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Old 02-27-2008, 07:27 PM
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yeah i ride in the cold to work cuz the rising cost of gas in putting a dent in my wallet
 
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I was in SA two weekends ago to get my 1K service from Javelina Harley in Boerne. 25 mile ride from my buddys house off 1604 and kittyhawk. It was windy and cold as a well diggers ****, but educational as im still a noob.
 
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40 is my cut off also.Anything much below that is not enjoyable.I HAVE to ride the bike to worktomorrow morning.A high of 22,with the windchill it should feel like 9.I can't wait!
thats bold man. The ride home is going to be just as nice. I road today in the wind it wasn't terrible but the bike will stay parked tomorrow. I may ride again on Friday.



30 is about my cut off. I rode on monday when it was 27* in the morning I was very cold. but it was worth since it was 50 for the ride home...and man what a long ride home. 25 minute ride turned into 1hr plus.


 
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lol never seen snow banks in Houston
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I admit it I am wimp. If gets much below 50 I am probably not going to ride.
 
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For riding to work or going on a ride freezing is my cut off. Just a ride through town I've been out in 2* but the roads were clear.
 
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2 degrees? wow thats hardcore[sm=biker.gif]
 
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i am in FL and if it below 40 it is COLD!!
 
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On the 'Glide, I'm good into the 20s.

On the Sportie, I use the heated gear below 35, but in the low 20s, I'm just not riding the sporty. At least not until I get the sport shield on it.
 
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I have rode into the 20s but not very long,ill go to work on the bike in the mid 20s if its gonna be nicer later in the day. If its below 32 and wet I dont ride. I rode today it was 30s this morn 40 s afternoon. wearing enuff clothes,chaps, good gloves and boots is the key.
 


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