Roll On Spring

15-12-2007, 03:12 PM

I know it's the season of goodwill and all that, but personally i really cant wait for the warmer weather and the salt free roads. Had a free day today which i dont get very often and it would have been great to get out for a ride. In the end i ended up shopping at Lakeside. Although there was Alice Desmocidici in House of Frazer which cheered me up a bit

LouSCannon · 15-12-2007, 03:18 PM

Went out for a ride yesterday and today, was just as fun. Gave the bike a good clean afterwards, don't see the problem?

Nonnie · 15-12-2007, 03:25 PM

Meanwhile, back at the ranch the undisturbed and seemingly innocent thread waits to be unexpectedly turned into the Fair Weather Biker debate!

LouSCannon · 15-12-2007, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nonnie

Meanwhile, back at the ranch the undisturbed and seemingly innocent thread waits to be unexpectedly turned into the Fair Weather Biker debate!

Sorry, newbie to the board here, didn't mean to make a comment that starts something that's been said before...

Just honestly don't see the problem with the weather.

15-12-2007, 03:36 PM

Yeah, real bikers ride all year - like me; innit.

15-12-2007, 03:57 PM

eye down south where its a balmy 20 degrees warmer

went oot for Christmas meal today only 20 miles damm it's cold (and grim) up north

Nonnie · 15-12-2007, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LouSCannon

Sorry, newbie to the board here, didn't mean to make a comment that starts something that's been said before...

Just honestly don't see the problem with the weather.

I am teasing you!

It's something that will come up though.

Mark Me My Words Yea Verily I Say etc etc!

JerryXt · 15-12-2007, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scotty

eye down south where its a balmy 20 degrees warmer

went oot for Christmas meal today only 20 miles damm it's cold (and grim) up north

it's only cold because you're wearing a t-shirt

15-12-2007, 05:58 PM

Must admit it was quite a good day and would have loved to get the beasty out. But a long standing mate had asked to come over to pick up one of his engines this afternoon and his nibs had a hangover from a party last night. I was really p'd off when the engine decided to fall over on it's trolley and then have it's top end come off and dump oil all the way up the drive! I spent the next hour or so trying to soak it up with sawdust and cement. It still doesn't look too good so if anyone knows how to get oil off that packed down sand and gravel type stuff please let me know before I get done by the Environmental Crimes Team. Needless to say "mate" f****d off and left me to it so I am far from a happy bunny.

Nonnie · 15-12-2007, 06:13 PM

Gremlin, you need "Daves Insanity Sauce"

Hold on, I'll get some and read to you what it says on the side...............

"A great cooking ingredient for sauces, soups and stews. Also strips waxed floors and removes driveway grease stains.
Enjoy!"

Can be bought from The Chilli place down on the A140.

It is conceivable it would work. It's lethal stuff.

15-12-2007, 06:27 PM

Do they do it in bulk? It sounds like the Death Sauce we got for Christmas last year. A bit on the end of a cocktail stick will make your average saucepan of chilli silly hot and I love hot stuff. If it does that to wax floors what is it doing to your stomach!

17-12-2007, 03:15 PM

Just to let you know i am by no means a fair weather biker, just prefer the warmer weather. Having arthritis in both hands riding in the cold can sometimes be dangerous for me as it does affect my hands quite badly. Would like nothing better than to ride all year but sometimes for me it just isn't possible

17-12-2007, 03:59 PM

Just bought myself an Alfa GTV for this lovely weather! Damn bike is starting to protest now!

Usual morning conversation with my bike goes as follows;

"Start......."

"F**king START!!!!"

"KEEP F**KING RUNNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

"BAST**D!!!!!"

Repeat from Start until the neighbours get peed off, and I have to ride the bike hoping it'll keep running at the 6 sets of red traffic lights I get stuck at every morning!!

Damn cold weather!!!

JerryXt · 17-12-2007, 04:52 PM

I've got a KTM for commuting now. It's got carbs and I've got to pull a lever before it will start. Then it runs, stops, runs, stops until I fiddle more with its lever and get it good and warm. Then, if I try to ride it before it's good and ready, it will just stop and try to throw me off.

Bit like an ex...

17-12-2007, 05:12 PM

umm I keep having to blip the throttle at the lights to keep motor going ( I relay should adjust tick over) bit like a mini moto

also oddly enough engine starts from cold relay well, but is a cock if you have to start from warm

however since car has passed its MOT I'm going to use that for a week or two sitting in traffic until insurance runs out damm it

15-12-2007, 03:12 PM	#1
Humbucker Guest Posts: n/a	Roll On Spring I know it's the season of goodwill and all that, but personally i really cant wait for the warmer weather and the salt free roads. Had a free day today which i dont get very often and it would have been great to get out for a ride. In the end i ended up shopping at Lakeside. Although there was Alice Desmocidici in House of Frazer which cheered me up a bit

15-12-2007, 03:18 PM	#2
LouSCannon These must fit a Monster? Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stockton Heath Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 1,036	Went out for a ride yesterday and today, was just as fun. Gave the bike a good clean afterwards, don't see the problem? __________________ "Sometimes it takes a whole tankful of fuel before you can think straight."

15-12-2007, 03:25 PM	#3
Nonnie Dipstick! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Norfolk Bike: M620ie Posts: 1,804	Meanwhile, back at the ranch the undisturbed and seemingly innocent thread waits to be unexpectedly turned into the Fair Weather Biker debate! __________________ Behave like a twat? There's an app for that! http://www.think.norfolk.gov.uk/content.asp?pid=6

15-12-2007, 06:13 PM	#10
Nonnie Dipstick! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Norfolk Bike: M620ie Posts: 1,804	Gremlin, you need "Daves Insanity Sauce" Hold on, I'll get some and read to you what it says on the side............... "A great cooking ingredient for sauces, soups and stews. Also strips waxed floors and removes driveway grease stains. Enjoy!" Can be bought from The Chilli place down on the A140. It is conceivable it would work. It's lethal stuff. __________________ Behave like a twat? There's an app for that! http://www.think.norfolk.gov.uk/content.asp?pid=6

17-12-2007, 04:52 PM	#14
JerryXt everyone gets home safe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London Bike: S4Rs Posts: 933	I've got a KTM for commuting now. It's got carbs and I've got to pull a lever before it will start. Then it runs, stops, runs, stops until I fiddle more with its lever and get it good and warm. Then, if I try to ride it before it's good and ready, it will just stop and try to throw me off. Bit like an ex... __________________ There is no depth to that mans talent... Sorry, there is no END to the depth of that mans talent.

15-12-2007, 03:36 PM	#5
Will Guest Posts: n/a	Yeah, real bikers ride all year - like me; innit.

15-12-2007, 03:57 PM	#6
Scotty Guest Posts: n/a	eye down south where its a balmy 20 degrees warmer went oot for Christmas meal today only 20 miles damm it's cold (and grim) up north

15-12-2007, 05:58 PM	#9
gremlin Guest Posts: n/a	Must admit it was quite a good day and would have loved to get the beasty out. But a long standing mate had asked to come over to pick up one of his engines this afternoon and his nibs had a hangover from a party last night. I was really p'd off when the engine decided to fall over on it's trolley and then have it's top end come off and dump oil all the way up the drive! I spent the next hour or so trying to soak it up with sawdust and cement. It still doesn't look too good so if anyone knows how to get oil off that packed down sand and gravel type stuff please let me know before I get done by the Environmental Crimes Team. Needless to say "mate" f****d off and left me to it so I am far from a happy bunny.

15-12-2007, 06:27 PM	#11
gremlin Guest Posts: n/a	Do they do it in bulk? It sounds like the Death Sauce we got for Christmas last year. A bit on the end of a cocktail stick will make your average saucepan of chilli silly hot and I love hot stuff. If it does that to wax floors what is it doing to your stomach!

17-12-2007, 03:15 PM	#12
Humbucker Guest Posts: n/a	Just to let you know i am by no means a fair weather biker, just prefer the warmer weather. Having arthritis in both hands riding in the cold can sometimes be dangerous for me as it does affect my hands quite badly. Would like nothing better than to ride all year but sometimes for me it just isn't possible

17-12-2007, 03:59 PM	#13
banditloon Guest Posts: n/a	Just bought myself an Alfa GTV for this lovely weather! Damn bike is starting to protest now! Usual morning conversation with my bike goes as follows; "Start......." "Fking START!!!!" "KEEP FKING RUNNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" "BAST**D!!!!!" Repeat from Start until the neighbours get peed off, and I have to ride the bike hoping it'll keep running at the 6 sets of red traffic lights I get stuck at every morning!! Damn cold weather!!!

17-12-2007, 05:12 PM	#15
Scotty Guest Posts: n/a	umm I keep having to blip the throttle at the lights to keep motor going ( I relay should adjust tick over) bit like a mini moto also oddly enough engine starts from cold relay well, but is a cock if you have to start from warm however since car has passed its MOT I'm going to use that for a week or two sitting in traffic until insurance runs out damm it