zerMATT
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posted June 19, 2006 10:31 AM
ZX-14's in New Hampshire
Is anyone in NH? Me and the wife have been contemplating relocating up there in the future and wondered if there were any zx-14.com folks up in that neck of the woods.
I grew up in NH, but haven't lived there since I was 14, so I don't have a good feel for how long the riding season is either. About how much riding could I expect in upper New England? Anyone? I'm ok with wearing full leathers and some heated stuff if necessary to buy an extra month or two or riding...
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Black14
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posted June 19, 2006 01:25 PM
I live in Maine, the climates are similar. Usually at least April to Oct/Nov. You could gain a few weeks either side of that by using really warm gear. The winter really seems like a long time here, because I'd rather be riding than not, but at least the summers aren't extremely hot like in other areas. -Derek
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raptor14
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posted June 19, 2006 03:11 PM
I live in CT. Grew up in west Texas out in the middle of nowhere so based on my reference,
NH is a hop, skip, and a jump away. Climate in NH is a little more extreme than CT. I generally start riding near the end of March and make it almost through Thankgiving. Then the bike gets put up for the winter. I don't have dedicated winter equipment. Buddy of mine rides through December with heated vest and gloves. He has an FJR1300 with good weather protection also. Salt and sand on the roads during the winter prohibits me from riding, even if the cold was not an issue.
As a said, I grew up in W. TX. Roads were straight and the weather was hot. I thought I knew how to ride. Move to FL for my job. Roads are straight and the weather was hot. Thought I knew how to ride. Moved to CT and been here for 6 years. Roads are twisty, weather is generally quite nice, and I learned I didn't know how to ride. Love the twisty roads through the forests and mountains. A sporty pace on these roads is (1) more fun and (2) takes a lot more skill relative to TX or FL. Done Rhode Island, Massachusetts, everywhere in CT, western NY, Vermont, and New Hampshire. Wide variety of scenery and road types. Plan to head to Nova Scotia later. Personally, I'd take the reduction in riding season in CT for the vastly improved riding opportunities and diverse scenery.
That's my 2 cents.
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zerMATT
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posted June 19, 2006 05:21 PM
Thanks for the feedback guys. I know what you mean about the Texas and Florida roads being pretty much straight. We've found a *few* good roads that are good for 200-300 miles of fun on weekends, but only very short pieces of them are anywhere near *tight*. We take trips up to Arkansas a few times a year for the really good roads, but I'd still like to experience the Northeast on my own bike! I've done several 2 or 3 day rides in NH, but usually on borrowed bikes, so it's just not as much fun. I'll be there around Labor Day, but I'll probably only have my dad's full dress harley to ride unless I want to rent something sporty.
FBA - You got any plans for labor day weekend? Wanna ride down to the White Mountains on your hog for a ride?  
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onekwik12
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posted June 19, 2006 05:52 PM
I LIVE IN N.H. AND THERE ARE MANY TWISTY ROADS TO HIT .I AM RIDING A ZX-14 AND I LOVE IT.I JUST PUT A FULL SYSTEM TITANIUN MUZZY WITH A PC3 ALSO FROM MUZZY.PLUS MUZZY BLOCK OF PLATES.LIKE THEY SAID YOU CAN RIDE FROM MARCH TO OCT,OR NOV.....
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