Winter Riding

**biscuitsngravy** · 07-30-2009, 08:37 PM

During the winter, we all wish we could be riding. Trips are planned for the summer and we generally write messages with the same ol' lament, "I wish........."

Riding your Nomad in the winter can be fun too! As long as the roads are dry and there is no ice, making a run to the restaurant to have biscuits and gravy on a cold morning can be a great experience. You just have to prepare and use the right equipment to keep warm.

I think I rode during every month last year except for December. Some of the rides were in the mid-30's.

Let's plan a "blue-butt" ride somewhere this winter. Does anyone have suggestions? (be nice)
BnG

phenrichs · 07-31-2009, 08:14 AM

Yeah, SOUTH

**glwilson** · 07-31-2009, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BiscuitsNGravy aka Dave Mills

During the winter, we all wish we could be riding. Trips are planned for the summer and we generally write messages with the same ol' lament, "I wish........."

Riding your Nomad in the winter can be fun too! As long as the roads are dry and there is no ice, making a run to the restaurant to have biscuits and gravy on a cold morning can be a great experience. You just have to prepare and use the right equipment to keep warm.

I think I rode during every month last year except for December. Some of the rides were in the mid-30's.

Let's plan a "blue-butt" ride somewhere this winter. Does anyone have suggestions? (be nice)
BnG

With the heat I get off my engine now... I'll be able to ride year-round!!

Oh... yeah... I forgot... engine heat and summer sun?!!!

Scratch that... maybe I'll be riding ONLY in the winter months!!

(PS: BnG; the title of "Region Leader Staff; Assistant Regional Leader" with six-stars looks pretty "snappy"!!!)

phenrichs · 07-31-2009, 10:26 AM

wow GL not sure which I like better in your new pic, the bike or trailer.

**glwilson** · 07-31-2009, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by OP

wow GL not sure which I like better in your new pic, the bike or trailer.

Boy... the love just never stops around here in the good ole' NCR.

Look at it this way... if I trailer my "former Nomad" up to the Rally; I could fill the trailer with beer and ice.

That's the good news... the bad news is that it is still going to be Blatz; with maybe some Stag thrown-in for good measure!

How do you like my trailer now OP?

**biscuitsngravy** · 08-04-2009, 08:50 PM

Doesn't look like there is much interest in a BlueButt ride. Any other ideas??? BnG

ponch · 08-05-2009, 10:20 PM

I never put my bike away, not really. I just make sure I have a full tank of gas and run it every 2-3 weeks. If you have something in mind... I know the American Legion in Redfield put on a good breakfast every saturday. For $6 you can have the whole menu.

**scion0** · 08-07-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by OP

Yeah, SOUTH

+1

**biscuitsngravy** · 08-07-2009, 09:28 PM

Ponch,
Redfield, IA breakfast sounds like a great idea. When the time is right, let's do it! BnG

ponch · 08-08-2009, 11:24 AM

Just say the word, and they do have biscuits and gravy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BiscuitsNGravy aka Dave Mills

Ponch,
Redfield, IA breakfast sounds like a great idea. When the time is right, let's do it! BnG

**scion0** · 08-10-2009, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ponch

Just say the word, and they do have biscuits and gravy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BiscuitsNGravy aka Dave Mills

Ponch,
Redfield, IA breakfast sounds like a great idea. When the time is right, let's do it! BnG

Hmmm, sounds like a plan.

**biscuitsngravy** · 08-10-2009, 09:45 PM

Maybe we can meet part way, Mike. That would be fun. BnG

**glwilson** · 08-10-2009, 09:52 PM

Can I just trailer my bike there and watch?

I would die from exposure before I got there -- I swear!!

But, BnG don't temp me... I just may ride it there to do this!
However; I can just about assure you that Kendra will NOT be riding... she'll just have to ride along with Donna in the heated car. ;)

**rayski271** · 08-14-2009, 01:23 PM

i might be willing to give that a shot depends on the temps thats a long ride

**biscuitsngravy** · 08-16-2009, 08:51 PM

Awwww you guys! It won't be so bad once you thaw out and after your fingers that froze and fell off get all healed up!

Seriously though, we'll plan something like that. We'll go down and meet Ponch for biscuitsngravy. Maybe we can meet up in eastern Iowa and head west. We can plan more when the air gets "crispy." BnG

07-30-2009, 08:37 PM	#1
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	Winter Riding During the winter, we all wish we could be riding. Trips are planned for the summer and we generally write messages with the same ol' lament, "I wish........." Riding your Nomad in the winter can be fun too! As long as the roads are dry and there is no ice, making a run to the restaurant to have biscuits and gravy on a cold morning can be a great experience. You just have to prepare and use the right equipment to keep warm. I think I rode during every month last year except for December. Some of the rides were in the mid-30's. Let's plan a "blue-butt" ride somewhere this winter. Does anyone have suggestions? (be nice) BnG __________________ Dave Mills AKA BiscuitsNGravy 2006 Vulcan Nomad "BiscuitsNGravy" Kawanow #150 Vietnam @ Jan67-Jan68 Retired USAF Patriot Guard Riders/American Legion #431 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-31-2009, 08:14 AM	#2
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Winter Riding Yeah, SOUTH
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07-31-2009, 10:26 AM	#4
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Winter Riding wow GL not sure which I like better in your new pic, the bike or trailer.
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08-04-2009, 08:50 PM	#6
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	Winter Riding Doesn't look like there is much interest in a BlueButt ride. Any other ideas??? BnG __________________ Dave Mills AKA BiscuitsNGravy 2006 Vulcan Nomad "BiscuitsNGravy" Kawanow #150 Vietnam @ Jan67-Jan68 Retired USAF Patriot Guard Riders/American Legion #431
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08-05-2009, 10:20 PM	#7
ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,014	Winter Riding I never put my bike away, not really. I just make sure I have a full tank of gas and run it every 2-3 weeks. If you have something in mind... I know the American Legion in Redfield put on a good breakfast every saturday. For $6 you can have the whole menu. __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11
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08-07-2009, 09:28 PM	#9
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	Winter Riding Ponch, Redfield, IA breakfast sounds like a great idea. When the time is right, let's do it! BnG __________________ Dave Mills AKA BiscuitsNGravy 2006 Vulcan Nomad "BiscuitsNGravy" Kawanow #150 Vietnam @ Jan67-Jan68 Retired USAF Patriot Guard Riders/American Legion #431
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08-10-2009, 09:45 PM	#12
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	Winter Riding Maybe we can meet part way, Mike. That would be fun. BnG __________________ Dave Mills AKA BiscuitsNGravy 2006 Vulcan Nomad "BiscuitsNGravy" Kawanow #150 Vietnam @ Jan67-Jan68 Retired USAF Patriot Guard Riders/American Legion #431
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08-10-2009, 09:52 PM	#13
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Winter Riding Can I just trailer my bike there and watch? I would die from exposure before I got there -- I swear!! But, BnG don't temp me... I just may ride it there to do this! However; I can just about assure you that Kendra will NOT be riding... she'll just have to ride along with Donna in the heated car. ;) __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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08-14-2009, 01:23 PM	#14
rayski271 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: hometown ILL Posts: 716	Winter Riding i might be willing to give that a shot depends on the temps thats a long ride __________________ National Rally 2009 - Custer, SD NorthCentral Regional Rally 2010 - Prairie du Chien, WI National Rally 2011 - Maggie Valley, NC
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08-16-2009, 08:51 PM	#15
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	Winter Riding Awwww you guys! It won't be so bad once you thaw out and after your fingers that froze and fell off get all healed up! Seriously though, we'll plan something like that. We'll go down and meet Ponch for biscuitsngravy. Maybe we can meet up in eastern Iowa and head west. We can plan more when the air gets "crispy." BnG __________________ Dave Mills AKA BiscuitsNGravy 2006 Vulcan Nomad "BiscuitsNGravy" Kawanow #150 Vietnam @ Jan67-Jan68 Retired USAF Patriot Guard Riders/American Legion #431
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