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Old 11-04-2013, 06:47 PM
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I rode it a couple weeks ago then it got cooler. I put it up on my MC jack, made sure fuel tank was full and added some Sea Foam. Plugged into battery tender. Now if I get a day above 60F afternoon I'll take it off the jack and ride it. In OH you never know. Sits in an unheated garage next to snowblower. I won't start it unless I can get an hour ride in at least. Oh not afraid of the cold i'll drive it to work in the am in the mid 30s as long as my afternoon ride is over 60. Cold both ways I take my Jeep.
 
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Old 11-04-2013, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by GN_LEE
What I do:

- ride my bike


Yeah, and I live in PA! Never too cold to ride, just more layers, that's all.

^^^:icon_that^^^


And Yes I live in PA!
 
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Old 11-04-2013, 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Wildon883R
In OH you never know.
You guys got it worse up there in Cleveland with the lake effect. I rarely have to take more than a couple weeks off from riding down here in Columbus.
 
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I store mine in our basement. Stays between 65 & 75 all year-round.

I've never heard the tire thing though.
 
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By the time I'd get at the last step, it'll be spring again
 
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by the time i'd get at the last step, it'll be spring again :d
lmfao
 
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Old 11-05-2013, 10:43 AM
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For me your info was a little over the top but Im sure people will ty for it. I will ride here in the Chicago area until the salt goes down and then I will put her away...
 
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Seems like it would be easier to ride it than to go to all of the hassle of winterizing it.

As for me, I commute on my bike everyday except when precip is likely.
 
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Old 11-05-2013, 12:40 PM
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Roni, Many of us don't have the year round riding conditions and it is inevitable that the below zero and white crap will come and stay for many weeks. I envy you guys that can ride all year round.
 
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Originally Posted by Chicago Fan 33
For me your info was a little over the top but Im sure people will ty for it. I will ride here in the Chicago area until the salt goes down and then I will put her away...

I may go over the top at times, just the way I am. Everyone's methods for winterizing any machine will vary; this is just the way I do it.

All of us envy those who can ride the entire year.
 


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