Who rides in snow ? (not PC)

**TwoSeven** · 19th September 2005, 14:01

Think monty python skit here.

**Sniper** · 19th September 2005, 14:02

Not getting it, and on my tyres, hell no!!

EDIT: Ill give you poof!!!

**cowpoos** · 19th September 2005, 14:08

hell fuckin yeah....never had so much fun in my life....shame I live in the north Island again....Hmmmmm

**gamgee** · 19th September 2005, 14:08

done it a couple of times, was weird, sort of like riding on sand, haven't watched monty python so probably missing the joke...

**Rashika** · 19th September 2005, 14:11

not the easiest thing, did it at the brass monkey, it was so bad they closed the road...after we went thru of course.
Just about froze to the bike....bit of a problem when I had to stop, almost couldn't get my leg out, just as well my pillion did! or

**Sniper** · 19th September 2005, 14:17

Originally Posted by Rashika

bit of a problem when I had to stop, almost couldn't get my leg out, just as well my pillion did! or

You were drunk?

PT

**Smorg** · 19th September 2005, 14:47

I'm missing something again i think

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**outlawtorn** · 19th September 2005, 14:51

I haven't seen snow since London 1997 and if it did snow here in Auckland I'd still have to take the bike as I have no other way of getting to work.

**thehollowmen** · 19th September 2005, 14:53

I ride in the snow, what box do I check?

**Warren** · 19th September 2005, 14:58

rain, hail (ouch!) or snow

**oldrider** · 19th September 2005, 15:13

Originally Posted by thehollowmen

I ride in the snow, what box do I check?

I ride in the snow too. I had the same question.
Riding in snow is OK, not so good when snowing heavy cause the big flakes stick to your eye lashes and you just can't see. Heavy snow at night is a real bummer because you only see a great white sheet reflecting up front. It's just as bad for drivers in cages etc too. Bikes can get tricky for traction if you don't know where to put yourself. Type of bike makes a big difference in snow. Snow certainly narrows your options. Can be fun. Cheers John.

**Rashika** · 19th September 2005, 15:18

Originally Posted by Sniper

You were drunk?

PT

naaah just having trouble detaching my appendages from the warmth of the bike...they didn't wanna move... lucky it was a cruiser so as we just about hit the mud/snow my pillion and i managed to get our legs out and stop the resulting embarrassment that could have ensued.

a LOT of other people were not so lucky or skilled

**Gixxer 4 ever** · 19th September 2005, 16:50

Originally Posted by oldrider

I ride in the snow too. I had the same question.
Riding in snow is OK, not so good when snowing heavy cause the big flakes stick to your eye lashes and you just can't see. Heavy snow at night is a real bummer because you only see a great white sheet reflecting up front. It's just as bad for drivers in cages etc too. Bikes can get tricky for traction if you don't know where to put yourself. Type of bike makes a big difference in snow. Snow certainly narrows your options. Can be fun. Cheers John.

What this man said. But snow packs up in front of the front wheel and makes it hard to steer. It sticks to the visor and reflects the light at night. Not recommended but when you got to get breakfast in Taupo and you live in Napier, you got to just do it.

**RiderInBlack** · 19th September 2005, 17:09

I'm a Northern Poofer and proud of it

Don't get to see snow much (if at all) and black ice is something I hope never to find. Fuck I hope there's no ice on the GC. I can haddle most other riding conditions but that's one that really worries me. Will deal to it when and if it happens, but I aren't looking for it.