tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post1022001241195799363..comments2024-03-02T10:36:11.734-06:00Comments on Everyday Riding: Winter Sidecar PrepChrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-53787119898793394462012-11-20T07:30:24.055-06:002012-11-20T07:30:24.055-06:00yes, that would make you lucky. the chemicals dest...yes, that would make you lucky. the chemicals destroy all the vehicles on the road. cars/trucks seem to be treated from the factory to deal with it better. motorcycles not so much. Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-43316909510586233412012-11-19T22:49:05.418-06:002012-11-19T22:49:05.418-06:00I think we're lucky that they don't normal...I think we're lucky that they don't normally use any chemicals on the roads in Fairbanks. Just a lot of gravel that embeds itself into the ice for great traction. Anchorage has icy conditions and they need to use chemicals much more often. RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-25580809983925351722012-11-16T09:45:19.605-06:002012-11-16T09:45:19.605-06:00I spray it on in the beginning of the winter seaso...I spray it on in the beginning of the winter season, and clean it off at the end. I do not have the ability to wash mid-winter. Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-16280249442726023352012-11-16T09:44:41.533-06:002012-11-16T09:44:41.533-06:00the WD in WD40 stands for water displacement. I...the WD in WD40 stands for water displacement. I've heard it dries out rubber,plastic,other lubricants when it comes in contact with them. For the ultra cheap, just go get some generic cooking oil and spray it on. Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-4433045038910816642012-11-16T09:42:56.149-06:002012-11-16T09:42:56.149-06:00yes, I've used both Boeshield T9 and ACF50. I ...yes, I've used both Boeshield T9 and ACF50. I prefer the T9. You can get it easily on Amazon. ACF50 is like a heavy duty WD40, and is supposedly used by the Navy for anti-rust. The T9 is a thicker, waxier chemical spray. It doesn't rub off as easily.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-74458171460559455512012-11-16T09:41:18.141-06:002012-11-16T09:41:18.141-06:00not sure, but something i think about oftennot sure, but something i think about oftenChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-75428356811366379322012-11-16T09:41:02.169-06:002012-11-16T09:41:02.169-06:00thanks bobthanks bobChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-47793630798588942862012-11-16T09:40:22.392-06:002012-11-16T09:40:22.392-06:00yea, this year is flying by.
I need an excuse fo...yea, this year is flying by. <br /><br />I need an excuse for the Ural too. I'm not ready to give up two-wheels yet. Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-14568386525274998262012-11-14T22:12:18.004-06:002012-11-14T22:12:18.004-06:00Richard, one thing you can do is spray the stuff t...Richard, one thing you can do is spray the stuff that doesn't like the mag chloride with a coat of wd40 before going out.<br /><br />The grime comes off easy after the ride, rinse and repeat....<br /><br />Dom<br />redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-36325325792192339262012-11-14T13:55:59.217-06:002012-11-14T13:55:59.217-06:00Do you normally use something on the bare metal to...Do you normally use something on the bare metal to lessen the impact of the chemicals they use on the road for ice? <br />RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-50270027635084401072012-11-13T20:27:52.980-06:002012-11-13T20:27:52.980-06:00Interesting about the memories from your trip last...Interesting about the memories from your trip last summer. I wonder what that's about.<br />~kKeith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-50684665167415224152012-11-13T17:58:07.442-06:002012-11-13T17:58:07.442-06:00Chris:
I must say that 3 wheels has their benefit...<b>Chris:</b><br /><br />I must say that 3 wheels has their benefits, it would certainly extend our riding season to nearly year round. Here it is more about the ice, than the snow<br /><br />Happy Uraling<br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14805736@N04/" rel="nofollow">My Flickr</a> // <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/bobskoot" rel="nofollow">My YouTube</a><br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-34463172589321092052012-11-13T14:20:06.039-06:002012-11-13T14:20:06.039-06:00Oooh getting that time of year again isn't it....Oooh getting that time of year again isn't it. Sure doesn't seem like it should be almost the middle of November already.<br /><br />Good excuse for riding the Ural though.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-47752288493078039332012-11-13T08:21:36.359-06:002012-11-13T08:21:36.359-06:00yea, it was getting a bit brisk riding without any...yea, it was getting a bit brisk riding without any wind protection too. not looking forward to the sedate pace of the ural, but the stability and warmth will be nice. Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-73393972525613611782012-11-13T08:20:34.852-06:002012-11-13T08:20:34.852-06:00our snow is gone too, but i think the ice is still...our snow is gone too, but i think the ice is still around. <br /><br />wow you sure do put on the kms. I think my ural is just about 17k. <br /><br />(also hoping for more snow)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-33860620429176130422012-11-13T08:19:30.066-06:002012-11-13T08:19:30.066-06:00alaska or some other adventure, but for now I supp...alaska or some other adventure, but for now I suppose I'll settle for the adventure of cleaning the house... Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-24637602861518415062012-11-13T08:18:48.650-06:002012-11-13T08:18:48.650-06:00our snow melted already. i wonder if i will get to...our snow melted already. i wonder if i will get to use mine this year. i didn't get to use the snowblower all last year - not enough snow. Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-59393393475356179752012-11-13T08:18:07.734-06:002012-11-13T08:18:07.734-06:00you mean my solar bear dance? lol. i just signed u...you mean my solar bear dance? lol. i just signed up for the SBC III season yesterday too. Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-31797339479066600512012-11-13T08:17:40.545-06:002012-11-13T08:17:40.545-06:00I haven't, but have thought about it. I've...I haven't, but have thought about it. I've been using 20w50 for the last three winters, and the temp range in the manual is roughly what i am normally in. starting might be easier with a lighter oil; i do lube the engine with the kickstarter before starting. no pan heater. Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-32995470255387746272012-11-13T08:07:45.267-06:002012-11-13T08:07:45.267-06:00I'm afraid you're right about the "en...I'm afraid you're right about the "end of two wheel" riding. Getting over the E35 bridge yesterday was slicker than I'm comfortable with, even on the 250X. I may be done for the season, unless the ice clears from the roads. T.W. Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04078254371483458356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-79385990131371698572012-11-12T21:56:15.809-06:002012-11-12T21:56:15.809-06:00Snow from Saturday is all gone here in the city. ...Snow from Saturday is all gone here in the city. :(<br /><br />Doing my 15000 km service interval, the duro 307s I've got on Valencia seem good on snow so far.<br /><br />Hoping for more snow.....<br /><br />Dom<br />redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-88767181561816964492012-11-12T20:23:04.573-06:002012-11-12T20:23:04.573-06:00Time to go back to Alaska, this time with two whee...Time to go back to Alaska, this time with two wheel driveGFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-73202526876747172682012-11-12T19:26:38.727-06:002012-11-12T19:26:38.727-06:00It snowed most of the day up here. It's almost...It snowed most of the day up here. It's almost snow blower season for me. :(Erik Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051303728879129181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-89251495497939477002012-11-12T18:52:25.464-06:002012-11-12T18:52:25.464-06:00Let the fun begin. I am looking forward to your po...Let the fun begin. I am looking forward to your polar bear dance ;-)SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-6251329192517084452012-11-12T17:12:55.308-06:002012-11-12T17:12:55.308-06:00Do you end up running a lighter weight engine oil ...Do you end up running a lighter weight engine oil in the winter or do you have any sort of pan heater?<br /><br />Just trying to think ahead ;-)RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.com