Things we hate about biking.

[PotatoHead202...]

[chickenstrip]

[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

[Fat Angry Scotsman]

[PotatoHead202...]

[Wobbling Dog]

Riding the same roads away from base for the billionth time before finding somewhere new

[BRUN]

Security both at home and out and about, at home im fine i have loads of chains etc but it takes ages to undo them all, out and about sometimes ill just use a disc lock which im never fully happy with, dont like being out of sight of it either

Parking, I wont park behind a car because I think their gonna reverse into the bike, I want bike only parking, away from the cars

The faff, it takes me ages to get ready to go out, putting on all the gear etc

The weather, always seems to be raining, I dont mind getting caught in a shower but I never go out on the bike if its already raining

[A100man]

[Diggs]

The media-promoted public perception of me as a heavy metal fan who bites the heads off kittens and runs grannies over at pedestrian crossings. The reality is that whilst I don't mind a bit of early Sabbath, my musical tastes are eclectic, plus most bike runs end with a nice cup of tea and a bun rather than a kitten. Never run over a granny either for that matter...
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Now - Speed Triple, old ratty GS550, GSXR750M
Gone (in order of ownership) - Raleigh Runabout, AP50, KH125, GP125, KH250, CBX550, Z400, CB750FII, 250LC, GS550, ZXR750H1, Guzzi Targa, GSX750F, KH250 x2, Bimota SB6R and counting...

[chickenstrip]

[Kawasaki Jimbo]

I sort of like the gladiatorial theatre of getting kitted up and letting the bike warm up before my commute, and I’m comfortable while riding, but climbing the stairs in bike kit upon arrival and then getting changed in the stinky-jogger/cyclist unisex locker room or the humid, gents shower room and bogs spoils it. The silly L-shaped locker requires smart packing to get all my kit in too. So, arriving at work is what I hate.

[to v or not to v]

[MarJay]

[weasley]

The weather. Not just rain, but pretty much all of it. There's is a perfect window of temperature, combined with no rain (and no recent rain) that makes for the best road conditions and riding comfort. This occurs approximately twice a decade. All other times are too hot, too cold, too wet or simply too changeable - you go out dressed for warmth and ride into The Day After Tomorrow, or you go out with all the layers on and find yourself in Ice Cold in Alex. And there's nowhere to keep clothes you aren't wearing unless you take a topbox or other luggage, which I'd rather not have just for a day out.

At least now with a flip-down sun visor I'm not bothered by changing light levels and being stuck with or without a dark/clear visor.

Love it though!
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Yamaha XJ600 | Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat | KTM 990 SMT | BMW F900XR TE

[chickenstrip]

[struan80]

My inability to have small chicken strips, dressing to go out in my Iron Man outfit, cleaning the bike. These new chains don't need lubed anyway and if too tarnished by rust chuck it away and buy a new one. Following my mates who ride a lot faster than me is also not sensible and I don't like it.

[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

[Fat Angry Scotsman]

[blurredman]

[Fat Angry Scotsman]