Who rides all year

Discussion in 'Triumph General Discussion' started by Richard H, Sep 5, 2013.

  1. Richard H

    Richard H Noble Member

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    Took the bike out last night for a blast think there may not be that many more nice days left before winter sets in. A mate has already packed his Ducati away for the winter (he has a less cherished bike to ride) wondered who decides to pack their beloved away for the whole winter and when?

    I personaly keep my bike on the road all year and take it out on the odd clear dry day when the salt is not down but even with careful washing and picking my days last winter, some of the plated fasteners have gone a little dull :frown:
     
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  2. folkbloke

    folkbloke Well-Known Member

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    I do a 50 mile run most weeks to see a mate and I go to Essex twice a month to see my Dad (150 miles round trip) right through the year. The only time I don't do the trip is if there's ice or snow about. I've been used to handguards and heated grips on the Tiger and GS so it could be a bit of a shock on the America :eek: I may have to get some muffs this year (and a big can of ACF50 and a tub of chrome cleaner) :wink:
     
  3. SpankyHam

    SpankyHam Member

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    Well I've always had motocross bikes and trials bikes so the mud and rain just made things better!
     
  4. P19DJG

    P19DJG Banned

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    I keep mine legal all year round just in case we get the odd dry weekend over the colder period. I wouldnt take my bike out in the wet weather as i just dont enjoy it & i end up spending the following week cleaning all the crud off of it again.
    However, field bikes.... Definitely! Wouldnt even bother my arse taking my field bike out in decent weather.... No fun in that at all.
     
  5. SpankyHam

    SpankyHam Member

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    Muddy-motorcycle.jpg No fun

    Cleaning-The-Muddy-Motorcycle.jpg Loads of fun

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  6. Hutchism

    Hutchism Member

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    My Triumph is a much loved work horse, so I'll be out in the snow if it comes to it. Though I might try and pick up a cheap winter hack if the right thing comes up. Wish I'd never sold my old KLR650!

    (Spanky: I'd like to say only in America, but they look like European plates!?!)
     
  7. Screwball

    Screwball Active Member

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    Used to ride all year round but drive car to work now.
    Have a DR400 for winter fun...
    But have been know to go out when the weather is not so good.. image.jpg

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  8. Richard H

    Richard H Noble Member

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    On a steep bit of the down hill toboggan?
     
  9. Screwball

    Screwball Active Member

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    Bloody iPhones..... Was a tad cold.. Supprised at that amount of lean I did not fall off the edge...
     
  10. Spudda

    Spudda Member

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    I tend to wrap mine up but keep it pointing the right way in case we have a dry spell.
    Having said that, my stator or reg/rec has gone pop so I guess thats me done until I can find time to diagnose it and then afford it depending on what needs replacing
     
  11. fraser

    fraser Active Member

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    Got caught short Thurs. before Easter ferry booked that night for Belgium woke to this ! all part of being British and growing up suppose ! made it no probs,. 1364024675625.jpg

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  12. P19DJG

    P19DJG Banned

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    Sod that! I dont even get out of bed when the weather is like that so you certainly wouldnt see me on my bike!
     
  13. SpankyHam

    SpankyHam Member

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    Would be a bit cold in shorts and flip flops then Pig
     
  14. P19DJG

    P19DJG Banned

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    Too right mate. I reckon you would need to wear some kind of protective motorcycle clothing to ride in those conditions! Shorts & flip flops is the best attire for cruising around, obviously weather permittng.
     
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  15. fraser

    fraser Active Member

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    As a rule and in answer to the original post no do not run bikes through "winter" thought it was SPRING lol
     
  16. brybrem

    brybrem Senior Member

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    You been sat there since before it started snowing or did you just fart a lot? (I only ask as there's no snow below you). x
     
  17. Screwball

    Screwball Active Member

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    It's coz I'm hot stuff...
     
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  18. brybrem

    brybrem Senior Member

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    Says Mr. Snow Umbrella!
     
  19. da pink

    da pink Member

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    I have a toy I wouldn't even ride in the wet, and a workhorse that'll be used everyday unless there's ice/snow down. Just not worth the bother to me in those conditions.

    Unlike me mate who was on a promise, and with no other means of transport, attempted to visit said lady (10 miles away) in this

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    He cam off 3 times before calling it a day and asking me for a lift
     
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  20. P19DJG

    P19DJG Banned

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    But did he fuck her? View attachment 1868
     
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