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Dec 16, 2011 21:31:38 GMT
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Hello all, not sure if this really classes as a thread but here goes. As the roads are starting to get icy (as i experienced today ) i wondered if anyone knew any good ice tyres and/or the best place to find them to fit a puch maxi ? really need them as ive just had a big slip turning into my street which was quite scary. Was thinking this thread could benefit other riders on here aswell as it's really dangerous outside. Cheers Jake
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dungbug
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Dec 16, 2011 22:27:44 GMT
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Wouldn't have thought there's much you can do chap other than be cautious, I've had a few 'moments' on my bike in the icey/snowy weather. Just ensure your tyres are descent and take extra care. Ride safe.
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Dec 16, 2011 22:46:12 GMT
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www.mytyres.comGoodride 205/55/16 £46 each and what a difference, Yeah we can blag on about its all in the throttle control and reading the road but they do actually feel sure footed were as the Pirelli P Zero's I have just stashed away are fantastic in the warm weather but made the road feel slimy if you know what I mean. First set of winters I have bought and so far am not regretting it. After all they wouldn't be law in certain European country's if they didn't work. They must do em for bikes surely............
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Last Edit: Dec 16, 2011 22:47:09 GMT by usedabused
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Dec 16, 2011 22:47:44 GMT
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TBH theres not a lot you can do, just ride according to the conditions and have a good pair of boots on...Remember anywhere in shadow will stay icy for a lot longer - soft snow is less slippy than the hard packed stuff. You can get studs in more icy countries that screw into the tyres but the only ice tyres I know of are the ones the ice speedway riders use But I can imagine there would be issues with using them on the road
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Last Edit: Dec 16, 2011 22:49:48 GMT by dodgerover
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Mr S
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Ice tyresMr S
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Dec 17, 2011 22:52:12 GMT
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When it gets too icy/snowy for me to use my bikes (Kawasaki GT550 or Suzuki GSXR750) I use my pushbike (13 odd miles to work). It ain't worth pushing your luck, falling off a pushbike generally hurts and costs less
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ScORTED
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Dec 17, 2011 22:59:24 GMT
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you can't use ice tyres on the public highway
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"In engineering there is an answer to everything, It's just that we're usually too ignorant or too dim to see it." Keith Duckworth If you'd binned it into something that either didn't move, or survived intact (like I did, well, technically I landed on top of it, skillzorz...
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Russ
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Last Edit: Dec 18, 2011 0:22:25 GMT by Russ
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Dec 20, 2011 14:24:54 GMT
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cheers for the replys guys, tbh ive figured i cant really do much other than go really slow and be extra careful or don't ride it at all. i cant really afford ice tyres either and its only for a month or 2 (if it even snows) but thanks all
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Dec 20, 2011 14:50:26 GMT
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G A R'goyle
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Dec 21, 2011 15:21:42 GMT
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Something like this? You need a enduro tire like THIS And some car dobbs (?) ;D It will work better if you re spoke the wheel to one size wider rim Even more winter fun occurs if you replace the footrests with skies
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dungbug
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Dec 21, 2011 15:25:17 GMT
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Even more winter fun occurs if you replace the footrests with skies Only in scandinavia.
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Dec 25, 2011 22:24:51 GMT
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In case ypu've not noticed it retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=othrmod&action=display&thread=97759Lessons below from my winter commuting - feel free to learn (or laugh) *All views are mine and mine alone. Stay legal, and consider using a car unless you have a warped sense of fun Wrap up warm ! Fit heated grips if you can (maybe not an option on yours) Expect the roads to be worst in the first 100 yards from home and the last 100 yards of your journey (the traffic on the bit inbetween will pack down the snow, or hopefully spread the salt around to melt it) Ride *VERY* gently! Plan everything well in advance, soft throttle & back brake, super-slow around corners, avoid the front brake totally, don't be afraid to ride on the grass verge if the roads in the estate are pack-ice. Expect to fall off, best I managed was a full winter with no offs, worst was 3 falls in 2 weeks (all when stopped outside my house ) Honda VT500 - nice flat torque curve, low center of gaviity. Notice the snow higher than the kerb by the back wheel Gpz500 twin - gutless so no chance of getting caught by surprise when the power kicks in Not visible in the photo - there is a kerb but the snowdrift is hiding it Always have a Plan B My secret weapon was a Yam TT600 (competition-spec version of the more common XT600), all road legal ;D ;D Only had to use it 1 day - the VT500 coped fine with all other snow ;D ... or take the bus
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Last Edit: Dec 26, 2011 0:34:33 GMT by nomad
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Ice tyresretrowagen1234
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Dec 26, 2011 18:30:03 GMT
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I just wouldnt risk it.
I went out on the cub last night and hit some ice while slowing down. Luckily i was only slightly on the rear brake and it started to step out..
Its now gone into semi hibernation until we get some more favourable weather... And ive got more time to get all the gear on to stay warm riding it haha
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Dec 27, 2011 22:30:58 GMT
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I had a hard tail maxi back in the mid eighties, and found the best thing to do was wear a good pair of boots, and ride it like a speedway bike, in the ice. The roads near me were regularly just ice or compact snow, and having a hand controlled rear brake made for some great drifting on the long country road bends
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I don't WANT TO DIE A GROWN UP!
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