Welcome to the world of the living after your hibernation.
As an all year round biker (BMW R1200GS Adventure), I really don’t know what the fuss is about winter riding. Heated grips, a decent set of warm waterproofs and you feel quite cosy in yer helmet. Only off the bike for 3 days this year when the snow hit in early December. Despite the grim weather, I always look forward to the commute more than I used to in the car.
Nevertheless, I do sometimes look at my bike despite ACF50 and a religious washing routine throughout the winter and wish she was garaged for 6 months of the year. I love the smell of GT85 in the morning!
Tomaso – you want to fill a BMW Adventure tank. Nearly £50 now. Ouch!
BTW Ox – WTF is that?! Each to his own I guess.