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Old Feb 11, 2007 | 12:59 AM
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I live in Milwaukee, WI. I had to get my bike to my buddies shop so I can start to tear it down. Holy f*^k it was cold. It has been like -35 with wind chills most of the week. The ride was about 15 miles on the highway. A big *** hunk of snow flew off a semi and hit my windscreen. i had to put my gloves in the microwave when i got to the shop. it was fun to see the people faces in the cars!
 
Old Feb 11, 2007 | 01:51 AM
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To cold for me bro! [8D]
 
Old Feb 11, 2007 | 02:51 AM
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dad gum son you are crazy
 
Old Feb 11, 2007 | 03:51 AM
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I've ridden in the low 20's, and that was cold enough for me.
 
Old Feb 11, 2007 | 04:06 AM
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Same here i'Ve ridin inlike 15 degree weather and that was cold enough!
 
Old Feb 11, 2007 | 04:12 AM
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Coldest I have ridding lately was 16* in the morning.. Atleast you got to ride.. Hey you got to look at the bright side of things.. Safe riding.. Chris..
 
Old Feb 11, 2007 | 04:55 AM
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it was about 10 degrees only my right hand was really bad.
 
Old Feb 11, 2007 | 06:28 AM
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That is some cold riding.
 
Old Feb 12, 2007 | 07:23 PM
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Dang Neo that is cold. what part of Milwaukee I grew up on the North Side. Went to Marshall High School
 
Old Feb 12, 2007 | 08:50 PM
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Glad somebody has gotten to ride, we are under a winter storm warning here in Indy. My bike is put up till it gets warm out, cold tire/cold pavement conditions were a factor when I high sided over a year ago. It was a warm day for november, so I dedicded to take the bike for a quick ride while running errands. Going around a low speed 90 degree turn, my tire spun a little and caught and over I went... If you ride when It cold out, take things easier and a little slower...
 



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