How do all of you that live in states that get sever winter weather cope with not riding for a cupple of months at a time?I live in the willameth valley in oregon and can usually ride all winter long,give or take a few icy days at a time.For... more How do all of you that live in states that get sever winter weather cope with not riding for a cupple of months at a time?I live in the willameth valley in oregon and can usually ride all winter long,give or take a few icy days at a time.For the last week we have had snow on the ground and havend been able to ride for 8 days now and I am jonsen real hard wanting to get out and ride.It's starting to rain now and the temp is going to be above freezing now ,so hopefully by sunday will be able to ride again (there is a toy run on sunday).My heart goes out to all of you that are not able to get out and ride during the winter...HAPPY HOLLIDAYS less
Do you put the bike in neutral first? I do automatically every time.
Do you use the kill (on/off) switch and then turn off the ignition on the dash?... moreDo you put the bike in neutral first? I do automatically every time.
Do you use the kill (on/off) switch and then turn off the ignition on the dash? I don't.
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Do you NOT use the kill switch but simply turn off the ignition on the dash? I do.
Using the kill switch and the ignition switch to turn off the bike is kind of a jinx thing for me. I believe it is unnecessary wear on the kill switch, decreasing the life expectancy. And since I have to turn off the ignition on the dash anyway there's no need to mess with the kill switch. And, the ignition switch is a helluva lot easier to fix/replace than the kill switch.
On my shovel head? Same scenario except that like Aquadave, I shut off the gas. less
Greetings from the north! I am Professir, an eccentric buttugly biker that has been given a second chance at life and is having the time of his life enjoying the bonus days with MyLady. We ride an 08 HD Sporty 1200c Anniversary model, and hope to add a... moreGreetings from the north! I am Professir, an eccentric buttugly biker that has been given a second chance at life and is having the time of his life enjoying the bonus days with MyLady. We ride an 08 HD Sporty 1200c Anniversary model, and hope to add a sidecar rig to the garage. I love music, both listening and playing as I play 8 instruments, currently I center on mandolin. Thank you for your attention, now, please resume constructive activity and leave your workbooks at the door. ;)
Greetings from the north! I am Professir, an eccentric buttugly biker that has been given a second chance at life and is having the time of his life enjoying the bonus days with MyLady. We ride an 08 HD Sporty 1200c Anniversary model, and hope to add a... moreGreetings from the north! I am Professir, an eccentric buttugly biker that has been given a second chance at life and is having the time of his life enjoying the bonus days with MyLady. We ride an 08 HD Sporty 1200c Anniversary model, and hope to add a sidecar rig to the garage. I love music, both listening and playing as I play 8 instruments, currently I center on mandolin. Thank you for your attention, now, please resume constructive activity and leave your workbooks at the door. ;)
It just the way I was brought up on bikes and several of my friends give me a hard time about it. When I turn off the bike I automatically turn off the gas petcock. The key is right there and it's a natural movement for me. Is that strange? Little... moreIt just the way I was brought up on bikes and several of my friends give me a hard time about it. When I turn off the bike I automatically turn off the gas petcock. The key is right there and it's a natural movement for me. Is that strange? Little do they know I also use a non-vented gas cap. you have to unscrew it a little to allow it to vent. I tell you this I don't worry about leaving the key in it. you won't get far if you try to steal it
My Primary Bike
Harley Davidson Sportster 2008 1200c 105th Aniv.
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I am an eccentric buttugly biker that has been ridden hard, almost lost, and given a second chance at life. God is good, and I am having the time of my life enjoying the bonus days with MyLady!
