I have caught pneumonia, sneezing and high temp

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The discussion revolves around the challenges of riding motorcycles and scooters in varying weather conditions, particularly focusing on the difficulties faced by riders in England and Arizona. Participants share personal experiences related to bike maintenance, weather impacts, and health concerns, including one participant's mention of pneumonia symptoms.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses frustration about the wet and dirty conditions of English roads, linking it to their health issues, including symptoms of pneumonia.
  • Another participant suggests that riding longer and cleaning less could be a solution, sharing their own experience of not washing their bike for an extended period.
  • Some participants discuss the extreme heat in Arizona, with one mentioning frequent nosebleeds due to the dry conditions, while also highlighting the enjoyment of riding despite the discomfort.
  • There are humorous exchanges about the electrical systems of bikes, with suggestions of mounting sunlamps to combat poor weather conditions.
  • Concerns about bike maintenance are raised, with one participant noting issues with their scooter and the financial constraints affecting repairs.
  • Participants share differing views on the weather in England, with some describing it as brutal and others expressing a preference for it over extreme heat.

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Participants express a mix of agreement and disagreement regarding the challenges of riding in different weather conditions. While some share similar frustrations about maintenance and health, others have differing experiences based on their locations, leading to a lack of consensus on the best approach to managing these challenges.

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Participants reference specific weather conditions and personal experiences, but there are no settled conclusions about the best practices for riding or maintaining bikes in varying climates. The discussion includes anecdotal evidence and subjective experiences, which may not apply universally.

Who May Find This Useful

Motorcycle and scooter enthusiasts, individuals interested in weather impacts on riding, and those dealing with health issues related to outdoor activities may find this discussion relevant.

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Every time i ride my bike for say one hour i have to spend three cleaning it,
why are English roads so wet and dirty, and also but not least i am sure i have caught pneumonia, sneezing and high temp, i hope i live long enough
to ride in the sun just one time.
 
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and not going to take it any more! (hang in there, organization is harder to achieve than entropy, as some basic principle tells us.)
 
You should ride longer and clean less. I have a black Softail that was not washed last year nor (so far) this year. It works well (tries to throw you of the back if you twist the right grip) and it feels as dangerous as ever.
 
turbo-1 said:
You should ride longer and clean less. I have a black Softail that was not washed last year nor (so far) this year. It works well (tries to throw you of the back if you twist the right grip) and it feels as dangerous as ever.

Shame on you, or may be you have clean roads, if i did not clean my bike
for that long the wheels would not turn through muck build up.
And you ride a hardly davidson/ straight line tractor.
 
If it makes you feel any better, I ride a scooter, (like a moped thing) and the muffler fell off cause it rattled so much. Then when I got that fixed, it turned out there was a nail going through the tire... I'm waiting to get that fixed still...

I do get to ride around in the sun though... course its 110F here... I have nosebleeds more often than I can count...
 
Gale said:
If it makes you feel any better, I ride a scooter, (like a moped thing) and the muffler fell off cause it rattled so much. Then when I got that fixed, it turned out there was a nail going through the tire... I'm waiting to get that fixed still...

I do get to ride around in the sun though... course its 110F here... I have nosebleeds more often than I can count...


Thats rotten luck, and 110f is just to hot, how do you function, or are the
nose bleeds a warning?

Did every thing turn out ok for you?
 
I live in Ontario. It's always perfect weather for motorcycling.

Have you considered moving elsewhere?

I heard English weather is just brutal. I don't know how anyone could live in that.
 
mathwonk said:
and not going to take it any more! (hang in there, organization is harder to achieve than entropy, as some basic principle tells us.)

:smile::smile:
 
GALE! WElcome back, Moonbear and I were just talking about you!

How are you?

YOU'R GOLD!
 
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JasonRox said:
I heard English weather is just brutal. I don't know how anyone could live in that.

Totally. It suffices to look at one single Wimbledon match to convince yourself.
 
  • #11
JasonRox said:
I live in Ontario. It's always perfect weather for motorcycling.

Have you considered moving elsewhere?

I heard English weather is just brutal. I don't know how anyone could live in that.


Right now the rain is lashing down, almost like waves, i have not known a year like it, the land starts to dry and wham another drenching.

I would move abroad, but no one wants me :cry:
 
  • #12
Have you considered mounting a 12 volt sunlamp on your bike?
 
  • #13
GAIL and look, Who's too! Nice to see you!
 
  • #14
Ivan Seeking said:
Have you considered mounting a 12 volt sunlamp on your bike?


Ivan, i only have six volts.
 
  • #15
wolram said:
Ivan, i only have six volts.

Wow, what a whimpy bike! :rolleyes:

Have you considered mounting a 6 volt sunlamp on your bike?

:biggrin:
 
  • #16
Ivan Seeking said:
Wow, what a whimpy bike! :rolleyes:

Have you considered mounting a 6 volt sunlamp on your bike?

:biggrin:


Gnash, Grrrrrr, Grrrrrrr.:mad::-p

A sun lamp would act as a sail in this weather :smile:
 
  • #17
Ivan Seeking said:
Wow, what a whimpy bike! :rolleyes:

Have you considered mounting a 6 volt sunlamp on your bike?

:biggrin:
Woolie's got one of those twee English bikes in which the engine and electrical systems are nearly afterthoughts. His 6 volts could well be a pack of 4 D-cells. :smile: (Rides away quickly on my "tractor" to an undisclosed location!)
 
  • #18
turbo-1 said:
Woolie's got one of those twee English bikes in which the engine and electrical systems are nearly afterthoughts. His 6 volts could well be a pack of 4 D-cells. :smile: (Rides away quickly on my "tractor" to an undisclosed location!)


V twins to you :-p
 
  • #19
wolram said:
Thats rotten luck, and 110f is just to hot, how do you function, or are the
nose bleeds a warning?

Did every thing turn out ok for you?


Yeah, nose bleeds are from the dry, hot heat. Its miserable sometimes, but its way too much fun riding around to find some other mode of transport. Moose had a thread about the heat... Its Arizona, deserts are hot eh?

And I still haven't gotten my scooter fixed. I'm strapped for cash, so it'll have to wait. Walking in 110F isn't any fun either...

And hi Evo and Hypatia! Wasn't sure i'd be recognized in with my new fancy gold lettering. Things have been... pretty good... How're you all?
 
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Gale said:
Yeah, nose bleeds are from the dry, hot heat. Its miserable sometimes, but its way too much fun riding around to find some other mode of transport. Moose had a thread about the heat... Its Arizona, deserts are hot eh?

And I still haven't gotten my scooter fixed. I'm strapped for cash, so it'll have to wait. Walking in 110F isn't any fun either...

And hi Evo and Hypatia! Wasn't sure i'd be recognized in with my new fancy gold lettering. Things have been... pretty good... How're you all?


Gale, you will have to shout or Evo will not hear you.

English people do not even know what 110f is :smile:
 

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