Boise2.5i Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 So get that thing out of the truck and ride it up to Bogus Basin! I'll wait for bogus to be clear before I ride up there haha. Just had a much more experienced rider than me lay his bike down yesterday because of all the sand and crap still up there. Come actual spring its definitely on my list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boise2.5i Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Is that an Autobot or a Decepticon? Unknown... I'll find out soon enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 I'll wait for bogus to be clear before I ride up there haha. Just had a much more experienced rider than me lay his bike down yesterday because of all the sand and crap still up there. Come actual spring its definitely on my list! Yeah, I forgot you guys probably still have snow up there... I was up there back in '06 on a trip. Fun road, and beautiful country! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBear Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Pretty sure both my bikes will need batteries this year. Always something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnusonsubie Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Is that an Autobot or a Decepticon?Always Decepticon 2005 Vader Wagon Material Tests on Ringland Failure Piston I should have held off and purchased a wagon instead of the spec.B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Almost took the Vulcan S to work last Thursday because it hit 60 degrees... glad I didn't as it was 39 by 5pm and we have had snow and freezing rain all weekend.... YAY spring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 I see guys getting out in 50 degree weather. I remember doing that decades back. Very cold with the wind chill. Much shrinkage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 I'll still ride in the 50s when it's right after winter. My body at that time of year thinks it's t-shirt weather anyway. But 50s at the end of a summer is much colder. I did used to ride in upper 30s/40s when I was a bit younger. The day I sold my 600rr I had to ride it to guys house which was an hour away, mostly freeway and it was 34 degrees out. That was cold. There is a young guy who works at the local hobbytown usa who DDs his DRZ400 all year.... all freaking year he goes to work on that bike. I have seen it there on snowy days. Luckily he only lives a few miles away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 I rode my motorcycle to high school one time when it was in the 50s. I had learned how cold this could be and stuffed my jeans with socks to keep my buddy warm. I was pulling them out after I parked my bike and a few girls gave me some awkward looks. But it was effective! My bike was a 73 Honda CL 350 exactly like this. https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=iDmouZ72&id=7EFD2B94E6BBB95C2387972A767371102D3739B7&thid=OIP.iDmouZ72zOM49b_haXfCigHaFj&mediaurl=http%3a%2f%2fcmsnl.com%2fimg%2fcommunity%2fvehicles%2f4%2f48%2f486%2f48635%2f201206031946170.my%2520cl350.JPG&exph=2304&expw=3072&q=image+honda+cl350&simid=608054160295068337&selectedIndex=0&ajaxhist=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 (edited) Looks fun... so nimble. Honda has been making some great bikes for many years. But what else are you supposed to do with all those engineers when the world tells your entire country that you are no longer allowed to make airplanes because of that one time in 1939-1945 you got a little silly? Make great motorcycles... THAT'S WHAT! Edited April 16, 2018 by 05GT Guru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Weighed 350 lbs but the center stand dragged on the left pretty easily. And I burned my leg on those pipes on more than one occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 (edited) I dragged the pegs on the Vulcan s a few times. It's actually kind of scary because the pegs are out in front of you and you have little control over the bike with your legs. Saw this on CL while looking at dirt bikes. I really like it... the only part I don't love is the front fairing with the headlight. It looks modern and fits the bike somewhat but not sure if I like the square design. https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/mcy/d/2007-husqvarna-450sm-custom/6560629936.html Started life looking like this. 260lbs with fluids. Edited April 16, 2018 by 05GT Guru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Looks like a blast. A mototype bike? Can't remember the term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Started off life as a supermoto. Which are the lightest street legal bikes you can get as they are basically dirt bikes with electronics, kick stand, lights and some DOT approved tires. Now it's a café racer style. Not sure how much weight was added with the alum panels but it can't be all that much. And that 450cc should make around 55-60hp. More than enough to be a blast on something that weighs less than 300lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnusonsubie Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 I was riding in 50* weather last week. Wasn't bad when in the sun, going through the shade and when the sun started to set it was quite chilly. But it was so nice to get the bike out for even just a little bit. 2005 Vader Wagon Material Tests on Ringland Failure Piston I should have held off and purchased a wagon instead of the spec.B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Even in late spring/ early fall it's not uncommon to have morning temps in the high 40s low 50s here, and a 40 degree swing to the high for the day. Electric vest and layers FTW. Good gear, and I'm pretty comfortable down into the 40s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Gear does help. I have been on snowmobiles down to 0 degrees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBear Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Gear is the main factor. With the right gear you can comfortably ride when it's way too cold for road conditions to be safe on two wheels. Regardless, I still need two batteries. *sigh* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Gear = socks in the pants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dishwasher Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Gear + heated grips = win. So much Yamaha goodness in this thread. Brought to you by Pfizer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Gear is the main factor. With the right gear you can comfortably ride when it's way too cold for road conditions to be safe on two wheels. Regardless, I still need two batteries. *sigh* Yep, one of my old roommates moved his GSXR750 from one garage to another at our apartment complex as we rented a bigger garage. It was winter. He never left the property and never went over 10-15mph. Coming around a curve on a walkway he low sided at 10mph... it looked like someone tied a rope to the bottom of the bike and pulled the bike right out from underneath him because the ground or his tires or a combo of both were frozen. Scratched the stator cover to shit. If something needs replacing I am usually happy when it's just a battery. Get your ass over to batteries plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Studded motocross tires is the only winter option when trying to use a bike in the winter. But they sucks on bare pavement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Best option is a timbersled conversion. But they also suck on dry pavement.... so stay in the snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Meanwhile, in places it snow nine months a year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Lol yes... it's snowing right ******* now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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