Ii live on the eastern shore of Maryland and the water in the chesapeake bay and Delaware bay keep our temps a little warmer than other states. I keep my bike ready to ride as long as there is no salt on the road. I'm 71 and need warmer clothing when I ride now but I still ride. Please keep doing what you do, your photo skills are fantastic. Whatever you do I'll follow.
The beauty of living on the East coast of Australia we can ride all year. Occasionally in this time of year there is an afternoon storm but it generally only last an hour. We basically have three season of summer and a temperate Winter. Blessed! Cheers Smithy
Exercise does help with the winter blahs.... or anytime blahs really... even if it's just a walk around the neighborhood it definitely helps!!!!!! walking is my go to exercise and has been for decades lol. 😊👍👏🏻👏🏻
I'm in Canada. I don't have a garage so I had to pay for winter storage and I put my bike away on the 11th. It's possible for conditions to turn cold really quick so while I could still have ridden a bit but I didn't want to get stuck transporting the bike by trailer if the roads got salted. It's a new bike and this was my first year riding so I didn't want to take risks either. Other than not being able to ride, I love winter. I have an Alaskan malamute so we spend hours outside everyday in all weather. I love going on snowy hikes with him. I love that you're embracing the witch shit. Me too.
Jess,... ABSOLUTELY LOVE WHEN YOU DO THESE VIDEOS!!! I'm also very happy you didn't hit the deer!! It's just nice to hear your thoughts it inspires me to do more myself. Keep doing these videos as soon as it warms up... I honestly think your algorithms will thank you for it
@@HerTwoWheels I also love the way when you're riding and talking about something can you see a dog, THERE'S A GOOD BOY/GIRL I do the exact same thing every time I see a dog....
When I only had 1 bike, I would be done for the season when it needed big maintenance. Now that I have multiple bikes, it's never the last ride of the season. I live in Minnesota, so I don't ride when the temps drop under 30°s. But I've always got a bike ready to go when we get that random beautiful day. Seize the day, don't worry about the last one, just enjoy this one!
I’m in a northwestern suburb of Chicago, I ride a Dyna and 60 is really my minimum, maybe 55 if it is super sunny, and when they spread salt bike riding is over and the cover goes on until we have warmer temps and a nice rain to clean the salt away!! I get into weight lifting in the winter and indoors home projects. This winter we are putting in new flooring! Love your channel, thanks for being you!
Im in NC.. I ride year round as long as we do not have ice. It does drop into the teens once every now and then. I don't have heated gear but I do have nice jacket and gloves that keep me warm. I love a nice crisp morning ride.. the air just seems so clean
Woof Jess. Great video as always. With all respect, maybe consider flying to some skills classes this winter? Champ Street or the full Champ School, Bret Tkacs or Jocelin Snow... That rear- brake-stomp reaction to being spooked by the deer is a good indicator that you have room for improvement (we all do) in tuning up the loose nut behind the handlebars 💜💪😎
Here down in the south of England, bike won’t be going away over winter, but if it’s raining a lot, which it does 😂lol then won’t ride when to roads are horrid and muddy. Yesterday was sunny and 4°c so had a lovely ride through the forest, today it’s been 0° and snowing 🌨️ Crazy English weather, but we make the most of the good days ❤
I certainly do not miss Ohio winters but after moving from Lancaster, Ohio to Las Vegas, I can tell you that our summer is the equivalent to your winter. I think I might have put 100 miles on my Road Glide in all of June, July & August, it's just too damn hot to even touch the seat or bars! Not smelling so much fresh cut grass or lilacs from the saddle out here either, so I enjoyed seeing the green grass and familiar countryside in your video. Keep on keepin' on and I'll keep watching!
East coast our winters are mild. We’ll have enough days in the mid 50s-low 70s to still ride maybe once a week or so, and with decent cold gear it’s not that bad to ride in the 40s and occasional 30s. Then come March it is consistently over 60 for highs. I plan to keep riding over winter.
Central Alabama here…we have plenty of cold mornings between low teens and mid thirties in winter time but not much ice or snow accumulation. I have an old Jeep for those rough days. Otherwise the heated jacket comes out below mid 40s. When in doubt, throttle out! But slowing down on the trips this winter for Jeep maintenance, some improvements to the Roadliner, etc. Most of my miles will come from the hour+ commute. Keep us posted on the apothecary!
I live in the high desert of Nevada. The riding season's over when the ski resorts open, especially if we've had measurable snow down on the desert floor. Fill the tank, add a bottle of fuel stabilizer, put the cover on, and start writing the wishlist for next year's spring make-ready service. It was 18F this morning, which can and does defeat even the best heated gear that fits my budget. Spring isn't that far off!
Cleveland OH here. I never really put my bike away for the winter, in case one of those teaser days happens, with salt-free roads and temps above 50. Only things I do are add fuel stabilizer and keep the battery on a tender. Unlike you, I'm pretty one-dimensional, with no real interests other than biking, except target shooting . Don't know if you'd be in to that, but if you've got an indoor range nearby, it could be an option. Keep up the great videos !
I know it's my last ride of the season when there's snow on the ground. Occasionally, we get a reasonably good day even in midwinter. I used to draw the line at 40 degrees, but nowadays I need 50 degrees or warmer to justify getting out... unless it's bringing my Can-Am trike out on the snow just for the heck of it! Around here it could be 40 degrees but there's ice in the shadows, not a good mix for riding. In the winter I'll work on bikes, clean them up in the garage, do the various projects I put off during the summer to go ride.
Last ride was yesterday and it was 40F. (Calgary) Last night it snowed about 6 inches so that it for the winter. Time to take off the bags and mufflers so I can start the process of major maintenance and tire changing.
Love your videos I'm in Dearborn Mi and just put my bike (2012 Heritage Softail) up for the winter. Seeing as I'm 72 that comes into the decision somewhat. Mostly weather for me.
I have LA Chopper Thresher bars on my ‘17 RGU and love them. They mimic the riding position of T Bars without relocating your gauges. Not sure if they will work with the new screen on the ‘24 but might be worth a look. Ride safe!
I purchased my first Harley (2017 Street Bob) in September of 2017. Since then, I have been able to ride at least one time a month. The Colorado front range has a feature where anything that gets sun melts fast. In January 2022, I nearly didn't make it out because my driveway faces north but was able to ride across the snow-packed street without falling. So no, I don't put the bike away for the winter.
I live in Michigan & I'm currently in the "don't winterize the bike" camp. I'm not planning on any long rides this winter, of course, but I might take the bike for a spin once a month when the temps are right. It's currently the middle of November and you're still on the bike, right? I'm guessing it will be the middle of March when you get that first nice ride on a warm day after it rains hard (I hate salt too). That's only 4 months. But also, I'm sure we'll have a heat wave once or twice in December. Get out and ride. We might see a 45-55 degree day in January... Get out and ride. It happens sometimes in February. When it does, fire up the bike and spin around the neighborhood. Riding season doesn't end - it just gets "sparse". Let's gear up and ride whenever we can.
I walk 4 miles early every morning (5,530 am) with a weighted vest in a park around a lake with my dog. It is my "meditation" method. Clears my mind and gets me ready for the day ahead.
Living in the south meant I could ride all year. Even when the temps dipped into the 20s and 30s, put on the cold weather gear and ride. Riding was therapy!
i feel this, snow coming Thursday so the bike gets garaged and covered tonight after one quick ride. but i will get her back out on the nicer winter days.
What a start to the video! Ha! I try to make it a point to ride at least once every week. Here in Virginia we get all four seasons but our snow is hit or miss. I won't ride in snow or ice.
I was born n raised in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan. I know what you mean about winterizing of my motorcycle. My family was in to bowling big time and thats how I surrived Winter. I only moved to Florida after retiring. Now, I am 74 and too crippled to ride anymore.
DFW TX here...soooo, tell me more about this "riding season". 😂 Actually as long as it hasn't iced here (the 36hrs a year it's cold enough to have a "winter storm") I'm going to ride.
Here in Texas - it’s finally cooling off. Bike won’t be put away until (hopefully) first of January til first of March. When the bike windchill is too cold, I’m done til warmer temps back.
I'm not crazy, I'm in California. I live at sea level, so I don't get snow in my area. My bike is my primary transportation, so she does not get parked for long. I grew up and have long been a 4 seasons rider, in a place that actually gets 4 seasons (Virginia). I will ride in any weather except for accumulating snow. As for what I do to maintain during the colder months, Music, Meditation, and hobbies are my best friends when it is nasty out.
I live in the southern interior of British Columbia....after about mid-October mother nature and old man winter usually give us a rude reminder that it's time to put the bikes away!...we have 5-6 months of solid winter! Stay safe out there!!😎👍🤙👍🤙🇨🇦
I live in south Texas. There’s maybe 1 month in the winter and 1 month in the summer where you can’t ride. When it’s painful to ride in the cold or you’re soaked in sweat when it’s too hot. Those are my limitations.
I live in Sweden, so we have proper winters. but I ride as much as I can. Had a 2 hour ride on sunday. But now we have 3 degrees below freezing and getting a bunch of snow tomorrow. If the weather gets better, I would have ridden if I had a cheap bike this winter.
We get almost 300 days of sun per year in Colorado. So there's not really an "off" season. I usually just wait till the sun comes out, the snow melts and the sand is cleared off the roads.
I'll casually hop on for an evening ride down to the 60's. I've got some very basic wind/mildly cold gear that let's me drop down to ride in the 50s so long as it's not super windy, or wet. The weather in SC is always all over the place so i never "winterize" bikes
I'm an Ohioan, as well. Our winters are very depressing. Cold, grey and ugly. The thought of putting the motorcycle away makes me feel even more depressed. I will ride on the occasional warm winter day but must admit the salt on the roads does concern me. Would like to hear what you have to say about that.
I never put mine up, like you we have several good weather days in winter that allows me to ride year round. As for your winter issues, have you considered a 4 wheeler or side by side can explore off road parks, wildlife management areas, etc still outside and motorcycle related
hey jess i was 0ut today over 100 miles just kicking around some back roads here in maryland was 61 i think i might have even over dressed a little seen 7 other bikes out! yup plenty of riding left.
I'm in Quebec, Canada. We have a snow tire law from Dec 1st to March 15th so no riding. Typically, by mid November it's pretty cold and rainy and ride days are scarce. I just put it in the storage in the garage Nov. 18th. 😏
I'm in northern Wisconsin. I put down the last 170 miles of the season yesterday. The 10 day forecast has highs in the 40's and rain for most of it. It's inevitable that the brine trucks will be out making a mess of everything soon. I do not have heated garage space to work on them over winter, so they just sit on their lifts, covered, and plugged in until April-ish. 😢
Its the best time to have a Can Am... I've ridden my friends with snow and ice on the roads, and its fun. I don't care how cold it is on my bike, I'm on the road as long as there isn't ice.
Stabil in the tank, battery tender, and it's ready to ride whenever it's nice weather! Btw, I'm in the Chicago area, so our winter weather is pretty crappy!
When I was younger I’d ride until there was snow on the ground, just got my retirement motorcycle and will see, not this year but maybe next winter, how far into the cold season I will ride. If you put warm weather gear on, it becomes a tolerance for how much you want to endure, for the love of riding.
Good seeing you out and I recorded just about the same video today as I went to fill up my bike here in Michigan for hopefully what is not the last ride. Why do we live here again?
I live in western PA and I don't put my bike away. There is always at least ONE day every month where it's warm enough, and the roads are clear of salt, where a ride is possible. I get it if you live somewhere that the snow falls on the ground, and it's not gone until spring. But here that just isn't the case. We get warm stretches where it'll rain, wash the salt off the road, and then dry up. If it's 35 or above, I'm in the wind.
Well living in Western Australia, in the land down under, so currently heading towards summer when it will get scorching. Winters here we don’t get snow , it can get cold and wet.. Whilst I don’t ride a motorcycle I do ride a bicycle generally all year round, I only won’t ride if it’s pouring rain outside. I don’t want to be cold and wet. But if the weather is good I will ride, in winter I may get cold but I can sort of cope with the cold..
For me it's can be a mix of all of em. If I need to get maintenance done, I might could call the season quits earlier. But mainly for me it's due to the ice and slick roads and the salt. I don't want to put my bike through that either.
You talked about handlebars, have you looked at Buckhorn bars? They are not as wide but come back toward you more. I used them for years when I was young.
Went out riding one time and it was not bad out but it poured down snow about 2 hours in to the ride....northern Ohio made it back home with about 2 inches of snow on ground....
I’m in Vermont. So I will ride above freezing as long as the roads have no ice on them and there is no salt in the roads. I do this because I wanna keep that engine running throughout the year.
When I lived in Michigan, it was usually when they prepped the roads for the first snow. Or below freezing temps. Haha. Here in Austin, pretty close to year round.
Weather... This morning in Kalispell, there is about 1" of snow on the ground. And... When one lives in mountainous terrain, riding options dwindle, even in the valleys. Me, I am working on my videos. Right now, I am working on a "Tires 101" video for my channel. I Might have one more day-ride video, but that's about it. Not being an "in front of the camera" personality, I don't put myself out there much when telling my video stories. As for the toy-hauler sale issue - We have a 43 footer that we tried to sell for nearly a year. It didn't happen and being under water on the loan, it looks like we'll be keeping it. Fortunately, it fits in my shop, so it doesn't have to sit out in the weather. Seasonal depression - Yup, as a spring and summer kind of guy that doesn't own a snowmobile or snow ski, I really have no use for winter. LOL Drifting the river and my flyfishing drops off as well. Also, the motorcycle tire business drops off to next to nothing, and the shop isn't insulated, so working on stuff out there when the temps are in the teens to thirties F, with nothing more than a propane bullet heater isn't ideal. So, that's my sob story. C'mon SPRING.
When I was building bikes back in the nineties, I took gas welding rod in hand no handlebars installed, and bent two pieces of rod with the ends going through the riser holes in the top triple tree to meet the customer's preferred riding style/arm reach. I've welded up custom bars out of aluminum tube, 1 inch for several bikes over the years.
My last ride this year was Saturday because it’s my first season and I don’t want to have bad experiences make me want to not ride next spring. So I don’t want to learn inclement weather this year, nor do I want to deal with salt, which is coming soon, probably shortly after the current rinse cycle is over.
Do you put your bike away for winter?
I dont,when there's a chance to ride,I'm on it
If the temp is over 50, then I'll try a quick spin. If the temp struggles to get that high, the tender goes on, and we wait until March.
In florida, I don't have to put my bike away
I mean, my bikes are in my living room and kitchen all winter, but I never put them away. haha
If I get a 50 or above I take a ride. Sometimes I’ll go at 40 if it’s been a while though.
Here in south South Texas, our seasons are limited to hot and less hot. So aside from a random icey day or heavy rain, we ride all year. 🙂
Ii live on the eastern shore of Maryland and the water in the chesapeake bay and Delaware bay keep our temps a little warmer than other states. I keep my bike ready to ride as long as there is no salt on the road. I'm 71 and need warmer clothing when I ride now but I still ride. Please keep doing what you do, your photo skills are fantastic. Whatever you do I'll follow.
I ride year round. As long as it's not sleeting or snowing.
From Maryland. As soon as they start Pre treating the roads.
I can't watch someone's channel that doesn't talk when they ride. So keep doing what you're doing.
The beauty of living on the East coast of Australia we can ride all year. Occasionally in this time of year there is an afternoon storm but it generally only last an hour. We basically have three season of summer and a temperate Winter. Blessed! Cheers Smithy
Your videos are the best,and I love listening to everything you say,so just KEEP TALKING! THANKS!
Exercise does help with the winter blahs.... or anytime blahs really... even if it's just a walk around the neighborhood it definitely helps!!!!!! walking is my go to exercise and has been for decades lol. 😊👍👏🏻👏🏻
So true!
Jess that was really a great talk we had!!! Ummmm I mean you had!!!😂🥰👍👏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I'm in Canada. I don't have a garage so I had to pay for winter storage and I put my bike away on the 11th. It's possible for conditions to turn cold really quick so while I could still have ridden a bit but I didn't want to get stuck transporting the bike by trailer if the roads got salted. It's a new bike and this was my first year riding so I didn't want to take risks either. Other than not being able to ride, I love winter. I have an Alaskan malamute so we spend hours outside everyday in all weather. I love going on snowy hikes with him.
I love that you're embracing the witch shit. Me too.
Jess,...
ABSOLUTELY LOVE WHEN YOU DO THESE VIDEOS!!!
I'm also very happy you didn't hit the deer!!
It's just nice to hear your thoughts it inspires me to do more myself.
Keep doing these videos as soon as it warms up...
I honestly think your algorithms will thank you for it
Thank you so much!!
….. water freeze at 32F, so go figure!….and then when it warms up a bit there could still be some ice on tree shades, under bridges and overpasses….
@@HerTwoWheels I also love the way when you're riding and talking about something can you see a dog,
THERE'S A GOOD BOY/GIRL
I do the exact same thing every time I see a dog....
When I only had 1 bike, I would be done for the season when it needed big maintenance. Now that I have multiple bikes, it's never the last ride of the season. I live in Minnesota, so I don't ride when the temps drop under 30°s. But I've always got a bike ready to go when we get that random beautiful day. Seize the day, don't worry about the last one, just enjoy this one!
I’m in a northwestern suburb of Chicago, I ride a Dyna and 60 is really my minimum, maybe 55 if it is super sunny, and when they spread salt bike riding is over and the cover goes on until we have warmer temps and a nice rain to clean the salt away!! I get into weight lifting in the winter and indoors home projects. This winter we are putting in new flooring! Love your channel, thanks for being you!
Im in NC.. I ride year round as long as we do not have ice. It does drop into the teens once every now and then. I don't have heated gear but I do have nice jacket and gloves that keep me warm. I love a nice crisp morning ride.. the air just seems so clean
Woof Jess. Great video as always. With all respect, maybe consider flying to some skills classes this winter? Champ Street or the full Champ School, Bret Tkacs or Jocelin Snow... That rear- brake-stomp reaction to being spooked by the deer is a good indicator that you have room for improvement (we all do) in tuning up the loose nut behind the handlebars 💜💪😎
How else would you quickly slow down for an animal about to cross the street?? 😂
@@HerTwoWheelsIhaddalayerdown!
Will ride all year. Virginia is good for a bunch of good riding days though the winter.
If the roads are clear I will be on my motorcycle and riding 😊
Especially when you’re using the heated seat and grip options.
Great video. Thank you very well, done. Seeing we ride alot of the same roads are roads may cross.
Here down in the south of England, bike won’t be going away over winter, but if it’s raining a lot, which it does 😂lol then won’t ride when to roads are horrid and muddy.
Yesterday was sunny and 4°c so had a lovely ride through the forest, today it’s been 0° and snowing 🌨️ Crazy English weather, but we make the most of the good days ❤
I certainly do not miss Ohio winters but after moving from Lancaster, Ohio to Las Vegas, I can tell you that our summer is the equivalent to your winter. I think I might have put 100 miles on my Road Glide in all of June, July & August, it's just too damn hot to even touch the seat or bars! Not smelling so much fresh cut grass or lilacs from the saddle out here either, so I enjoyed seeing the green grass and familiar countryside in your video. Keep on keepin' on and I'll keep watching!
East coast our winters are mild. We’ll have enough days in the mid 50s-low 70s to still ride maybe once a week or so, and with decent cold gear it’s not that bad to ride in the 40s and occasional 30s. Then come March it is consistently over 60 for highs. I plan to keep riding over winter.
Central Alabama here…we have plenty of cold mornings between low teens and mid thirties in winter time but not much ice or snow accumulation. I have an old Jeep for those rough days. Otherwise the heated jacket comes out below mid 40s. When in doubt, throttle out! But slowing down on the trips this winter for Jeep maintenance, some improvements to the Roadliner, etc. Most of my miles will come from the hour+ commute. Keep us posted on the apothecary!
I live in Ohio also, once it starts staying below 60 and gloomy everyday I’m done riding. Then I can’t wait for spring to enjoy riding again
In NC I get to ride year round and appreciate it so many don't have that option
Same. I love that our winters here are mild enough for it!
Same. I love that our winters here are mild enough for it!
I live in the high desert of Nevada. The riding season's over when the ski resorts open, especially if we've had measurable snow down on the desert floor. Fill the tank, add a bottle of fuel stabilizer, put the cover on, and start writing the wishlist for next year's spring make-ready service. It was 18F this morning, which can and does defeat even the best heated gear that fits my budget.
Spring isn't that far off!
Cleveland OH here. I never really put my bike away for the winter, in case one of those teaser days happens, with salt-free roads and temps above 50. Only things I do are add fuel stabilizer and keep the battery on a tender. Unlike you, I'm pretty one-dimensional, with no real interests other than biking, except target shooting . Don't know if you'd be in to that, but if you've got an indoor range nearby, it could be an option. Keep up the great videos !
Winter makes me top riding for at least a week... year round riding is the best. I ride as long as ice isn't on the road.
It depends on the weather. I live in the south. Stay safe Jess.
I know it's my last ride of the season when there's snow on the ground. Occasionally, we get a reasonably good day even in midwinter. I used to draw the line at 40 degrees, but nowadays I need 50 degrees or warmer to justify getting out... unless it's bringing my Can-Am trike out on the snow just for the heck of it! Around here it could be 40 degrees but there's ice in the shadows, not a good mix for riding. In the winter I'll work on bikes, clean them up in the garage, do the various projects I put off during the summer to go ride.
Last ride was yesterday and it was 40F. (Calgary) Last night it snowed about 6 inches so that it for the winter. Time to take off the bags and mufflers so I can start the process of major maintenance and tire changing.
Love your videos I'm in Dearborn Mi and just put my bike (2012 Heritage Softail) up for the winter. Seeing as I'm 72 that comes into the decision somewhat. Mostly weather for me.
I have LA Chopper Thresher bars on my ‘17 RGU and love them. They mimic the riding position of T Bars without relocating your gauges. Not sure if they will work with the new screen on the ‘24 but might be worth a look. Ride safe!
I purchased my first Harley (2017 Street Bob) in September of 2017. Since then, I have been able to ride at least one time a month. The Colorado front range has a feature where anything that gets sun melts fast. In January 2022, I nearly didn't make it out because my driveway faces north but was able to ride across the snow-packed street without falling.
So no, I don't put the bike away for the winter.
I live in Michigan & I'm currently in the "don't winterize the bike" camp. I'm not planning on any long rides this winter, of course, but I might take the bike for a spin once a month when the temps are right. It's currently the middle of November and you're still on the bike, right? I'm guessing it will be the middle of March when you get that first nice ride on a warm day after it rains hard (I hate salt too). That's only 4 months. But also, I'm sure we'll have a heat wave once or twice in December. Get out and ride. We might see a 45-55 degree day in January... Get out and ride. It happens sometimes in February. When it does, fire up the bike and spin around the neighborhood. Riding season doesn't end - it just gets "sparse". Let's gear up and ride whenever we can.
Same as you,in New Brunswick Canada, it's parked for the season as soon as the salt trucks come out!👍
I live on Long Island NY and don’t put the bike away for the winter. We always have a few days in the winter that’s warm enough to go for a ride.
Nice video keep up the great work Her Two Wheels
I walk 4 miles early every morning (5,530 am) with a weighted vest in a park around a lake with my dog. It is my "meditation" method. Clears my mind and gets me ready for the day ahead.
Living in the south meant I could ride all year. Even when the temps dipped into the 20s and 30s, put on the cold weather gear and ride. Riding was therapy!
i feel this, snow coming Thursday so the bike gets garaged and covered tonight after one quick ride. but i will get her back out on the nicer winter days.
What a start to the video! Ha! I try to make it a point to ride at least once every week. Here in Virginia we get all four seasons but our snow is hit or miss. I won't ride in snow or ice.
Last ride I had at the heart of winter if you could call it that, was on that Griso 1200 SE .. takes me back 🤩
Thrashin mid bend bars with the 9.5 pulled back risers are very comfortable.
I Love You From CANADA. When Snow Stays On The Ground.
I was born n raised in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan. I know what you mean about winterizing of my motorcycle. My family was in to bowling big time and thats how I surrived Winter. I only moved to Florida after retiring. Now, I am 74 and too crippled to ride anymore.
Your riding dialog was the main reason for my subscription choice
I'm a little north of you in Ohio, and I ride all year as long as I get a day 45 degrees or higher, with no snow on the ground.
DFW TX here...soooo, tell me more about this "riding season".
😂 Actually as long as it hasn't iced here (the 36hrs a year it's cold enough to have a "winter storm") I'm going to ride.
Here in Texas - it’s finally cooling off. Bike won’t be put away until (hopefully) first of January til first of March. When the bike windchill is too cold, I’m done til warmer temps back.
I'm not crazy, I'm in California. I live at sea level, so I don't get snow in my area. My bike is my primary transportation, so she does not get parked for long. I grew up and have long been a 4 seasons rider, in a place that actually gets 4 seasons (Virginia). I will ride in any weather except for accumulating snow. As for what I do to maintain during the colder months, Music, Meditation, and hobbies are my best friends when it is nasty out.
I live in the southern interior of British Columbia....after about mid-October mother nature and old man winter usually give us a rude reminder that it's time to put the bikes away!...we have 5-6 months of solid winter! Stay safe out there!!😎👍🤙👍🤙🇨🇦
I live in south Texas. There’s maybe 1 month in the winter and 1 month in the summer where you can’t ride. When it’s painful to ride in the cold or you’re soaked in sweat when it’s too hot. Those are my limitations.
For me depending on weather! I live in Michigan
I live in Sweden, so we have proper winters. but I ride as much as I can. Had a 2 hour ride on sunday. But now we have 3 degrees below freezing and getting a bunch of snow tomorrow. If the weather gets better, I would have ridden if I had a cheap bike this winter.
We get almost 300 days of sun per year in Colorado. So there's not really an "off" season. I usually just wait till the sun comes out, the snow melts and the sand is cleared off the roads.
I'll casually hop on for an evening ride down to the 60's. I've got some very basic wind/mildly cold gear that let's me drop down to ride in the 50s so long as it's not super windy, or wet.
The weather in SC is always all over the place so i never "winterize" bikes
I'm an Ohioan, as well. Our winters are very depressing. Cold, grey and ugly. The thought of putting the motorcycle away makes me feel even more depressed. I will ride on the occasional warm winter day but must admit the salt on the roads does concern me. Would like to hear what you have to say about that.
I never put mine up, like you we have several good weather days in winter that allows me to ride year round. As for your winter issues, have you considered a 4 wheeler or side by side can explore off road parks, wildlife management areas, etc still outside and motorcycle related
I ride in south central PA and ride my Pan America down into the 30s and 20s. Good heated gear makes a huge difference.
hey jess i was 0ut today over 100 miles just kicking around some back roads here in maryland was 61 i think i might have even over dressed a little seen 7 other bikes out! yup plenty of riding left.
It was perfect today!
I'm in Quebec, Canada. We have a snow tire law from Dec 1st to March 15th so no riding. Typically, by mid November it's pretty cold and rainy and ride days are scarce. I just put it in the storage in the garage Nov. 18th. 😏
Yeah Calif. It's 60 today ,and sunny, in southern cal. In the high desert HESPERIA Ca. RIDE ON love your Bike and your Videos.
As soon as the black ice appears, I stop. BUT I Use to ride during the winter, as it was my only trans. To work. Laid it down twice.
I'm in northern Wisconsin. I put down the last 170 miles of the season yesterday. The 10 day forecast has highs in the 40's and rain for most of it. It's inevitable that the brine trucks will be out making a mess of everything soon. I do not have heated garage space to work on them over winter, so they just sit on their lifts, covered, and plugged in until April-ish. 😢
I live in NW Oregon so when it starts raining it rains for like 6 months and it’s cold…..so that’s when I put the bike in the shop
If the temperature is above 39* F with no salt, snow, or ice on the road, I’ll ride.
Parked motorcycle syndrome was a real thing when I lived in NH.
39° is so specific! 😂
@@HerTwoWheelsyears of riding in cold weather tends to make you focus and remember. 🤣
Its the best time to have a Can Am... I've ridden my friends with snow and ice on the roads, and its fun. I don't care how cold it is on my bike, I'm on the road as long as there isn't ice.
Stabil in the tank, battery tender, and it's ready to ride whenever it's nice weather! Btw, I'm in the Chicago area, so our winter weather is pretty crappy!
I am new to storing bikes,do you have to clean the tank in the spring and put in fresh gas?or can you run it with the stabilizer in it?
When I was younger I’d ride until there was snow on the ground, just got my retirement motorcycle and will see, not this year but maybe next winter, how far into the cold season I will ride. If you put warm weather gear on, it becomes a tolerance for how much you want to endure, for the love of riding.
I have Kraus/ ODI setup and love it. They make an adjustable set now I believe
Good seeing you out and I recorded just about the same video today as I went to fill up my bike here in Michigan for hopefully what is not the last ride. Why do we live here again?
Because we don’t have poisonous or venomous or dinosaurs every 50 feet 😂
@ you have a point
Keep riding! Your sunny disposition is keeping the snow at bay!
Hopefully!
Tennessee here, I just lack proper gear. Outside of that it's either below 50-55 degrees or the occasional winter storm and bad road conditions.
I stop commuting when DST ends and deer rut begins. I still ride on weekends depending on weather and projects on the bike
That time of year where you got to watch out for deer, ask me how I know LOL! It wasn't a bad day, it was a bad month!
I live in western PA and I don't put my bike away. There is always at least ONE day every month where it's warm enough, and the roads are clear of salt, where a ride is possible. I get it if you live somewhere that the snow falls on the ground, and it's not gone until spring. But here that just isn't the case. We get warm stretches where it'll rain, wash the salt off the road, and then dry up. If it's 35 or above, I'm in the wind.
Well living in Western Australia, in the land down under, so currently heading towards summer when it will get scorching. Winters here we don’t get snow , it can get cold and wet.. Whilst I don’t ride a motorcycle I do ride a bicycle generally all year round, I only won’t ride if it’s pouring rain outside. I don’t want to be cold and wet. But if the weather is good I will ride, in winter I may get cold but I can sort of cope with the cold..
Here in Southwestern, Pennsylvania, I tried to at least get out one day per month all through the winter. It usually ends up being three or four days.
very nice towns, thanks for a ride
For me it's can be a mix of all of em. If I need to get maintenance done, I might could call the season quits earlier.
But mainly for me it's due to the ice and slick roads and the salt. I don't want to put my bike through that either.
Thanks jess
You talked about handlebars, have you looked at Buckhorn bars? They are not as wide but come back toward you more. I used them for years when I was young.
I'll ride up until 20F, then I'll wait until it's back to 20-30F. Heated gear is a game changer for my season.
Here in Albuquerque, NM, we can ride year round. I won’t ride in the snow or rain or if the temp is below 22 degrees.
Ohio rider here as well. 40 and above is my ride temp.
I used to ride every month. So far down to 17°. Now with my back it’s whenever I can. I got 200 miles in 2 years.
Went out riding one time and it was not bad out but it poured down snow about 2 hours in to the ride....northern Ohio made it back home with about 2 inches of snow on ground....
Yikes!
Fell the same as you, here in the Ozarks, my last ride is my last ride get out when you can ✌️
From scotland here,i ride all year round on my f850gsa
I’m in Vermont. So I will ride above freezing as long as the roads have no ice on them and there is no salt in the roads. I do this because I wanna keep that engine running throughout the year.
This Hoosier watches you too!🇺🇸❤️
Extended cold, sometimes I'll bare it but this time of year it's either cold or wet
When I lived in Michigan, it was usually when they prepped the roads for the first snow. Or below freezing temps. Haha. Here in Austin, pretty close to year round.
Weather... This morning in Kalispell, there is about 1" of snow on the ground. And... When one lives in mountainous terrain, riding options dwindle, even in the valleys.
Me, I am working on my videos. Right now, I am working on a "Tires 101" video for my channel. I Might have one more day-ride video, but that's about it. Not being an "in front of the camera" personality, I don't put myself out there much when telling my video stories.
As for the toy-hauler sale issue - We have a 43 footer that we tried to sell for nearly a year. It didn't happen and being under water on the loan, it looks like we'll be keeping it. Fortunately, it fits in my shop, so it doesn't have to sit out in the weather.
Seasonal depression - Yup, as a spring and summer kind of guy that doesn't own a snowmobile or snow ski, I really have no use for winter. LOL Drifting the river and my flyfishing drops off as well.
Also, the motorcycle tire business drops off to next to nothing, and the shop isn't insulated, so working on stuff out there when the temps are in the teens to thirties F, with nothing more than a propane bullet heater isn't ideal.
So, that's my sob story. C'mon SPRING.
As long as the roads are dry, I'll ride down into the low 20's. In western minnesota, ya gotta take advantage of every day possible.
Every single one!
Here in central coast California we can ride all year around except for a day or two of rain here and there.
Deep South Texas here. Riding season is all year. The only time I don't want to ride is August, sometimes to Hot.
I’m in Ontario Canada. Bike goes for its winter break next weekend.
When I was building bikes back in the nineties, I took gas welding rod in hand no handlebars installed, and bent two pieces of rod with the ends going through the riser holes in the top triple tree to meet the customer's preferred riding style/arm reach. I've welded up custom bars out of aluminum tube, 1 inch for several bikes over the years.
Sounds like my husband 😅
My last ride this year was Saturday because it’s my first season and I don’t want to have bad experiences make me want to not ride next spring. So I don’t want to learn inclement weather this year, nor do I want to deal with salt, which is coming soon, probably shortly after the current rinse cycle is over.
Whatever you do please don’t stop talking. Trying to keep up with your thoughts is fun. On another note what kind of books do you read?
I’m in my Romantasy era