I did manage to ride the Sunday after Thanksgiving, about 45 miles. The roads were clear, the sun was shining and the temperature approached 50 degrees. Now the snow and cold have returned. I’m trying not to spend too much on the bikes until Spring (the shopping list for each is listed on their respective pages), but I did pick up some special wrenches ($24) for adjusting the play in the front end of the Americas (actually, not sure if they will work on the Rocket but I suspect so) and a license plate relocation bracket for the Rocket (brings the license plate up and tucked under the rear fender, brings the turn signals in closer and eliminates the reflector), for $29.

That’s me, last of the big time spenders.

Lately I’ve been eyeing trikes like this one from TrikeWorks.com and sidehacks like this Ural Patrol, complete with sidecar, and two-wheel drive in the rear. These would be for cold, slippery weather. I’d really like to be able to ride all year. But they aren’t exactly cheap (I’m sure those custom trikes are pretty expensive). Studded snows on a motorcycle, oh yeah… cabin fever is in effect…