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.

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, 08:35 AM

Definitely UPRIGHT

13-12-2007, 08:38 AM

Take is easy from the outset. I "binned" 30 yards from home last year, cold tires on cold road, no sign of ice. Only when you have some heat in your tires should you relax. Oh yeah and easy on the brakes especially on the lean.

JerryXt · 13-12-2007, 08:58 AM

yup, warm the tyres, hang off, don't use lower revs than usual otherwise the rear will break away on corners if it's receiving large thumps.

Stick to well-travelled routes. Look at the road for obviously shiny areas and be aware of the outside temperature - if you're in a cold pocket it might be more icy there.

Oh, and spray the bike with light oil (NOT the disks) to stop the salt corroding the ally.

13-12-2007, 11:31 AM

Fit stabilisers no probs then!

Nickj · 13-12-2007, 12:23 PM

As above also leaves, which get extra slippery.
You'll often find that the cars will make you a pair of nice dry stripes, not on ideal bike lines but if it's just mildly frosty and not been wet these will mostly be a slip free chicken zone. Major roads and bus routes will usually be gritted so easier on anything minor.
Observe, watch for places where the sun don't shine so remain cold enough for water to keep frozen or if it's a zero day where stuff might refreeze.
Just be smooth (er than usual) and pack up on armour

Nickj · 13-12-2007, 12:29 PM

Oh, keep warm and empty bladder before you go, nothings more distracting than that 'had your fingers slammed with a hammer' and a gotta go now feeling. LOL

Albie · 13-12-2007, 12:31 PM

I would tend to use the rear brake more so than fronts as its a single and a tad smaller.Obviously I would still use the fronts but bring them in later. Dont want it to tuck under.

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.

13-12-2007, 02:24 PM

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I've done rani

my best mates called rani i dont think her bloke will be very pleased

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, 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	#3
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, 08:38 AM	#5
spm23 Guest Posts: n/a	Take is easy from the outset. I "binned" 30 yards from home last year, cold tires on cold road, no sign of ice. Only when you have some heat in your tires should you relax. Oh yeah and easy on the brakes especially on the lean. Last edited by spm23; 13-12-2007 at 10:01 AM..

13-12-2007, 08:58 AM	#6
JerryXt everyone gets home safe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London Bike: S4Rs Posts: 933	yup, warm the tyres, hang off, don't use lower revs than usual otherwise the rear will break away on corners if it's receiving large thumps. Stick to well-travelled routes. Look at the road for obviously shiny areas and be aware of the outside temperature - if you're in a cold pocket it might be more icy there. Oh, and spray the bike with light oil (NOT the disks) to stop the salt corroding the ally. __________________ There is no depth to that mans talent... Sorry, there is no END to the depth of that mans talent.

13-12-2007, 08:35 AM	#4
Mostro69 Guest Posts: n/a	Definitely UPRIGHT

13-12-2007, 11:31 AM	#7
gremlin Guest Posts: n/a	Fit stabilisers no probs then!

13-12-2007, 12:23 PM	#8
Nickj Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Forest Of Dean Bike: S2r Posts: 3,195	As above also leaves, which get extra slippery. You'll often find that the cars will make you a pair of nice dry stripes, not on ideal bike lines but if it's just mildly frosty and not been wet these will mostly be a slip free chicken zone. Major roads and bus routes will usually be gritted so easier on anything minor. Observe, watch for places where the sun don't shine so remain cold enough for water to keep frozen or if it's a zero day where stuff might refreeze. Just be smooth (er than usual) and pack up on armour __________________ "The final measure of any rider's skill is the inverse ratio of his preferred Traveling Speed to the number of bad scars on his body." Song of the sausage creature

13-12-2007, 12:29 PM	#9
Nickj Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Forest Of Dean Bike: S2r Posts: 3,195	Oh, keep warm and empty bladder before you go, nothings more distracting than that 'had your fingers slammed with a hammer' and a gotta go now feeling. LOL __________________ "The final measure of any rider's skill is the inverse ratio of his preferred Traveling Speed to the number of bad scars on his body." Song of the sausage creature

13-12-2007, 12:31 PM	#10
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,033	I would tend to use the rear brake more so than fronts as its a single and a tad smaller.Obviously I would still use the fronts but bring them in later. Dont want it to tuck under. __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

13-12-2007, 01:38 PM	#12
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