How do you ride in the frost ?? - Page 2

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!

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

nambduke · 13-12-2007, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by J.P

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.

DON'T........

Sorry guys, been there and got the tee shirt and had one huge moment on ice which was held in spectacular style.....since then, dry winter days for a quick blast and summer evenings and days only!!

13-12-2007, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Nickj

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

I would have thought one of those nice Damart ones which go right over the bum and keep everything nice and toasty.

Of course you could also get the matching longjohns.

gary tompkins · 13-12-2007, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by gremlin

Fit stabilisers no probs then!

Mine has got stabilisers and it's still staying in the garage

The gritters are out again here tonight, and I didn't spend 3 months and a lot of cash building the trike to get it ruined by road salt. Got lots of jobs to do on both trike & the solo that'll keep me busy until spring anyway

13-12-2007, 09:44 PM

I put Motrax muffs on mine today, my hands were a little warmer I must admit, I found myself on the bypass and opened the bike up a little, the engine immediately started over revving, ‘hey up’ I thought? wheel spin in icy conditions, not so though… the muffs had collapsed from wind blast on too the clutch lever. These Adler clutches sure have a light pull. It said in the Motrax advertising blurb on the packaging (Will NOT collapse on too hand controls) like yeeeah.

14-12-2007, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Nickj

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

Oh yes, I am full of useless crap.

I think he ought to go down the purple nylon vest with matching Y fronts, a bit early 70's, or do we call it "retro" now?

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.

J.P · 14-12-2007, 11:17 AM

I might have to do that and buy another little bike for general transport as I've only one car and the wife uses that a fair amount. But everytime I look at a little bike, I find myself drifting over to the Big bikes !

14-12-2007, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by J.P

I might have to do that and buy another little bike for general transport as I've only one car and the wife uses that a fair amount. But everytime I look at a little bike, I find myself drifting over to the Big bikes !

Do you use your Monster for travelling to work?

Seb_uk · 14-12-2007, 11:25 AM

A copy of the Sun stuffed down the front of your jacket helps to stop the draft. Sounds daft but it works - just about makes my 40 mile ride to work bearable in this weather.

J.P · 14-12-2007, 01:21 PM

No Mand, I don't use my Monster for work, too much of a faff to get it out of and in to the back garden. Which is the same if I want to just pop to the shops if I don't have the car.

14-12-2007, 11:17 AM	#27
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	I might have to do that and buy another little bike for general transport as I've only one car and the wife uses that a fair amount. But everytime I look at a little bike, I find myself drifting over to the Big bikes ! __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

14-12-2007, 01:21 PM	#30
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	No Mand, I don't use my Monster for work, too much of a faff to get it out of and in to the back garden. Which is the same if I want to just pop to the shops if I don't have the car. __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

13-12-2007, 04:21 PM	#18
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.

13-12-2007, 09:44 PM	#23
Chris & Nean Guest Posts: n/a	I put Motrax muffs on mine today, my hands were a little warmer I must admit, I found myself on the bypass and opened the bike up a little, the engine immediately started over revving, ‘hey up’ I thought? wheel spin in icy conditions, not so though… the muffs had collapsed from wind blast on too the clutch lever. These Adler clutches sure have a light pull. It said in the Motrax advertising blurb on the packaging (Will NOT collapse on too hand controls) like yeeeah.

14-12-2007, 11:25 AM	#29
Seb_uk Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cardiff Bike: M695 Posts: 284	A copy of the Sun stuffed down the front of your jacket helps to stop the draft. Sounds daft but it works - just about makes my 40 mile ride to work bearable in this weather.