Cold weather performance

Having been out for a ride both yesterday and again this afternoon - both times pretty cold here in the south-east - I feel that the mid-range performance is markedly sharper than when the air temperature's warmer. Anyone else noticed that?

It should be really..

I remember getting a cool air box when i had an mgf , and the difference was fantastic .

i get that too, but i feel that the suspension is a lot firmer too. must be down to the colder oil. i really feel the bumps now!!

Originally Posted by danpie

but i feel that the suspension is a lot firmer too. must be down to the colder oil. i really feel the bumps now!!

Yup, I forgot that - same here.

Cooler air is more dense than warm air, therefore you'll get more oxygen through into the cylinders, so a slight increase in power - however I would have thought it'll be a very slight increase in power, so I'm not sure you'd actually notice it
Having said that, I could have sworn that my scooter used to accelerate better when it was cold

The cold air effect is quite pronounced for aircraft however

Originally Posted by Mr Toad

The cold air effect is quite pronounced for aircraft however

Certainly felt like I was flying at times.

Time to dig out the 'Biggles' jacket

Cold air is the cheapest horsepower you can get. seat of pants tells me a 50°F drop in temp is double the hp I got from a pipe & jet kit.

when it's below freezing, I can do roll on wheelies in 3rd gear

Wow, thats some good statistics.

I havent really noticed it on the SV, but my CG used to Have alot more pep on cold days.

Originally Posted by danpie

i get that too, but i feel that the suspension is a lot firmer too. must be down to the colder oil. i really feel the bumps now!!

Yup - I had that. Bit uncomfortable at the time as I was kind of pushed forward into the tank....yeaouch