Having seen and had the odd spill on Black Ice in the UK back when a bike was my only means or transport - frankly it is quite the reverse of unfair - To wives, sweethearts, parents and the poor bastards who have to clean up the bits of mangled motorcyclist off their car or truck - let alone the accident folk. Now then an R3 on spikes. Hmmmm!.
Altho when i rode my Honda Africa Twin, i had Mitas E07 tyres that were M+S marked so the police would treat that as winter tyres.
Drove it untill - 17`C.
Welcome Ed from Chesterfield UK,
I have the same thoughts as Barbaqris - an R3 on spikes sounds like fun. Would probably mean following the ruts, might be easier with a side pod.
The more I think about this the more I think about how much would it chew up the road.
Ed - welcome from Slovakia. Fortunately winter tyres are mandatory only in case of snow on the road here. I only ride St.Nicholas Day ride If I feel like I really have to ride in winter..
Thats what im thinking of
But i think i will have enough to play over the winter on the bike, as i will do undertank K&N and will play a bit with TuneECU. Also general maintenance- fluids, filters, brakepads etc.
Then i want to do gear sensor resistor mod to unleash bit more power.
Bought saddlebags also, that will need fitting.
I will go darkside in spring as i have read a lot about it and am keen to try it to have opinion based on experience.