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Tourer
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| Hello all my fellow Vision riders out there. Today was a SAD day in northern Utah. I just bought my 2009 Vision 2 weeks ago and thought that I might be able to ride it until January with the heated seats and grips. I was wrong. Today when I left for work at 04:45 am, the temp was 22 degrees. The rest of the week is going to be in the low 20's and only hitting the low 40's during the day. Cold weather riding just takes away the fun for me on the bike. When I get home today, I will cover my baby and tuck it in for the next 4 months. I will probally have a tear rolling down my cheek, but I know it is for the best. Now all I will be able to do is dream about her and wait out the misery until Spring. Until then I wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas. Remember to keep the rubber side down at all times. Bye for now.  |
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Tourer
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Cleveland, GA | Three words for you - Gerbings Heated Gear. Makes all the difference in the world.  |
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Visionary
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Pitt Meadows, BC Canada | 22 degrees? That's a warm balmy day for us Canucks. I ride as long as the roads are DRY (or mostly so) - and as long as the temperature is above -5 degrees. Even a quick jaunt to the grocery store is better than STORAGE - better for the bike - and better for YOUR SOUL !!!
Don't 'tuck it in' - get it covered, battery tendered - and insured. And RIDE when the sun comes out and the snow plows are parked. |
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Cruiser
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Lennox, SD | I feel your pain, I covered my Visoin yesterday as well. We are getting high temps here in South Dakota that are in the upper 40's but I leave for work at 6:00 AM and everything is just too frosty for me to ride.
I might get in a few short rides over the cold winter months I hope. |
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New user
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| well, this is the time of year that I love my location, in sunny Southern California.
I have two street bikes, this and a Suzi M50, but this is the only one I ride at less than 50 degrees (I'm bundled up on the other bike)
I haven't done a lot of "cold" riding, but I've found that I can ride the Vision down to 44F in my "summer" gear, half helmet and riding jacket with the vents open, no heaters on. I miss having "real weather", but I do enjoy riding year 'round, and my daily commute up the California Coast, dang, boys and girls, I've got it made here! |
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Tourer
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East TN | Lone Ranger - 2009-11-16 12:54 PM Three words for you - Gerbings Heated Gear. Makes all the difference in the world. WTF?
SORRY FOR A QUADRUPLE POST.....THE SERVER IS FLAKING OUT!!! Never seen a QUADRUPLE BEFORE!!!
Edited by joe schmoe 2009-11-17 10:20 AM
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Tourer
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East TN | Lone Ranger - 2009-11-16 12:54 PM Three words for you - Gerbings Heated Gear. Makes all the difference in the world. |
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Tourer
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East TN | Lone Ranger - 2009-11-16 12:54 PM Three words for you - Gerbings Heated Gear. Makes all the difference in the world. |
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Tourer
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East TN | Lone Ranger - 2009-11-16 12:54 PM Three words for you - Gerbings Heated Gear. Makes all the difference in the world. +1 get some heated cloths and keep riding 22 degrees is NOTHING!!!! MAN UP AND RIDE!!!
Edited by joe schmoe 2009-11-17 10:19 AM
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Puddle Jumper
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St. Charles, MO | Yep, what they said. I'm riding all winter as long as the roads are pretty dry. It's been about 44 in the mornings here and I'm still just wearing jeans and my jacket. I do turn on the heated grips, but not the seat. |
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Iron Butt
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Perry Hall, MD | Seat comes in handy at around 38 and below, but for anyone that may consider having kids, I'd warn you against using the high setting. It will do more than just keep you warm!
+1 on the ride so long as the roads are dry |
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Tourer
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Northeastern Penna. | I too feel your pain. Still in the 50's here in Penna.good enough to ride, moderately warm days are still hanging on. |
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Cruiser
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Stockton, Ca. | Firstgear makes a 1 piece insulated suit. It is much like a snow suit, very warm without electric heating. Gerbing is also great but you need the jacket and pants to be plugged in and can get expensive. I actually have the Gerbing heated jacket but primarily use the 1 piece suit. It zipps over my clothing so I can wear shirt and tie for work, keeping it covered up and myself warm and toasty (water tight also if you ride in the rain). Yes I do live in Calif. but my rides take me to much colder parts, Tahoe and Reno and Oregon. The suit works so well I bought another for the wifey to wear when she goes along. |
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Iron Butt
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Perry Hall, MD | Don't cover it - ride it. For those times when the snow is a bit more then the plows can manage.
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Cruiser
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| Seriously, I would not cover a bike over the winter. Put WD40 on the chrome and let her sit Naked!! |
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New user
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Kansas City, MO | My 09 Vision will be warm and ready for any day available to ride here in Kansas City MO. If the streets are dry and the snow plows are done, I'm gonna ride! The first time I used the heated seats I couldn't remember what direction was for the Hi or Lo setting. I flipped the switch and rode long enough to almost need a spatula to get off the seat. I drive a truck for a living and could feel the "heated area" for a couple days after. Was an awesome ride though! |
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Cruiser
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guelph ontario | Are the roads ever dry in Victoria BC. Rain capitol of Canada. |
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Cruiser
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Newnan, GA | As was said in other postings, heated clothing is the key.
With heated grips, thermal pants (not heated) and just a heated vest I can ride in sub freezing temps all day long. 16 Deg F is my low temp record.
Just imagine riding with a Full electric jacket liner, eletric gloves and electric pants liner.
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Cruiser
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Newnan, GA | Hmm....
New belt drive? |
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Iron Butt
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Reno County, KS | Hey! Polaris makes all the fancy snow tracks for their offroad stuff, why NOT the Vision! LOL. But seriously, us Southerners (and me being in between) could probably use some tips to stay on the bike throughout winter. Are you all using full face helmets too? You must be because with my 3/4 Shoei, my eyes start watering to the point I can't see when it gets down to about 50. "NO I'M NOT CRYING!" |
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Cruiser
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| I just picked up a Tourmaster heated vest at my Victory dealer. Unlike the Grebings, the Tourmaster comes with the controller and wiring. The included wiring was too short to reach the Vision's battery, so i got the adaptor to plug into the outlet in the glove box. The total cost was under $100. With heated grips, seat, and vest, I'll be riding my Vision on any dry day over 20°F.
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