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Thanks! Actually, after a few rides in Oct, when it was <10 degrees I decided to get heated grips and I totally agree, it's the difference between enjoying the ride and not so much ;). I had a similar experience with the tires too. Almost dropped it just leaving the house a couple of weeks...

Congrats on your Scrambler! I got mine in May (full throttle variant, first bike) and love it! If you commuted last week, then you have more cold weather experience with those tires than I do. I plan to commute with it today though. This temp is my lower threshold since I don't have heated...

lol true, I didn't find 7th, but I did find a false neutral while trying. That was fun.

Yeah, I go the opposite direction, against traffic from midtown (near Yonge & Eg) to Richmond Hill. 25km, not bad at all. Sent from my SM-G925W8 using Tapatalk

Still riding to work... no heated gear, just grips. Sent from my SM-G925W8 using Tapatalk

So awesome ??? Sent from my SM-G925W8 using Tapatalk

The OP does drive a manual car though, so I would assume he knows basics like dropping from 4th to 1st at 100kph is not a good idea. As well, probably basic gear/speed guidelines and powerband. But I could be wrong, sure...

Just got my heated grips installed at GP Bikes. Loving them while zipping down an empty 407 at lunch time today.

I can tell my 'powerband' based on the throttle response in my right hand, which is my reference (not speed/gear). I may forget what gear I'm in, and not even know what exact speed I'm going, other than my relative speed to traffic. But I can tell in my right hand if I'm not getting enough...

Beautiful looking bikes

Glad you're ok, all things considered. GWS.

Thanks Cutekill. Had a great time! Judging the chefs was tough, but I guess somebody had to do it! ?? Sent from my SM-G925W8 using Tapatalk

Email sent! :cool:

Sorry for your loss. I too am pretty surprised to hear it happened at that speed. Pretty scary, I've hit a couple of minor potholes before...

Oh I understand the concept, I just think it's poorly communicated and easily open to misinterpretation. Sent from my SM-G925W8 using Tapatalk

With all due respect, I don't think "When in doubt... accelerate! ;)" applies well to the topic 'How to Ride in Traffic'.

Braking hard and fast will, as you noticed, cause the front to dive and destable the bike. Braking softer initially, then progressively harder may help your suspension cope easier. Practice in an empty parking lot. Maybe new tires? Hopefully someone more knowledgeable can help you.

Shift the weight to the back by sliding your butt to the back, chest to the tank. Ease off the rear brake when it loses grip, keep braking with the front.

Having been rear ended in a car more than once before, it's a big concern for me on my bike. My routine at a stop, is to stay in first and watch my mirror for cars coming up the rear until one stops behind me. Until then, I visualize possible exits in front of me, like evasive lane splitting...

Ok. Thought maybe I was missing out on some clever technique.