frost

Finished college last night at 10pm, rode enthusiastically across the car park, braked for the automatic barrier, lost the front on an icy patch and juuuuuuussstt recovered it 6 inches away from a classic comedy accident!

I love the DRZ, it's even fun when it's cold, wet and icy Everyone should have one for winter!

[appollo1]

Originally Posted by metalangel

Isn't leaving a car idling when it's really cold not that great for the engine? Better to start it up and get going and run it properly (albeit more gently until it's warm)?

but what if you cannot see out of the windscreen? you must at least let it warm up enough so your windscreen is clear.

I couldnt even open my car door this morning due to the ice I managed to get in though....eventually.

Looks like the cars have defrosted outside the flat- so I will head outside to service the bike shortly. No need to say that I've layered up for the job...!

Left the missus's place last night at 12. Car was frozen solid, get in, start motor, hit the switches for heated screens, 2 mins later, all clear.

Woke up today at 8, no frost at all, it had got warmer overnight.

I'm lucky enough not to have to ride all year round any more.

Just seen some DAS peeps out with the instructor. It's about +2 or 3C here. Must be cold, riding around all day.

[Richie]

Originally Posted by speedplay

It says in the handbook for my car that you shouldnt let it idle to warm up due to increased emissions and less fuel economy

Then I'm guilty as charged...


plus the problem car has just passed it's MOT for the year...

now got to MOT my car at 1pm...

I hate having two cars that have the MOT on the same day... Gurrr
same month the HO HO HO bloke arrives too.

mine will fail, I just know it. ( and so does Pete the MOT guy..)

Originally Posted by Ed

Just seen some DAS peeps out with the instructor. It's about +2 or 3C here. Must be cold, riding around all day.

I was very luck with my CBT and DAS- in November and December, but both were mild and dry. Then the big freeze hit once I started riding!!

Well- servicing didn't happen. Bike wouldn't start- combination of very cold and weak battery (on charge now).

So I'm off to Halfords to get a Power Pack to get around it in future...

Originally Posted by Richie

I hate having two cars that have the MOT on the same day... Gurrr
same month the HO HO HO bloke arrives too.

Then take one a month early

Car was frozen at half 4 yesterday, tried to wash the windscreen and it froze up right away, i wasnt impressed