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Matthew_Lee
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PostPosted: 15:25 - 05 Feb 2012    Post subject: First year of riding, first winter... Reply with quote
https://i39.tinypic.com/r8i9mf.jpg

Came out of work in the early hours, tired.. to find my bike like this.
Now, I knew it was going to snow, but this was a joke!
After scraping off most of the snow it turned out there was a good half inch of ice underneath. I had no way of melting it, other than to get the bike started.. which took about 30 mins to steadily tick over.

The ride back was scary & fun at the same time. Have to be honest, not at all loving the snowy weather!

Just a few questions, can the slush from the road flick up into the engine? because since I rode back lastnight, there's a very peculiar noise coming from the engine as I decelerate?
Also, How has the snow affected any of you?
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anthony_r6
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PostPosted: 15:34 - 05 Feb 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Am I wrong in thinking that's inside?
How's it ended up like that, does it have a roof over it?
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Matthew_Lee
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PostPosted: 15:43 - 05 Feb 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Am I wrong in thinking that's inside?
How's it ended up like that, does it have a roof over it?


It was outside parked up next to a shed. I parked it there because at the time, the wind was blowing the other way, meaning I didn't think the snow would build up on my bike so much, but no, of course the wind changed direction slightly and blew the snow at it lol There was no roof over it either.
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Clanger
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PostPosted: 17:07 - 05 Feb 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
When I first started riding, snow filled winters were part of the course of my life. To get out of my village we had a choice of two hills. So sledging and throwing ourselves down hills on plastic sheets made us tough...and riding our bikes in snow was considered challenging but fun. Thumbs Up
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Dave70
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PostPosted: 01:42 - 06 Feb 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Clanger wrote:
and riding our bikes in snow was considered challenging but fun. Thumbs Up

You're all mad!!! Wink Surprised

On a serious note

I'm a newbie (only passed my CBT less than two weeks ago) and tbh, I couldn't imagine ever riding in the snow Shocked

How on earth do you control a bike in the snow? Not that I intend to be trying this any time soon mind you but, I am curious as to how it's possible. I would have thought that your back wheel would just spill out from under you.
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PostPosted: 01:57 - 06 Feb 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
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dungbug
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PostPosted: 11:22 - 06 Feb 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Dave70 wrote:
Clanger wrote:
and riding our bikes in snow was considered challenging but fun. Thumbs Up

You're all mad!!! Wink Surprised

On a serious note

I'm a newbie (only passed my CBT less than two weeks ago) and tbh, I couldn't imagine ever riding in the snow Shocked

How on earth do you control a bike in the snow? Not that I intend to be trying this any time soon mind you but, I am curious as to how it's possible. I would have thought that your back wheel would just spill out from under you.


I rode to work this morning, the minor roads were slippery but the mains were not trouble. Get into a higher than normal gear for the speed you're doing to prevent the rear wheel spinning, take your time (leave earlier than needed so you're not rushing). Remember to give ample space as you don't want to be hammering on the brakes on slushy snow/ice. Maybe do a few short runs near to home, familiar roads that aren't too busy (if there are any near your home).
This is my first time riding in the snow on a bike, I did a few winters on 50cc scoots. I dare say the bike is easier as you have the gears to use to help prevent the rear wheel spinning.

Best of luck & ride safe. Thumbs Up
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Clanger
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PostPosted: 18:45 - 06 Feb 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Dave70 wrote:
I'm a newbie (only passed my CBT less than two weeks ago). How on earth do you control a bike in the snow?


At least with CBT you have someone in your ear telling you how to ride, and things to watch out for...back in my day there was no such help. You got on your bike and you had to work it out!!!

I had my 16th birthday in January (back in those days it was always snowed under), so my first day out on a road legal bike was in the snow... you control the bike by trial and error. Don't be scared, just give it a go. You can always put your feet down (like stabilisers if it freaks you out too much). Just don't go too quickly and start slowing down a lot sooner at junctions.

Then smile and enjoy, it's only when you move up to bigger cc bikes which are heavier that it takes a lot more thought and effort. Mr. Green Thumbs Up
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GixxerChick
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PostPosted: 19:01 - 06 Feb 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Clanger wrote:
Then smile and enjoy, it's only when you move up to bigger cc bikes which are heavier that it takes a lot more thought and effort. Mr. Green Thumbs Up


And alot more ACF50 Smile
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Dave70
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PostPosted: 13:40 - 07 Feb 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
dungbug wrote:
I rode to work this morning, the mains were not trouble. Get into a higher than normal gear for the speed you're doing to prevent the rear wheel spinning, take your time (leave earlier than needed so you're not rushing). Remember to give ample space as you don't want to be hammering on the brakes on slushy snow/ice. Maybe do a few short runs near to home, familiar roads that aren't too busy (if there are any near your home).
This is my first time riding in the snow on a bike, I did a few winters on 50cc scoots. I dare say the bike is easier as you have the gears to use to help prevent the rear wheel spinning.

Best of luck & ride safe. Thumbs Up
Cheers for the advice mate. Won't plan on trying it any time soon though. Unless I'm caught out unexpectedly, which could happen no doubt. Shocked

Clanger wrote:

At least with CBT you have someone in your ear telling you how to ride, and things to watch out for..
You are giving my CBT examiner far, far too much credit. Who basically watched me turn left and right and watched me do an emergency brake. Oh, and told me to give way to the right on roundabouts. I learned a lot that day Neutral
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Flemy
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PostPosted: 14:05 - 07 Feb 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Dave70 wrote:
How on earth do you control a bike in the snow? Not that I intend to be trying this any time soon mind you but, I am curious as to how it's possible. I would have thought that your back wheel would just spill out from under you.


It's actually a lot of fun as well as being scary.

If need be you can use your feet as skis to keep you up. as long as your smooth with the throttle and breaking it's not to much of an issue just don't throw yourself around corners!
Next snow day if there's one near take your bike to a big carpark and have a few laps, few wheelspins and drifts. Just be careful not to drop your bike.

On sat, I was doing the same, almost binned my bike as the back end was flicking out, gave it full throttle and thank the lord it straightened up and shot off Very Happy love it!!
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