Who used the bike this morning? - SV650.org

02-02-09, 11:21 AM

As it says really. Just wondering how many of you really are all weather bikers.

I did and it wasn't too bad. The roads were free of snow but the driveway out of my flat and the work car park was a different story. Snowfall was a couple of inches or so.

02-02-09, 11:24 AM

Fortunately not - the trains were running fine so I had no reason to risk my life on the roads on the bike. Having said that, the car works too so I would have gone in that had the trains not been working.

Bike is a last resort for me in this weather I'm afraid!

rictus01 · 02-02-09, 11:26 AM

started it, but as it's in about a foot of snow I doubt I'd get it off the front.

Might try a bit later.

Cheers Mark.

02-02-09, 11:29 AM

haaaaaaaaaaaahahahahaha

hahahahaahahha

hhhhhheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehehehehehhe

hell no.

02-02-09, 11:29 AM

ive seen rictus01's pic of his bike this morning, dont blame ya dude, my area wasnt as bad as that but was very icey and snowy in parts...and i rode in...first time the weather has been like that since i have had the bike back on the road, i took it nice and steady...mostly back brake usage hardly any front....layered up...was warm enough..apart from my fingers wow they were cold

02-02-09, 11:35 AM

I have to take daughter to school with violin, PE kit, packed lunch and 'hair'. Can't fit them all on the bike, even when it's sunny

02-02-09, 11:35 AM

I rode in (Dorset)

STRAMASHER · 02-02-09, 11:38 AM

I only get the car if its snow, she gets bus. I don't bounce as well as I used to.

Unfortunately the motah was getting collected for MOT and service so it was bike.

Roads were all clear and well gritted. Just my SV and a R1150LT in work.

The amount of snow in Glasgow is hardly worth mentioning. Time yet for weather-based chaos ,with a bit of luck. Love it.

Makes me want to get a "Trailie"!

yorkie_chris · 02-02-09, 11:41 AM

I tried. Couldn't get up the drive. Neighbor was pi$$ing himself laughing at me making a run up at it, getting half way, then slithering back down.

STRAMASHER · 02-02-09, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STRAMASHER

The amount of snow in Glasgow is hardly worth mentioning. Time yet for weather-based chaos ,with a bit of luck. Love it.

Had a look outside. The amount of snow is worth mentioning now! Aw Feck! LOL

View Poll Results: Who used the bike in the snow this morning?
I rode in	15	38.46%
I bottled it and took the cage	12	30.77%
I bottled it and stayed at home	12	30.77%
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02-02-09, 11:21 AM	#1
MCN_LiamM Guest Posts: n/a	Who used the bike this morning? As it says really. Just wondering how many of you really are all weather bikers. I did and it wasn't too bad. The roads were free of snow but the driveway out of my flat and the work car park was a different story. Snowfall was a couple of inches or so. Last edited by MCN_LiamM; 02-02-09 at 11:24 AM.

02-02-09, 11:24 AM	#2
carty Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Who used the bike this morning? Fortunately not - the trains were running fine so I had no reason to risk my life on the roads on the bike. Having said that, the car works too so I would have gone in that had the trains not been working. Bike is a last resort for me in this weather I'm afraid!

02-02-09, 11:26 AM	#3
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Who used the bike this morning? started it, but as it's in about a foot of snow I doubt I'd get it off the front. Might try a bit later. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

02-02-09, 11:29 AM	#4
Alpinestarhero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Who used the bike this morning? haaaaaaaaaaaahahahahaha hahahahaahahha hhhhhheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehehehehehhe hell no.

02-02-09, 11:29 AM	#5
Dappa D Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Who used the bike this morning? ive seen rictus01's pic of his bike this morning, dont blame ya dude, my area wasnt as bad as that but was very icey and snowy in parts...and i rode in...first time the weather has been like that since i have had the bike back on the road, i took it nice and steady...mostly back brake usage hardly any front....layered up...was warm enough..apart from my fingers wow they were cold

02-02-09, 11:35 AM	#6
Ed Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Who used the bike this morning? I have to take daughter to school with violin, PE kit, packed lunch and 'hair'. Can't fit them all on the bike, even when it's sunny

02-02-09, 11:35 AM	#7
Dangerous Dave Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Who used the bike this morning? I rode in (Dorset)

02-02-09, 11:38 AM	#8
STRAMASHER Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sunny Glasgow Posts: 1,715	Re: Who used the bike this morning? I only get the car if its snow, she gets bus. I don't bounce as well as I used to. Unfortunately the motah was getting collected for MOT and service so it was bike. Roads were all clear and well gritted. Just my SV and a R1150LT in work. The amount of snow in Glasgow is hardly worth mentioning. Time yet for weather-based chaos ,with a bit of luck. Love it. Makes me want to get a "Trailie"!

02-02-09, 11:41 AM	#9
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Who used the bike this morning? I tried. Couldn't get up the drive. Neighbor was pi$$ing himself laughing at me making a run up at it, getting half way, then slithering back down. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

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