Winter commuting questions

Bitza · 13-12-2022, 07:54 AM

Glad to hear everybodie's Monsters are working fine in the cold. I ran my M900 through the first winter I had it and it was a disaster:- the carbs froze-up, the brake clagged up with salt corrosion and the engine cases went all furry with the paint peeling off, it aged the bike into a classic over-winter.

Mr Gazza · 13-12-2022, 08:14 AM

If you're not using the other bike this winter, why don't you swap the heated grips onto the Monster? I think they are fairly universal, but then I've never fitted any.

Had you considered heated gloves and heated socks?
A friend of mine has occasion to walk fields this time of year and swears by his heated socks. He reckons a charge lasts all day and only ever needs to use the low setting.
Expensive, but are they though, If they keep you comfortable?

13-12-2022, 07:54 AM	#1
Bitza Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Poole Bike: M900ie Posts: 472	Glad to hear everybodie's Monsters are working fine in the cold. I ran my M900 through the first winter I had it and it was a disaster:- the carbs froze-up, the brake clagged up with salt corrosion and the engine cases went all furry with the paint peeling off, it aged the bike into a classic over-winter. __________________ Bitza

13-12-2022, 08:14 AM	#2
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,857	If you're not using the other bike this winter, why don't you swap the heated grips onto the Monster? I think they are fairly universal, but then I've never fitted any. Had you considered heated gloves and heated socks? A friend of mine has occasion to walk fields this time of year and swears by his heated socks. He reckons a charge lasts all day and only ever needs to use the low setting. Expensive, but are they though, If they keep you comfortable? __________________