I'm at a year of ownership of this beast and a year of barely using my car.
The switch to using my bike for 95% of my travels has been amazing, no regrets whatsoever.
Rain or shine, hot or cold, i use my bike, i only use the car when something doesn't fit the boxes.
I am actually looking forward to winter riding, currently dealing with leaves all over the roads which i dislike more than plain old cold.
Beautiful bike! I did the 95% bike thing before, which only made me realize I wasn’t as much man as I’d hoped! Our Midwest winters can be a little harsh for riding. And yes, wet leaves on the road don’t feel much different than a sheet of ice when on two wheels.
Sounds like you have the gear nailed down. I was not lucky enough to have heated saddle/grips. I was riding a Honda VTX1800 at the time. Enjoy!This is only my second winter on the bike, but from what i have gathered last year it's all about having the right gear.
I use thick leather jackets up to december, but when it gets close to freezing or freezing i switch to a goretex riding suite, with a lot of wool layered and a down puffer underneath my jacket.
That plus the wind protection from the GS and the heated saddle and grips really makes it useable even when it is freezing. I rode in freezing temperatures (around -5c/23F) on salted roads last year and it was fine.
I have about 20 years of winter riding. Heated grips and saddle is an excellent idea. Not having that, I used a heated vest or a heated jacket with heated gloves. It was simple to plug in the jacket or the vest, but the gloves were a bit more problematic. The heated grips would obviate the need for heated gloves–no more plugging in.This is only my second winter on the bike, but from what i have gathered last year it's all about having the right gear.
I use thick leather jackets up to december, but when it gets close to freezing or freezing i switch to a goretex riding suite, with a lot of wool layered and a down puffer underneath my jacket.
That plus the wind protection from the GS and the heated saddle and grips really makes it useable even when it is freezing. I rode in freezing temperatures (around -5c/23F) on salted roads last year and it was fine.
I have about 20 years of winter riding. Heated grips and saddle is an excellent idea. Not having that, I used a heated vest or a heated jacket with heated gloves. It was simple to plug in the jacket or the vest, but the gloves were a bit more problematic. The heated grips would obviate the need for heated gloves–no more plugging in.
Nice bikeSeen some nice wheels in this topic!
My ride, the not so common R1200S Sportsboxer ( produced 2006-2008).
Pretty rare machine here, but so much fun to ride!
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1940 Ford. Part of my collection.
It's Pairi DaizaNice bike
And what is the temple in the background?