just took the bike out the wind

[benny hedges]

geo, I dont think Carl got your joke

thats cos it was shite lol.
that ws worse than one of tony's

[seb421]

urgh gotta ride to work in this sh1t weather shorty

[Kev L]

urgh gotta ride to work in this sh1t weather shorty

Who you calling shorty you cheeky norvern git!!!!

[Griff1977]

I mostly think I chose the wrong week to prove to myself that its ok to ride the 'storm during winter!

I rode from Hull (Beverley) to Anglesey on Sunday (chuffing windy & rainy from north Wales A55 onwards), then Anglesey to Leamington Spa ;emergency services show) on Tues eve- went ok. Then from 2pm today Leamington Spa back home to Beverley (chuff chuffing windy, no rain!). Left early from the show due to being evacuated from our display hall due high winds!

Worst bit is both the slow speed bits and open sides of the motorways when wind at 90 degrees- it's really gusty!

Ride safe all!

Griff.

[agentpineapple]

both my bikes should be ok, considering there in hundreds of parts

[VTRDark]

Just strap the covers down otherwise they will be sailing off down the road

(:-})

[geodude]

geo, I dont think Carl got your joke

thats cos it was shite lol.
that ws worse than one of tony's

lol

[seb421]

I mostly think I chose the wrong week to prove to myself that its ok to ride the 'storm during winter!

I rode from Hull (Beverley) to Anglesey on Sunday (chuffing windy & rainy from north Wales A55 onwards), then Anglesey to Leamington Spa ;emergency services show) on Tues eve- went ok. Then from 2pm today Leamington Spa back home to Beverley (chuff chuffing windy, no rain!). Left early from the show due to being evacuated from our display hall due high winds!

Worst bit is both the slow speed bits and open sides of the motorways when wind at 90 degrees- it's really gusty!

Ride safe all!

Griff.

This ain't winter yet buddy

[Griff1977]

Ha! It feels like it! Found my leathers with one piece waterproof kept me toasty- even over the M62 on Sunday night.

Does anybody have any tips and / or products that you use to help with winter riding?

Using my heated grips really helped! I'm wearing summer race RST gloves still but with the grips it's fine!

Griff.

[geodude]

Does anybody have any tips and / or products that you use to help with winter riding?

Layer up matey. Keep your head, hands and feet warm. Windproofing is just as important as waterproofing. Get your self nice and warm before you head out. Avoid snow if you can help it unless you have knoblies/spikes

[seb421]

Ha! It feels like it! Found my leathers with one piece waterproof kept me toasty- even over the M62 on Sunday night.

Does anybody have any tips and / or products that you use to help with winter riding?

Using my heated grips really helped! I'm wearing summer race RST gloves still but with the grips it's fine!

Griff.

summer gloves with heated grips work best, do not use winter gloves with hot grips as bugger all heat can get through them as they are too thick, to keep the wind off and keep the heat in put some bar muff over the top too and you will be snug mate

Good warm layered textile bike jacket is a good idea too, and a neck sleeve like a scarf but its a tube, waterproof over pants or over suit is a must have for harsh rain.

you can also get some waterproof over boot covers on ebay, saves getting another pair of boots for winter use

[VTRDark]

bar muff

That sounds good, I could get some down my local

(:-})

[BigVeeGrin]

The neck tube that goes down to the top of you chest and shoulder blades in windproof material is the best thing I got - think Oxford made it. Decent wicking base layer/s as well & silk balaclava.

[Kev L]

The neck tube that goes down to the top of you chest and shoulder blades in windproof material is the best thing I got - think Oxford made it. Decent wicking base layer/s as well & silk balaclava.

Ohhh Sir, silk balaclava Sir, do you like the feel of silk Sir, next to your skin Sir, hmmm. Does it reassure you Sir, does it? Ohhhh Sir.

[StormingHonda]

Came home last night and it was really quite windy, stuck to 40-50MPh on the way home to be safe, gotta say the car driver were brilliant, they could see I was being blown about on the Harley and weren't trying to overtake or tailgating me, they gave me loads of room.