Put the bike(s) away for the season.

[wolfc70]

Well this past weekend the season officially ended, at least for me. So before the covers were placed on, I snapped a photo.

The FJR is a friends, the way cooler red FZ6 is mine, and the less cool blue one is my brother in laws (JaysFZ6). The bikes will be dry and cozy until Spring!

 

[sideshow_downs]

As it is 30* and snowing here i still refuse to put mine away yet.

 

[zmeiaspas]

I had an awesome 200 mile ride yesterday after work. It was about 40 and I was wearing my summer gear, I froze and I was shivering but I still had a huge grin on my face

I know this may be my last week of riding for the season tho

Sad sad pic wolfc70. Please leave the lights on at night and tell the bikes a story before bed every single night till next April. Poor girls - I can see the tears in their eyes

 

[Aleziel]

it never fails to impress me that you spend so much money on recreational toys you use for 5-6 months per year, i wish i had that luxury!

 

[wolfc70]

it never fails to impress me that you spend so much money on recreational toys you use for 5-6 months per year, i wish i had that luxury!

I got my bike for a steal, they were asking $5995, I paid ~$6300 USD out the door, all taxes and fees included. That seems much cheaper than what most Europeans and Aussies have posted for prices (not sure about Greece though). Besides, motorcycles are way cheaper than snowmobiles!

 

[wolfc70]

As it is 30* and snowing here i still refuse to put mine away yet.

That was me last year, riding below freezing. When I finally got ready to put her away, washing was very hard, as the water kept freezing to the bike! So I decided to chicken out this year and put her away on time, clean and dry!

 

[Rumpole of the Bailey]

We ride through winter down here but now that Spring is at hand, I notice more bikes on the road. Heaps yesterday on their way home from a pilgrimage to Phillip Island for the Moto GP and concluding run down the Great Ocean Road which is 'my turf'.
Couple of shots from yesterday. Washed my bike then rode to Bells Beach for the sunset.
Cheer up Northern Mates. Its summer downunder!
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[FZ1inNH]

I just got my new cold weather jacket in so I can still ride! I'll go until I hear "black ice" and then I am done commuting but I still will try for days off and weekends when the sun is out.

 

[Moses195]

I feel sorry for you guys. I used to live in Mich. and can relate!!

 

[C-bus Biker]

It decided to be 74 in Ohio today. I'm not going to winterize until the snow starts falling consistently. And then it's just a ridable amount of Stabil in the full tank.... just in case it gets above 35.

 

[dean owens]

I just got my new cold weather jacket in so I can still ride! I'll go until I hear "black ice" and then I am done commuting but I still will try for days off and weekends when the sun is out.

that's me. i'll ride as long as there hasn't been water and freezing temps mixing.

 

[lytehouse]

As it is 30* and snowing here i still refuse to put mine away yet.

Well don't worry Eric, we'll have some beautiful days so you'll be able to ride! Just be extra careful going up in the mountains....they love putting too much sand/gravel down!

 

[rottenkid]

What's with the Suzuki sign in the backround? J/K. I rode today. It almost made it to 60 here in Buffalo.

 

[Humperdinkel]

Hehehehe who puts thier bike away till spring ??? :rof: not us Aussies , we ride allllllllll year round Oi Oi Oi

 

[wolfc70]

What's with the Suzuki sign in the backround? J/K. I rode today. It almost made it to 60 here in Buffalo.

Yeah, I'm working on that! Just need to find a nice Yamaha Banner, been hitting Ebay for awhile, nothing yet.:thumbup:

 

[Have2BeFree]

I really didn't want to read this thread - it's so sad

Zelda is in my friends garage and I am trying to hold off on putting to bed for the winter until I know there are no more possible days of riding. However, this does limit me to only riding on the weekends.

 

[Jez]

16 degrees C and sunny here. Gotta love that Gulfstream effect.

Just off out for a blast.

 

[Less]

It decided to be 74 in Ohio today. I'm not going to winterize until the snow starts falling consistently. And then it's just a ridable amount of Stabil in the full tank.... just in case it gets above 35.

That's my plan...I have the new oil and filter ready to go in and Stabil or Seafoam into the tank, but I'm holding off as long as I can. Probably will be done before Thankgiving.

 

[Aleziel]

16 degrees C and sunny here. Gotta love that Gulfstream effect.

Just off out for a blast.

24Degs and sunny here

 

[Powerman]

From the picture, it looks like the blue one is moving a bit faster than the red.