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Riding on snow/ice
Is it a good idea to take the bike for a winter ride?
I never tried it but I sure like to try - back side is that I don't want to buy new plastic due to a low sider. Is it something to try at all or is it better to leave the bike in the garage? /Joel |
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My advice would be stay off the bike. It will end up on its side and if that is not appealing then don't crash for the sake of it.. |
It is great fun though ,i used to ride my XTR in all weathers but ice is very very tricky ,much prefer the snow .
Went out last sunday for a spin ,covered about 15-20 miles in about 5 hours http://www.vdsr.co.uk/index.php?topic=5852.0 |
Great fun in the snow with the right bike which can take the falls but not the Tenere. I wouldnt risk my travel bike on the ice as it took me a while and lots of hard earned cash to get it just as I like it.
If I had a crosser then I would be out in the snow messing around |
I have parked up my XTX until the snow & ice goes as well. There is nothing to be gained from me smashing my pride and joy up. I will wait. It better clear up soon, my MOT is due mid January.
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When I had my bike, I went out for a hairy ride with a bird on a fazer and she video it (
the ride that is... the rest is not for your eyes) :BaseballHat_LNY2EG:
Rinding in the snow/ice/traffic & sh*t Watch the bit near the end, with a red van, first we got lost cause the sat nav took us to a cul de sac which it reckoned was a through-road and instead now was all new houses, then she decides she will lead, because she knew the way, at one points she sits behind a red van, causing me to fall asleep, I was bored stiff and since I have never been one to hang about specially behind vans, I flew past them, saying latersssssssss! :winner: :023: |
I'm with Mike Wright, If You wear the right clothing and keep warm,and have a winter bike it can still be great to get out and ride in winter.
It's not everyone's cup of tea. If you have a winter bike set up for the harsh conditions,plus the right tyres you can get grip in the snow. That said I would not take my Tenere out in these condition.:confused3: here is a clip of us trying to get out of Gayle {near Hawes} over to Buckden. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RU_N4YIvlBU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TT-NVkjHEY&feature=related |
Snow good:
http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/r...8/DSCF0234.jpg Ice, not so good: http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/r...8/DSCF0241.jpg Me, I'm off to South America where it's warm! Jx |
i thought you would have left already...straight after your Christmas pud!!!! lol (what a workout that was for you..great training!):bunny:
..Anyway..look after yourself..and get to the finish. Best of Luck |
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(I'm flying on Tuesday) Jx |
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