7 Harley-Davidsons Out in the Snow with Helpful Winter Driving Tips
#21
I used to ride year round but in recent years I've stopped for a couple reasons.
1- It's too damn cold and I'm too damn old
2- Once temps drop down to around 30 the black ice starts forming. I hit some in my truck a few years back going about 45 MPH and it scared the crap out of me. If I had been on the bike I am sure I would have gone down.
The risk just aint worth the reward for me anymore.
1- It's too damn cold and I'm too damn old
2- Once temps drop down to around 30 the black ice starts forming. I hit some in my truck a few years back going about 45 MPH and it scared the crap out of me. If I had been on the bike I am sure I would have gone down.
The risk just aint worth the reward for me anymore.
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04ctd (12-07-2016)
#22
My season ended on Sunday when it snowed. Snowed again last night. Salt and sand all over the roads. My bike has a full tank of gas with fuel stabilizer and it's in a cozy spot in the garage. I'll ride this winter if it rains and washes off the salt from the roads, otherwise I'll wait until spring.
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Started out for a grocery run today, but came to a 4 lane I had to cross, and it had dry salt poured in the intersection, decided not to get blasted by passing cars and went back home. Used the Russian sidecar rig, lots of slick packed snow on the roads, and I don't have snow tires on the Harleys. Couple of my thermometers read 20 and 21F, guess that's why I didn't feel the cold, not even in the teens yet.
#29
Stay off the road when there is ice. Someone does love you and wants you to be around for a while.
#30
When I lived in Connecticut, I would try to get out in the winter months as much as possible. With electric clothing, temps into the 20s were tolerable for an hour or two. When folks see a biker in February, everyone waves! That said, I wouldn't head out with snow or ice still on the tarmac. But main roads often cleared up after a few days of sun. Biggest hassle was washing the bike down after every ride to get rid of grime and salt. Just don't use hot water, LOL. After washing, I blew it dry with a leaf blower, then parked inside and ran for a few minutes to assist in drying.