Cold tires, cold asphalt, SLOW DOWN

Thanks for the reminder.
 
Yep, some ppl forget about leaves on the ground too. Those are pretty slippery in early morning after the dew

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Who are the limps that ride their bikes in the cold? If I have to wear a sweater and gloves that means riding season is over, time to devote myself to my PlayStation.
 
Basketcase said:
I'm not saying that this is the cause of the most recent accidents but it is something to think about at this time of year.
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Thanks for the tip, i had no idea
 
Pegassus said:
Who are the limps that ride their bikes in the cold? If I have to wear a sweater and gloves that means riding season is over, time to devote myself to my PlayStation.
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Peggy, you're definitely one of the better trolls this year. Congrats.
 
Basketcase said:
I'm not saying that this is the cause of the most recent accidents but it is something to think about at this time of year.
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Well I just mentioned to a new rider a week or so ago "watch how many people crash soon because they dont think about cold tires, now that the weather is changing" And since that day 5 people I know have low sided, all saying cold tires...
 
Is it really that hard to be more caution, and drive slower for the first 5 minutes?
You should be doing that anyways, to warm up the engine. By the time the engine is warmed up, the tires should be good to go also.

I would think...
 
Sabex said:
Is it really that hard to be more caution, and drive slower for the first 5 minutes?
You should be doing that anyways, to warm up the engine. By the time the engine is warmed up, the tires should be good to go also.

I would think...
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Obviously you have not met the average "biker" in toronto hahaha
 
Sabex said:
Is it really that hard to be more caution, and drive slower for the first 5 minutes?
You should be doing that anyways, to warm up the engine. By the time the engine is warmed up, the tires should be good to go also.

I would think...
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I let my engines warm up before I even ride my bikes, so no that would not work for me...A few corners at %50 and they are good to go however...Its just people do not think about it, as they are used to summer weather and not having to worry about it...
 
Pegassus said:
Who are the limps that ride their bikes in the cold? If I have to wear a sweater and gloves that means riding season is over, time to devote myself to my PlayStation.
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As long as the roads are clear I brush the snow off and go for a rip!

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Which reminds me, I better get my heated grips installed on my R1! Yikes!

-Jamie M.
 
JohnnyP636 said:
I let my engines warm up before I even ride my bikes, so no that would not work for me...A few corners at %50 and they are good to go however...Its just people do not think about it, as they are used to summer weather and not having to worry about it...
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Would you do anything to your pressures for the cold weather? A week or two ago we did a very early group ride (7am) and it was 7 degrees out when I left. I dropped my PSI a bit in my rear thinking that'd make my tire heat up/keep heat in it better. But I found it really "greasy", seem to slide a bit on corner entry but felt planted once leaned over.

So, up the pressure to spec because you're tire isn't going to get hot enough to bring them up. It'll feel planted but could slide out with no warning?

Or lower the pressure so the tire gets/stays hotter, feels squirmier but actually sticks better?

-Jamie M.
 
something i as a new rider didnt give much thought,I will be taking it easy for the first 5-10 minutes in the cold mornings for sure.
 
toysareforboys said:
Would you do anything to your pressures for the cold weather? A week or two ago we did a very early group ride (7am) and it was 7 degrees out when I left. I dropped my PSI a bit in my rear thinking that'd make my tire heat up/keep heat in it better. But I found it really "greasy", seem to slide a bit on corner entry but felt planted once leaned over.

So, up the pressure to spec because you're tire isn't going to get hot enough to bring them up. It'll feel planted but could slide out with no warning?

Or lower the pressure so the tire gets/stays hotter, feels squirmier but actually sticks better?

-Jamie M.
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When I did winter riding the last 2 winters, I never dropped my psi once. Something like 38/40 on my old v45 and 40/42 on the burgman. The v45 rode through a slush storm from Scarborough to newmarket at around -10c with no hiccups, and -20c from Scarborough to peterborough. Never once had a grip issue on the v45, but the burgman had issues with an inch or so of snow.

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