What month do you get your bike back out?

[castrolcraig]

the nc30 was out all winter, and the zx7r has been out everyday since bar today.

[amare32]

Won't take mines out until mid March - don't really understand why people would want to ride a bike with a hint of snow and ice. Just not worth the bother and
risk of going for a slide down the road IMO. 4 wheels for me until roads are salt/snow/ice free.

[Silver993tt]

Mine went in the garage in November straight after it's service & new tyres. It's been on the Optimate and hasn't budged an inch.

It'll be out again in April a couple of weeks before our first European tour end April/strt May

[untruth]

When the snow melts. Not really a month is it?

[Threeracers]

Mine doesnt go away! I avoid the snow but still seem to have done around 2600 miles since the beginning of December.

Mark

[Ballon]

Mine gets used all year, commuting mostly though not this last week for obvious reasons. Gets washed a lot at this time of year!!

[y2blade]

my DRZ400 is out all year round having fun (taken on newyears day)



my blade is hibernating until about march/april

[Sossige]

y2blade said:

my DRZ400 is out all year round having fun (taken on newyears day)

my blade is hibernating until about march/april

Great idea but I don't think my other half would be too keen on two bikes

Is the DRZ road legal (couldn't see any front indicators?)

S

[Don Veloci]

This week. Dragged it out and got an MOT done. Bit chilly for my liking though.

Having only being fully licenced for about 11 months I can't believe how much skill I've lost with 3 of those not riding. The smooth control is still there but the confidence in pushing on on wet roads isn't. Practice, pratice, practice I think.

[y2blade]

Sossige said:

y2blade said:

my DRZ400 is out all year round having fun (taken on newyears day)

my blade is hibernating until about march/april

Great idea but I don't think my other half would be too keen on two bikes

Is the DRZ road legal (couldn't see any front indicators?)

S

yes it is, it passed the MOT exactly as it is

the tester did ask if i used hand signals....and YES i do

Edited by y2blade on Thursday 5th February 10:53

[Sossige]

y2blade said:

yes it is, it passed the MOT exactly as it is

Excellent stuff, having a second bike like that has got to be the way forward - not your P&J but also stops you from going rusty over winter - winner

S

[y2blade]

Sossige said:

y2blade said:

yes it is, it passed the MOT exactly as it is

Excellent stuff, having a second bike like that has got to be the way forward - not your P&J but also stops you from going rusty over winter - winner

S

tbh I am toying with sticking some indicators on it as I mainly use it on the road since most my local green lanes were closed 2 years ago

you are right, my fireblade is mint as it doesnt get used once the roads are gritted, it does get ridden in the wet though sometimes, but I am very good at cleaning it


two bikes and one car is the way forward

Edited by y2blade on Thursday 5th February 11:00

[anonymous-user]

Sossige said:

y2blade said:

yes it is, it passed the MOT exactly as it is

Excellent stuff, having a second bike like that has got to be the way forward - not your P&J but also stops you from going rusty over winter - winner

S

Yep definitely the way forward get a winter hack but i dont have a garage so my p&j is wrapped under a few covers in the garden snug as a bug

[Davel]

I never put mine away, but simply choose not to ride in snow and ice.

Even at this time of year there's some good riding weather!

[Sossige]

y2blade said:

you are right, my fireblade is mint as it doesnt get used once the roads are gritted, it does get ridden in the wet though sometimes, but I am very good at cleaning it

Nowt to be embarrassed about mate, I'm the same - a compulsive cleaner. Most people comment that I have only just bought the bike and are amazed when I tell them that's it 5 years old

I like looking after my toys.

S