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So winter is getting closer and am in 2 minds to put bike away till spring. Normally use my fz6 all year round but it's off road needing fixed so only have zx10 just now.
The cold I can handle but that low sun glare in the rain is the death of me lol. Plus I hate cleaning then drying bike after a wet dirty salty day as just want showered n changed after a day out. |
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I was out on Sunday for a 350 mile blast and it was awesome even though it was damp in bits. I did have the feeling that may be it for this year though. My mate binned his busa taking it out late in season and regretted it! |
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By *ev257Man
over a year ago
cardiff |
Just bought myself a 350 a few months ago n last time I had a bike was over 30 years ago n I use to use it all year round.
Am hoping to do the same now, but am finding it a bit cold in mornings on bike going to work, just hope I can keep going through winter, the way I use to. |
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I need to keep mine running, Battery well hidden. So can't charge. Also MOT December, I mean who MOTs their bike In December. Got bike in July. Looks ok weather for weekend. I'm north Notts if anyone wants to ride out |
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By *ugehandsMan
over a year ago
Fife/ Newcastle |
I've been hoping for one more good ride out before putting the bike to bed. But I've decided to clean them this weekend put them on the stands plug in the trickle chargers and cover them up till April.
I find it easier if I can see them when I go into the garage. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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My sprint 1050 is sorn'd,tank removed, drained and in the the house along with the battery.The gsxs will be sorn'd at the end of the month, tank drained and battery out.Brakes refurbed on the sprint and new C&S on the gsxs over the winter. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I need to keep mine running, Battery well hidden. So can't charge. Also MOT December, I mean who MOTs their bike In December. Got bike in July. Looks ok weather for weekend. I'm north Notts if anyone wants to ride out"
buy a trickle charger they come with a extension lead so you just plug the charger in when you get home, I have one for all my bikes
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By * and BCouple
over a year ago
Durham |
Ours will be sorn end of this month, well all but one, as the tax doesn't run out till end of November so just wait till then to sorn the Triumph Explorer. We never take our bikes out once the salt goes down   |
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Ordinary would all year round commute where feasible ...but bought a cheap wee diesel to chug up n down the road .
In fairness prefer the cooler days on the bike , layered up but agree with OP low sun and shite on roads / visor is a pain |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I bought a little Honda XR200 last year as a winter bike for my commute. Took my Triumph Scrambler off the road over winter. Hoping to sell the Triumph soon and look for something else |
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"So winter is getting closer and am in 2 minds to put bike away till spring. Normally use my fz6 all year round but it's off road needing fixed so only have zx10 just now.
The cold I can handle but that low sun glare in the rain is the death of me lol. Plus I hate cleaning then drying bike after a wet dirty salty day as just want showered n changed after a day out."
I’m still out on mine unfortunately I need to still use bike for emergency blood run’s |
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I have the winter gear, will be out on it Thursday as car In garage. But pleasure rides will be come rare as the weather turns colder. Crazily have MOT in December only just got bike so hope it passes. |
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I have the winter gear, will be out on it Thursday as car In garage. But pleasure rides will be come rare as the weather turns colder. Crazily have MOT in December only just got bike so hope it passes. |
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"So winter is getting closer and am in 2 minds to put bike away till spring. Normally use my fz6 all year round but it's off road needing fixed so only have zx10 just now.
The cold I can handle but that low sun glare in the rain is the death of me lol. Plus I hate cleaning then drying bike after a wet dirty salty day as just want showered n changed after a day out.
I’m still out on mine unfortunately I need to still use bike for emergency blood run’s "
Another Blood Biker here so all year round riding for me |
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By *lex46TV/TS
over a year ago
Near Wells |
I didn't sorn the XJR so I have another month to use it if its dry. I don't mind the weather it's the 5 hours cleaning it afterwards if I get caught in the rain etc.
I will use my Transalp for work now but the Mot ran out last week and I need to do some work on it before I take it in, so I'm commuting in my van at the moment. Fingers crossed I'll sort it next week.
I did manage to go green laning at the weekend and that was mega, lots of puddles, very slippery, wet and a good laugh. |
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I use mine all year, except for icy weather. You get great days during winter. And I have grip and seat heating!
It does not take long to wash down if the roads were salty and driving it keeps the battery and much else in good shape. |
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Just bought a heated jacket to make those winter rides more comfortable. I’ve had a heated vest for years and it does a good job but the arms can get a bit chilled on longer journeys. This thread reminded me to review my winter riding gear!  |
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By *lyreelMan
over a year ago
King's lynn |
"Just bought a heated jacket to make those winter rides more comfortable. I’ve had a heated vest for years and it does a good job but the arms can get a bit chilled on longer journeys. This thread reminded me to review my winter riding gear! "
Which one? I have a vest and looking at a jacket also! Have you used it yet?  |
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"Just bought a heated jacket to make those winter rides more comfortable. I’ve had a heated vest for years and it does a good job but the arms can get a bit chilled on longer journeys. This thread reminded me to review my winter riding gear!
Which one? I have a vest and looking at a jacket also! Have you used it yet? "
The Keis one. I need to send it back for a different size though. |
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I found I wasn’t using the car during lockdown so I sold it. It’s bike all the time for me now so I’m clocking about 25k miles a year. I’m well kitted with goretex and heated kit so not worried about the cold and wet. That low sun though is a real pain while commuting specially if the roads are wet and you get the glare off it. The only option is to back off the pace and look as far ahead as possible and be prepared for those moments when you’re completely blinded. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Just got my Honda Deauville back today
Serious crash this time last year so nice to be back out on 2 wheels
Wee 10 mile run to work but might take a longer route home when I finish tonight
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By *igGs19Woman
over a year ago
Castle Douglas |
Cleaned, prepped and ACF50'd, ready for whatever winter brings. Feel like if I waited for warm and dry weather I'd be better buying another car. Bikes on the road all year, will take advantage of the nice days over the winter  |
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It’s got to be all year round, so many great days to get out and about on. I’ve not long had a Tiger 1200 with heated everything and traction control, driver modes, abs…. Best I find out if they work! |
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