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Winter blues.

By *oxycouple28 OP Couple 22 weeks ago

bexley

Suffering the usual winter blues. Im lucky enough to have two bikes and am still riding but its only commuting type rides. Nothing fun... really wish the good weather was back!

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By (user no longer on site) 22 weeks ago

Yeap hate winter its shit for bikers. Guess ill have to ride the wife more till spring lol

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By (user no longer on site) 22 weeks ago

Our bikes tucked up for the winter though go out and start them up every week for ten mins

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By *araTVTV/TS 22 weeks ago

newtownabbey

will be out on bikes all winter provided snow etc is minimal. had a costly experience of leaving bikes up for 3mths over winter. So for me to ride them when I can to keep them free'd up

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By *awtybikerMan 22 weeks ago

Barnoldswick

I’ll try and get out when I can, don’t mind the cold, but heavy rain, snow and ice I’ll avoid.

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By *rafter69Man 22 weeks ago

upminster

I used to commute in all weathers but not now. Fair weather rider now but do miss riding during the winter. All my bikes are hibernating now

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By *uzyamCouple 22 weeks ago

Shropshire

We normally keep the BMW on the road all year round, get withdrawal symptoms otherwise 😕

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By *hilly1515Man 22 weeks ago

Don't mind the cold don't mind the rain... its the salt ..

munching away at the slider tubes fork seals and rear shock no matter how much you keep on top of it with cleaning..

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By *JandCMCouple 22 weeks ago

cardiff

Just waiting for a day I'm not working n it's dry n no frost to get out again.

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By *ictoriaathomeTV/TS 22 weeks ago

Huddersfield

Can't leave it alone and just stare at it!!

Need to be out, not heavy rain or snow but can't leave it alone!!

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By (user no longer on site) 22 weeks ago

Im out on mine if its dry. Gets cleaned after every ride anyhow

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By *ichinoMan 22 weeks ago

Eastleigh

Day off tommorow,forcaste dry in Hampshire,gonna do a few miles around probably stop at Loomies for a bacon sarnie and a coffee to warm up

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By *ikerdude2017Man 22 weeks ago

Rotherham

I ride all year round, better for the bike as it has to live outside. and I get the bike therapy on a daily basis.

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By *inkandwatchMan 22 weeks ago

Durham

I was out on my sports bike this morning to give it a run , it wasn’t enjoyable

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By *ave1085Man 22 weeks ago

Onchan IOM

Went for a lap of TT course yesterday....think i need to buy heated grips!

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By *arleycplWoman 22 weeks ago

Frodsham

Fair weather rider here, it's my weekend pleasure

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By *onjo14Man 22 weeks ago

Bangor N.Ireland

Bikes are sorned and away for 4 months,I normally tinker over winter.But only just put the engine back into one lol.

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By *uzanne and RickyCouple 22 weeks ago

Midlothian

So there’s lots of advice about winter storage. Personally I clean the bike before putting away. Fuel to the top, stops corrosion. Optimate charger to save the battery. Had service before being put away, clean oil for storage otherwise the wee metal bits collect and can damage the engine when you do start up. Also don’t start it up as it causing moisture to gather internally. Spend my time planning next years trips, watching biker stuff on YouTube with a glass. Be safe you lovely bunch.

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By *onjo14Man 22 weeks ago

Bangor N.Ireland

All good advice above,I also put mine up on stands and take the batteries out and in the house.I only charge them 24 hrs once a month.

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By *aughty couple xxx555Couple 22 weeks ago

Stoke on trent

Bikes tucked up for winter