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What is your "Riding Season"?
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This is pretty typical here, as soon as the temp dips or there's the slightest chance of inclement weather all the shiney cruisers and crotch rockets hibernate.
I try to ride as often as possible, at least I did the last time I owned a bike. Eventhough Utah is known for its snow it is possible to ride here in the valley at least a few days per month during winter. The only thing that kept me from riding more was possibility of dark hours ice and drivers not expecting to encounter motorcycles at those times of year. Last winter was an exception, it was so mild there were people on their bikes all the time. I wish I'd had my bike then.
I do plan to put the GPz750 "away" in about a month to 6 weeks. But mainly because I want to continue doing work in it. Hopefully, the KZ1000 will be roadworthy during the off season rideable days.
So, when do you guys typically "hang it up" and then "dust it off"?
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rhityx02 wrote: Here in North Central Pa it varies from year to year. But for me and my 20 minute work commute; as the morning temps start dipping below 30 degrees is when I hang it up. So to answer you question October and sometimes November. In the spring it is April May time frame.
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Pretty much this. When it's freezing out or there is threat of ice on the road, I'm not riding. Otherwise, it's year round for me. Has been since I was legal to ride. There are times that I just don't want to ride though...for example, an extended cold streak keeping the temp close to freezing for days on end. But usually, a 30 degree day thrown in with several 40's or high 30's isn't that much of a bother.
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the rest is rain I don't ride in unless I 'm out riding and it rains or cold enough for ice
1980 KZ650 F1
ZX750A1 motor.
Wiseco 810cc kit.
Zukiworks racing ported head.
VM 29 smooth bore's.
Dyna 2000 Ign. w/Dyna mini coil's
APE cylinder stud's and nut's.
APE valve spring's.
APE Track King clutch.
V/H KZ1000 sidewinder.
3.5x18 laced to a KZ1000 disk hub.
150/60/18 Shinko 006 Podium.
63" wheel base.
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Like he said...but I would add 'there's a riding season?'TexasKZ wrote: Pretty much year round here, except the random nasty day.
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Yeah, yeah, we're jealous of you Sunbelt dwellers I'm sure you definitely need 2 bikes or you'd never get anything done on them.Mcdroid wrote: Like he said...but I would add 'there's a riding season?'
Current conditions. it's come up a couple degrees since I came in. Saw a couple of other bikes.
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1978 KZ650 b-2
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1980 KZ750 cam, ape springs, stock clutch/ Barnett springs.
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