Last ride of the season......

I've searched through some diaries and almanacs, there's references to seasons for hunting and fishing, spring, summer, autumn and winter etc; I can't find a reference to 'the riding season'. :nenau

GS season - Is it not defined by the state of the local Tesco/Morrisons/ Aldi car park for GS riders?

Personally, I am in the "riding season" denying group. Cover the bike and oneself in ACF50 and heated stuff of choice and ride

It's possibly a 12GS season, no? ;)

Japes aside, I ride (my own 1150 & other bikes) year-round in all weathers, but I confess to a preference for dry weather over rain...
 
Bike registered April 17, the battery (a Yuasa) has Aug 16 on it, due to other commitments (and shite weather) not been started for 4 weeks, BMW assist were with me within 40 minutes, which is pretty good, jump started bike, we left it running a while, then he tested battery and meter said it was goosed.

Ps, I've put 4,500 miles on it in 6 months, including a tour of the French Alps (amazing place), that is my usual summer mileage
I’ve just had this.
New gsa bought in May, used virtually daily to commute, then developed a heart problem so not used for 4 weeks, when I came back to use it, it was totally dead. Not impressed for a new bike.
Started it with a jump start battery device.. all been good since, but it’s in regular use again.
Will need to keep it on trickle charge probably if left alone for more than a few days.
 
At DaveS tbh I would be annoyed as well, but I have had times when my 2017 GS not been used for well over a month, and it starts on the button. So I think I would be on a trip to Dealer, and have battery replaced, unless you have a load of stuff on it that is powered all the time
 
I've recently sold my all year bike to Sgt Bilco :blast

I've covered my T120 and GS in clear waxoil and GT85, so they will get some use as long as there's no snow or ice on the roads.
 
At DaveS tbh I would be annoyed as well, but I have had times when my 2017 GS not been used for well over a month, and it starts on the button. So I think I would be on a trip to Dealer, and have battery replaced, unless you have a load of stuff on it that is powered all the time

+1 I would get it back to the dealer. Mine was was off charge for at least a month whilst stuck outside in secure compound over Xmas - post-accident. Started up the first time.
 
GS season - Is it not defined by the state of the local Tesco/Morrisons/ Aldi car park for GS riders?

Personally, I am in the "riding season" denying group. Cover the bike and oneself in ACF50 and heated stuff of choice and ride

Agreed

Buy a heated jacket and keep riding whenever you feel like it.

The only thing that deters me is ice
 
Agreed

Buy a heated jacket and keep riding whenever you feel like it.

The only thing that deters me is ice

Having crashed, in winter, laying on the road while Paramedics turn up in the middle of nowhere, I felt the benefit of NOT relying on heated gear to keep you warm.

While I was being examined in the Ambulance the Paramedics commented on how much gear I was wearing. Fully armoured jacket, fleece, back protector, chest protector, windstopper, merino wool base layer, braces to hold up my trousers which are zipped to my jacket.

All to keep warm and wind chill out, but also the layers add to crash protection. Didn't have anything worse than mild bruising after a 40mph lowside.

In cold weather, stay independent of heated technology unless your are somewhere always surrounded by immediate rescue.

I have heated grips, but thats it.

Just saying :D
 
In cold weather, stay independent of heated technology unless your are somewhere always surrounded by immediate rescue.

What utter, utter, utter, nonsense.

Heated gear keeps you safer - a comfortable biker not distracted by the agony of being cold and therefore not concentrating on the road - is a safer biker. And no matter what you say postive heat is much better than passively trying to keep warm - you stay more alert and less tired for much much longer.

No wonder you fell of you bike, probably couldnt move with all those layers. :P
 
I’ve just had this.
New gsa bought in May, used virtually daily to commute, then developed a heart problem so not used for 4 weeks, when I came back to use it, it was totally dead. Not impressed for a new bike.
Started it with a jump start battery device.. all been good since, but it’s in regular use again.
Will need to keep it on trickle charge probably if left alone for more than a few days.

That’s not right, get it looked at. I commute on mine but there have been times when the GS hasn’t been used for weeks and there is no noticeable slowing of the starter.
 
What utter, utter, utter, nonsense.

Heated gear keeps you safer - a comfortable biker not distracted by the agony of being cold and therefore not concentrating on the road - is a safer biker. And no matter what you say postive heat is much better than passively trying to keep warm - you stay more alert and less tired for much much longer.

No wonder you fell of you bike, probably couldnt move with all those layers. :P

Absolute rubbish, utter, utter, utter, utter (I have more utters) tosh.

Heated clothing potentially leaves you unprepared if the technology fails. Or if you are seperated from your bike. It strains your battery more in cold weather and has wiring connecting you to bike.

I have 46 inch chest and 34 inch waist not exactly Michelin Man even with layers.

The reason I lowsided was riding too fast on 5 year old stored tyres in the wet and cold. I'd learned the hard way when buying an old mint condition low mileage bike... CHANGE THE TYRES IMMEDIATELY FOR NEW ONES. Even if the tread is like new. Thankfully engine bars saved the bike from being wrecked.
 
There is no doubt that a warm rider is far safer than one who is frozen solid in the winter chill.

Being too cold can lead to shivering, exhaustion, confusion, memory loss, slurred speech, drowsiness, low energy, slow reaction times, and stiff and sore joints. None of these is advisable for a rider to stay safe.

Looks like The Wardrobe princess is still suffering from many of these symptoms from his last liaison with planet earth. :jibberbig :tosser
 
There is no doubt that a warm rider is far safer than one who is frozen solid in the winter chill.

Being too cold can lead to shivering, exhaustion, confusion, memory loss, slurred speech, drowsiness, low energy, slow reaction times, and stiff and sore joints. None of these is advisable for a rider to stay safe.

Looks like The Wardrobe princess is still suffering from many of these symptoms from his last liaison with planet earth. :jibberbig :tosser

Cut and Paste Googling again Classic Stalker?

https://motorbikewriter.com/10-tips-to-riding-safe-and-warm-in-winter/

Do you actually ride a motorcycle, or just pretend to?
 
You should have probably "Googled " and READ it then, before you decided to "Gibber your p!sh.... Get your head out of your own ar5e and go and polish one of your many bikes...:jibberbig :tosser :troll2

Read it.... I'm living it.

Fuck off :D
 
Just SORN'ed both my bikes. Why? It's getting cold, the council here are very liberal with the salt, low sun when it's shining and riding is about pleasure or business or both for me these days.
Each to their own.
 


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