How do you ride in the frost ??

J.P · 13-12-2007, 08:03 AM

Givent he current spell of very cold weather, anyone got any advise for me riding in these conditions ?
I've done rani, plenty of rain, but none of these frosty mornings and I need to use the bike on Saturday morning for a short trip.

13-12-2007, 08:10 AM

Carefully.

14-12-2007, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Mand

Carefully.

And you managed to miss out "Don't use the Monster!" - which is why the sensible amongst us have something a little bit more 'disposable'.

When the weather is like this, I use the 125cc twist and go scooter dosed in Scottoiler FS365 - bike stays in the garage until the sun comes out!

14-12-2007, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by MilesB

And you managed to miss out "Don't use the Monster!" - which is why the sensible amongst us have something a little bit more 'disposable'.

When the weather is like this, I use the 125cc twist and go scooter dosed in Scottoiler FS365 - bike stays in the garage until the sun comes out!

A 125 hey? Some of us resort to using a 50cc.

14-12-2007, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mand

A 125 hey? Some of us resort to using a 50cc.

You need to 'Feel the Power'

- Indicated 60mph 2-up, and 70mph downhill - which is scary in any conditions

. When I eventually wear out the 125 I may go for a 250. The scoot is my 'car' and gets abused... Financially it's already paid for itself (both capital and running costs) against the cost of going by bus, and is now saving me money

Miles

14-12-2007, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MilesB

You need to 'Feel the Power'

- Indicated 60mph 2-up, and 70mph downhill - which is scary in any conditions

. When I eventually wear out the 125 I may go for a 250. The scoot is my 'car' and gets abused... Financially it's already paid for itself (both capital and running costs) against the cost of going by bus, and is now saving me money

Miles

I can relate to that Miles. The scoot is my dad's, I doesn't cost me a penny to insure, when I had it put on my policy Ducati Insurance said it didn't make any difference to the premium, the petrol consumption is ace, I can use it for a fortnight before filling it up and then it costs me in the region of fiver.

It costs £3 return on the bus daily or if I had to park £6.60. Plus the fact it only takes me 20 minutes on the scoot zipping through the traffic, if I was in the car, it would double the time getting home.

I just get loads of ribbing from my work colleagues though - like I care!

Mand

J.P · 13-12-2007, 08:29 AM

What and, 'don't pull the frant brake very hard'.
Is that right Mand ?

13-12-2007, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by J.P

What and, 'don't pull the frant brake very hard'.
Is that right Mand ?

Correct! And make sure you wear your vest tucked into your pants as well. Not nice having a cold back.

Headhunter · 13-12-2007, 01:38 PM

Exactly as Jerry and the others say (potential spoof band name).

I find it's the corners where you need to be most careful, as they tend not to defrost due to lack of use and the chances of exactly following a cars track where there is less ice is less likely.

JerryXt · 13-12-2007, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Headhunter

Exactly as Jerry and the others say (potential spoof band name).

I find it's the corners where you need to be most careful, as they tend not to defrost due to lack of use and the chances of exactly following a cars track where there is less ice is less likely.

Hey - how did you know I was called Jerry!

Headhunter · 13-12-2007, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryXt

Hey - how did you know I was called Jerry!

Bloody good guess! Either that or I'm a weird stalker and know where you live. DOB. What your occupation is and what your hobbies are now.

Anyway I'm of to, err...... (Classic Simpson's episode if anyway remembers it where Homer is a stalker and sits at the table pretending he's not going out to stalk). Christ today is dragging!

J.P · 13-12-2007, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mand

Correct! And make sure you wear your vest tucked into your pants as well. Not nice having a cold back.

What a great piece of advice. I will make sure the stringy is well and truely tucked in.

13-12-2007, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by J.P

What a great piece of advice. I will make sure the stringy is well and truely tucked in.

You know it makes sense....

13-12-2007, 04:21 PM

I agree with all of above, but watch it if your journey involves anything in the countryside, especially where overhanging trees keep the road shaded, This can sometimes result in frost being there all day. take care. Kev.

Nickj · 13-12-2007, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mand

Correct! And make sure you wear your vest tucked into your pants as well. Not nice having a cold back.

What kind of vest do you suggest Mand, you seem to be a font of useful knowledge on this topic

13-12-2007, 08:03 AM	#1
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	How do you ride in the frost ?? Givent he current spell of very cold weather, anyone got any advise for me riding in these conditions ? I've done rani, plenty of rain, but none of these frosty mornings and I need to use the bike on Saturday morning for a short trip. __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

13-12-2007, 08:10 AM	#2
Mand Guest Posts: n/a	words from a sage.... Carefully.

13-12-2007, 08:29 AM	#7
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	What and, 'don't pull the frant brake very hard'. Is that right Mand ? __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

13-12-2007, 01:38 PM	#9
Headhunter THFC Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London Bike: M620ie Posts: 829	Exactly as Jerry and the others say (potential spoof band name). I find it's the corners where you need to be most careful, as they tend not to defrost due to lack of use and the chances of exactly following a cars track where there is less ice is less likely. __________________ Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing ever happened. Sir Winston Churchill

13-12-2007, 04:21 PM	#14
kevm Guest Posts: n/a	I agree with all of above, but watch it if your journey involves anything in the countryside, especially where overhanging trees keep the road shaded, This can sometimes result in frost being there all day. take care. Kev.