What is this guy thinking?

Altonbayicefishingfool · 12-01-2012, 03:31 PM

Stopped @ at Shibleys today for lunch and saw this....great fish burger by the way Ann!

This'nThat · 12-01-2012, 04:07 PM

I wonder if it's the same guy who was out water skiing two weeks ago at 7:00am in Alton Bay? If so, he's one cold-blooded hombre.

8gv · 12-01-2012, 09:16 PM

He's thinking:

"Glad to be out of Canada eh?"

RLW · 12-01-2012, 10:26 PM

I do not think that he is thinking "Glad to be out of Canada". He is just thinking how dam stupid he is...

upthesaukee · 12-01-2012, 11:34 PM

Personally, I would want four wheels under me, but if you are comfortable with just two, and have warm riding gear, have at it...just watch out for the idiots in automobiles!!! and there were plenty of them out there today according to the scanner.

secondcurve · 12-02-2012, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by upthesaukee

Personally, I would want four wheels under me, but if you are comfortable with just two, and have warm riding gear, have at it...just watch out for the idiots in automobiles!!! and there were plenty of them out there today according to the scanner.

How do you address the ice? It was slippery.

upthesaukee · 12-02-2012, 08:23 AM

As I said, I want four wheels. However, I do have a few friends who ride whenever they can year round. I hate to assume anything, knowing what happens

, but I assume that you try to drive in the "lanes", drive slower, and drive defensively. Perhaps a cycle rider who does ride year round can weigh in on this.

Kamper · 12-02-2012, 08:48 AM

When I was in college, I had to "reposition" my bike for the winter and it started to snow like yesterday morning. It didn't start to stick until about half-way into the 70 mile trip. Leaving out a lot of detals I decided to pull over and wait for the salt and sanders to get out. Twelve hours later the bike was in my father's garage. After that trip I never trusted the reports that forecast "dusting" and walked or hitch-hiked on those days.

This rider might have decided to wait a bit or maybe they just needed to get some heat in their guts by way of a meal and some coffee. On a bike you will feel the wind-chill very quickly even with a slicker and warm clothing.

dpg · 12-03-2012, 07:01 AM

If that rider got in an accident that morning would insurance pay out?

upthesaukee · 12-03-2012, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by dpg

If that rider got in an accident that morning would insurance pay out?

Motorcyle policies do not have a "weather must be clear and dry, with temperatures in the 50's or higher" clause.

Some policies, at least the one's that were written by the company I worked for, expired on Dec. 31st each year, and required the policyholder to contact his/her agent to reinstate it on or after Jan 1st. this could, of course be done in advance.

jrc · 12-03-2012, 08:32 AM

When I road I had a nine month policy, basically excluded December, January and February. Once I call my agent about going for ride on a nice day in December and for $20 more they covered the whole year.

I got caught in serious snow only once. It was a very interesting ride but I survived.

NHBoat70 · 12-03-2012, 09:17 AM

If that is a BMW, I know exactly who that is...

He rides year-round and all around the country. Very nice guy. He was awarded the 100,000 mile award from BMW with his previous motorcycle...

PaugusBayFireFighter · 12-03-2012, 11:13 AM

He's probably a safer driver in unfavorable conditions than most who drive cars and SUV's with no understanding of how to drive in slick weather. More power to him. I drove home from Logan Saturday and was amazed at how many people drove like idiots.

Altonbayicefishingfool · 12-03-2012, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by NHBoat70

If that is a BMW, I know exactly who that is...

He rides year-round and all around the country. Very nice guy. He was awarded the 100,000 mile award from BMW with his previous motorcycle...

I believe it was a BEEM'A

Pretty sure he had studded tires too...

codeman671 · 12-03-2012, 12:35 PM

I recently sold a Honda Scooter for a friend, to a gentleman in NY City. He has 2, and rides them year round. He took a train up to NH and drove it back in 35 degree weather. Even living in Queens, he puts on 20k miles per year with all of the trips he takes.

BroadHopper · 12-03-2012, 01:31 PM

I had a Yamaha 250 MX in my glory days. It had studded tires and I would zip across the ice on the big lake and scare the crap out of the snowmobilers on the trails. Rad habits.

LIforrelaxin · 12-03-2012, 01:50 PM

When I lived in Vermont, I rented an apartment from a guy that would ride all year long as weather permitted. Once or twice he got caught at work when a snow squall hit while I knew him. As long as the roads where salted and mostly wet, he would ride slowly home. Although I did get a call one time and picked him up.

Always to my surprise he was never worried about himself, or his ability to handle the bike in bad weather. The concern always was about the cars around him, and the fact that if they lost control, he wouldn't be able to get out of their way.

Lakesrider · 12-03-2012, 02:31 PM

I was in North Conway on Saturday night and there was a Trike in the parking lot. Ate at the 1765 House/Inn. Bad night to be out with the snow and ice. There was a rollover on 16 in Albany, and few cars off the road. I don't think I would dare be out on my bike in that kind of weather.

Cobalt 25 · 12-04-2012, 01:02 AM

Road riding on a bike in cold weather is really no big deal if you have the right clothing. Many riders have heated vests and grips. This particular rider may have had studded tires, too.

I am primarily a dirt bike rider and can remember accelerating up a frozen stream with Trellborg (studded) tires. THAT was fun!

Peter

RLW · 12-04-2012, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Cobalt 25

Road riding on a bike in cold weather is really no big deal if you have the right clothing. Many riders have heated vests and grips. This particular rider may have had studded tires, too.

I am primarily a dirt bike rider and can remember accelerating up a frozen stream with Trellborg (studded) tires. THAT was fun!

Peter

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ApS · 12-04-2012, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by secondcurve

How do you address the ice? It was slippery.

Ask this guy, dashing from the North Pole:

Altonbayicefishingfool · 12-04-2012, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Acres per Second

Ask this guy, dashing from the North Pole:

I bet that thing handles like a dream.....

12-01-2012, 03:31 PM	#1
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12-01-2012, 10:26 PM	#4
RLW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alton Bay on the mountain by a lake Posts: 2,023 Thanks: 563 Thanked 444 Times in 311 Posts	I do not think that he is thinking "Glad to be out of Canada". He is just thinking how dam stupid he is... __________________ There is nothing better than living on Alton Mountain & our grand kids visits.

12-01-2012, 11:34 PM	#5
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,599 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,458 Thanked 1,981 Times in 1,082 Posts	I think that if you dress for it.... Personally, I would want four wheels under me, but if you are comfortable with just two, and have warm riding gear, have at it...just watch out for the idiots in automobiles!!! and there were plenty of them out there today according to the scanner. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

12-02-2012, 08:23 AM	#7
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,599 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,458 Thanked 1,981 Times in 1,082 Posts	Couldn't tell you As I said, I want four wheels. However, I do have a few friends who ride whenever they can year round. I hate to assume anything, knowing what happens, but I assume that you try to drive in the "lanes", drive slower, and drive defensively. Perhaps a cycle rider who does ride year round can weigh in on this. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

12-03-2012, 09:17 AM	#12
NHBoat70 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Laconia Posts: 69 Thanks: 4 Thanked 17 Times in 7 Posts	Bmw If that is a BMW, I know exactly who that is... He rides year-round and all around the country. Very nice guy. He was awarded the 100,000 mile award from BMW with his previous motorcycle...

12-01-2012, 04:07 PM	#2
This'nThat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 534 Thanks: 19 Thanked 134 Times in 61 Posts	I wonder if it's the same guy who was out water skiing two weeks ago at 7:00am in Alton Bay? If so, he's one cold-blooded hombre.

12-01-2012, 09:16 PM	#3
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,094 Thanks: 64 Thanked 744 Times in 478 Posts	He's thinking: "Glad to be out of Canada eh?"

12-02-2012, 08:48 AM	#8
Kamper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton's Ferry Posts: 1,306 Thanks: 67 Thanked 171 Times in 127 Posts	When I was in college, I had to "reposition" my bike for the winter and it started to snow like yesterday morning. It didn't start to stick until about half-way into the 70 mile trip. Leaving out a lot of detals I decided to pull over and wait for the salt and sanders to get out. Twelve hours later the bike was in my father's garage. After that trip I never trusted the reports that forecast "dusting" and walked or hitch-hiked on those days. This rider might have decided to wait a bit or maybe they just needed to get some heat in their guts by way of a meal and some coffee. On a bike you will feel the wind-chill very quickly even with a slicker and warm clothing.

12-03-2012, 07:01 AM	#9
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,597 Thanks: 153 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	If that rider got in an accident that morning would insurance pay out?

12-03-2012, 08:32 AM	#11
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	When I road I had a nine month policy, basically excluded December, January and February. Once I call my agent about going for ride on a nice day in December and for $20 more they covered the whole year. I got caught in serious snow only once. It was a very interesting ride but I survived.

12-03-2012, 11:13 AM	#13
PaugusBayFireFighter Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 837 Thanks: 361 Thanked 674 Times in 264 Posts	He's probably a safer driver in unfavorable conditions than most who drive cars and SUV's with no understanding of how to drive in slick weather. More power to him. I drove home from Logan Saturday and was amazed at how many people drove like idiots. Last edited by PaugusBayFireFighter; 01-06-2013 at 01:37 PM.

12-03-2012, 12:35 PM	#15
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,498 Thanks: 221 Thanked 812 Times in 488 Posts	I recently sold a Honda Scooter for a friend, to a gentleman in NY City. He has 2, and rides them year round. He took a train up to NH and drove it back in 35 degree weather. Even living in Queens, he puts on 20k miles per year with all of the trips he takes.

12-03-2012, 01:31 PM	#16
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,576 Thanks: 3,214 Thanked 1,103 Times in 794 Posts	Studded tires. I had a Yamaha 250 MX in my glory days. It had studded tires and I would zip across the ice on the big lake and scare the crap out of the snowmobilers on the trails. Rad habits. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

12-03-2012, 01:50 PM	#17
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas, Lake Ray Hubbard and NH, Long Island Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,871 Thanks: 1,037 Thanked 892 Times in 524 Posts	When I lived in Vermont, I rented an apartment from a guy that would ride all year long as weather permitted. Once or twice he got caught at work when a snow squall hit while I knew him. As long as the roads where salted and mostly wet, he would ride slowly home. Although I did get a call one time and picked him up. Always to my surprise he was never worried about himself, or his ability to handle the bike in bad weather. The concern always was about the cars around him, and the fact that if they lost control, he wouldn't be able to get out of their way. __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

12-03-2012, 02:31 PM	#18
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	I was in North Conway on Saturday night and there was a Trike in the parking lot. Ate at the 1765 House/Inn. Bad night to be out with the snow and ice. There was a rollover on 16 in Albany, and few cars off the road. I don't think I would dare be out on my bike in that kind of weather.

12-04-2012, 01:02 AM	#19
Cobalt 25 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 217 Thanks: 227 Thanked 36 Times in 20 Posts	Road riding on a bike in cold weather is really no big deal if you have the right clothing. Many riders have heated vests and grips. This particular rider may have had studded tires, too. I am primarily a dirt bike rider and can remember accelerating up a frozen stream with Trellborg (studded) tires. THAT was fun! Peter

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