skip
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Normally when I see the salters out i will considering parking it for a bit. I have not fully put it away in years however. Always a few nice clear winter days...
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when does every one stop riding??
- Thread starter K4D4
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I see this posted here a lot, and I am not doubting anyone, but I never see anyone riding when there's snow on the ground. Where are these people? I have been known to go for rides on those occasions when the temps go up, and the roads are dry. But I don't consider that winter riding.
Speedy_05
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They're out riding their motorcycles not worrying about being seen. Spend enough time on the road and you will see us eventually. Especially in and around the city.
Roadghost
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Yeah, ok. I've been in the city for decades. I think I have seen one (1) scooter in downtown Toronto in January in all that time. Feel free to post a GoPro vid of yourself tearing up the snowy Brampton roads on your Softie this January. Many here would like to see that. Maybe you'll start a trend. :lmao:
Speedy_05
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Will do...but I generally ride my 750 in the colder months. Some of us dont own anything other than motorcycles so we deal with what we got.
commonsense
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As long as the road is clear from any dirt, debris and ice I will keep on riding my bike.
Supernam
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Riding all year round does not necessarily mean we ride in the snow, even though I have done some of that in the parking lot. The roads are generally free of snow most of the times.
This I totally get. But there are some that said that they will ride with snow as well. I just wish I was that hardcore.
Stupid question: Do they have snow rated tires for bikes? And I would also think that the bikes that are being ridden regularly through the winter are of the dual sport variety?
rzresurection
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Tonight! Rode from Hamilton to Brantford. Froze my arse off.
Yes. Any tire with M+S rating is for mud and snow. Continental TKC 80 comes to mind.
Speedy_05
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mmmm continental TKC 80's...gotta get me another set soon. The only Contis Ill ever put on my bike.
Speedy_05
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They most definitely do. You can get them in a 180/55 B / 120/70. First time I saw them on a jap bike was on a 600RR ridden by someone I follow on facebook. Cool dude who lives in Alaska and rides most of the year.
I used to ride all winter going to Uni in St. Catherines
Had some cool slides - bikes were different then - pick up - ride on.
I'll ride anytime no snow or slush...not last year tho......that was a hell of a winter and I missed most of it.
JUst hold off on the cold til I get back from WV...
meanwhile 20 tomorrow
be vicarious
Just breath taking day in West Virginia- must have been incredible a few weeks back
still was a fab day and a few bits of colour left
Mind you none of this shows the occasional gale force winds at ridge and mountain tops
Coal mine hidden in a valley - love the juxtaposition with the windmills
small town America in one??
Had some cool slides - bikes were different then - pick up - ride on.
I'll ride anytime no snow or slush...not last year tho......that was a hell of a winter and I missed most of it.
JUst hold off on the cold til I get back from WV...
meanwhile 20 tomorrow
be vicarious
Just breath taking day in West Virginia- must have been incredible a few weeks back
still was a fab day and a few bits of colour left
Mind you none of this shows the occasional gale force winds at ridge and mountain tops
Coal mine hidden in a valley - love the juxtaposition with the windmills
small town America in one??
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Yes, Heidenau K60 Scout M+S tires, rated for Mud and Snow. You'll probably find their sizing limited to Adventure bikes like the DL650, and scooters.
http://www.petes-superbike.com/scout-dual-sport-tire-c-2234_1_4369_4395.html
http://aviciouscycle.ca/mainpages/productList.aspx?brandid=68
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Huh! I didn't realize my TKC80's were M+S before. Hot damn. Just looked at them (bought in 2012), and sure enough, they've got M+S on them. Well, that explains why they were so awesome on ice.
http://www.conti-online.com/www/motorcycle_de_en/themes/motorcycletires/enduro/tkc_80_en.html
How do people who ride in the winter deal with salt?
I'm on two wheels year round (on a bicycle). Last year I rode through the winter and my shocks seized and had to repack hubs on both wheels. Brake pads were rusted away. Chain completely wore down. I washed + lubed the bike after every ride.
I can't imagine performing any of that maintenance on the motorcycle after every ride. Especially since I can't just wash it down in cold water, take off the chain and clean + grease it easily. Maybe this winter I will take my motorcycle out on a few nice sunny winter days but I'm not sure what that will do to all the moving parts.
I'm on two wheels year round (on a bicycle). Last year I rode through the winter and my shocks seized and had to repack hubs on both wheels. Brake pads were rusted away. Chain completely wore down. I washed + lubed the bike after every ride.
I can't imagine performing any of that maintenance on the motorcycle after every ride. Especially since I can't just wash it down in cold water, take off the chain and clean + grease it easily. Maybe this winter I will take my motorcycle out on a few nice sunny winter days but I'm not sure what that will do to all the moving parts.
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