lawlberg
Booth Babe
I saw a mug of coffee sitting right behind your seat - there's no way that's still warm when you get to work...
Recently there was an article on a Dutch website about these winter tyres saying they are pretty good :thumbup:
BTW it is now law in Germany (where they make these) that you have to use winter tyres when appropriate.
:hijack::scared:
I saw a mug of coffee sitting right behind your seat - there's no way that's still warm when you get to work...
The only aspect of winter riding that really bugs the crap out of me is the cars behind me. They often get really impatient to overtake and don't appreciate the true road conditions, this renders them far to close. I get freaked out because I know that if I fall off they will not have the space or the traction to stop or avoid me. If I were to pull over to the inside the ice and crap build up in the curb would definitely cause me to lose traction so pulling over is not an option and riding faster than the conditions allow also increases the risk of injury.
Nelly
The people driving in the four wheel drive vehicles are the worst. They seem to have the mindset that the current surface condition does not effect their vehicles so they fly on by.
my fingers were freaking freezing. My left hand was not an issue, I can ride with my left hand near the engine, but my throttle hand was killing me.
Good observation, yes it's my daily cup of Java that I go pickup every morning on the way to work. Nothing but a quick nuke will fix the temp.
Exactly but that's the risk that we choose to take. Doesn't really freak me out but I'm aware that if a vehicle is following too closely, I'm probably going to be toast, and hoping that these drivers are aware of it. Legally, not allowing a safe following distance under the current conditions, will probably make it their fault in the event we get hit.
The people driving in the four wheel drive vehicles are the worst. They seem to have the mindset that the current surface condition does not effect their vehicles so they fly on by.
Is there any reason why you wouldn't have car for the winter? I have always found winter driving to be fun, provided you have the right tires.
Ken