Year rounders?

Steadynow · Dec 10, 2014

How many others are riding 365 days in their S1k?

I've been hacking on a'01 CBR for the last 5.

First Winter testing the '14 S1k.

bridgestones S20's take an age to heat up I find. Otherwise the MPG, heated grips and comfy seat make this missile, pretty perfect for any job.

soofsayer · Dec 10, 2014

Worthwhile protecting the bike as much as possible if you are running it over winter. BMWs don't like grit salt.

Big_jim · Dec 11, 2014

Still using mine. I did start driving to work this week but after 2 days give up and got back in the bike.

fatbob · Dec 11, 2014

whatever the weather I say , if you have decent gear its no bother
would recommend PR3's for winter , I found the 4's a bit too hard if im honest

Steadynow · Dec 11, 2014

Giving it a good scrub and hose each weekend.... other than that i'll let the warranty worry.

So far (1,000 miles) of rain and muck. Everything's still looking pretty shiny.... I guess the post-salting will tell.

Yes, need some PR3's. Need ?250 to blow and free trackday in Spain to get these new Bridgestone's burnt away. Dream on

neilma · Dec 11, 2014

Yup, riding my 64 plate all through this winter. Got some PR4s fitted and am giving it a ACF50 treatment after each clean.... I've just changed the pegs to LSL Sport ones in the hope they are a bit grippier than the standard ones (my boots kept slipping off the end when they were wet). Typically (or rather nicely) it hasn't rained since putting them one so can say if they are better or worse as yet.

chorsley · Dec 11, 2014

watch your sump around the drain plug!!!! thats the massive week spot on the bike; also the voltage regulator bracket

Steadynow · Dec 12, 2014

Good shouts!

Steadynow · Dec 12, 2014

I had the 'tall' clear BMW screen put on from new.... makes a good difference for any +6 footers.

alex · Dec 12, 2014

Saw a Black (2012+ I think) go past me by Notting Hill Gate this morning...wished I was him! Need to get mine down to the capital to commute on.

soofsayer · Dec 12, 2014

I saw a couple of bikes on the M62 on Wednesday, crawling along in the slow lane being blown about and covered in spray and sleet, in the dark. Not a nice day to be outside generally. At no point did I think I'd rather be freezing my arse on a bike instead of sitting in my leather heated seat relaxing listening to music. Must be getting old lol.