Motorcycle as your only source of transportation

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isaac · #11 Unread post by **isaac** » Sat May 21, 2005 4:16 am

My car has been in my garage getting modified for five months now. I've been riding my two bikes that whole time. The rain definitely sucks since I don't have the gear and recently discovered rain quickly goes through leather. I really gotta get me some. Other than that, as long as you don't have to transport anything huge (I'm a photographer and sports reporter, so all I need is a camera and a pad) you'll do fine using it as a daily rider.

As of Monday I've been riding for a year. Woohoo!

Aggroton · #12 Unread post by **Aggroton** » Sat May 21, 2005 9:18 am

i just picked up a nitro racing jacket on sale...its waterproof...ill never where leather again...unless im trying extra hard to look cool. and its insulated...i rode home a 2 in the orn the other night...it was damp and probaly 35 degrees...it was awesome...i was so warm.

Itzamna · #13 Unread post by **Itzamna** » Sat May 21, 2005 9:35 am

I don't have car anymore. I did this winter, and only drove it through December and January. The rest has been bike only. I could care what the weather is like, I'd rather be on a bike. You learn to carry few things and stay dry.

Mag7C · #14 Unread post by **Mag7C** » Sat May 21, 2005 10:08 am

The only downside is you must have 4 wheels to make it on the ice. When the weather gets really bad and the roads have been frozen and thawed repeatedly for a few days in a row, it's a serious challenge even in a car with studded tires and probably impossible on a bike.

Other than this, bike is great as an only vehicle. Carry a cover for it in case you have to leave it out a while in the rain. Lots of water = bad for electrical.

I should probably invest in some raingear. When it's pouring, I usually just dress in all wool and show up at school soaking wet but warm nonetheless

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One upside about riding in bad weather is that you build up a tolerance to it. You can sit outside in a T-shirt while it's snowing and honestly say "it's actually not that cold."

Aggroton · Sat May 21, 2005 11:06 am

i saw a pic in classic bike once...these guys had skis attached to rubber mounts and arms on their bikes...so apperently they have thought of everything.

Itzamna · #16 Unread post by **Itzamna** » Sat May 21, 2005 12:04 pm

Aggroton wrote:i saw a pic in classic bike once...these guys had skis attached to rubber mounts and arms on their bikes...so apperently they have thought of everything.

Great idea! I never thought of that. Time to hit the garage and start fabricating.

kyle · #17 Unread post by **kyle** » Sat May 21, 2005 1:27 pm

Hmm.... wonder if they can be mounted to the frame without modifying the frame? I've never looked at them, but do slider pegs attach without modification?

Randy · #18 Unread post by **Randy** » Sat May 21, 2005 7:53 pm

I kinda like having my truck around too. I know you can buy good cold weather gear, but being in an enclosed, heated cab is better. I don't know for sure, but if you ever take stuff to the dump, it will take a lot more trips on the bike!

Telesque · #19 Unread post by **Telesque** » Sat May 21, 2005 9:36 pm

Randy wrote:I kinda like having my truck around too. I know you can buy good cold weather gear, but being in an enclosed, heated cab is better. I don't know for sure, but if you ever take stuff to the dump, it will take a lot more trips on the bike!

Not if your cruiser has a hitch kit and trailer.