billy sugger Posted November 9, 2019 Posted November 9, 2019 I had an extra set of waterproofs on over the top of my textiles, as they are easier to dry out, yet still got soaked Thursday morning. my commute involves some rural stuff through to Leicester, and the road was flooded in a couple of places. I am fine riding through deep water, but ended up coming off due to idiot cagers going too fast in the opposite direction and swamping the bike and me. bike and me ended up in deep mud and crap at the side of the road so I got wet from the rain and from landing in the water flooding the road. working in wet socks is not very pleasant, and drying them out in a microwave even worse Quote
Snod Blatter Posted November 9, 2019 Posted November 9, 2019 The annoying thing is it was dry when i left the house, if it wasn't i would have put my waterproof over coat and over pants on.I must've fallen for this at least 4 times in the past week, halfway to work only to find it's raining but my waterproofs are stowed safely away in my backpack..[mention]billy sugger[/mention] daaamn that sounds horrendous! Quote
Topper Posted November 9, 2019 Posted November 9, 2019 Mine is polished and wrapped up nice and warm at the moment Quote
Lumor_uk Posted November 24, 2019 Posted November 24, 2019 Taken my car off the road for December due to er Christmas, need to change when the tax and insurance is all due. So riding my bike into work at the moment, I can't remember the last time the roads were dry. Got some heated gloves now though and it's heaven. Quote
Bianco2564 Posted November 30, 2019 Posted November 30, 2019 The reason I don't use any of my good bikes during the winter : And that's using a mix of A & B roads between Rugby and Banbury. Quote
billy sugger Posted November 30, 2019 Posted November 30, 2019 The reason I don't use any of my good bikes during the winter : And that's using a mix of A & B roads between Rugby and Banbury. That's nothing. you should see mine after a week of commuting between Kettering and Narborough on mostly rural stuff.I ended up buying a worx hydroshot battery powered pressure washer. does the job in less than half the time it took by hand Quote
Bianco2564 Posted November 30, 2019 Posted November 30, 2019 The reason I don't use any of my good bikes during the winter : And that's using a mix of A & B roads between Rugby and Banbury. That's nothing. you should see mine after a week of commuting between Kettering and Narborough on mostly rural stuff.I ended up buying a worx hydroshot battery powered pressure washer. does the job in less than half the time it took by handPics or it didn't happen Quote
Hoggs Posted November 30, 2019 Posted November 30, 2019 First time since having a bike I'll be reducing my winter riding and taking the car Quote
Snod Blatter Posted November 30, 2019 Posted November 30, 2019 First time since having a bike I'll be reducing my winter riding and taking the car How do I thumbs down on here?? Meanwhile nearly all the paint has flaked off the Kawasaki's fork legs so at least they can't get much worse Quote
billy sugger Posted November 30, 2019 Posted November 30, 2019 The reason I don't use any of my good bikes during the winter : And that's using a mix of A & B roads between Rugby and Banbury. That's nothing. you should see mine after a week of commuting between Kettering and Narborough on mostly rural stuff.I ended up buying a worx hydroshot battery powered pressure washer. does the job in less than half the time it took by handPics or it didn't happen will try and remember to get some next Friday before I wash it Quote
iangaryprice Posted December 4, 2019 Posted December 4, 2019 I am still commuting most days, I used ca ron Mnday because the road was white with frost. Tuesday and weds it was warmer, so used the bike. I've got the day off tomorrow, then friday we are out for a meal after work so I need to use the car.I will continue to the bike through the winter, but sue the car if its icy. Quote
Stu Posted December 4, 2019 Posted December 4, 2019 Rode it to work tonight Bit nippy like Braver than me! I thought about going on mine to work today then I slapped myself Quote
James in Brum Posted December 4, 2019 Posted December 4, 2019 Monday was my first journey on the big bike with the temperature below 0 it was ace Quote
NeilM Posted December 5, 2019 Posted December 5, 2019 Rode it to work tonight Bit nippy like Braver than me! I thought about going on mine to work today then I slapped myself First time in a while to be honest. Bad bad traffic at the moment with xmas and all that bollox. So couldn't face an hour commute in the car....Practicality filtered all the way from mine to bloody Uddersfied. Quote
NewBob Posted December 5, 2019 Posted December 5, 2019 Still commuting by motorcycle, wind, rain, ice, floods, cold... Ice All good fun Quote
NewBob Posted December 5, 2019 Posted December 5, 2019 Still commuting by motorcycle, wind, rain, ice, floods, cold... Ice All good fun Oh and fog... 5am rural roads, blinded by main beams and bike is covered in muck, salt etc! Its dark when I leave and dark when I return. Washed the bike in the dark and adjusted the chain using a touch... I really need a garage or a car. Still good fun Quote
Cpt_Tact Posted December 6, 2019 Posted December 6, 2019 The last part of my journey is 10miles down un-gritted, muddy country lanes so I have never bothered in the winter as to me I'm lucky and can afford a card so it isn't worth the risk! I will go out on the weekends if the weather is +4 degrees as my heated grips and heated jacket does everything I need and there is always a coffee place nearby if it gets too much. The mud and the wet doesn't really bother me unless I am riding at night when you can't see the mud mid corner until it is too late. I love riding but when it is icy/ snowy or hammering it down before I leave then the joy disappears and I like my limbs where they are Quote
Guest Posted December 23, 2019 Posted December 23, 2019 No....I'm just getting out of bed as normal! I don't let Winter stop me! Quote
Smithers Posted December 23, 2019 Posted December 23, 2019 No....I'm just getting out of bed as normal! I don't let Winter stop me! I see that the horse has kicked you out then? Quote
James in Brum Posted December 23, 2019 Posted December 23, 2019 I rode in this morning can’t see me stopping to be honest. Quote
Beans Posted December 23, 2019 Posted December 23, 2019 Me too, still, conditions are on the damp side of reasonable so maybe the fact that I am still commuting on the bike doesn't mean I am hardcoreMy chain went rusty overnight recently, bright orange. Broke my heart. I blame the gear oil that people on here recommend. It flings off and it washes off. I used the bike all of last winter never had this before and I was using specific chain lubes then Quote
Bianco2564 Posted December 23, 2019 Posted December 23, 2019 Went to work on the scooter today and had a great ride home up the A361 ;roads were dry, relatively mild 10deg C and light traffic.Even got some heat in the rear tyre.If it stays dry overnight might use the R1 tomorrow Quote
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