tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post424022031273224918..comments2024-03-24T16:22:24.604-08:00Comments on Richard's Page: "Second Last Ride of the Season" NotRichardMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-70472553125302714602013-09-24T08:49:09.042-08:002013-09-24T08:49:09.042-08:00The grip covers really seem to help and if some sn...The grip covers really seem to help and if some snow gets in, you just dump it out. The only negative is that I can't see my digital voltmeter without looking over them. The foam is rigid enough to retain it's shape.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-88717315283423818412013-09-24T08:24:40.896-08:002013-09-24T08:24:40.896-08:00Even in Phoenix, I would have loved those grip cov...Even in Phoenix, I would have loved those grip covers in the winter. Good on ya for showing up to ride, too!Luckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12481824369632937289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-80542653063005838072013-09-24T07:44:07.053-08:002013-09-24T07:44:07.053-08:00I think the "fool" category is much more...I think the "fool" category is much more appropriate than ""hardcore". The motorcycle with a sidecar seems to be a really adequate vehicle for me. And much more appropriate during some portion of the year.<br /><br />I plan to save the front tire as it still has plenty of tread.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-67234163437079754722013-09-24T07:11:33.041-08:002013-09-24T07:11:33.041-08:00You're so hardcore Richard. The only one that...You're so hardcore Richard. The only one that rode. Good for you, although it sounds lonely at the top.<br /><br />Can you save the current front tire and use it for summer when you don't need studs?Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-29144645582117854122013-09-24T05:29:48.899-08:002013-09-24T05:29:48.899-08:00Heated grips. Always on. Amazing. Plus we never ro...Heated grips. Always on. Amazing. Plus we never rode after the sun went down.Conchscooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016331487463993200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-79227707007868982512013-09-23T13:18:34.254-08:002013-09-23T13:18:34.254-08:00Or to carry a lot of stuff. I like the handlebar c...Or to carry a lot of stuff. I like the handlebar covers for marginal conditions as well. Just our definitions are slightly different, the purpose is the same. <br /><br />I find it convenient to be able to glance down and see if I may have bumped the high beam switch. The indicator is blue and really hard to see unless you stare at it for a while. Much easier (and safer) to just glance at the switch. Plus, it's easy to put your hand in and out when compared to Hippo Hands. <br /><br />I don't see how you survived your last vacation in the Dolomites riding. It looked pretty cold...RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-85424627259930338902013-09-23T13:13:26.317-08:002013-09-23T13:13:26.317-08:00They do sell shorter studs but I'm told that t...They do sell shorter studs but I'm told that they tend to pull out. The ones that I'm using 10.6mm into the tire, is about the minimum recommended for a motorcycle or scooter. The shorter ones are for boots and bicycles.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-81941556658871862962013-09-23T13:11:13.063-08:002013-09-23T13:11:13.063-08:00I don't think anybody up here really want to t...I don't think anybody up here really want to think about snow but it's going to come eventually no matter what. I'm not that much of a die-hard to ride once it gets really cold or during a blizzard. But Fairbanks gets a fairly modest amount of snow and once it gets past this transitional season, the roads are generally in pretty good shape.<br /><br />The foam hand covers make a big difference as they do a good job of blocking the wind.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-51732176562919755342013-09-23T13:07:20.223-08:002013-09-23T13:07:20.223-08:00Studding the tires really do make a big difference...Studding the tires really do make a big difference when traction is marginal. You're right, when there is deeper snow, the front tire has enough to do maintaining directional control. But when there is hard packed snow or ice, there is little to be gained with rear wheel braking due to weight transfer to the front. I don't have a sidecar brake but I don't think it would make much of a difference unless there was a passenger or more weight in the sidecar. As it is, there is minimal pulling to the left when braking without a passenger.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-4792713187271892172013-09-23T12:54:00.869-08:002013-09-23T12:54:00.869-08:00Riding in the snow... the best use for a hack. Tha...Riding in the snow... the best use for a hack. That and growing too old to ride on two wheels I suppose. I have handlebar covers and i find them excellent in marginal conditions, 60 degrees and rain say, or on a long trip in cool weather (less than 70 degrees) when my hands get cold. I really like them. as for being able to see the controls...why are you looking at your hands when you are riding?Conchscooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016331487463993200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-27607176753957078062013-09-23T12:19:29.780-08:002013-09-23T12:19:29.780-08:00Richard:
I was moaning because for the first time...<b>Richard:</b><br /><br />I was moaning because for the first time this year I had to wear pants, instead of shorts and also a light jacket instead of a T-shirt but looking at your 28°F and snow later in the week I have lots to be thankful for<br /><br />Is there not a way to cut those studs and only put them a certain depth into the tread ? I know, stupid thinking . . .<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-11972030895480418542013-09-23T12:18:46.180-08:002013-09-23T12:18:46.180-08:00I am not even ready to think about snow! I read i...I am not even ready to think about snow! I read in the Farmer's Almanac that this winter Southern BC is supposed to get slammed with snow December and January. I am already hoarding bus tickets for this. Glad your paws were warm on your ride. Stay warm my friend. Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-80984909977825777702013-09-23T11:42:57.574-08:002013-09-23T11:42:57.574-08:00Richard, you probably know this but it bears repea...Richard, you probably know this but it bears repeating....use of the front brakes in snowy conditions is not a great idea, depend on your rear/sidecar brakes used in a methodical and slow manner to slow your rig down. I found the front tire has enough issues steering, using it induces (in my case anyways) situations where your front tire slides too much....or, if no grip, you end up pushing your way into a turn....studs should be great for turns by the front wheel.....but you may want to experiment and see what your rig does when using your front brakes heavily.redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-68091508589491772132013-09-23T11:33:59.417-08:002013-09-23T11:33:59.417-08:00I have several sets of those ice grip things for y...I have several sets of those ice grip things for your shoes. I haven't tried them on my boots but maybe they need to be part of my riding gear this time of the year.<br /><br />This "dark side" of motorcycling is definitely very different from the norm. I'll feel better about the slick roads after I change out the front tire and get some studs into it. I get almost all of my braking power from the front tire. <br /><br />As far as "saving" the front tire, maybe. But since I'm thinking of a long road trip next summer, I may as well start out with a relatively fresh tire.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-87675401886200670782013-09-23T11:28:07.029-08:002013-09-23T11:28:07.029-08:00No, I haven't heard any predictions on the upc...No, I haven't heard any predictions on the upcoming Winter weather. It has been a wetter September than normal but, fortunately, no real wet, heavy snow yet. Hopefully, the leaves will drop before then.<br /><br />The building in the background is the Arctic Health Research Building and, as you can see, they recently added a large, multistory greenhouse to the south side of the building. Not sure how it's being used as it was just completed last Spring.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-58998181130781913322013-09-23T09:44:02.213-08:002013-09-23T09:44:02.213-08:00Just "save" the existing front tire for ...Just "save" the existing front tire for your next summer....and have considered those strap-on ice grips for your boots for that perilous trek from the parking lot? :)<br /><br />Now see, aren't you glad you came over to this particular dark side of motorcycling? The sidecarist side, that is.redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-52779494894010712322013-09-23T08:46:07.844-08:002013-09-23T08:46:07.844-08:00I need someone like you in my life who can write a...I need someone like you in my life who can write about that weather without a hint of a tear. Anyone daring to predict the winter snowfall in your area?<br /><br />Congrats on riding the motorcycle. That's a beautiful luminous building in that photo. Like an artificial sunrise. Martha https://www.blogger.com/profile/02785787084073523841noreply@blogger.com