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Winter sunshine in Cheshire, UK - Richard_imp - 02-05-2020
Enjoyed a bit of winter sunshine this morning. Loving this bike so far (although I'd like some heated grips!).
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RE: Winter sunshine in Cheshire, UK - Rocky_imp - 02-05-2020
Great looking bike and green grass this time of year, wow!
RE: Winter sunshine in Cheshire, UK - the Ferret - 02-05-2020
Oxfords should be available in England and easy to install, work great.
RE: Winter sunshine in Cheshire, UK - Richard_imp - 02-05-2020
(02-05-2020, 01:25 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: Oxfords should be available in England and easy to install, work great.
Yes they are available. Can't say I'm a fan of the big control switch myself, but I'll see how much the Honda dealer wants to charge for OEM before I decide what to do.
(02-05-2020, 01:25 AM)Rocky_imp Wrote: Great looking bike and green grass this time of year, wow!
Yep. That's the upside of the rain we get!
RE: Winter sunshine in Cheshire, UK - the Ferret - 02-05-2020
(02-05-2020, 01:36 AM)Richard_imp Wrote:(02-05-2020, 01:25 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: Oxfords should be available in England and easy to install, work great.
Yes they are available. Can't say I'm a fan of the big control switch myself, but I'll see how much the Honda dealer wants to charge for OEM before I decide what to do.
(02-05-2020, 01:25 AM)Rocky_imp Wrote: Great looking bike and green grass this time of year, wow!
Yep. That's the upside of the rain we get!
Yes they are available. Can't say I'm a fan of the big control switch myself, but I'll see how much the Honda dealer wants to charge for OEM before I decide what to do.
Yea things like that don't bother me, I'm more of a function over form guy. Had them on my Honda ST 1300 and thought they were the bomb.
My FJR (which I ride when it's really cold or wet) has factory heated grips, and honestly they are not as handy or effective as the Oxfords were (for me). I have to go into a menu board to change heat levels and although 10 heat levels are available, you only get to choose 3 of them to use. I think I am using 20%, 50% and 80% right now.
RE: Winter sunshine in Cheshire, UK - pdedse - 02-05-2020
Very smart looking bike; I like the little splash of gold/black striping on the tank. The silver/chrome of engine, exhaust, wheels, shocks...pretty much everything "low" really combines well with the tank, covers and fenders. Or maybe it is the grass that makes everything look quite fresh!
RE: Winter sunshine in Cheshire, UK - Richard_imp - 02-05-2020
(02-05-2020, 01:43 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote:(02-05-2020, 01:36 AM)Richard_imp Wrote:(02-05-2020, 01:25 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: Oxfords should be available in England and easy to install, work great.
Yes they are available. Can't say I'm a fan of the big control switch myself, but I'll see how much the Honda dealer wants to charge for OEM before I decide what to do.
(02-05-2020, 01:25 AM)Rocky_imp Wrote: Great looking bike and green grass this time of year, wow!
Yep. That's the upside of the rain we get!
Yes they are available. Can't say I'm a fan of the big control switch myself, but I'll see how much the Honda dealer wants to charge for OEM before I decide what to do.
Yea things like that don't bother me, I'm more of a function over form guy. Had them on my Honda ST 1300 and thought they were the bomb.
My FJR (which I ride when it's really cold or wet) has factory heated grips, and honestly they are not as handy or effective as the Oxfords were (for me). I have to go into a menu board to change heat levels and although 10 heat levels are available, you only get to choose 3 of them to use. I think I am using 20%, 50% and 80% right now.
Yeah, If I was sensible I'd stick to my GS in this weather. That has excellent heated grips and hand protectors, so cold hands are not an issue.
But I just got the CB so I gotta use it!
By the way, I agree with you about the FJR. The menu is ok but the grip heating would ideally be on a stand-alone switch.
RE: Winter sunshine in Cheshire, UK - GoldOxide_imp - 02-05-2020
Heated gloves (cable free) is another option that won't fuss with the bike. I use them routinely is sub-zero rides. They can be used for non-riding assignments too, and on other people's bikes for that matter.
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That is one pleasant winter scene. What was the riding temperature?
Winter sunshine in Cheshire, UK - Richard_imp - 02-05-2020
(02-05-2020, 03:19 AM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote: Heated gloves (cable free) is another option that won't fuss with the bike. I use them routinely is sub-zero rides. They can be used for non-riding assignments too, and on other people's bikes for that matter.
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That is one pleasant winter scene. What was the riding temperature?
Yeah, heated gloves are another option - particularly as they are portable.
As for the temp, it was about 4 or 5 Celsius, which is around 40 degrees in old money.
RE: Winter sunshine in Cheshire, UK - redbirds_imp - 02-05-2020
Lovely CB, hope winter's end comes soon for you.