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Riding in the snow!!

Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 10:09 pm
by CarneyUK
Just thought you guys might like to see some pic's of me on my way to work. Only took 2 as it was that cold I didn't want to take my gloves off to operate the camera. It's my only transport!!
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Re: Riding in the snow!!

Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 10:29 pm
by saka_ZXR
U really are brave there mate :p or brainless :p

Bet there were bikers u passed sat in their cars thinking: f**k me hes a crazy motherf**ker :p

Im not looking forward to seeing a thread reading summat like: 'F**K I DROPPED MY BIKE IN THE SNOW' :p

Re: Riding in the snow!!

Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 12:06 am
by masterofinsanity
first one looks photoshopped lol

Re: Riding in the snow!!

Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 9:52 am
by Jamz
masterofinsanity wrote:first one looks photoshopped lol
LOL it does! Nobody will believe you! :smt003

Re: Riding in the snow!!

Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 12:53 pm
by 86zxr01
Ive been looking forward in my car but actually been moving sideways a few times this week. Surely I speak for more then myself when I say I never even thought about taking it out this week but it is my first week with a bike and not exactly novice weather.

Hows the zxr coping in the snow?

Re: Riding in the snow!!

Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 5:12 pm
by CarneyUK
86zxr01 wrote:Ive been looking forward in my car but actually been moving sideways a few times this week. Surely I speak for more then myself when I say I never even thought about taking it out this week but it is my first week with a bike and not exactly novice weather.

Hows the zxr coping in the snow?
She seems to be coping fine. No problems with engine running (carb icing etc) but I ain't doing more than 30mph. The tyres have given me better grip than I expected. Not been leaning it over and been going slow round corners. The slushy stuff is the worst, but I just try and stay in the cleared bit's on the road.

The only problem I have found is getting going. The road at the end of my street has a slight hill and the back tyre spins up too easily. The back end of the bike then slips to the side and is a nightmare. Once on the main roads, it's been ok.

It's not advised, but it can be done.

Re: Riding in the snow!!

Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 6:23 pm
by CJLowton
Your a mentalist!

Credit to the all weather biking community....

I hate icey roads but snow is a no go for me, well done!

Re: Riding in the snow!!

Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 7:04 pm
by RedexRobB
Ill ride in just about any weather, if i really have to.

Glad to see the weathers not putting you off!

Re: Riding in the snow!!

Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 1:10 am
by saka_ZXR
I'll ride in a s**t storm but if its ice i wont even think about getting it out.

Re: Riding in the snow!!

Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 10:57 am
by MillaMeter
Hi,

Fair play to ya mate, join the club :D

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I know my back wheel has been powdercoated white but this just takes the piss!
15 mile ride home in snow that deep. I was called a crazy nutter by everyone at work :smt003

Regards

Rich

Re: Riding in the snow!!

Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 9:20 pm
by Jamz
It makes you concentrate though, doesn't it? :smt003 I was absolutely knackered when I got off the bike!

In 2007 I did about 15 miles in 6" of snow after getting caught out at work. I think that was actually better than the melted snow and ice we've had most of this week...

Re: Riding in the snow!!

Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 10:52 pm
by simmo
yep i had to as well.

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its not been the best weather for 2 wheels, but was certainly interesting. :smt001

Re: Riding in the snow!!

Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 8:51 am
by jack sharpezxr 400 L
this is a no go area u bikeers are mad riding it mite be u ok but theres car drivers out there who cant control there car in this weather thats how i see it . seen loads of crashes people dont realise how long it takess to slow down on snow

Re: Riding in the snow!!

Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 10:12 am
by CarneyUK
jack sharpezxr 400 L wrote:this is a no go area u bikeers are mad riding it mite be u ok but theres car drivers out there who cant control there car in this weather thats how i see it . seen loads of crashes people dont realise how long it takess to slow down on snow
The worst thing is when you a riding along and you have a car right up your butt. You know if you fall off he/she ain't gonna be able to stop in time. Also when the trucks go past the other way you get a coating of slush. when your visor freezes and you have to ride with it up is also a nightmare, you get nose bungees frozen to your cheeks!!

Re: Riding in the snow!!

Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 10:38 am
by masterofinsanity
you lot are off your fuckin heads!!