Tips for riding in ice weather?

Thanks guys....hmmm gunna think about it. See if Security will look after my bike tonight

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Originally Posted by Rai86

Thanks guys....hmmm gunna think about it. See if Security will look after my bike tonight

I rode all the way from Amesbury to Yeovil a couple of years ago. I had to defrost the bike when I got to work people were telling me that I was nuts and their temperature sensors in their cars were showing -6 - 7. I came down the A30 from Sailsbury to Yeovil it was fine. Like I said main roads should be OK if they've been gritted.

Its actually quite confidence inspiring to know that you can do it as well.

as above, if you are on main roads, it should be ok.......... and its not going to be that icy this afternoon ....is it? what time do you finish?

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

I rode all the way from Amesbury to Yeovil a couple of years ago. I had to defrost the bike when I got to work people were telling me that I was nuts and their temperature sensors in their cars were showing -6 - 7. I came down the A30 from Sailsbury to Yeovil it was fine. Like I said main roads should be OK if they've been gritted.

Its actually quite confidence inspiring to know that you can do it as well.

Yep, coming home from Selkent a few years back I got off the bike and then noticed that ice had just fallen off my jacket. I thought that it was a tad cold that night.

As Fizz says, it shouldn't be a problem on main roads, Take it nice and easy, smooth on the throttle, and don't hoon into corners unless you want to come out sideways and end up on your ****.

When I used to be a Despatch Rider many decades ago, I got so cold, my lips couldnt move enough to talk coherently at the motorway cafe!
worked out with the wind chill factor it was about -25!!

Steve

Well i dont think its gunna hit -25 outside just yet, but i think i will take it rite easy

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Originally Posted by Rai86

but i think i will take it rite easy

Whereabouts are you riding to / from ?

from weymouth to bournemouth

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Originally Posted by Rai86

from weymouth to bournemouth

You'll be fine I would think. All main roads, should be gritted no problems.

Smashin