice works pretty well on the plastic:

I also cleaned up/changed the oil, etc on the snowblower - we got some flurries later:

I still rode into the office today

(it was 28 degrees and the grass was crunchy from frost).

Krabill · 11-03-2010, 12:07 PM

I've got heated gear. I ride all year as long as there isn't ice/snow on the roads.

wildchild · 11-03-2010, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by caveman

I also have been riding. However, the only that gets cold is the outside of my fingers. I would like to get some heated gloves. Any suggestions? I have seen some but they mostly have the heating element in the palm of the hand and not over the back of the hand where its really needed to stop the chill of the wind from penetrating in.

go visit derf and steal his one glove. rip it in half and use it as an extra outer layer for your current gloves. should be good for at least another week.

wildchild · 11-03-2010, 02:29 PM

as for my winterizing. i did the boat, the lawnmowers and the VW bug so far. probably do her bike in the next week then it's just mine left to do. tucking everything away in the garage and sitting around the fire waiting for spring.

Gas Man · 11-03-2010, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by caveman

I also have been riding. However, the only that gets cold is the outside of my fingers. I would like to get some heated gloves. Any suggestions? I have seen some but they mostly have the heating element in the palm of the hand and not over the back of the hand where its really needed to stop the chill of the wind from penetrating in.

Put some latex or nitrile gloves on first under your riding gloves. Get back with me.

Tmall · 11-03-2010, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

I haven't rode in about 6 or 7 weeks. Maybe more.

I'm not far off from that myself. Probably do an oil change and put it in my basement in a couple of weeks.

marko138 · 11-03-2010, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Tmall

I'm not far off from that myself. Probably do an oil change and put it in my basement in a couple of weeks.

I'm probly gonna change the oil and put it away next week. I'm done I think.

KSGregman · 11-03-2010, 03:22 PM

For me, the reminder is usually the Toys for Tots toy run....held the first Sunday of November every year. The last couple of years we've been lucky to have outstanding weather for the ride so it hasn't really felt like winter. The forecast is for it to be sunny and 70F this Sunday too....should be a good time.

Gas Man · 11-03-2010, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by KSGregman

For me, the reminder is usually the Toys for Tots toy run....held the first Sunday of November every year. The last couple of years we've been lucky to have outstanding weather for the ride so it hasn't really felt like winter. The forecast is for it to be sunny and 70F this Sunday too....should be a good time.

Awesome take pics!

Uma · 11-03-2010, 06:24 PM

My reminder (and one that GM hates) is that its too cold for 'pretty pajamas' so out comes the fleece. I love the fleece and flannel!

11-03-2010, 11:51 AM	#11
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	I cleaned and detailed the sled. before: after: Turtle Wax Ice works pretty well on the plastic: I also cleaned up/changed the oil, etc on the snowblower - we got some flurries later: I still rode into the office today (it was 28 degrees and the grass was crunchy from frost). __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

11-03-2010, 12:07 PM	#12
Krabill WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Moto: 08 WR250R, 12 XTZ1200 Posts: 558	I've got heated gear. I ride all year as long as there isn't ice/snow on the roads. __________________ www.wrrdualsport.com www.designatedvaping.com

11-03-2010, 02:29 PM	#14
wildchild cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the run Moto: '09 HD superglide, 16 Yamaha FZ 09 Posts: 2,749	as for my winterizing. i did the boat, the lawnmowers and the VW bug so far. probably do her bike in the next week then it's just mine left to do. tucking everything away in the garage and sitting around the fire waiting for spring.

11-03-2010, 03:22 PM	#18
KSGregman Get Fit...or Get OUT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: KS Moto: 07 M109-R Posts: 1,993	For me, the reminder is usually the Toys for Tots toy run....held the first Sunday of November every year. The last couple of years we've been lucky to have outstanding weather for the ride so it hasn't really felt like winter. The forecast is for it to be sunny and 70F this Sunday too....should be a good time.

11-03-2010, 06:24 PM	#20
Uma Better half of Gas Man Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SE, MI Moto: '09 Harley Nightster Posts: 178	My reminder (and one that GM hates) is that its too cold for 'pretty pajamas' so out comes the fleece. I love the fleece and flannel!