WInter Help for Southern Members

[dank]

Given the projected low of 20 in Dallas tonight and the weather report showing 4” of snow in Atlanta, I suggest we northerners expend or help and support to our southern Kananow brethren by passing along our knowledge of biking during winter. You know, explain the simple things we've learned over the years, such as:

Use high beams driving in snow storms in the dark. This lets you see the snow better.

Put your inside foot down on corners on ice unless you are trying to do donuts. (See below.)

If your hands are cold, stop and slide you gloves over the ends of the mufflers for a few minutes while the bike idles to warm the gloves (that’s why Kawasaki gave it duel mufflers).

Use your front brake and full throttle to do donuts in the snow (best to do this in snow covered parking lots, not the freeway). Get going 20 or so in 2nd gear, goose the throttle, grab the front brake, pin the forks to the stop either left or right (I prefer left) and hang on for the ride of your life!

If the bike starts to slide on ice approaching a stop, scream YeeHaw! and really grab the brakes to get the most out of the slide. You just can’t have that type of fun in the summer or on an ABS equipped bike.

Wouldn’t want them to miss this opportunity to fully experience the fun of winter biking due to ignorance of all the special techniques!

[Loafer]

When I saw the name of the thread, I was going to suggest they have a shovel, blanket, flashlight, cell phone, candles and dry matches in the trunk. I didn't realize you were going to suggest just having fun.

[dank]

good additions. And I forgot to suggest carrying a set of tire chains for the really gnarly hills. (actually you can buddy up buying these and split sets since you only need one per bike.) I like to mount the shovel behind the passenger backrest and put a flag on it.

[phenrichs]

training wheels are good to keep you from tipping over at stoplights if your feet slip too.

[AlabamaNomadRider]

Some helpful advice from my friends here on the forum. I definintely need it today with 6 inches or so of snow on the ground.

[deadant]

Maybe a snowmobile ski can be retrofitted to the front tire of a Nomad. I bet Chucksters could put something together. In the meantime I guess your just gonna have to sit on the bike in the garage like us northerners do for 3-6 months of the year.

PS if you start it up, don't forget to open a door. Don't want anyone falling over from carbon monoxide.

[dank]

Originally Posted by AlabamaNomadRider

Some helpful advice from my friends here on the forum. I definintely need it today with 6 inches or so of snow on the ground.

Don't let that snow slow you down. The floorboards will glide right over that and they'll even keep your toes from snagging on any drifts. Wow, you guys down south really do need help. Why did you think they put those on the bike?

[phenrichs]

Originally Posted by deadant

Maybe a snowmobile ski can be retrofitted to the front tire of a Nomad. I bet Chucksters could put something together. In the meantime I guess your just gonna have to sit on the bike in the garage like us northerners do for 3-6 months of the year.

PS if you start it up, don't forget to open a door. Don't want anyone falling over from carbon monoxide.

Here ya go:
http://www.gizmag.com/go/5614/

[jims]

They can also install Winterforce tires with studs like we do. (remember to do both front and rear tire for equal braking force)

[jesse]

What would we do without our northern brethren to help out. I think their gray matter is fading away from looking out the window at the snow too long!
Sorry guys ours will be gone in a few days and we'll be out riding again!

[mac]

What is this "snow" stuf y'all keep talking about??

[deadant]

Originally Posted by Master Mac

What is this "snow" stuf y'all keep talking about??

Come to North Dakota. You can experience it all you like, and when your done here you can take home as much as you'd like.

[skeeter]

Originally Posted by dank

good additions. And I forgot to suggest carrying a set of tire chains for the really gnarly hills. (actually you can buddy up buying these and split sets since you only need one per bike.) I like to mount the shovel behind the passenger backrest and put a flag on it.

Thanks man! This will work nicely with my CT. I'm really looking forward to getting out there and letting her rip.

[nomadbehappy]

Let me translate the word snow for you from Canadian to American (southern states) ... snow means "time to add new items to your beloved bike, plan your spring/summer/fall bike trips, and perform maintenance tasks like the swing arm" (that last one was for you Mac)

[ringadingh]

Snow also means time to go snowmobiling which is probably even more fun than bike riding. If youve never tried it you have no idea of what your missing.