Norbert
crash tested
Winter is coming.
Hoping to avoid any new threads on the subject, here's how I ride in the winter.....
Corrosion:
Use Corrosion Block aka ACF-50.
How to - Apply ACF50
You can order it online or buy it as a spray bottle at West Marine.
Staying warm:
Buy some heated gear.
Don't get non-heated winter gear. Just get the heated gear.
I'm fine with only gloves and jacket, no heated pants.
I prefer Gerbings. There are others that are good. Do some research.
Don't bother with heated grips or hand guards. Just get heated gloves.
Dial down the heated gear if you're in stop-and-go traffic.
If you've been using the heated gear a lot, put the bike battery on a tender at the end of the day.
Wear a balaclava if you have to.
Traction:
When it's really cold, like 40F and below, air your tires down 3 psi, but no less that 30psi.
I normally run 30psi (front)/ 33 psi (rear) when it's cold outside.
Learn how to be smooth in the turns. No sudden inputs.
Keith Code will help you get started. I should re-read these myself:
Code Break - Smooth Riding Moves - Motorcyclist Magazine
Code Break - The Harmonics of Smooth Riding - Motorcyclist magazine
Watch out for ice, melted snow that re-freezes and that frost that appears on the road early in the morning.
Ride when you can, but don't be stupid and ride in a snow storm (or right after one).
I avoid riding after dusk because the temperature drop may cause ice to form.
Fogging
Get a pinlock visor. It's the only thing that works.
Cat Crap anti fog treatment is a distant second.
That's it. Have fun!
Hoping to avoid any new threads on the subject, here's how I ride in the winter.....
Corrosion:
Use Corrosion Block aka ACF-50.
How to - Apply ACF50
You can order it online or buy it as a spray bottle at West Marine.
Staying warm:
Buy some heated gear.
Don't get non-heated winter gear. Just get the heated gear.
I'm fine with only gloves and jacket, no heated pants.
I prefer Gerbings. There are others that are good. Do some research.
Don't bother with heated grips or hand guards. Just get heated gloves.
Dial down the heated gear if you're in stop-and-go traffic.
If you've been using the heated gear a lot, put the bike battery on a tender at the end of the day.
Wear a balaclava if you have to.
Traction:
When it's really cold, like 40F and below, air your tires down 3 psi, but no less that 30psi.
I normally run 30psi (front)/ 33 psi (rear) when it's cold outside.
Learn how to be smooth in the turns. No sudden inputs.
Keith Code will help you get started. I should re-read these myself:
Code Break - Smooth Riding Moves - Motorcyclist Magazine
Code Break - The Harmonics of Smooth Riding - Motorcyclist magazine
Watch out for ice, melted snow that re-freezes and that frost that appears on the road early in the morning.
Ride when you can, but don't be stupid and ride in a snow storm (or right after one).
I avoid riding after dusk because the temperature drop may cause ice to form.
Fogging
Get a pinlock visor. It's the only thing that works.
Cat Crap anti fog treatment is a distant second.
That's it. Have fun!
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