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**Uncle Bob** · 01-14-2004, 08:54 PM

Wrong again soupbone.

Actually altough it's rated to -40 ,if your windshield isn't warm enough when you use it it'll clean the glass smartly giving you clear vision for about 3 seconds before starting to crystalize on the glass as the alcool evaporates.

It's actually sort of a pretty site like a kaleidoscope except you can no longer see where you're going.

Cars get very dirty up here in the winter, road spray is full of salt and is thrown up by cars ahead of you. It dries almost instantly on your windshield making seeing where you're going impossible. That's when you use windshield washer fluid rated to below 40. I've used over a gallon a day last couple of days.

**Louis** · 01-14-2004, 09:49 PM

Same here. And the spare gallon I had in the trunk (around here, you NEED a spare gallon even to go to the corner store....especially to go to the corner store) but I found out it had a leak. 90% of the fluid ended being in my trunk... not very helpful to clear your windshield.

Jonathan · 01-15-2004, 01:22 AM

Thanks for the info. I knew the snow made driving a havic, but damn, that is rough.

Im still wanting to get somewhere this snow season and have some fun. Plans are being made, but Im not so sure, I will be able to handle all the temps that Im seeing and all the news stories as well.

Dwayne Hicks · 01-15-2004, 05:53 AM

I have not yet had the experience of riding in snow. Has anyone else, or would it be a really stupid thing to do?

Regards
Dwayne

**Louis** · 01-15-2004, 07:35 AM

Yes Dwayne, that'be stupid. That's why we got snowmobiles... well I don't but people around here.

By the way, Uncle Bob, did you plug-in your car for the last 2 nights (let's see if them folks know what we're talking about

)? I did that -30C is brutal.

**Uncle Bob** · 01-15-2004, 07:54 AM

Couldn't plug it in, it's in the shop. Got a loaner with 4 season tires, can you say slip sliding away !.

Going to pick up the Bobmobile right now.

The Chad · 01-15-2004, 08:55 AM

the only riding in the snow that I do is on my honda fatcat, now that's something not many people know about.

Jonathan · 01-15-2004, 11:05 AM

I know what you guys are talking about, pluggin in your car. My Dad has an 2003 F350 diesel and when he goes hunting or somewhere extremely cold, he plugs it in, so it will stay warm and start. Am I right?

**Louis** · 01-15-2004, 11:35 AM

It's an engine block heater. Warms up the engine block (duh!) and the oil. Makes it easier to start and its nicer for your engine. It doesn't warm up the inside of the car. I'm being carpooled and my favorite ride has heated seats, God I love that in godawful temperature.

Personnally, my vision of Hell is that 's its covered in ice and they make youwork with metal shovels with no gloves on.

**Uncle Bob** · 01-15-2004, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonathan

I know what you guys are talking about, pluggin in your car. My Dad has an 2003 F350 diesel and when he goes hunting or somewhere extremely cold, he plugs it in, so it will stay warm and start. Am I right?

Where does he hunt ? shouldn't have any problems or need to plug it in with a diesel engine if it's more than -10 f.

Dwayne Hicks · 01-16-2004, 01:27 AM

I suppose you could ride a 600cc four wheeler in the snow though. That probably could be quite fun. And you won't fall over...

**Louis** · 01-16-2004, 07:38 AM

There a huge amont of people doing that alright for quite a few years. There are also important clubs for four wheelers. I've even seen some dedicated tracks (I mean separate from snowmobiles) for them in the country side.

The Chad · 01-16-2004, 09:49 AM

actually the oil doesn't warm up, only radiant heat gets to the oil. There are auxilary heaters you can get for the oil, it's a flat metal heater that straps to the bottom of the oil pan.

Jonathan · 01-16-2004, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Bob

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonathan

I know what you guys are talking about, pluggin in your car. My Dad has an 2003 F350 diesel and when he goes hunting or somewhere extremely cold, he plugs it in, so it will stay warm and start. Am I right?

Where does he hunt ? shouldn't have any problems or need to plug it in with a diesel engine if it's more than -10 f.

He hunts in Alabama. Its not as cold as you, but I know that he does plug it in. I dont know why, maybe because he has the option too. LOL. You know us guys and our toys...

**Uncle Bob** · 01-16-2004, 08:01 PM

Actually a lot of dirtbike riders do ride in the snow, when the base is packed they can get around pretty well. Some use studded tires. Also a contingent of ice riders who screw in 2 inch longs studs on their tires.

The Chad · 01-16-2004, 08:35 PM

those things rae nasty, ever seen what happens when they tear into flesh?

01-20-2004, 04:16 PM

Grrrr....

Keith you bastard...don't rub it in...Same with teh rest of you! I live in Toronto...it's frickin cold here....tons of snow, ice and terrible winter drivers!!!

I have PMS....Parked.....Motorcycle.....Syndrome!!!!

**Uncle Bob** · 01-20-2004, 05:09 PM

Toronto, winters ain't so bad there except when them sunday drivers get out on their "four season tires ". BTW four season tires should be labeled " will last four summers, not for four consecutive seasons !).

**Louis** · 01-20-2004, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RuffRyder

Grrrr....

Keith you bastard...don't rub it in...Same with teh rest of you! I live in Toronto...it's frickin cold here....tons of snow, ice and terrible winter drivers!!!

I have PMS....Parked.....Motorcycle.....Syndrome!!!!

Can't be that bad in Toronto. I'm pretty sure Ottawa is colder than Toronto.

**Uncle Bob** · 01-20-2004, 05:16 PM

Ottawa, geez I just spent three -40 days ( before windfactor ) in beautifull downtown Thetford mines.

01-14-2004, 08:54 PM	#41 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	Wrong again soupbone. Actually altough it's rated to -40 ,if your windshield isn't warm enough when you use it it'll clean the glass smartly giving you clear vision for about 3 seconds before starting to crystalize on the glass as the alcool evaporates. It's actually sort of a pretty site like a kaleidoscope except you can no longer see where you're going. Cars get very dirty up here in the winter, road spray is full of salt and is thrown up by cars ahead of you. It dries almost instantly on your windshield making seeing where you're going impossible. That's when you use windshield washer fluid rated to below 40. I've used over a gallon a day last couple of days. __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

01-14-2004, 09:49 PM	#42 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	Same here. And the spare gallon I had in the trunk (around here, you NEED a spare gallon even to go to the corner store....especially to go to the corner store) but I found out it had a leak. 90% of the fluid ended being in my trunk... not very helpful to clear your windshield. __________________ Louis

01-15-2004, 01:22 AM	#43 (permalink)
Jonathan U.B's LoveChild Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: Rescued and being repaired Location: Altamonte Springs, Florida Posts: 1,223	Thanks for the info. I knew the snow made driving a havic, but damn, that is rough. Im still wanting to get somewhere this snow season and have some fun. Plans are being made, but Im not so sure, I will be able to handle all the temps that Im seeing and all the news stories as well. __________________ Noticing small changes early, helps you adapt to the bigger changes that are to come. - Anonymous

01-15-2004, 05:53 AM	#44 (permalink)
Dwayne Hicks Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: 2003 Honda CGL 125 Location: South Africa Posts: 857	I have not yet had the experience of riding in snow. Has anyone else, or would it be a really stupid thing to do? Regards Dwayne __________________ I live in my own little world. But it's OK. They know me here. Its 106 miles to Chicago. We have a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, its dark and we're wearing sunglasses. Hey, psycho, we're not getting back together. Now get out of my Van Halen t-shirt before you jinx the band and they break up.

01-15-2004, 07:35 AM	#45 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	Yes Dwayne, that'be stupid. That's why we got snowmobiles... well I don't but people around here. By the way, Uncle Bob, did you plug-in your car for the last 2 nights (let's see if them folks know what we're talking about )? I did that -30C is brutal. __________________ Louis

01-15-2004, 07:54 AM	#46 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	Couldn't plug it in, it's in the shop. Got a loaner with 4 season tires, can you say slip sliding away !. Going to pick up the Bobmobile right now. __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

01-15-2004, 08:55 AM	#47 (permalink)
The Chad Site Wrench Head Joined: Nov 2003 Bike: crashed Location: Duncan B.C. Posts: 635	the only riding in the snow that I do is on my honda fatcat, now that's something not many people know about. __________________ A truly wise man asks more questions than he answers, I think I must be retarted

01-15-2004, 11:05 AM	#48 (permalink)
Jonathan U.B's LoveChild Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: Rescued and being repaired Location: Altamonte Springs, Florida Posts: 1,223	I know what you guys are talking about, pluggin in your car. My Dad has an 2003 F350 diesel and when he goes hunting or somewhere extremely cold, he plugs it in, so it will stay warm and start. Am I right? __________________ Noticing small changes early, helps you adapt to the bigger changes that are to come. - Anonymous

01-15-2004, 11:35 AM	#49 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	It's an engine block heater. Warms up the engine block (duh!) and the oil. Makes it easier to start and its nicer for your engine. It doesn't warm up the inside of the car. I'm being carpooled and my favorite ride has heated seats, God I love that in godawful temperature. Personnally, my vision of Hell is that 's its covered in ice and they make youwork with metal shovels with no gloves on. __________________ Louis

01-16-2004, 01:27 AM	#51 (permalink)
Dwayne Hicks Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: 2003 Honda CGL 125 Location: South Africa Posts: 857	I suppose you could ride a 600cc four wheeler in the snow though. That probably could be quite fun. And you won't fall over... __________________ I live in my own little world. But it's OK. They know me here. Its 106 miles to Chicago. We have a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, its dark and we're wearing sunglasses. Hey, psycho, we're not getting back together. Now get out of my Van Halen t-shirt before you jinx the band and they break up.

01-16-2004, 07:38 AM	#52 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	There a huge amont of people doing that alright for quite a few years. There are also important clubs for four wheelers. I've even seen some dedicated tracks (I mean separate from snowmobiles) for them in the country side. __________________ Louis

01-16-2004, 09:49 AM	#53 (permalink)
The Chad Site Wrench Head Joined: Nov 2003 Bike: crashed Location: Duncan B.C. Posts: 635	actually the oil doesn't warm up, only radiant heat gets to the oil. There are auxilary heaters you can get for the oil, it's a flat metal heater that straps to the bottom of the oil pan. __________________ A truly wise man asks more questions than he answers, I think I must be retarted

01-16-2004, 08:01 PM	#55 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	Actually a lot of dirtbike riders do ride in the snow, when the base is packed they can get around pretty well. Some use studded tires. Also a contingent of ice riders who screw in 2 inch longs studs on their tires. __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

01-16-2004, 08:35 PM	#56 (permalink)
The Chad Site Wrench Head Joined: Nov 2003 Bike: crashed Location: Duncan B.C. Posts: 635	those things rae nasty, ever seen what happens when they tear into flesh? __________________ A truly wise man asks more questions than he answers, I think I must be retarted

01-20-2004, 04:16 PM	#57 (permalink)
RuffRyder Guest Posts: n/a	Grrrr.... Keith you bastard...don't rub it in...Same with teh rest of you! I live in Toronto...it's frickin cold here....tons of snow, ice and terrible winter drivers!!! I have PMS....Parked.....Motorcycle.....Syndrome!!!!

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01-20-2004, 05:09 PM	#58 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	Toronto, winters ain't so bad there except when them sunday drivers get out on their "four season tires ". BTW four season tires should be labeled " will last four summers, not for four consecutive seasons !). __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

01-20-2004, 05:16 PM	#60 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	Ottawa, geez I just spent three -40 days ( before windfactor ) in beautifull downtown Thetford mines. __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

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