Hi yes totally agree. We in Uk sould ride all year when its dry roads and above 8 degrees ish ACF my bikes and use them all year they dont like standing for long periods of time does them no good love winter rides Pick your days but ride them thats what they are for you all ride safe
@bytesandbikes7 ай бұрын
Agreed. Be careful, keep the skills sharp.
@alanchase73297 ай бұрын
I used to do 100 mile trips in the winter. Worst I had was arriving home with a sheet of ice covering the front of my jacket from freezing fog. Back then heated grips did not exist so used silk liners, gloves and waxed cotton over-mits. Had to tape some 120 grit wet and dry to the throttle grip to stop it slipping through the over-mits.
@neowave7778 ай бұрын
Nice video mate! One tip I'd like to add from personal experience is to wear a scarf or something warm around your neck, as when the cold air gets in through the gap it really makes you feel cold. Then you become rigid and stiff which affects breaking time and general riding safety
@BikerMike_UK7 ай бұрын
Yeah I forgot that one. I have a really nice snood for that.
@axleg12547 ай бұрын
Totally agree yep use the bike all time round year and be cautious. My only advice would be clean the bike after the journey once it has cooled down. In this way less change of any water getting into st,motor/ alternator . Do not put bike away wet either.
@keiranmcauley43668 ай бұрын
i used to ride all the time i had no choice i didnt drive I know about the tires needing to be good. great to see you again mike
@BikerMike_UK7 ай бұрын
I went 7 years with no car and commuted by bike in all weather. It's much better to choose when to ride tho lol
@UncleWally37 ай бұрын
If you use Google Translate and input the word “winter” under British English it translates to Canadian English as “summer” - okay that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but not by much.
@Darkvisor7 ай бұрын
great tip. but for me with -15 and snow/ice I'd be better leaving my bike in the garage =P //DV 🇸🇪
@thepeadair8 ай бұрын
Can’t understand those who put their bikes away for winter.
@Grahamvfr7 ай бұрын
I personally think the bigger issue is the overall miles you do in a Yr, lots of my friends don't sorn through winter, yet still do far less miles than me.
@903lew7 ай бұрын
Depends on the winter I suppose. The other day it was -28 in my parts, today is a balmy -11 and tomorrow will be a roasting -8. Snow and ice almost every day since December first.
@derrickmurphy98597 ай бұрын
Yip me too and I know it depends on where you live in the world but I ride all year round, once there's no serious frost or snow I'm out and about at least 300mile on a winters days hard to beat it just brilliant for the mindset too.
@mikeclarke67968 ай бұрын
Nice to see you again
@hansniessen89767 ай бұрын
Forgot to say; put sound protection in your ears also against the cold
@rickconstant61067 ай бұрын
All sound advice , but if people need to be told these things, perhaps they shouldn't be allowed outdoors on their own, let alone on a bike. I'm an all year round biker, too. I don't have to commute because I'm retired, but I do use my GS550 for everyday transport, in preference to a car. In my experience, WD40 is your bike's best friend in the winter. I keep everything coated in it (except for brakes and tyres), and it preserves the bike while allowing you to use it.
@hansniessen89767 ай бұрын
From Holland; he takes off his helmet and doesn't wear a hoody beneath it. My tip during the winter: wear two hoodies beneath your helmet
@aronbechiom5657 ай бұрын
Great video.... That is a really good looking jacket. What brand ? Is it armored? I mostly ride HD's, an early generation V65 Magna, and soon getting a Yamaha R6. I don't want to get a jacket for each style of bike... Really liking the looks of the one you're wearing. Also, the leather pant... Thanks ! Shiny side up....
@user-ur5su7gi8c8 ай бұрын
Get an External thermometer/ Weather station for about £15(?), I've had so many people have "incidents" thinking they'll be fine over the years. Look at it before you start!
@BikerMike_UK7 ай бұрын
Yeah I usually look at the weather app on my phone
@WoodNotts7 ай бұрын
Remember that the road surface temperature is around 2 ~ 3 degrees centigrade below the air temperature at this time of year so watch out! Enjoy your riding and stay safe👍👍