Nomad in the garage fever

nomadwest · 01-03-2009, 03:02 PM

Worse than cabin fever. Living 20 miles east of Spokane, WA we are having the most snow on record. Over 60 inches on the ground. All I can do is unplug the battery maintainer once a week, start her up and run her till she's good and warm and dream about the open road. If you are in the same condition, what are you doing to cope?

**glwilson** · 01-03-2009, 03:17 PM

Bourbon... specifically... Maker's Mark; Snowmobiling when possible; Playing drums in the basement; Snow-skiing; and lastly taking a trip somewhere south to "rent-n-ride" -- otherwise insanity will set in before next spring!! ;)

**schoeney** · 01-03-2009, 03:32 PM

Nomadwest...you must be from Idaho? Cour D Alene or Rathdrum?

You going to join us in Custer or at least Missoula?

Check in at the NW forum once in awhile....we are all sharing your pain right now.

dabull · 01-03-2009, 04:21 PM

ummmm...i'm ridin to cope;)

Bdog · 01-03-2009, 04:41 PM

I've been busy looking after my nomad riding blues with my project. Its a 92 zx1100 and should be ready to ride this spring. Oh yeah..nomad is my #1 bike..Bdog

caddman11 · 01-03-2009, 04:55 PM

well, I've reread almost every post in the forum several times and then I'll go back and read them again, that seems to help the shakes----but the sleepless nights, there, I just can figure out what to do.

waterman · 01-03-2009, 04:57 PM

Ahhh, good old fashioned PMS (parked motorcycle syndrome). Don't worry, you aren't the only one. To darn cold here to ride. Currently 24 with a wind chill of 11.

skeeter · 01-03-2009, 09:38 PM

I think I got a sunburn today. Near 450mi roundtrip. I'm gonna have to invest in a video camera or you'll have to get a plane ticket. Potluck on the plane ticket. Just don't know exactly when the weather will be good. With a video you can move the PC to the garage and sit on the bike while you watch.

**glwilson** · 01-03-2009, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by skeeter

I think I got a sunburn today. Near 450mi roundtrip. I'm gonna have to invest in a video camera or you'll have to get a plane ticket. Potluck on the plane ticket. Just don't know exactly when the weather will be good. With a video you can move the PC to the garage and sit on the bike while you watch.

Skeeter; that's just not very nice of "you all" from "down south" to "rub it in".

This is a serious situation for us "northerners"! You know... deep depression sets-in with the winter's PMS (parked motorcycle syndrome).

By the way... where do you live and when can about 30 or 40 of us come down?!!! ;)

Todd · 01-03-2009, 11:47 PM

Yeah Skeeter, that's not funny.............I only got about 100 miles in today

.... oh well, there's always tomorrow.....

I really feel for you guys that have to park em all winter...it bugs me to have to park mine part time for a week or two when it really gets cold, like below 40....brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!

pirate · 01-03-2009, 11:57 PM

Been spending a lot of time reading posts on the forum lately to try and quell the urge to ride. I watched "Wild Hogs" tonight, and that certainly didn't help matters any! We have the most snow in about ten winters here in ND. As I'm typing this, my digital thermometer shows -22 degrees. We have about three feet of snow on the ground. My snowblower keeps the Nomad company in the garage.

**Top Cat** · 01-04-2009, 12:11 AM

What do I do to cope ???
When I'm not shoveling and blowing snow I stay inside and check out this forum, read bike mags and plan trips for this summer.
I did go out in the unheated garage and put my Phat2 risers on the other day

That gave me a little Nomad fix ;)

billz410 · 01-04-2009, 12:19 AM

Nomadwest:

Having grown up in central North Dakota, I can understand your frusteration with the unusual amounts of snowfall. My remedy for this was to pack up the wife and move to Arizona. Truth be known, it was part of a job transfer.

It was not until moving to Arizona that I recently purchased a Nomad. I really feel fortunate to live in an area where you can ride 12 months out of the year. Of course, you may die of heat stroke in August, but you can ride!! Hang in there!

billz410 · 01-04-2009, 12:21 AM

Hey prairiecruiser:
Are you planning on the Custer rally? I spent a few years living in Fargo- grew up south of Minot. I hope to get to Custer- would be nice to see somebody from ND!

billz410 · 01-04-2009, 12:22 AM

Nomadwest:

Having grown up in central North Dakota, I can understand your frusteration with the unusual amounts of snowfall. My remedy for this was to pack up the wife and move to Arizona. Truth be known, it was part of a job transfer.

It was not until moving to Arizona that I recently purchased a Nomad. I really feel fortunate to live in an area where you can ride 12 months out of the year. Of course, you may die of heat stroke in August, but you can ride!! Hang in there!

01-03-2009, 03:17 PM	#2
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Nomad in the garage fever Bourbon... specifically... Maker's Mark; Snowmobiling when possible; Playing drums in the basement; Snow-skiing; and lastly taking a trip somewhere south to "rent-n-ride" -- otherwise insanity will set in before next spring!! ;) __________________ "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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01-03-2009, 03:32 PM	#3
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Nomad in the garage fever Nomadwest...you must be from Idaho? Cour D Alene or Rathdrum? You going to join us in Custer or at least Missoula? Check in at the NW forum once in awhile....we are all sharing your pain right now. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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01-03-2009, 04:21 PM	#4
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	Nomad in the garage fever ummmm...i'm ridin to cope;)
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01-03-2009, 04:41 PM	#5
Bdog Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ft. Mcmurray Ab. Posts: 1,447	Nomad in the garage fever I've been busy looking after my nomad riding blues with my project. Its a 92 zx1100 and should be ready to ride this spring. Oh yeah..nomad is my #1 bike..Bdog __________________ Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-03-2009, 04:55 PM	#6
caddman11 Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 890	Nomad in the garage fever well, I've reread almost every post in the forum several times and then I'll go back and read them again, that seems to help the shakes----but the sleepless nights, there, I just can figure out what to do.
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01-03-2009, 03:02 PM	#1
nomadwest Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Otis Orchards, Washington Posts: 161	Nomad in the garage fever Worse than cabin fever. Living 20 miles east of Spokane, WA we are having the most snow on record. Over 60 inches on the ground. All I can do is unplug the battery maintainer once a week, start her up and run her till she's good and warm and dream about the open road. If you are in the same condition, what are you doing to cope? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-03-2009, 04:57 PM	#7
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Nomad in the garage fever Ahhh, good old fashioned PMS (parked motorcycle syndrome). Don't worry, you aren't the only one. To darn cold here to ride. Currently 24 with a wind chill of 11. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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01-03-2009, 09:38 PM	#8
skeeter Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kerrville Tx Posts: 1,713	Nomad in the garage fever I think I got a sunburn today. Near 450mi roundtrip. I'm gonna have to invest in a video camera or you'll have to get a plane ticket. Potluck on the plane ticket. Just don't know exactly when the weather will be good. With a video you can move the PC to the garage and sit on the bike while you watch. __________________ Robert(skeeter)Dozier 07 Red&Titanium Nomad 81 Suzuki 850GL KawaNow pre#
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01-03-2009, 11:47 PM	#10
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	Nomad in the garage fever Yeah Skeeter, that's not funny.............I only got about 100 miles in today .... oh well, there's always tomorrow..... I really feel for you guys that have to park em all winter...it bugs me to have to park mine part time for a week or two when it really gets cold, like below 40....brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!! __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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01-03-2009, 11:57 PM	#11
pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	Nomad in the garage fever Been spending a lot of time reading posts on the forum lately to try and quell the urge to ride. I watched "Wild Hogs" tonight, and that certainly didn't help matters any! We have the most snow in about ten winters here in ND. As I'm typing this, my digital thermometer shows -22 degrees. We have about three feet of snow on the ground. My snowblower keeps the Nomad company in the garage.
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01-04-2009, 12:11 AM	#12
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Nomad in the garage fever What do I do to cope ??? When I'm not shoveling and blowing snow I stay inside and check out this forum, read bike mags and plan trips for this summer. I did go out in the unheated garage and put my Phat2 risers on the other day That gave me a little Nomad fix ;) __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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01-04-2009, 12:19 AM	#13
billz410 Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dodgeville, WI COLD!!! Posts: 550	Nomad in the garage fever Nomadwest: Having grown up in central North Dakota, I can understand your frusteration with the unusual amounts of snowfall. My remedy for this was to pack up the wife and move to Arizona. Truth be known, it was part of a job transfer. It was not until moving to Arizona that I recently purchased a Nomad. I really feel fortunate to live in an area where you can ride 12 months out of the year. Of course, you may die of heat stroke in August, but you can ride!! Hang in there!
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01-04-2009, 12:21 AM	#14
billz410 Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dodgeville, WI COLD!!! Posts: 550	Nomad in the garage fever Hey prairiecruiser: Are you planning on the Custer rally? I spent a few years living in Fargo- grew up south of Minot. I hope to get to Custer- would be nice to see somebody from ND!
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01-04-2009, 12:22 AM	#15
billz410 Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dodgeville, WI COLD!!! Posts: 550	Nomad in the garage fever Nomadwest: Having grown up in central North Dakota, I can understand your frusteration with the unusual amounts of snowfall. My remedy for this was to pack up the wife and move to Arizona. Truth be known, it was part of a job transfer. It was not until moving to Arizona that I recently purchased a Nomad. I really feel fortunate to live in an area where you can ride 12 months out of the year. Of course, you may die of heat stroke in August, but you can ride!! Hang in there!
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