What is this guy thinking?

NHBoat70 · 12-03-2012, 09:17 AM

If that is a BMW, I know exactly who that is...

He rides year-round and all around the country. Very nice guy. He was awarded the 100,000 mile award from BMW with his previous motorcycle...

PaugusBayFireFighter · 12-03-2012, 11:13 AM

He's probably a safer driver in unfavorable conditions than most who drive cars and SUV's with no understanding of how to drive in slick weather. More power to him. I drove home from Logan Saturday and was amazed at how many people drove like idiots.

Altonbayicefishingfool · 12-03-2012, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by NHBoat70

If that is a BMW, I know exactly who that is...

He rides year-round and all around the country. Very nice guy. He was awarded the 100,000 mile award from BMW with his previous motorcycle...

I believe it was a BEEM'A

Pretty sure he had studded tires too...

codeman671 · 12-03-2012, 12:35 PM

I recently sold a Honda Scooter for a friend, to a gentleman in NY City. He has 2, and rides them year round. He took a train up to NH and drove it back in 35 degree weather. Even living in Queens, he puts on 20k miles per year with all of the trips he takes.

BroadHopper · 12-03-2012, 01:31 PM

I had a Yamaha 250 MX in my glory days. It had studded tires and I would zip across the ice on the big lake and scare the crap out of the snowmobilers on the trails. Rad habits.

LIforrelaxin · 12-03-2012, 01:50 PM

When I lived in Vermont, I rented an apartment from a guy that would ride all year long as weather permitted. Once or twice he got caught at work when a snow squall hit while I knew him. As long as the roads where salted and mostly wet, he would ride slowly home. Although I did get a call one time and picked him up.

Always to my surprise he was never worried about himself, or his ability to handle the bike in bad weather. The concern always was about the cars around him, and the fact that if they lost control, he wouldn't be able to get out of their way.

Lakesrider · 12-03-2012, 02:31 PM

I was in North Conway on Saturday night and there was a Trike in the parking lot. Ate at the 1765 House/Inn. Bad night to be out with the snow and ice. There was a rollover on 16 in Albany, and few cars off the road. I don't think I would dare be out on my bike in that kind of weather.

Cobalt 25 · 12-04-2012, 01:02 AM

Road riding on a bike in cold weather is really no big deal if you have the right clothing. Many riders have heated vests and grips. This particular rider may have had studded tires, too.

I am primarily a dirt bike rider and can remember accelerating up a frozen stream with Trellborg (studded) tires. THAT was fun!

Peter

RLW · 12-04-2012, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Cobalt 25

Road riding on a bike in cold weather is really no big deal if you have the right clothing. Many riders have heated vests and grips. This particular rider may have had studded tires, too.

I am primarily a dirt bike rider and can remember accelerating up a frozen stream with Trellborg (studded) tires. THAT was fun!

Peter

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12-03-2012, 09:17 AM	#1
NHBoat70 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Laconia Posts: 69 Thanks: 4 Thanked 17 Times in 7 Posts	Bmw If that is a BMW, I know exactly who that is... He rides year-round and all around the country. Very nice guy. He was awarded the 100,000 mile award from BMW with his previous motorcycle...

12-03-2012, 11:13 AM	#2
PaugusBayFireFighter Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 837 Thanks: 361 Thanked 674 Times in 264 Posts	He's probably a safer driver in unfavorable conditions than most who drive cars and SUV's with no understanding of how to drive in slick weather. More power to him. I drove home from Logan Saturday and was amazed at how many people drove like idiots. Last edited by PaugusBayFireFighter; 01-06-2013 at 01:37 PM.

12-03-2012, 01:31 PM	#5
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,570 Thanks: 3,205 Thanked 1,101 Times in 793 Posts	Studded tires. I had a Yamaha 250 MX in my glory days. It had studded tires and I would zip across the ice on the big lake and scare the crap out of the snowmobilers on the trails. Rad habits. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

12-03-2012, 01:50 PM	#6
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas, Lake Ray Hubbard and NH, Long Island Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,870 Thanks: 1,037 Thanked 892 Times in 524 Posts	When I lived in Vermont, I rented an apartment from a guy that would ride all year long as weather permitted. Once or twice he got caught at work when a snow squall hit while I knew him. As long as the roads where salted and mostly wet, he would ride slowly home. Although I did get a call one time and picked him up. Always to my surprise he was never worried about himself, or his ability to handle the bike in bad weather. The concern always was about the cars around him, and the fact that if they lost control, he wouldn't be able to get out of their way. __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

12-03-2012, 12:35 PM	#4
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,486 Thanks: 221 Thanked 810 Times in 486 Posts	I recently sold a Honda Scooter for a friend, to a gentleman in NY City. He has 2, and rides them year round. He took a train up to NH and drove it back in 35 degree weather. Even living in Queens, he puts on 20k miles per year with all of the trips he takes.

12-03-2012, 02:31 PM	#7
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	I was in North Conway on Saturday night and there was a Trike in the parking lot. Ate at the 1765 House/Inn. Bad night to be out with the snow and ice. There was a rollover on 16 in Albany, and few cars off the road. I don't think I would dare be out on my bike in that kind of weather.

12-04-2012, 01:02 AM	#8
Cobalt 25 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 216 Thanks: 227 Thanked 36 Times in 20 Posts	Road riding on a bike in cold weather is really no big deal if you have the right clothing. Many riders have heated vests and grips. This particular rider may have had studded tires, too. I am primarily a dirt bike rider and can remember accelerating up a frozen stream with Trellborg (studded) tires. THAT was fun! Peter