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Re: mt in the snowwww

Post by mtwimmer » Sun Dec 19, 2010 11:40 am

Thanks Brian, I did find that site, but coiuldn't see the right size, I will have another go later on, so much choice on there...Martin
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Post by worz » Sun Dec 19, 2010 5:07 pm

Its a standard plate 9x6 I think with 3 lines
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Re: mt in the snowwww

Post by Erolek » Mon Dec 20, 2010 5:59 pm

Just came back home from work. Holy crap. Decided to chance it and, despite making it in one piece, still not sure if it was wise move.

It was grand in the morning, then around 4pm sky just opened and white crap fell out. No grip whatsoever. Kept riding in the middle of the road, as fresh snow gave at least some impression of grip (traffic was in standstill anyway). Met 2 other morons like me - one on 125cc Yamaha offroader and a courier on Bandit.

Crap photo, as I had only mobile phone with me:
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Still, bike was controllable (or at least stable while going sideways). Didn't fell off and probably learned more biking skills than in last 5 years.

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Re: mt in the snowwww

Post by MadStu » Mon Dec 20, 2010 7:07 pm

Well done mate, loads of fun!
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Post by mtt.tr » Mon Dec 20, 2010 7:43 pm

Rode to work this morning at -12c was cold but fun. Was doing 20mph on ice when i got to work as our unit is on a farm so nobody was about loads off. Just not the stopping, the stopping part is hard :lol: But no spills i think the offroading day helped loads as i learnt a few new things plus extra confidants and how useful standing up is
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Post by MadStu » Mon Dec 20, 2010 11:47 pm

I've definitely found that trail riding improves your skills in everyday riding, and especially when it comes to snow and ice.

But I don't ride standing up on the ice though, that front tyre is just too susceptible to slip out from underneath. Sit down with a foot on the ground when turning, like this ;) :
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Re: mt in the snowwww

Post by ellrider » Tue Dec 21, 2010 7:15 am

Or in my case like this, and you can't fall off!

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But then again.

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Post by Pirate » Tue Dec 21, 2010 3:01 pm

MadStu wrote:I've definitely found that trail riding improves your skills in everyday riding, and especially when it comes to snow and ice.

But I don't ride standing up on the ice though, that front tyre is just too susceptible to slip out from underneath. Sit down with a foot on the ground when turning, like this ;) :
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Which ones you Stu :lol: :lol: :P
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Re: mt in the snowwww

Post by MadStu » Wed Dec 22, 2010 9:42 pm

I'm in front with the cameraman on the back - they can't catch me! ;)


Here's some pics from pirate :)


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Re: mt in the snowwww

Post by mtt.tr » Wed Dec 22, 2010 9:52 pm

I would sit down but when dragging my feet if they catch somthing they get dragged under the pannier racks so when i stand if i bail i can step off the bike if you follow lol
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