Winter commuting questions

jamminbmx · 14-04-2023, 06:15 AM

It is now April and my little M600 has made it through the winter...mostly thanks to the advice on this forum! Torrential rain and temps down to -5 degC have not really been an issue! Thought I would sum up the tips in one post...

- Coating everything including exhaust in ACF50 really works! Apart from the engine paint...which is looking a bit battered
- Dielectric grease probably works...I had zero electrical issues!
- A good battery is a good plan...really cold mornings took a little cranking.
- Fresh tyres made a huge difference in the wet
- Carb icing is real! At some combination of temperatures under 3 degC and really high humidity...but nothing a bit more throttle can't cure. I only used E5 fuel...more alcohol = more problems...

I also learned that heated socks are b8ll8cks from Mr Gazza's helpful post above...cold fingers were my real enemy...heated grips next winter!

Cheers all for the info! Now time for a little TLC...my Exact belts are 3 years old so need doing first...

14-04-2023, 06:15 AM	#20
jamminbmx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: oxford Bike: M600 Posts: 131	It is now April and my little M600 has made it through the winter...mostly thanks to the advice on this forum! Torrential rain and temps down to -5 degC have not really been an issue! Thought I would sum up the tips in one post... - Coating everything including exhaust in ACF50 really works! Apart from the engine paint...which is looking a bit battered - Dielectric grease probably works...I had zero electrical issues! - A good battery is a good plan...really cold mornings took a little cranking. - Fresh tyres made a huge difference in the wet - Carb icing is real! At some combination of temperatures under 3 degC and really high humidity...but nothing a bit more throttle can't cure. I only used E5 fuel...more alcohol = more problems... I also learned that heated socks are b8ll8cks from Mr Gazza's helpful post above...cold fingers were my real enemy...heated grips next winter! Cheers all for the info! Now time for a little TLC...my Exact belts are 3 years old so need doing first... Last edited by jamminbmx; 14-04-2023 at 06:18 AM..