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Richyunker

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Spring is almost here
« on: February 12, 2013, 06:21:55 AM »
Ok, just about valentines day, I am in northern Illinois, some what close to Wisconsin, and am so ready to pick up my Deuce from winter storage at Woodstock Harley. I had them replace both tires this winter and adjust the steering head bearings due to some instability in the bike towards the end of last season.

As a rule, I ride when the weather is clear and above 40 degrees, my question for the day is What is your criteria before taking out your Screaming Deuce?
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Re: Spring is almost here
« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2013, 07:37:03 AM »
50 and sunny. That should be sometime in April for MN and WI....
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Re: Spring is almost here
« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2013, 08:28:42 AM »
Just a few miles north of you in Wisconsin and I have a habit of waiting for the first rain to get rid of some of the liquid salt that they use up here. Messy stuff. Usually early April. Less than 60 days!
« Last Edit: February 13, 2013, 10:27:29 PM by E-Skunk »
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Re: Spring is almost here
« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2013, 09:24:40 AM »
Same as E-Skunk. Wait for a few showers to clear most of the salt and some of the loose sand from the roads. Temps not so important as I have heated gear.
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Re: Spring is almost here
« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2013, 11:22:12 AM »
Genrally 40 degrees, no black ice or snow visible on my street. Preferably after a good rain to wash some of the sand and salt off.

 :( Just got Record 31.9" Snowfall, so it will be awhile this year.

I did managae a 115 mile ride in January, before Winter really settled in

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Re: Spring is almost here
« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2013, 12:35:41 PM »
To get the cobwebs off, 1st five or six sunny days over 50. Then I start to get picky.....70 with or without sun and little wind. Since I retired this year, I'm gonna pile some miles on this spring,summer,fall. Thats all  :huepfenjump3:
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Re: Spring is almost here
« Reply #6 on: February 13, 2013, 11:18:54 AM »
I usually try to get out at least one day a month every year. Cold isn't as much of a factor as clear roads. I just usually wait for a sunny day, and no ice/snow on the road. The salt and sand don't bother me that much either.
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Re: Spring is almost here
« Reply #7 on: February 13, 2013, 11:37:29 AM »
 :soapbox: SALT is usually what holds me up.  Not good for the chrome and it eats away at the finish if you don't wash it off real good.  In the end, it's still difficult to get it all off especially in those hard to reach places.  I usually wait unitl after a real good rain fall where the road salt is washed away.  Temperature, anything above 50 is OK, but the roads got to be clean!  4-5 more weeks!
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Re: Spring is almost here
« Reply #8 on: February 13, 2013, 01:27:13 PM »
Ideally, I look for 55 and sunny but I have been known go riding with temps in the high 30's if the sun is shining. The forecast for tomorrow is 57 and sunny so I'll be riding for sure.
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Re: Spring is almost here
« Reply #9 on: February 13, 2013, 01:52:09 PM »
As long as there ain't no snow and the salt crap has gone/washed away, everyday is a good day to ride.  Heading into work last week with the thermometer reading 18 at the house.  A bit brisk but beats cagin'.

Y'all folks up North just need to migrate South....come on down boys, the water is fine..... :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Spring is almost here
« Reply #10 on: February 13, 2013, 02:23:23 PM »
Snow Tonight !!!!!!!!!! What Spring !!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Spring is almost here
« Reply #11 on: February 13, 2013, 03:12:59 PM »
Quote from: DanteD on February 13, 2013, 02:23:23 PM
Snow Tonight !!!!!!!!!! What Spring !!!!!!!!!!

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Re: Spring is almost here
« Reply #12 on: February 13, 2013, 03:36:05 PM »
Quote from: Buy early on February 12, 2013, 09:24:40 AM
Wait for a few showers to clear most of the salt and some of the loose sand from the roads. Temps not so important as I have heated gear.

I pretty much fit that description......
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Re: Spring is almost here
« Reply #13 on: February 13, 2013, 06:48:24 PM »
I dont care how cold it is, but two big heavy pretty long rainy days will pass befor I go anywhere  salt.  It's the only time of the year I'm hoping for rain cause I wanna ride. :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Spring is almost here
« Reply #14 on: February 13, 2013, 07:00:14 PM »
Quote from: Rio on February 13, 2013, 11:37:29 AM
:soapbox: SALT is usually what holds me up.  Not good for the chrome and it eats away at the finish if you don't wash it off real good.  In the end, it's still difficult to get it all off especially in those hard to reach places.  I usually wait unitl after a real good rain fall where the road salt is washed away.  Temperature, anything above 50 is OK, but the roads got to be clean!  4-5 more weeks!




Yeah     They really lay the salt down in Michigan  :-\   Around the city there is so much overpour  it becomes speed bumps of salt (tax dollars at work)    LAZY!
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