HIBERNATION

[Deon]

Have you guys in the UK gone into hibernation for winter already ? No posts today from anyone !!!

What am I going to do down here in South Africa whilst you are all hibernating ? This forum is my daily fix. What am I going to do now ???

Deon

[Rusty]

We are all still here .... nice weather today down here in the south but due to get very cold overnight by the weekend .... I think some Gtr's have been ACF 50'd and tucked up in the garage but I am ready to go off to work tonight ... yep ... on the bike ... no rest for my big GREEN lovely to ride GTR !!! 

[Deon]

Now THAT gives me some hope Rusty !!!

Enjoy the ride my friend.

Deon

[O.C.]

Deon, I don't think we have gone into hibernation just yet, bit I think that its not far from the time where most of us put our bikes into hibernation.

I'll keep the GTR 'om stand by' just in case I can get out on her, but the classics are ready to be tucked up for the winter months with nice snug heaters underneath them to keep them nice and warm ..............yeah really 

The forecast predicts that very cold weather is on its way real soon.

[Deon]

It is amazing what you guys have to go through every year OC. I do not envy you for one second.
Down here in SA, we prefer riding during our winter months as the temps are a lot lower than summer and we do not get as much wind in winter than we get during the summer months.

Looks like this forum will be quiet for a while then !!!   

Deon

[Bryn]

I'll be riding mine to work when the weather's not too bad .....

There's the thought that it's a modern vehicle, so providing it's cleaned and washed down regularly it's not going to do it that much harm ....

Then on the other hand.. it's squeaky clean at the moment and the car's sitting outside   

[Gonome]

+1. Mine is going for All Year Biker treatment next weekend, not to be stored away, but to be used every single day there is not ice and snow. We are fortunate in the south that the periods of time when it is not possible to have the Black Beast out are very limited. Then I have to go crawling to Wifey to borrow her car. 

[Deon]

I imagine the salt that they put on your roads must be a problem for the bikes ( as in cleaning afterwards ) ??


Deon

[O.C.]

A more grit based material is used these days as the salt proved expensive and could wash away.....I'd still be wary obout subjecting the GTR to a dose of grit though

Regular washing down after a ride would be the order of the day

[Boomer]

It's a motorcycle not an ornament.
Yer supposed to ride it not polish it and admire it.
Well, you can polish and admire it so long as you do ride it.
My 2007 has survived 2 winters worth of grit and salt and while she's no show bike, she still looks pretty good.
As for riding, well I won't ride when it's icy or the roads are covered in snow.
Otherwise I'm out in most weathers for my regular fix.

I have wondered how the Sunny Sunday Riders have managed this year.
I think the total for this year was 4 Sunny Sundays.
My personal mileage has plummeted this year due to not commuting on her any more.
Last year to end December was 21,000 miles, this year I probably should beat 4,000.
My usual average is between 8k and 10k miles per year.

[Debs]

Deon.... I will be here as much as possible

My baby has been ACF 50 treated and ready for the winter...  Winter or not I will be out on her..
Off to France at the weekend for a week.. 

[Ros]

Don't worry Deaon, I'll still be riding around. Bit busy at work atm so not much time for this 'ere forum, but i'll be back soon.  Loadsa great winter riding around here too :)

Where abouts in France you going Debs?

FYI there's a cyclone coming through this area and France over the next two or three days...

Cheers

Ros

[Deon]

Good to see that some of you will still be around.

Enjoy your trip Debs but look out for the weather as Ros has mentioned. Saw the news about the cyclone.

Deon

[Debs]

Where abouts in France you going Debs?

Im only going to Lille in the north then over the border to Brussels for a few days. 

[Gonome]

Have a safe trip Debs. Don't forget your thermals, looks like it will be rather chilly over the next few days.