Never spent a day off of the bike, since my 17th birthday. Rode my XR125 last year in the snow, and still ride my sv 650s in all weathers. Although people think your slightly nuts, it is my only transport and always will be :)
Alex - 15 years ago
Am i the only one here who went to uni on a 125, my honda cg is lovely little bike and despite the thin road tyres i still got there and back safely, try stay off back roads tho was the main concern.
Mark - 15 years ago
Ride my 92 blade everyday - have no choice it is my only transport - the rain and snow sure helps you to get a feel for the bike so that when the sun shines your riding circles around other riders.
TT - 15 years ago
I rode 20 miles to Basingstoke on my SV 650s. The motorway (M3) was okay – normal speeds could be reached ;) but on the back roads the rear wheel was just spinning and then eventually reached the tarmac under the ice and snow and would throw you forwards if you were not quick with the clutch! To stay upright you basically have to drag your feet on either side like skies and just keep moving.
Car drivers look at you like your nuts! To be honest it is fairly stupid and I would not be doing it if I had a car. The salt and grit on the roads is not too good for the bike either so my advice would be stay off the bikes unless you have a machine for the job and really know what you’re doing! Ride safe.
jonny - 15 years ago
i ride my gsxr-750 twice in snow.that was fun ;) .every day i go to work with my bike 50 mile go and back.
steve - 15 years ago
VFR rider here, going to work today in Lincoln as any other day
David - 15 years ago
Riding the bike not the problem,car drivers knocking me off is,got a DRZ & YZR R1 would not go out on either this time of year,listen it hurts when u hit the ground
Dave M - 15 years ago
Get your self an old nail for winter and have some fun. I've had my old rat bike for years and was looking forward to some proper snow.
Robert Macgregor - 15 years ago
Its all right if you have a dirt bike and know how to handle it, but I wouldn't encourage anyone to ride in the snow on a road bike.
There's a limit to what's safe and I don't think MCN should be encouraging bikers to throw themselves down the road by taking unsuitable machinery in these conditions.
Never spent a day off of the bike, since my 17th birthday. Rode my XR125 last year in the snow, and still ride my sv 650s in all weathers. Although people think your slightly nuts, it is my only transport and always will be :)
Am i the only one here who went to uni on a 125, my honda cg is lovely little bike and despite the thin road tyres i still got there and back safely, try stay off back roads tho was the main concern.
Ride my 92 blade everyday - have no choice it is my only transport - the rain and snow sure helps you to get a feel for the bike so that when the sun shines your riding circles around other riders.
I rode 20 miles to Basingstoke on my SV 650s. The motorway (M3) was okay – normal speeds could be reached ;) but on the back roads the rear wheel was just spinning and then eventually reached the tarmac under the ice and snow and would throw you forwards if you were not quick with the clutch! To stay upright you basically have to drag your feet on either side like skies and just keep moving.
Car drivers look at you like your nuts! To be honest it is fairly stupid and I would not be doing it if I had a car. The salt and grit on the roads is not too good for the bike either so my advice would be stay off the bikes unless you have a machine for the job and really know what you’re doing! Ride safe.
i ride my gsxr-750 twice in snow.that was fun ;) .every day i go to work with my bike 50 mile go and back.
VFR rider here, going to work today in Lincoln as any other day
Riding the bike not the problem,car drivers knocking me off is,got a DRZ & YZR R1 would not go out on either this time of year,listen it hurts when u hit the ground
Get your self an old nail for winter and have some fun. I've had my old rat bike for years and was looking forward to some proper snow.
Its all right if you have a dirt bike and know how to handle it, but I wouldn't encourage anyone to ride in the snow on a road bike.
There's a limit to what's safe and I don't think MCN should be encouraging bikers to throw themselves down the road by taking unsuitable machinery in these conditions.