Where is everyone?

Sarris · 06-02-2008, 07:56 PM

Since I live just north of Tampa Bay, I ride all year long. The worst it gets is 45 degrees or so, not much lower. In the "winter", I just wear a heavy leather jacket, gloves, & a 3/4 helmet when it gets "cold". Most times its a half police style helmet, t-shirt, jeans, & boots. I know y'all are going to beat me up for not wearing a ballistic jacket and full face helmet, but most times, but it's just too damn hot. I'll take my chances without the jacket rather than have a heat stroke while riding.

We do have a rainy season. My philosphy is don't leave in the rain, but I don't stop if it rains while I'm riding. Of course unless you can't see, or its blowing sideways or a hurricane. The all year riding is why I live here. I have put 28,000 miles on my 2006 Harley Street Glide, 12,000 miles on my 2006 Harley Sportster 1200 (both about 22 months old) and 12,000 miles on my 2005 GZ (just about 30 months old). I also have a car that rarely sees use, as my GZ is my errand/ short commute bike. It's at least as much fun or more than the Harleys. Ask Badbob, he lives in north Florida, he probably rides most days as well. If you want to ride all year round, get the hell out of the great white north!!
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06-02-2008, 07:56 PM	#39
Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	What Winter?? Since I live just north of Tampa Bay, I ride all year long. The worst it gets is 45 degrees or so, not much lower. In the "winter", I just wear a heavy leather jacket, gloves, & a 3/4 helmet when it gets "cold". Most times its a half police style helmet, t-shirt, jeans, & boots. I know y'all are going to beat me up for not wearing a ballistic jacket and full face helmet, but most times, but it's just too damn hot. I'll take my chances without the jacket rather than have a heat stroke while riding. We do have a rainy season. My philosphy is don't leave in the rain, but I don't stop if it rains while I'm riding. Of course unless you can't see, or its blowing sideways or a hurricane. The all year riding is why I live here. I have put 28,000 miles on my 2006 Harley Street Glide, 12,000 miles on my 2006 Harley Sportster 1200 (both about 22 months old) and 12,000 miles on my 2005 GZ (just about 30 months old). I also have a car that rarely sees use, as my GZ is my errand/ short commute bike. It's at least as much fun or more than the Harleys. Ask Badbob, he lives in north Florida, he probably rides most days as well. If you want to ride all year round, get the hell out of the great white north!! :cool: __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders.
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