PNW Riders

lena · 10-01-2009, 10:47 PM

Since it looks like the rain and cold are upon us, a little friendly mother-henly reminder to those of you who do ride all year round. We were forced to remember last night on the Wednesday standing ride.

Please remember that things are different now. The tires don't warm up as fast, the roads are slicker when wet, especially painted stripes, metal in any shape or form, moss and wet leaves (soon) and especially frost. Also - when riding in the rain - it's not only that you don't see others well, they have a much harder time seeing you too. We need to keep even more distance in the rain to account for that.

Do the full bike check first (tire pressures, lube and adjust the chain, check cables, check lights, etc) and then try to remember a few things like keeping an eye out for road debris and the surface changes. Some people lower the tire pressure for winter to achieve a larger contact patch with colder tires. Starting out in the cold morning with cold tires on a cold pavement could be a recipe for a lowside, if not careful.

And I am sure a lot of you could add a few words of wisdom here. For some of you this is very obvious stuff but for some, especially those who will attempt to ride all year round for the first time, it might be worth reading.

Shiny side up!

yellowpens · 10-01-2009, 11:16 PM

and proper gear! so you're not uncomfortable and distracted.
thanks Lena.

Lee650 · 10-02-2009, 08:57 AM

Electric Vest and Heated Grips.

Transported · 10-02-2009, 09:09 AM

Real men don't do electric.

I have never seen so much crashing in one season. A horrible spring, with seemingly everyone having some sort of incident. Then, people absconding to the track or stopping entirely during the summer spooked by all the street falls. And, then, in late summer and early fall, I began to notice no more crashes and very competent riding. Finally!

But, now that fall is here and winter approaching, I just know the incidents are going to spike like they do every year.

Be extra aware and extra careful.

Lee650 · 10-02-2009, 09:15 AM

Originally Posted by Transported

Real men don't do electric.

Your right, only the smart ones do.

galenernest · 10-02-2009, 09:21 AM

Avoid snow, if possible.

Transported · 10-02-2009, 09:23 AM

^^^By God, I shiver the way men were meant to!

Saki.Girl · 10-02-2009, 09:27 AM

Originally Posted by Lee650

Electric Vest and Heated Grips.

oh yes for sure getting heated grips for my bike

Spec · 10-02-2009, 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by lena

Please remember that things are different now. The tires don't warm up as fast, the roads are slicker when wet, especially painted stripes, metal in any shape or form, moss and wet leaves (soon) and especially frost. Also - when riding in the rain - it's not only that you don't see others well, they have a much harder time seeing you too. We need to keep even more distance in the rain to account for that.

Thanks, Lena. I know a few of our riders who need to KEEP THIS IN MIND!!!! Wanting to get that last bit of speed out, or wanting to drag knee before the end of the season can result in bad accidents.

I have seen it happen before and I'm sure I'll see it happen again. Please keep your wits about you and SLOW DOWN on public roads as the season comes to an end!

dragracer1951 · 10-02-2009, 09:48 AM

I'd love to have heated gear.
Problem is, the stator on my tard can barely keep up with the lights.

yellowpens · 10-02-2009, 10:03 AM

Originally Posted by Spec

Wanting to get that last bit of speed out, or wanting to drag knee before the end of the season can result in bad accidents.

Bad goal to have!

halochassis · 10-02-2009, 10:33 AM

I got a last good run in this morning. Made sure the tires were nice and warmed up first of course. Just got new tires too, so the grip is fantastic! I leaned a little hard into a corner on one, though, scratched up my foot peg dammit lol.

Thanks for caring Lena!

SpeedGeek · 10-02-2009, 01:49 PM

I did my final Fossil GP of the year last weekend.

Any riding after Oct 1 is just "bonus time" for me. I ride year 'round, but I look for a different experience in the "off season".

Knee dragging hooliganism is now on hold until April/May.

BlackSabbatical · 10-02-2009, 02:17 PM

Word, did that shit twice on the ZX

pentaxis · 10-02-2009, 03:55 PM

ALL of next week is supposed to be pure sun and in the 70's again! Get it while you can!

mfrankpdx · 10-02-2009, 04:09 PM

I learned my lesson last October.

Fluffy22 · 10-02-2009, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by Lee650

Your right, only the smart ones do.

DGA · 10-02-2009, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by mfrankpdx

I learned my lesson last October.

Don't over inflate your tires to get more mileage out of them?

fijiman · 10-03-2009, 12:59 AM

Originally Posted by Transported

I have never seen so much crashing in one season. A horrible spring, with seemingly everyone having some sort of incident. Then, people absconding to the track or stopping entirely during the summer spooked by all the street falls. And, then, in late summer and early fall, I began to notice no more crashes and very competent riding. Finally!

Yeah, no kidding, I also almost became a statistic as well…

The sliding fun is just beginning…it is good to know how much your bike will slide and still be in control, use the experience from the coming months for the spring/summer railing next year….

.

lena · 10-08-2009, 09:01 AM

Seems relevant to bump this ...

DGA · 10-08-2009, 09:14 AM

End of season?! Mine is just about to start!

Bing44 · 10-08-2009, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by DGA

End of season?! Mine is just about to start!

Mine too!! Where does yours start? And when??

jim

DGA · 10-08-2009, 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by Bing44

Mine too!! Where does yours start? And when??

jim

If I fix the bike by this Saturday, Saturday! Not sure where, when, or in what direction, but I do want to shake off the cob webbs off my riding and the bike. What say you Jim?

Dragon Rider · 10-08-2009, 02:18 PM

OK, Winter riding Best for commuting

or nice scenic rides

or for getting away from it all
(and winter means it is time for this pic, the bike is gone, but the ride remains)

and
Worst for practicing knee dragging or seeing if you can't carry just a few more MPH through that corner you know so well.

LC4CARL · 10-08-2009, 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by galenernest

Avoid snow, if possible.

Hey Galen!

LC4CARL · 10-08-2009, 06:20 PM

Watch for mud...

Bing44 · 10-08-2009, 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by DGA

If I fix the bike by this Saturday, Saturday! Not sure where, when, or in what direction, but I do want to shake off the cob webbs off my riding and the bike. What say you Jim?

Well which way is a question. We can meet at Zippy's and decide then. How about 11:30 Sat.? Maybe hit the hill before snow falls....and I have to do another photo shoot. LOL

jim

Dragon Rider · 10-09-2009, 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by LC4CARL

Watch for mud...

now I gotta admire the way you didn't really set the bike down, but just did a gentle 180 spin and came to a rest on the side at the 'curb'

Aprilia · 10-09-2009, 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by Lee650

Electric Vest and Heated Grips.

Me, too, Lee!

A4wheelin · 10-09-2009, 11:37 PM

Of course my heated grips stopped working a couple weeks ago. They worked just fine all summer.

I need to rip it apart and figure it out for sure, heated grips are the best thing ever!


10-01-2009, 10:47 PM	#1
lena Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 From: Portland, OR I Ride: Monster 750	End of season reminder Since it looks like the rain and cold are upon us, a little friendly mother-henly reminder to those of you who do ride all year round. We were forced to remember last night on the Wednesday standing ride. Please remember that things are different now. The tires don't warm up as fast, the roads are slicker when wet, especially painted stripes, metal in any shape or form, moss and wet leaves (soon) and especially frost. Also - when riding in the rain - it's not only that you don't see others well, they have a much harder time seeing you too. We need to keep even more distance in the rain to account for that. Do the full bike check first (tire pressures, lube and adjust the chain, check cables, check lights, etc) and then try to remember a few things like keeping an eye out for road debris and the surface changes. Some people lower the tire pressure for winter to achieve a larger contact patch with colder tires. Starting out in the cold morning with cold tires on a cold pavement could be a recipe for a lowside, if not careful. And I am sure a lot of you could add a few words of wisdom here. For some of you this is very obvious stuff but for some, especially those who will attempt to ride all year round for the first time, it might be worth reading. Shiny side up! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-01-2009, 11:16 PM	#2
yellowpens Pit Crew Joined: Mar 2009 From: Tigard, OR I Ride: '96 Kawi Ninja ZX6-R	and proper gear! so you're not uncomfortable and distracted. thanks Lena. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-02-2009, 08:57 AM	#3
Lee650 Superbiker Joined: Apr 2007 From: Milwaukie, Oregon I Ride: K1200R Sport; 07 600RR	Electric Vest and Heated Grips. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-02-2009, 09:09 AM	#4
Transported MotoGP Champion Joined: Dec 2006 From: Portland, Oregon Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: '99 R1, '80 Suz GS450S	Real men don't do electric. I have never seen so much crashing in one season. A horrible spring, with seemingly everyone having some sort of incident. Then, people absconding to the track or stopping entirely during the summer spooked by all the street falls. And, then, in late summer and early fall, I began to notice no more crashes and very competent riding. Finally! But, now that fall is here and winter approaching, I just know the incidents are going to spike like they do every year. Be extra aware and extra careful. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by Transported; 10-02-2009 at 09:15 AM..


10-02-2009, 09:21 AM	#6
galenernest Superbiker Joined: Jun 2008 From: Vancouver, WA I Ride: year 'round	Avoid snow, if possible. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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10-02-2009, 09:23 AM	#7
Transported MotoGP Champion Joined: Dec 2006 From: Portland, Oregon Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: '99 R1, '80 Suz GS450S	^^^By God, I shiver the way men were meant to! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-02-2009, 09:48 AM	#10
dragracer1951 MotoGP Champion Joined: Sep 2005 From: Bremerton I Ride: 03 Are See fiddy one, 05 DRZ400SM, 95 FZR1040, 69 Combat Commando Roadster, 73 Commando Interstate, 67 BSA B44, 71 BSA B50	I'd love to have heated gear. Problem is, the stator on my tard can barely keep up with the lights. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-02-2009, 10:33 AM	#12
halochassis Training Wheels Joined: Jul 2009 From: Medford, Oregon I Ride: 1995 Suzuki Katana GSX600F (totaled)	I got a last good run in this morning. Made sure the tires were nice and warmed up first of course. Just got new tires too, so the grip is fantastic! I leaned a little hard into a corner on one, though, scratched up my foot peg dammit lol. Thanks for caring Lena! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-02-2009, 01:49 PM	#13
SpeedGeek Zone Head Joined: Jan 2007 From: Lake Osghetto, OR I Ride: whenever I can	I did my final Fossil GP of the year last weekend. Any riding after Oct 1 is just "bonus time" for me. I ride year 'round, but I look for a different experience in the "off season". Knee dragging hooliganism is now on hold until April/May. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-02-2009, 02:17 PM	#14
BlackSabbatical Pit Crew Joined: Jun 2008 From: Oregon I Ride: like an idiot	Word, did that shit twice on the ZX __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-02-2009, 03:55 PM	#15
pentaxis Training Wheels Joined: May 2007 From: PDX, OR I Ride: 07 SY Triumph 675 Daytona	ALL of next week is supposed to be pure sun and in the 70's again! Get it while you can! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-02-2009, 04:09 PM	#16
mfrankpdx Moderator Joined: Jul 2007 From: Portland I Ride: '07 R1, '08 WR250X	I learned my lesson last October. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-08-2009, 09:01 AM	#20
lena Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 From: Portland, OR I Ride: Monster 750	Seems relevant to bump this ... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-08-2009, 09:14 AM	#21
DGA Superbiker Joined: Jun 2007 From: Portland, Oregon I Ride: naked	End of season?! Mine is just about to start! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-08-2009, 02:18 PM	#24
Dragon Rider Post Whore (In Training) Joined: Jul 2006 From: Portland OR I Ride: 89 Transalp, 06 DRZ400SM	OK, Winter riding Best for commuting or nice scenic rides or for getting away from it all (and winter means it is time for this pic, the bike is gone, but the ride remains) and Worst for practicing knee dragging or seeing if you can't carry just a few more MPH through that corner you know so well. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-08-2009, 06:20 PM	#26
LC4CARL Endorsed Joined: Aug 2008 From: Clackamas, OR I Ride: 1998 VTR 996, 1983 GL 1100	Watch for mud... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-09-2009, 11:37 PM	#30
A4wheelin Zone Head Joined: Aug 2007 From: Portland, OR I Ride: 1997 CBR600 F3	Of course my heated grips stopped working a couple weeks ago. They worked just fine all summer. I need to rip it apart and figure it out for sure, heated grips are the best thing ever! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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