2007-01-15 02:07:49 · 21 answers · asked by martinmrmar 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Id be riding right now but I live in Missouri and we are covered in ice and snow
2007-01-15 02:55:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm from michigan, and my bike's been my primary mode of transport for the last two winters. Road salt beats the hell out of the motorcycle, highway riding just isn't fun with how cold it gets, and it takes forever for the engine to warm up, but it's a crazy, wonderful experience. I would suguest you get a beater of a bike, you know the $500 specials, if you have a nice one so it doesn't get eaten by the salt or damaged when you're stuck out in a blizzard. That and keep the MPH really low when it gets nasty out if you're on the road and find the nearest place to wait out the storm.
2007-01-15 13:01:00 · answer #2 · answered by Bob J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely...it's 30 degrees here and I'm headed out for a 60 mile round trip. Just be sure to where enough leather and a good face mask, and don't forget gloves. Other than that, ride away!
2007-01-17 16:38:44 · answer #3 · answered by L. J. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's 25 degrees and you are out in a field blasting through the snow on a snowmobile nobody thinks you're weird...but get on a bike on a dry pavement at 25 degrees and people look at you like you're a mental case...LOL! As long as the road is not icy or snowy I'll ride. Just dressed warmer than I would be in July....
2007-01-15 14:21:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I average about 180+ miles per week commuting on my motorcycle.
I don't ride if it rains (too slick).
I don't ride when it's under 30 degrees (black ice is really an issue here in Northern California).
Absent that, I average about 50 mpg. on both of my motorcycles (FZ6/Star Classic), and they're a total blast.
If the road conditions are safe, go for it!
2007-01-15 12:41:56 · answer #5 · answered by chuck U 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would say it really depend on where you are. If I lived in NYC I would say yes, because I always had public transportation as an alternate work to get to my destination. In a more rural area you are stuck if you do not have a car and the weather is bad or unsafe.
2007-01-15 10:50:44 · answer #6 · answered by ctpaddler2000 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I rode 200 miles this weekend, The temps ranged from 29 to 45. I loved it!!! Any time on my bije is better than being inside a cage! PS, move to So. Cal.
2007-01-15 11:58:03 · answer #7 · answered by dstyr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you get hit with constant snow like we did in Colorado, you can go year-round without much problem.
There is still 6" of packed ice with huge holes covering my street, and my bike is getting very lonely!
2007-01-16 09:07:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wish i could but not in cny ice and snow right now.they use
salt and sand.its only going to be 8 and 12 degrees the next
couple of days. i like to ride in the adirondacks alot so if any
ones up that way give me a shout.
2007-01-15 19:20:59 · answer #9 · answered by gixx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not! This is the time that seperates the "bikers" from the "motorcyclists". Common sense will tell you if there is icy or snowy conditions not to ride. Other than that with the right gear rain or shine I'm riding.
2007-01-15 11:02:54 · answer #10 · answered by Ellwood 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋