Cold weather is here...the bikes are stored
#51
If the roads are wet around here they use so much salt it gets clear up under the tank, and behind the side covers, so I don't ride unless they are dry, and if it is real salty dry , I can wash my bike with hot water, does that explain it better?
#52
Yes thanks lol
#53
On a related note: How hard is the salt on the Harleys? I'm a lifelong rider but new to the H-D world and am reluctant to give it up for the winter. Too much fun. Literally everyone that I know in this area who rides H-D tells me the salt will destroy the bike in short order and I am a fool to keep riding. To some degree, that could be true or not based on the quality of the chrome/paint/and zinc coatings, etc.
Would love to get others opinions on this.
Would love to get others opinions on this.
#54
I usually store my bike in the garage in front my car. However, with my full dress Ultra and my wife's Heritage, I can't fit both in the garage and get my car in. I'm building a 24' x 16' shed which will be sectioned and will have a 16' x 10' area for both bikes. I keep insurance on the bikes all year and ride all year round. My decision to ride is based on if there is ice and snow in my driveway. As long as I can get safely out of my driveway I will ride regardless of the cold. The heated grips, seat and riding pants make it pretty comfortable to ride in the cold weather. Rode to work toady and it was in the 30's when I left for work.
#55
We try to ride 12 months out of the year. Big thing in these here parts of the Virginia mountains, is a New Year's Day ride (short or long depending on the temps and snow depths if any, but nevertheless a ride), haven't missed one in many years. As far as storage, year round, the bikes are in a horse barn, with each of the three bikes in its own horse stall. After all, they are Iron HORSES, right?
#56
Here it is mid December in the snow belt and I went for a 159 mile ride on the FXSTC. 50 degree weather, sunshine and blue sky. Came across about 5 other bikers along the way. Feel sorry for those in this area that have their bikes in storage at the dealers warehouse.
Gas just went down to $3.249/gal. on this side of the river and $3.079 on the Iowa side.
Stopped in the dealers and made an offer on a 2000 Deuce that had been made into a show bike. One owner who had just traded it in on a 12 Anniv. Ultra. The salesman could not make a decision as the dealer was not in, so I will learn about it tomorrow.
Gas just went down to $3.249/gal. on this side of the river and $3.079 on the Iowa side.
Stopped in the dealers and made an offer on a 2000 Deuce that had been made into a show bike. One owner who had just traded it in on a 12 Anniv. Ultra. The salesman could not make a decision as the dealer was not in, so I will learn about it tomorrow.
#58
I'm still riding, and morning temps have been dropping below 30F. As long as theirs no ice....or salt, I'm good for year round. I have never stored a bike for the winter. It has to be as ready as I am to go where i am, and when I am. Yes, I do have a car and a truck, and they get their use as well when needed.
aka Bob
aka Bob
#59
#60
Boy, I bet you enjoy the three days a year you do ride though...