New Years Day Motorcycle Ride to Lake Lanier

I took off mid-afternoon for a motorcycle ride on New Years day.  Went over to western Gwinnett County area, then over to Lake Lanier and rode the western bank - Buford Dam Road.  Stopped at a couple of parks and took a few pictures.  It was a cold day, but my foul weather gear took care of me. 

Lake Lanier is a beautiful Corps of Engineers built lake that provides water for the City of Atlanta, South Georgia, and even Northern Florida.  I am not sure how any acres it is, but it's huge.  I was surpised to see a few boats out on the Lake - it was a pretty cold day - low 40's - and it's been below freezing at night.  I guess people in this area don't winterize boats since it doesn't stay cold for very long.  I winterized my RV, but then again, I do't plan on using it for a couple more months.

I am really enjoying my KLR.  It's been a really good bike for the kind of riding I do.  I have been a little concerned this week about the temps - the engine doesn't seem to want to stay at operating temperature while riding at speed.  This is a common concern with the bike - most people who ride in cold weather do the "Thermo Bob" modification, which simply replaces the factory thermostat with an aftermarket one that works more effectively.  Anyway,  I have been very pleased with my cold weather gear.  I have no problem riding in temps between 30 and 50 and being perfectly comfortable.  I haven't tried riding in anything colder than that.  Maybe today - it's mid-20's right now.