Here comes the winter...

Willson · Traffic Copper Joined: 26 Jun 2010 Karma :

So the bike's got to take a back seat this winter unfortunately, and it's time to go back to the joys of Birmingham's public transport system...

The ER-5 is a little dead and I don't have the cash to fix it all in one go Sad

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Oh well... on the bright side: There's a ~~winter~~ even shittier than usual weather time of year project. Overhaul and repaint. Time to get rid of that grim yellow!
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iooi · Super Spammer Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Karma :

Er what is this winter you talk of Laughing

So far we are seeing temps in Nov way above average.....

Was showing a very healthy 10 C on the way to shopping tonite @ 19:00....

More like summer than owt else.
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Yarri · Crazy Courier Joined: 18 Nov 2006 Karma :

I still go in town in t-shirt and shorts
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rac3r · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Karma :

These threads usually end up with the same replies:

1) I'm a winter biker hear me roar!

2) I use the car because bikes are shit

3) Response to 2 - You're a chicken blah blah blah

4) G pops up at some point and says it's all about the right kit
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L4Isoside · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Mar 2010 Karma :

How has is broken?

binge · Emo Kiddy Joined: 02 Jul 2004 Karma :

I'd like to think with a set of stock YZF450 wheels and some AT tyres, I'll be ripping it up on the bike this winter. First time ever. Smile

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blurredman · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Sep 2010 Karma :

Brrrrr Chilly Willy Tonight! Embarassed

Had to put the electric heater on after a while Neutral

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Willson · Traffic Copper Joined: 26 Jun 2010 Karma :

Rear tyre tread is down to the "CHANGE ME NOW!" indicator, and there are numerous engine problems...
A leaky/gushing coolant system for one.
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2wheelsteve · Spanner Monkey Joined: 05 Feb 2010 Karma :

Well the weather hasnt been too bad temp wise for the last couple of days rainy as hell though but it was at least -3 here before that for a few days, well nights.
It all ads to the riding experience and I love it to be honest. summer sticky roads everybody and his dog are out riding and winter hardly anyone, fantstic. ride safe.
Location west coast of Scotland by the way
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The Artist · Super Spammer Joined: 06 Jan 2008 Karma :

Today it was "warm" on the way to college.

27cows · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Nov 2009 Karma :

It's not winter until the foam of your seat freezes rock solid. At present it's spring-like. Bit blustery but nothing too extreme.
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27cows · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Nov 2009 Karma :

My feet, legs, tackle and everything below the waist seem impervious to the cold. It's the bits from the waist up that I have to really wrap up well Laughing

But in recent years the winters have been largely mild, though the last couple have been pretty harsh at times.
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Howling TerrorOutOfOffice · Super Spammer Joined: 05 Dec 2008 Karma :

Winters coming...Mowed my lawn tonight as the grass is still growing.
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craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

Must be winter, dragged the NC30 out of hibernation for some fettling today.

ms51ves3 · Super Spammer Joined: 07 Jun 2007 Karma :

Still only getting cold hands. Everything else is toasty warm, and I'm only wearing a T-shirt and Aldi jacket on the top.

I'm much warmer on my bike when it's 2°c and I'm doing 75mph than sitting here now in shorts and T-shirt at my computer because I'm not aloud to turn the heating above 18°c Neutral