Suzuki Burgman Scooter Riders - 'Lovers of Fun'

ken hood on When not to ride?

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:34:55 +0000

My rule for over 40 years has been. When the salt goes down the motorcycles go into hibernation until three good rains to wash the salt off the road. Salt dust gets in places that is impossible to wash out thus it just eats away 24/7. This rule usually always cover the safty issues.

ken, 06-burgman 650, 09-burgman 400, 99-goldwing trike

lbmac809 on When not to ride?

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:02:22 +0000

In my youngter days I stupedly rode in less than good weather and wore a snowmobile suit. I did have a bad fall on black ice . Took a year and a half to get back on and ride. That crash was on a "dresser" Yamaha. I got my 650 in '05 and love it. It goes fast enough and more than keeps up with traffic but when winter comes I "winterize" it and store it in the garage 'til spring. By that time I can't wait to get on it and ride. Just wait out the bad weather. It's not worth the risk.

Bouncer on When not to ride?

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:29:25 +0000

I'll have to find some new expletives!

It didnt seem to stop - its still going now. We even had a blast of thunder and lightening this afternoon on central london - lovely

alto1_3 on When not to ride?

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:26:22 +0000

Wot you like, Jan.?

One minute it's "Knickers", next, it's "Pants"

It certainly wasn't a good day for riding. Did it ever stop raining?

Now, fearless, or barking?.....I wonder?...

Not having to have to go out, I decided to stay in, all day.

Still, it has tested the new mineral felt, put up on my flat bathroom roof, on Monday.

alto1_3 on When not to ride?

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:57:04 +0000

BurgieKing said:

Wireless, Alan? Is that placed next to your gramophone? Lol!

Oh, no!! The horn would get in the way.

I dropped that "Wireless" bit in, Nige, in the certain knowledge, that you couldn't resist jumping in with BOTH feet.

alto1_3 on When not to ride?

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:47:50 +0000

Henry_C said:

I wouldn't dispute your assessment as to poor seamanship but they COULD have opted for the North Channel into Hurst Narrows which would have afforded them SOME protection in the lee of the shingle bank though either way is a horrendous idea in anything of a blow.

I did consider the north channel, but thought, with a S/Westerly, they would have been driven onto a lee shore.

But, on reflection, even that, may have been a saving grace.

Bouncer on When not to ride?

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:56:29 +0000

Im fearless or barking! Ive had a taste of freedom and just cant bear the underground anymore.

Trying out a few variations of layering for the big trip - isnt March famed for its winds! I think it wil be fun and a great chance for us all to meet up.

Henry_C on When not to ride?

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:45:16 +0000

You're a brave one, Jan! I am even flinching at the idea of having to ride a couple of miles to the garage for servicing on Thursday!! Perhaps it'll dry up specially for me!?

BUT if it rains for the WB weekend I WILL make the trip anyway - I am determined (at least, based on tomorrow's release of the final details being GOOD news).

Bouncer on When not to ride?

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:37:28 +0000

Now that Bouncer is my transport work and play, Im seeing all kinds of weather - today was particularly 'pants' - almost hail this morning and constant rain - so reduced visibility added to the list of things to contend with. Definitely a mean day for riding out but all experience and lessons learned. Just taking it easy - I know I'll get home or get to work regardless {god willing!} - a bit calmer this week on the roads since its half term and who needs to rush?

And its still raining!

BurgieKing on When not to ride?

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:20:08 +0000

Alto1_3 said ...

But we see this sort of thing every day, on our roads. Cagers, and bikers, alike. Going mad, speeding, and taking chances. Listen to the road reports on the wireless, in the mornings. There's accidents everywhere, every day.

Wireless, Alan? Is that placed next to your gramophone? Lol!

Nige.