mark66
TT Racer
No snow Monty? What are you going to do? It must be boring for you to ride on plain dry pavement with temps above 0.:yawn:
I'm so pissed off at the weather
- Thread starter Kirkus51
- Start date
No snow Monty? What are you going to do? It must be boring for you to ride on plain dry pavement with temps above 0.:yawn:
Well... Here's the forecast in St. Paul, MN. Copied from KSTP TV.
Blizzard and Winter Storm Warnings are covering a large part of central and southern Minnesota for Friday night and Saturday. This storm has the potential to be the strongest of the season so far. Heavy snow, strong winds, and extremely cold air will combine to make travel difficult if not dangerous in many areas through the early afternoon on Saturday. It still looks as though we'll get around 10 to 14 inches to accumulate by Saturday afternoon in the Twin Cities metro area with over 16 inches possible in a few areas just to the northeast of the metro in northwestern Wisconsin.
Blizzard and Winter Storm Warnings are covering a large part of central and southern Minnesota for Friday night and Saturday. This storm has the potential to be the strongest of the season so far. Heavy snow, strong winds, and extremely cold air will combine to make travel difficult if not dangerous in many areas through the early afternoon on Saturday. It still looks as though we'll get around 10 to 14 inches to accumulate by Saturday afternoon in the Twin Cities metro area with over 16 inches possible in a few areas just to the northeast of the metro in northwestern Wisconsin.
bikeypikey
750cc
Some of you (frozen) bros might not want to hear this but it's the start of the cool/dry season here - daytime temps of 25-28 C, nighttime 14-17, everything is green from the rainy season, visibility in the mountains is 20KM+ and life is fucking good! 
Cheers,
Pikey.
Cheers,
Pikey.
monty
Street Tracker
Ironically Mark, now we have dry roads, the 500 is playing up so just keeping it going is fun and games. Keep sucking s**t into the carb from a tank that is not as clean as I thought.
Never mind, am now able to strip the carb blindfolded whilst under enemy fire.
Always a positive.
The Bonnie, after the snow ride, has been cleaned and laid up over December and January. I'm going to do a few jobs and generally take stock, treat to a good service and generally say thank you.
Monty.
mark66
TT Racer
Sounds like a good plan for your Bonnie, Monty. I'm working on mine in my cellar, along with storing both BSA's. Unfortunately for my son's Ducati my "shop" is to small to fit in another bike so it's out in the garage with a battery tender plugged in.
Ever think of adding an inline fuel filter to your 500? With a clear one you could see how much crap your getting from the tank. Just a thought. :cheers:
monty
Street Tracker
I've fitted one Mark but can't see what's going through. I think I'll change it. I'm getting very fine particles into the float bowl, almost dust like. I'm off out on it this morning but will drain the float bowl first for a look see.
Running very rich, as the float sticks.
It's annoying more than anything else as the motor is lovely and pulls like a train.
However I'm quite happy at the moment with just the Bonnie and the single to worry about.
I've just realised I've sold four bikes this year and, I must admit, am enjoying the space.
Now what can I fill it with................................................
Monty.
phil
Street Tracker
yep. a long corner.. I had a dream about riding the other night, I think my bonnie is having nightmares. lol. its was cold enough , tonight when I got grocery I hit our car with the shopping cart and put a hole in the bumper..fck.. I'll have to wait till the spring to fix it..lol.. if I have time, I need to make it up to the bonnie first..lol.. cheers mate.
Sal Paradise
Hooligan
Yesterday the sander truck came through lights flashing, spreading salt and sand on the road like a priest scattering ashes, marking the final end of good riding around here, a funeral procession for riding season 2010.
Bob80220
Scooter
Just rode for 3 1/2 hours up into the canyons...temps here in the city are in the mid 60's...up in the foothills it was mid 50's. December 13 and the weather has been very nice for riding a couple of days a week so far...tomorrow is forecasted to be the same....Wahoooooo!!!!!
Bob
Bob
Bob80220
Scooter
I'm sure going to do what I can Mark... although typically we do get some decent days to ride over the Winter here, this year has been exceptionally nice!!! I am getting out 2-3 days a week....
Bob
Bob80220
Scooter
I rode around the city today for over 4 hours...temperature in the Mile Hi City was 73 degrees on December 14!!! Sadly it looks like tomorrow night we will get a taste of Winter as 3-6 inches of snow is forecasted. I guess I might have to take a break for a couple of days....
Bob
Bob
