What's your limit? - Page 3

tommymac · 11-17-2009, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by z06boy

Night time doesn't really bother me except in the back country due to an over abundance of deer in my area.

Thats another thing, no deer around where I live but depending on where I am going that would be a factor.

Tom

unknownroad · 11-17-2009, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by eBBs15

if I'm on a trip... there's nothing I won't ride in. if I'm at home though... I may just choose to pass this time... but I've ridden in snow, rain, hail, hurricaines, floods, freezing rain (always a favorite), fog...

to be honest... riding in that weather is fun for me... it's a challenge... I keep it slow enough that I'm not gonna get hurt too bad... and can pick it up and keep going if I do go down.... but I have a blast (as long as I'm wearing enough layers and warm!

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Same here. When I'm really "in the zone", riding in a heavy downpour is actually kind of a rush as long as the road isn't flooding.

Ice is definitely a limit, tho- like heading through Flagstaff in March, watching all the snow melting into the roads in the last of the afternoon, sun, then seeing the temperature tick down into the low 30s... yeah, I think I'll be staying here tonite.

I'll also take the truck if the heat index is supposed to break 100 degrees... that's why I paid the big bucks for a vehicle with air conditioning.

I guess you could say that riding with groups is also a limit... won't keep me from riding, just from riding that stretch of road at that particular time.

Cutty72 · 11-17-2009, 02:52 PM

winds of 45+mph
cold (below 30 degrees)
Heavy rain when I leave home if going somewhere other than just for a fun ride

G-Rex · 11-17-2009, 03:02 PM

A broken leg or a broken hand might keep me from riding. Seriously, that's it.

I've ridden in 116 degrees in Arizona in summer. I've spent 4 days in 38 degree temps in Canada. I've ridden the Pacific Coast highway where it's a windy biatch. I've put more miles on my bike after the sun goes down than alot of people have put on their bike altogether. Hell, I've ridden in snow in Colorado and hail in Wyoming. I guess we all have different tolerances for weather.

Cutty72 · 11-17-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by G-Rex

A broken leg or a broken hand might keep me from riding. Seriously, that's it.

I've ridden in 116 degrees in Arizona in summer. I've spent 4 days in 38 degree temps in Canada. I've ridden the Pacific Coast highway where it's a windy biatch. I've put more miles on my bike after the sun goes down than alot of people have put on their bike altogether. Hell, I've ridden in snow in Colorado and hail in Wyoming. I guess we all have different tolerances for weather.

come check out ND in late Jan...

38 degrees is cake.

tached1000rr · 11-17-2009, 03:10 PM

I severely pulled a muscle in my neck about 2 yrs ago, think of the muscle that would prevent a bobblehead from bobbling and you get the picture. Anyway, since then on extended rides I get tight and have muscle spasms, anything over 300 miles becomes a painful ordeal, if not for that I could ride forever I feel. It continues to get better but not quite the same just yet.

defector · 11-17-2009, 03:21 PM

Cars...and the morons who drive them.
I am seriously thinking about track only from now on.

karl_1052 · 11-17-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by G-Rex

A broken leg or a broken hand might keep me from riding. Seriously, that's it.

I've ridden in 116 degrees in Arizona in summer. I've spent 4 days in 38 degree temps in Canada. I've ridden the Pacific Coast highway where it's a windy biatch. I've put more miles on my bike after the sun goes down than alot of people have put on their bike altogether. Hell, I've ridden in snow in Colorado and hail in Wyoming. I guess we all have different tolerances for weather.

It was almost 110 when you were here. Now it is averaging 32 in the mornings. Soon it will be 0F. We get all the extremes here.

CasterTroy · 11-17-2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by karl_1052

Ice, snow and cold rain.

If I had a tard, it would only be cold rain.

I use to think that too....it's amazing what just WET GRASS will do to your perspective of how bulletproof a motard actually is

101lifts2 · 11-17-2009, 04:32 PM

Anything below 60F unless I'm commuting to work.

11-17-2009, 03:02 PM	#24
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	A broken leg or a broken hand might keep me from riding. Seriously, that's it. I've ridden in 116 degrees in Arizona in summer. I've spent 4 days in 38 degree temps in Canada. I've ridden the Pacific Coast highway where it's a windy biatch. I've put more miles on my bike after the sun goes down than alot of people have put on their bike altogether. Hell, I've ridden in snow in Colorado and hail in Wyoming. I guess we all have different tolerances for weather. __________________

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11-17-2009, 03:10 PM	#26
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	I severely pulled a muscle in my neck about 2 yrs ago, think of the muscle that would prevent a bobblehead from bobbling and you get the picture. Anyway, since then on extended rides I get tight and have muscle spasms, anything over 300 miles becomes a painful ordeal, if not for that I could ride forever I feel. It continues to get better but not quite the same just yet.

11-17-2009, 03:21 PM	#27
defector My balls, your chin Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The desert of Az Moto: 929, SV650, YZ250 Posts: 1,917	Cars...and the morons who drive them. I am seriously thinking about track only from now on.