A word of warning.

[Robby]

Just a little word of warning to you all, particularly the new bikers or those which are having their first winter on two wheels.

Its crash season now. Take it easy. Its cold enough for black ice, and you get some very slimy wet patches at this time of year that are as bad as ice. Check your tyre pressures and tread, and take your time.

And before any of you get pissed off at this one, it isn't a patronising message, its a genuine bit of advice based on been there, done that.

[instigator]

Just as well my commute to Uni is only 2 miles long and all below 30 work, very linear. Chances of going rubber side up are minimal but I shall remain overly cautious all the same.

[M1ke]

If anyone wants to buy a winter hack to protect their fairing, I have one for sale

[Laura]

Also mean your tyres, the bike and your reactions will be cold.
I've crashed coming a mile back from the shops and going to work several times before, so best to not be too complacent as you say .
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[Luke_Retrofly]

Hi
Blimey the Tin man has a heart

Awwww group hugs everyone and have a safe winter.

If in doubt dont do it.

Luke

[buddha]

thanks for this, i being reading a lot of this stuff lately on the forums. Travilling tonight to cambridge from london, hopefully the weather not too cold.

Looks like i be riding very slow tonight.

[cagiva gezzer]

[Kickstart]

Hi

Walking pace is 3~4mph, so that is going to be closer to a 40 minute walk, rather than a 5 minute ride.

Why waste an hour a day?

All the best

Keith
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[instigator]

It is indeed a 35 minute wak and I walk quite quickly.

I got the bike as motivation to actually GO to uni. Plus, I've done, what, 120 miles since wednesday so it gets used for everyfink.

[cagiva gezzer]

I walk at 7.5mph then... maybe its because i always get up late for my lectures..
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[instigator]

LOL!!

Don't you like riding into Uni in the morning though? Makes it worthwhile getting up for me, something to look forward to

[cagiva gezzer]

My bike isn't at uni. Had it here for the easter term and it made uni more fun, but there are too many scalies in my area this year. Due to the conjestion in bangor and the backwards/welsh road system it would take me ages anyway..
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[california_rookie]

Good advice, Robby. Unfortunately, I'm on my first winter and also riding back and forth from work on just a rear brake at the moment. If I'm still in one piece when my rotors come in on the 26th, chalk up another win in the safety column for the Yanks.
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[JonB]

Good advice and very apt for the amount of "offs" we have had recently. Ahhhh Black Ice, it's nasty.
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[JonB]

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[kasandrich]

Its sound advice, we should all heed
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[JonB]

[haGGard]

My high beam isnt that bright. Im only on a scooter...

And its getting darker at 4:30 now so at 4:00 is quite dim.

[Robby]

You do still dip though I assume?

Even if your lights seem crap and dull, another road user can't see past you.