I just ride mine the whole time. Did over 500 miles last week and only had two rear slides on icy ground. You lot just need thicker jumpers [emoji6] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
You're brave !! I'm so crap at the moment where the cold is concerned.....although I don't like it when they salt the roads.
I've got quite good textile gear and wear a pair of decent timberland walking boots rather than my bike boots. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Fair play to you...I used to ride my bike all year round before I passed my car test,I'm just a wimp now when it comes to getting wet and cold LOL !!
There's so much salt on the roads in Kent that the roads are completely white. No way I'd put my bike through that
You and I live very close. No excuses [emoji6] Saying that, I think my bike is more suited to winter than yours. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I always tought that starting up the engine for a short time it only helps gathering moisture in the engine so I don't do that. Just keep the battery's alive ;-)
Yes, condensation in the engine comes from the combustion process, as well as from moisture in the atmosphere
I've one of those portable jumper packs under the seat on the bike, and another in the car boot. Same size as a large phone and perfect when it's so cold you don't know if your battery will play ball. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
wow, I really have to reply... The oil cooler is a water to oil heat exchanger so as the water warms up its raising the oil temps. If it was injecting enough fuel to bore wash the cylinders it wouldn't have passed emissions generally they run a lambda of 1.0 so no bore wash occurs, oil pressure issues .... really?..... I let mine run for about 45mins. As I build Race engines, street engines, I do all the machining and blue printing, mapping etc. Even designed / made my own billet heads... I have no issues with firing any of them up and letting them idle up to running temps. I use the water to oil heat exchangers on the race motors and its surprising how fast the oil temps come up!, You have to understand that the heat from the water is warming the oil up at the same time, the clue is in the name 'heat exchanger' Its an engine, not some delicate jewel that needs a gently talking to and a stroking of its brow to persuade it into life. an engine is an engine, this one happens to be pritty dam good at what it does. (another reason why i bought one) Knowing how the VAG group work, I have every faith in there quality control and development they have put into the motor. Including all the sub zero start up tests etc. No, firing up a cold motor doesnt shorten its life, and yes the oil will get to all the parts it needs to at the correct flow and generate the correct oil film over the surfaces. It wont turn into a basket case, its fine. So you can rest assured that going to your bike once a week, or fortnight, fire it up, and leave it running up to temp is fine.. the oil is getting to all the parts, the fuel is running through the pump and injectors, the battery is getting charged properly by the alternator and its all very happy. In fact make a cup of tea and sit down and watch it in wonder, of how the little German fella's managed to combine Italian flair with German reliability into such a fantastic package. Martin.
Thinking about picking up an 848 this spring, but don't have a garage to store it in - just a small wooden shed and half decent heavy duty cover.... is this a stupid idea given the winter weather? Even if I trickle charge the battery will I have problems getting it started after a winter lay down? Any advice pls given your experiences? Thanks
Well I've just washed the KTM and when its had its blow-dry I'm going to fire it up. Wish I could ride it but the roads are wet, dirty and salty. Of course, if you're unsure, spend £20,000 and buy your own rolling road dyno and you can fire it up as often as you like. Easy.
