Bike is now winterized

[Capo79]

... and she'll be staying put the next five-or-so months. Have allmost put 20.000 km's on her since March, and the odo just turned 40K on the last trip this season. Which was a freezing one. Got down to -1 degree c at one point there...

 

[lonesoldier84]

im going to pretend i didnt see this.

can a mod please delete this thread?

 

[CCHOUSEKY]

No kidding! Man, is it depressing to think the end of my riding season is right around the corner (and you year-round riders can hold your comments, thank you very much).

At least I've got my naked conversion to look forward to! I can't imagine how apprehensive I'd be knowing the bike would just be sitting there for the next 5 months!

 

[BusyWeb]

Sorry to hear that.
Here, Kalifornian..... no winterization needed at all....
^^;

 

[Andz]

How sad... it was 32C/89F yesterday and expected to remain similar throughout the weekend, so the bike will be getting lots of exercise :rockon:

 

[Jez]

Winterizing here means checking fluids, spraying with ACF50 and switching to winter gloves.

It was 5 deg C the other morning when I set off, which was refreshing.

 

[Kazza]

I feel very sorry for you, having to put her away for the winter months.

Here in Perth we ride all year round - bit wet in Winter, but spring is here and the weather is already great.

 

[Capo79]

Problem around here, is that the morning temps aren't suitable for riding, whereas during the day, the temperature can get up to around 12 degrees c. I use the bike mainly for commuting, and the unpleasantness of riding in several degrees below zero, makes me shiver just thinking about it. I could of course pospone the winterizing, but as long as I'll be spending the next three to four weeks in Africa, I just had to do it now.

Besides, compared to last year, the temperatures are now lower. I rode until November last year, but I don't think that's possible this year.

A highlight is that we've ordered a brand new car, which will arrive before it's time to take out the bike again:Flash:

 

[fazer.rider]

wow, Norge gets cold fast it's still around 10 degrees C here. oh yeah Capo what car did you get?

 

[Capo79]

wow, Norge gets cold fast it's still around 10 degrees C here. oh yeah Capo what car did you get?

Ja, i år har det blitt kaldt ganske fort (did you understand that? - translated: Yes, this year it has become quite cold pretty fast). It's no more than two weeks ago that we had temperatures in the mid 20's

Is it still 10 degrees during morning hours where you're at?

I don't think you've ever heard of the brand, but it's a Skoda I's basically a VW.

 

[reiobard]

I ride whenever i can, the bike only gets put up for 2-3 months and i have ridden down to 11F and it gets very very chilly, but it is worth it to hold off on putting the bike away.


This reminds me... I need to get my heated grips set up again, they shorted out and i need to replace one...

 

[Blackblood]

Nothing like cool crisp mornings and chances of black ice to liven the commute to work

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkIM4_O5ilA[/ame]

 

[Perfj]

It is also getting cold down here in Denmark. This week the night temperatures will probably be below zero degrees Celcius. So not many rides left for this season.
Cold wins comming from Norway at the present

:danish:

 

[logan77]

Ah I'm with ya. I packed up my bike and gear yesterday, of course it's still accessable if it really warms up. :thumbup:

 

[ZRXINLA]

Sorry to hear that.
Here, Kalifornian..... no winterization needed at all....
^^;

 

[steveindenmark]

I had a lovely riding day down in Denmark Capo. Not sure of the temp but nowhere near yours and nice and sunny as well.

Steve

 

[fazer.rider]

Ja, i år har det blitt kaldt ganske fort (did you understand that? - translated: Yes, this year it has become quite cold pretty fast). It's no more than two weeks ago that we had temperatures in the mid 20's

Is it still 10 degrees during morning hours where you're at?

I don't think you've ever heard of the brand, but it's a Skoda I's basically a VW.

Hei, hvordan har du det? hehe takk for the translation. i learned something new :rockon: yeah it's getting kind of cold now it toronto. 5 degrees c so with windchill it's below zero for sure :spank: hands get frozen in 30 mins of highway riding lol. Ja i checked out some pics of the Skoda cars. they look sharp! must be very fuel efficient too. canada needs more cars like those in europe

 

[fazer.rider]

Cold wins comming from Norway at the present

:danish:

lol :rockon::cheer:

 

[Daryldaddy]

Yep...summers over , I'll run my insurance till Nov. in hopes of a few nice days . this morning it was -8 C. warmed up to O , heavy frost and light snow = crash , so early morning rides are out. Thats one of the negatives of central BC. Guess I'll be dragging out my 580 powder special soon........Hmmm

 

[Capo79]

It is also getting cold down here in Denmark. This week the night temperatures will probably be below zero degrees Celcius. So not many rides left for this season.
Cold wins comming from Norway at the present

:danish:

Hey, smartass!

Those winds you're talking about are coming from freakin' Sweden, or more precisely, Sibiria Talking about Sweden: Congrats on winning that soccer match:thumbup:

I winterized my bike solely because I'm going away for two weeks this friday. I saw on the latest weather report that the temps are going up again, so I guess it would be possible to ride for at least one more week, maybe two. Problem is the mornings... It's no-joy riding in sub-zero temperatures even though the roads are dry. I'm not that kind of a viking