Did anyone ride their motorcycle today

[anonymous-user]

I went out of my door today at 06.45 , to my car at it was -7 degrees. I drove from my house and was amazed to see two bikes in about 10 mins.
Very icy roads and strong winds blowing the snow. I am in Sussex.
When I was 18 , I only had a bike no other form of transport and that was 30+ years ago .

It cant be worth the risk now even if there is no alternative ?

Did you ride today ?

David

[Stig]

I'm a year round biker with a 100 mile a day commute. Historically I'm out come hell or high water.

But not this week. Weather is too unpredictable and 2 wheels offer no second chances when it comes to a slide, so I'm in the car.

Commute has gone from 1hr 15mins to 2.5-3hours! But I'm warm and a lot safer than I'd be on the bike.

Saw quite a few bikers out and about this morning - braver than I (or more stupid)

[sjtscott]

See the commuting thread.. not many if any of us. There were some who rode into central london today. I saw their bikes covered in snow around the covent garden area while I was out at lunch time. Bike bays very empty compared to normal.
My Speed Triple is snowed in (over the cover) in the flat carpark at home and won't be moving until everything has gone now.

[Lee540]

A couple of years ago I rode my Hayabusa to work in these conditions, I had no other choice.. all of the main roads were fine but I basically had to get just 1 mile to the main road and it took me fking ages, the rear wheel spinning up with the absolute minimal amount of throttle.. fking idiot.. for sure that what other people would be thinking..

Never again.. job isn't worth the risk to me anymore.

[LuS1fer]

Saw a few out this morning but it's still dry, here in Wales.

I once drove my Gold wing from Chester to Cardiff , after heavy snow and my knees froze by Shrewsbury and I had to fall off the bike and wait for the thaw.... torn jeans were not a good plan.

[Loyly]

Not likely. I kicked over a foot high drift just to open the garage door to go and look at mine today. I disabled the alarm, put the key in and listened to the fuel pump prime, then locked it back up again. I should have thrown a blanket over it, the garage is pretty damn cold.

[supercommuter]

Yeh, weather has been fine in the south. It is sunny with some odd flakes. Little bit of snow on in London.

Don't know what all the fuss is about. Blokes with £15k adventure bikes, scared to brave 4mm of snow

[spareparts]

supercommuter said:

Yeh, weather has been fine in the south. It is sunny with some odd flakes. Little bit of snow on in London.

Don't know what all the fuss is about. Blokes with £15k adventure bikes, scared to brave 4mm of snow

Ridden in the snow/ice before. Fallen off the bike in the snow/ice even when taking it very easy. Just got in - it was minus-4C and falling just a short while ago. London roads are frozen over, and there is definitely snow staying on the ground in WLondon. No heroes, only idiots out there on 2 wheels!

[supercommuter]

spareparts said:

supercommuter said:

Yeh, weather has been fine in the south. It is sunny with some odd flakes. Little bit of snow on in London.

Don't know what all the fuss is about. Blokes with £15k adventure bikes, scared to brave 4mm of snow

Ridden in the snow/ice before. Fallen off the bike in the snow/ice even when taking it very easy. Just got in - it was minus-4C and falling just a short while ago. London roads are frozen over, and there is definitely snow staying on the ground in WLondon. No heroes, only idiots out there on 2 wheels!

Cool, I just didn't ride on pavements and icy surfaces. The main roads are well salted and do not have settled snow. I'm not advocating bull dozing snow but it's not been bad enough in the south to not be able to ride IMO

My original point still stands. Someone choosing to ride in the south today doesn't make them stupid just because you didn't fancy it....IMO

Edited by supercommuter on Wednesday 28th February 18:47

[moto_traxport]

Loyly said:

Not likely. I kicked over a foot high drift just to open the garage door to go and look at mine today. I disabled the alarm, put the key in and listened to the fuel pump prime, then locked it back up again. I should have thrown a blanket over it, the garage is pretty damn cold.

It's not a horse. How is throwing a blanket over a collection of metal and plastic going to keep it warm? Might keep the dust off it maybe.

[Gnits]

Yep, rode in today, it was not that bad. Visor fogging was the worst problem as it always is with me.
Tomorrow might be more.... stimulating!

[Bungleaio]

My boss has had a 2 hour lesson today in preparation for his mod 2 tomorrow.

It's not snowed that much here but there is a covering. It's not got above freezing all day.

I'm a bit jealous as it would have been a good day to have someone watching and teaching you.

[cseven]

rode into london today......not the best idea I've ever had and won't be doing it again any time soon!

[j80jpw]

Ely here and we had quite a flurry this morning during rush hour! I witnessed a young lad on a 125 pull on his front brake a bit too hard as the traffic slowed ahead of him, the front end went down instantly and quite hard, the bike slid quite away but stopped just before hitting the car in from, he also slid a fair way but jumped straight up and picked up the bike before I could get out and help him. He said he was fine and got back on pretty quick. Not biking conditions.

[Loyly]

moto_traxport said:

How is throwing a blanket over a collection of metal and plastic going to keep it warm?

It wouldn't, but I'd feel better

[jimmyslr]

I did yesterday. There were only a few flakes as I left but a minute later it was snowing properly and settling on the road. Bugger. I took it very very steady and wished I'd taken the car. Not weather for two wheels in my mind, but each to their own.

[anonymous-user]

Thought it wiser to use the car today!

[Felters]

Yep - out on my Crosstourer this morning. Started to rain at lunchtime but got home ok. Worst weather we've had in Marbella for a while.

[Google [bot]]

Yes I did, was a bit chilly. 18C at about 7am, wind coming through the summer gloves, I thought about putting the heated grips on but couldn't be bothered leaning forwards to the switch and decided I was fine without them.

[AlwynMike]

Those of us who declare Green Laning as one of their hobbies positively thrive in these sort of conditions.

If I wasn't stuck on an oil rig in the middle of a (very cold) North Sea, I'd happily go out for a play - I may have to switch on the grip heaters though, even if I haven't used them this winter (yet!).