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Throttle Jockey

In: Loughborough
Posts: 120

As the title says really. Now the autumn is virtually up on us will you be putting the bike away for winter? Or do you get a cheap hack to play on - perhaps a large off roader. Or do you ride and ride and ride - sticking 2 fingers up to the weather and then ride some more???????

Message posted by Throttle Jockey on 30 September 2009 at 21:11

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dave23

In: Cardiff
Posts: 55

most definitely the third option...

Message posted by dave23 on 30 September 2009 at 21:20

dave23 @ 30/09/2009 21:20:38

dave23

In: Cardiff
Posts: 55

must be my age but I do remember it getting a bit chilly on the M4 a few times last winter

Message posted by dave23 on 30 September 2009 at 21:24

dave23 @ 30/09/2009 21:24:02

dave23

In: Cardiff
Posts: 55

must be my age but I do remember it getting a bit chilly on the M4 a few times last winter ..lol

Message posted by dave23 on 30 September 2009 at 21:24

dave23 @ 30/09/2009 21:24:06

Deleted Member

In: NA
Posts: 0

Don't drive a car, 40 miles to work, no option really.

Interesting rather than fun though, from now until spring...

Message posted by Deleted Member on 30 September 2009 at 21:28

Deleted Member @ 30/09/2009 21:28:40

bluesbiker

In: Birmingham in th
Posts: 2510

Have no option now as only form of transport. It tends to be dryer in winter anyway. just wrap up a bit.

Message posted by bluesbiker on 30 September 2009 at 21:35

bluesbiker @ 30/09/2009 21:35:06

julie j

In: Harrogate
Posts: 1581

will still be out and about,just not when its icy

Message posted by julie j on 30 September 2009 at 21:44

julie j @ 30/09/2009 21:44:33

Throttle Jockey

In: Loughborough
Posts: 120

I am lucky at the minute and have a couple of bikes to choose from. The Fireplace will stay in the garage (where it has been most of the year) and I will ride my V-Strop through the winter - the fact it has heated grip fitted has absolutely nothing to do with it

The sports bike spins up to easy so the V-Strop is a better choice I recon. Still have a LTM to throw at the scenery when required so always riding regardless to weather - dont think I would want to be a pillion through the worst of it though.

Message posted by Throttle Jockey on 30 September 2009 at 22:03

Throttle Jockey @ 30/09/2009 22:03:57

uglyducklin

In: yorkshire
Posts: 100

only means of transport , to and from work, and playtime on days off , so all weathers for me and my trusty stead :)

Message posted by uglyducklin on 30 September 2009 at 22:05

uglyducklin @ 30/09/2009 22:05:40

WheelyNealy

In: Near Driffield
Posts: 2751

snow is a good chance to practice my speedway tecnic winter rideing keeps you sharp knakkers ya bike thow get a spair !

Message posted by WheelyNealy on 30 September 2009 at 22:07

WheelyNealy @ 30/09/2009 22:07:53

Brummie Jackie

In: Hobbit HQ
Posts: 20591

WN hey those are mine lol

Message posted by Brummie Jackie on 30 September 2009 at 22:35

Brummie Jackie @ 30/09/2009 22:35:32

Wills

In: New Brighton
Posts: 3265

I'm not daft (OK, don't answer that...)
If it's piddlin down or freezing then I'll go by car, particularly if there's ice on the road. But a half-decent day in winter and the bike comes out to play. Always has done.

Message posted by Wills on 30 September 2009 at 23:04

Wills @ 30/09/2009 23:04:00

Deleted Member

In: NA
Posts: 0

bike only!! no matter wot the weather

Message posted by Deleted Member on 02 October 2009 at 17:24

Deleted Member @ 02/10/2009 17:24:04

babyharley

In: Nottingham
Posts: 747

bike when possible...........................despite the weather lol!!!

Message posted by babyharley on 02 October 2009 at 17:26

babyharley @ 02/10/2009 17:26:35

drobess

In: Bedworth
Posts: 2473

I go on my bike all year round, but saying that if it is piddlin down i or icy I take the car. I am thinking of getting some heated grips at least though because i really feel the cold and hope that these may at least help a little bit.

Message posted by drobess on 02 October 2009 at 17:42

drobess @ 02/10/2009 17:42:26

Deleted Member

In: NA
Posts: 0

You do feel the cold don't you, you were cold at the rally,!!! I on the other hand have my flushes to keep me warm, saves on the electrickery too !! lol There are some advantages to getting older! Tongue

Message posted by Deleted Member on 02 October 2009 at 18:48

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drobess

In: Bedworth
Posts: 2473

roll on me hot flushes then if they will keep me warm on the bike in the winter

Message posted by drobess on 02 October 2009 at 19:42

drobess @ 02/10/2009 19:42:22

dunans

In: southport
Posts: 2834

ill mostly be driving me car or me van from now. any nice days ill get the bike out or obviously any rallies ill go on me bike no matter if its raining snowing icy or what lol

Message posted by dunans on 02 October 2009 at 19:57

dunans @ 02/10/2009 19:57:52

darkcarnival

In: Blackburn
Posts: 1648

My bike is away for the winter...mainly cos its not insured now lol...but it wouldnt come out anyway. I dont do getting wet or cold on a bike. Thats why i have a car, with heaters, and a windscreen and everyfink! Plus my car puts a big grin on my face, so its more fun in the winter

Message posted by darkcarnival on 02 October 2009 at 20:38

darkcarnival @ 02/10/2009 20:38:13

bikerchick1966

In: Derby
Posts: 2535

I have been an all weather girl as a pillion for over 26yrs...and been out all year round...

Whilst I have had my bikes this year..it has done nothing but rain hail etc..and I have ridden out in it....

I will take Ruby out..but it all depends on what I am doing...etc..but I am certainly not putting her away all winter...NO WAY...I couldn't bear not riding for that amount of time...anyway we don't have a summer as such so you can't really be a fair weather rider for any length of time as the seasons are not seasons anymore!

Message posted by bikerchick1966 on 02 October 2009 at 20:45

bikerchick1966 @ 02/10/2009 20:45:26

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