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TWO Review
14/10/2009 at 15:19

Hi again folks

We're hoping to do a new feature in Visordown magazine. It'll be lots of tips on one subject, from various people. Each tip would be just one sentence long - say 30 words maximum.The subject is 'Riding in Winter'.Has anyone got a tip (or several tips) we could use please? They could be serious or funny and on anything related to the subject such as riding advice, machine preparation, clothing etcWe'll pick our favourites from here and hopefully they'll be published in the magazine along with more great tips from racers, industry experts and other (alleged!) noteworthy individuals.If we pick your tip, we'll be in contact to ask for a photo of you to go with it if possible.Post tips on this thread or you can PM them to me if you prefer.Many thanks in advanceTim C
ink ink
14/10/2009 at 15:55
Go to the toilet before you put the winter bike clothing on.
Miguel Huntos
14/10/2009 at 17:00
Get the diesel gloves when filling up, they make a great wind barrier under glove.
Ben Cope
14/10/2009 at 17:03

I've got a couple:

Get a heated vest - I have found they are by far the best way to stay warm

Cover your engine and the like in WD40 or Scottoiler F365 - it really stops the crap eating your bike

bobbyt
14/10/2009 at 17:06
dont forget to zip up your fly, or your balls get cold.
Heirpin
14/10/2009 at 17:49
Wear two neck tubes, one tucked inside your collar and the other one on the outside, pulled up under the bottom edge of your helmet.
El Figaro
14/10/2009 at 18:45
Nikwax everything, including your luggage.
Hairy Ben
14/10/2009 at 20:24

Pay closer attention to the weather forecast than you might normally do. Especially when planning long rides or if there's a potential for freezing conditions.

When conditions are freezing or there's a frost, try to stick to main roads as the higher volumes of traffic will work to defrost any potential slippery patches.

Don't assume that road-based trail tyres will make it safe for you to ride your BMW through 6" of snow to work. They won't. And you will shit yourself.


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Hairy Ben
14/10/2009 at 20:29
Consider buying an older, slower, cheaper second bike for use during the more slippery and manky months. Your pride and joy will appreciate it.

"I was suprised at how young you look, and you're much better looking than your
sig pic suggests.... But, yes, you're right, you are socially inadequate." ~ Ceri

"You've not met Ben, have you? When you do, all will become clear..." ~ Nik Samson

"You are the Osama bin Laden of fashion." ~ Splat

"Weirdo" ~ Billie

"Hairy Ben's always right. Never understimate his omnipotence." ~ londongal76
bobbyt
14/10/2009 at 20:31
always doubly clean your visor as in winter you will undoubtedly be riding in the dark and any smears obscure your vision with all the headlights and streetlights.
Edited: 14/10/2009 at 20:31
Hairy Ben
14/10/2009 at 20:36

Swallow your pride. In Winter looking 'uncool' comes second place to 'being warm'. Big handlebar muffs, enormous hairy socks and those woolly jumpers your Gran knitted you all  become viable options.

Clean your headlight and brakelight as often as you clean your visor. They're catching exactly the same amount of dirt.


"I was suprised at how young you look, and you're much better looking than your
sig pic suggests.... But, yes, you're right, you are socially inadequate." ~ Ceri

"You've not met Ben, have you? When you do, all will become clear..." ~ Nik Samson

"You are the Osama bin Laden of fashion." ~ Splat

"Weirdo" ~ Billie

"Hairy Ben's always right. Never understimate his omnipotence." ~ londongal76
Edited: 14/10/2009 at 20:39
elbows in
15/10/2009 at 09:12
Never eat yellow snow. Ever!
laffo
15/10/2009 at 09:50

I use the laminate floor underlay in my boots, cut it to shape and fit. The reflective side keeps most of the heat in your boots. Makes a heck of a difference.

Ditto the diesel gloves.

TWO Review
15/10/2009 at 10:43

Brilliant. Many thanks people.

 Please keep them coming if anyone's got more.

Revvin Kevin
15/10/2009 at 12:18
Heated gloves are much better than heated grips
There's a bend out there with your name on it. You've tamed it. You own it. And when you get there, you have to follow some old cunt in a Micra at 25mph. Fuck it, you'll just have to crack open the throttle and stuff him up the inside. As you clip the apex, stick your knee out and lay a huge darkie on the exit with the front wheel in the air. Oh yes. :burnout:

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Edited: 15/10/2009 at 12:19
ink ink
15/10/2009 at 12:58
Hairy Ben wrote (see)

When conditions are freezing or there's a frost, try to stick to main roads as the higher volumes of traffic will work to defrost any potential slippery patches.

Don't assume


And those main roads get gritted first.
bobbyt
15/10/2009 at 13:07
Hairy Ben wrote (see)

When conditions are freezing or there's a frost, try to stick to main roads as the higher volumes of traffic will work to defrost any potential slippery patches.

or just take your car. get your wife to wake up early and preheat the engine so the blower comes on hot. As a nice touch she could also have put a hot coffee in the drinks holder, most garages sell those thermos style mugs for cheap.

make sure to tell her to scrape the ice off the windscreen if its been frosty.
wusu
15/10/2009 at 13:35
Motorcycles are NOT!! ice skates !! If you can walk on it ..you cant ride on it! I found this out all by my self.
Jud
15/10/2009 at 14:07
Use cold water to wash the salt off the bike, warm water melts the salt and it settle's in all the nooks and craney's
K100RS
15/10/2009 at 15:39

Newspaper under you jacket will help insulate your chest area or just buy some decent gear.

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