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bikenut · 02-26-2012, 06:40 PM

Hit 46 degrees F today in Columbus so I ran 20 miles up the Scioto river and back, and did not see another bike on the whole trip. I am beginning to suspect 50 degrees is the magic cut off point for Sunday cruisers. A few weeks back when it hit 52 degrees I passed maybe two dozen bikes on the exact same Sunday afternoon route. Cheers.

Badoshadow · 02-26-2012, 06:44 PM

Glad you were able to get out today. Where i live in ND 40 degrees is the magc temperature. We have had plenty of that lately.

chenner32 · 02-26-2012, 10:10 PM

I ride sub 40 degrees here in NF and see 1 or 2 bikes every now and then. It's quite a camaraderie to see a fellow biker out on those temperatures. Unfortunately, it hasn't been that warm lately.

CBH · 02-26-2012, 10:14 PM

I saw several here today...but it was a scorching 48 degrees!

Danfriday · 02-27-2012, 09:36 AM

40 degrees is the cut off for me. Hmmm, its 41 right now..... BYE !

RGWise · 10-03-2012, 06:15 PM

I ve been looking for my magic number, We have had a few upper 40's here in Rochester. I'm new to riding but love it so as long as there is no snow or ice to deal with I plan on riding as much as possible. Beside the Phantom is getting about 56 MPG and the Ford get about 20. And with gas hanging at $4.05 a gal for the cheap stuff Im gonna ride.

Ed-ramsay · 10-03-2012, 06:19 PM

Me and friend were out for 3 hr trip around the country roads on Monday my day off.
It was not very hot but great riding weather.
I think it is not so much the temp but the chance of rain at that temp that keeps me in my truck when going to and from work.

ZackDaniels · 10-03-2012, 06:23 PM

I'm good to go above 32 provided it hasn't snowed recently and there's loads of salt truck **** all over the road.

JBourquin · 10-03-2012, 06:46 PM

Temps don't bother me, it's when the white stuff starts flying that I leave it in the garage. But once it stops and the road dries up, all bets are off..

E'ville Rider · 10-03-2012, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBourquin

Temps don't bother me, it's when the white stuff starts flying that I leave it in the garage. But once it stops and the road dries up, all bets are off..

Ditto.

02-26-2012, 06:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
bikenut Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 390	46 degrees and no other bikes today Hit 46 degrees F today in Columbus so I ran 20 miles up the Scioto river and back, and did not see another bike on the whole trip. I am beginning to suspect 50 degrees is the magic cut off point for Sunday cruisers. A few weeks back when it hit 52 degrees I passed maybe two dozen bikes on the exact same Sunday afternoon route. Cheers. __________________ 1997 American Classic Edition Shadow VT1100 C2

02-26-2012, 06:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Badoshadow Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: North Dakota Posts: 617	Glad you were able to get out today. Where i live in ND 40 degrees is the magc temperature. We have had plenty of that lately. __________________ 2010 Shadow RS - gone but not forgotten 2012 Kawasaki KLR 650 2006 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic LT 900 I always knew this would be fun!

02-27-2012, 09:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
Danfriday Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hamburg, NY Posts: 322	40 degrees is the cut off for me. Hmmm, its 41 right now..... BYE ! __________________

10-03-2012, 06:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ed-ramsay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: London Ontario Canada Posts: 346	Me and friend were out for 3 hr trip around the country roads on Monday my day off. It was not very hot but great riding weather. I think it is not so much the temp but the chance of rain at that temp that keeps me in my truck when going to and from work. __________________ I may be getting older ..but I will stay immature forever. 2011 750 Shadow Aero Ultimate driver seat with backrest. http://www.ultimateseats.ca Memphis shades Batwing Fairing for metric. Saddlebags http://www.motovan.com/catalog/2011%...dex.html#/181/

10-03-2012, 06:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
JBourquin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Back in NEW YORK!! Posts: 731	Temps don't bother me, it's when the white stuff starts flying that I leave it in the garage. But once it stops and the road dries up, all bets are off.. __________________ 2001 VT1100C -Cobra Slash Cut 2008 FLSTC -V&H Big Shot Staggered -SE Heavy Breather -Power Commander III USB -Batwing Fairing from Reckless w/ Infinity 6x9's -70T Rear Secondary 2002 VT750 Spirit - SOLD

10-03-2012, 06:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
RGWise Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 206	I ve been looking for my magic number, We have had a few upper 40's here in Rochester. I'm new to riding but love it so as long as there is no snow or ice to deal with I plan on riding as much as possible. Beside the Phantom is getting about 56 MPG and the Ford get about 20. And with gas hanging at $4.05 a gal for the cheap stuff Im gonna ride.

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