Living in Northern Minnesota brings challenges to avid bikers. The big question for a rider to ask is; " When should I put my bike away for the winter?" Some northern folks answer: " I want to ride all winter." This usually requires purchasing a bike specifically for winter riding. I have seldom met a biker who is unwilling to purchase another bike, so shopping for a bike in the late fall or early winter is an enjoyable task.
After very extensive research, I decided on a small dual sport bike. In my opinion our winters are well suited for this type bike. I have a couple of 125 cc bikes, because one is good and two is better. My 1971 Suzuki 2 cycle Duster is a great bike. Even in the winter it only takes a couple of kicks to get it started. The hardest part of winter riding is finding someone else as crazy as me to go for adventures. Luckily, I have the knack of attracting weird, unconventional people.
If you also are a rider who enjoys dashing through the snow on a bike, let me know and send me a picture or two.
