Weekender weather - Page 2

bigredduke · 26-04-2016, 11:07 PM

At the risk of being over-optimistic, (not something I am often accused of)..........

check out Saturday.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2644122

LouSCannon · 27-04-2016, 09:06 AM

Southern fair weather pansies.

uksurfer · 27-04-2016, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by LouSCannon

Southern fair weather pansies.

obviously you'll be showing us how its done then

(I thought you were walking up a hill somewhere...)

makes my investment in Rukka last year seem quite relevant now

buzzbomb · 27-04-2016, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by LouSCannon

Southern fair weather pansies.

Be careful James because I know one or two northern fair weather pansies myself included...

LouSCannon · 27-04-2016, 09:54 AM

You're forgetting I'm a hypocrite, and also will be 200 miles away doing a lap of an island.... statement stands :P

J.P · 27-04-2016, 02:45 PM

I'm with Big Red on this, it's not going to rain, but wrap up warm as it's only going to be 10 degrees.
I will be transporting my two wheeled generator instead of my motorbike to power my heated, electrical, clothing for the weekend.

bigredduke · 27-04-2016, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by J.P

I'm with Big Red on this, it's not going to rain, but wrap up warm as it's only going to be 10 degrees.
I will be transporting my two wheeled generator instead of my motorbike to power my heated, electrical, clothing for the weekend.

Heated seat for me + 2 extra wheels!

bigredduke · 28-04-2016, 01:24 PM

At the risk of being accused of sabotaging the rideouts I have just been on the Powys council website and they are gritting the higher areas tonight from 9pm. Bearing in mind that most of the area is 'high' this is probably most main roads around the Hotel. I know that this won't affect the hardy 'all-year-round' riders but for me, bikes & salty roads are mutually exclusive.

It's really disappointing that the weather is still so crap at this stage of the year.especially with the amount of work involved in organising it

utopia · 28-04-2016, 02:48 PM

Well, I've just checked the latest forecast and it seems to be mildly more favourable than it was a day or two ago.
Not by much, but its a positive trend and may even continue.
The proposed gritting seems a bit excessive at this time of the year and is obviously bad news for those of us who have only just finished (nearly) a winter rebuild and currently have a pristine monster.
My newly polished ally swinger is feeling a tad nervous of the corrosion potential.
Hopefully, they'll decide against the gritting due to the slightly improved forecast.

For me, its still a bit touch and go whether the bike is finished (and mot'd) in time, but I'm hopeful ... and keen to try and dodge the weather.

J.P · 28-04-2016, 02:50 PM

There's a petrol garage up the road and it costs £2 to jet wash your bike if you want to wash it off after a ride.

slob · 28-04-2016, 03:45 PM

if you're that worried about a wet weekend, buy a bucket and sponge from the local b&q*, don't jetwash a bike (except maybe a motocrosser)

* other faceless diy superstores may be available

AndyC_772 · 28-04-2016, 03:50 PM

Don't forget, there's an award for cleanest, shiniest monster this year... though I think we should probably disqualify anyone who doesn't come on the rideouts in case their bike gets grubby!

Mine certainly won't be getting washed at least until I get back. Perhaps not even then.

Dirty · 28-04-2016, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by slob

* other faceless diy superstores may be available

*small independent hardware stores also available

Char · 28-04-2016, 05:01 PM

Think I can only remember one weekender without rain

Snow would be a first

Forecast is improving and I'm sure we'll all be fine

View Poll Results: Do you still want to ride if it's raining?
Of course! A little rain never did any harm.	4	25.00%
Not so far, just enough to grab a bacon butty and back to the warm and dry	11	68.75%
Noooo! My delicate little Monster can't get wet!	1	6.25%
Voters: 16. You may not vote on this poll

27-04-2016, 09:06 AM	#17
LouSCannon These must fit a Monster? Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stockton Heath Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 1,036	Southern fair weather pansies. __________________ "Sometimes it takes a whole tankful of fuel before you can think straight."

27-04-2016, 09:54 AM	#20
LouSCannon These must fit a Monster? Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stockton Heath Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 1,036	You're forgetting I'm a hypocrite, and also will be 200 miles away doing a lap of an island.... statement stands :P __________________ "Sometimes it takes a whole tankful of fuel before you can think straight."

27-04-2016, 02:45 PM	#21
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	I'm with Big Red on this, it's not going to rain, but wrap up warm as it's only going to be 10 degrees. I will be transporting my two wheeled generator instead of my motorbike to power my heated, electrical, clothing for the weekend. __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

28-04-2016, 01:24 PM	#23
bigredduke Nothing to see here Join Date: May 2005 Location: brough Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,550	Gritting!!!! At the risk of being accused of sabotaging the rideouts I have just been on the Powys council website and they are gritting the higher areas tonight from 9pm. Bearing in mind that most of the area is 'high' this is probably most main roads around the Hotel. I know that this won't affect the hardy 'all-year-round' riders but for me, bikes & salty roads are mutually exclusive. It's really disappointing that the weather is still so crap at this stage of the year.especially with the amount of work involved in organising it

26-04-2016, 11:07 PM	#16
bigredduke Nothing to see here Join Date: May 2005 Location: brough Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,550	At the risk of being over-optimistic, (not something I am often accused of).......... check out Saturday. http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2644122

28-04-2016, 02:48 PM	#24
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,561	Well, I've just checked the latest forecast and it seems to be mildly more favourable than it was a day or two ago. Not by much, but its a positive trend and may even continue. The proposed gritting seems a bit excessive at this time of the year and is obviously bad news for those of us who have only just finished (nearly) a winter rebuild and currently have a pristine monster. My newly polished ally swinger is feeling a tad nervous of the corrosion potential. Hopefully, they'll decide against the gritting due to the slightly improved forecast. For me, its still a bit touch and go whether the bike is finished (and mot'd) in time, but I'm hopeful ... and keen to try and dodge the weather.

28-04-2016, 02:50 PM	#25
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	There's a petrol garage up the road and it costs £2 to jet wash your bike if you want to wash it off after a ride. __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

28-04-2016, 03:45 PM	#26
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,735	if you're that worried about a wet weekend, buy a bucket and sponge from the local b&q, don't jetwash a bike (except maybe a motocrosser) other faceless diy superstores may be available

28-04-2016, 03:50 PM	#27
AndyC_772 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Farnborough Bike: No Bike Yet! Posts: 211	Don't forget, there's an award for cleanest, shiniest monster this year... though I think we should probably disqualify anyone who doesn't come on the rideouts in case their bike gets grubby! Mine certainly won't be getting washed at least until I get back. Perhaps not even then.

28-04-2016, 05:01 PM	#29
Char We're all mad here Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wiltshire Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,536	Think I can only remember one weekender without rain Snow would be a first Forecast is improving and I'm sure we'll all be fine