I put my bikes on stands to keep them of the cold floor. Trickle charger all winter. Fuel additive. Never had a problem starting after 3, 4 months.. 👍🏼 Im just doing a project 1990 gsxr750 slingshot. Keeps me busy through winter..
Hi Gary. I absolutely love the 90s Slingshot GSXR’s! One of them would look great in the garage next to my zx7’s. Just out of interest, which fuel additive do you use? Thank you for watching our video and thanks for sharing your winter storing tips 👍
I rescued a 1991 zzr1100c2 in November 2022. Bought it for £800 with 17000 miles on the clock off eBay. It cost me £170 to have it transported to me and I spent a further £500 on bearings,rebuild kits, service items and tools/ ultrasonic cleaner etc. etc. I totally resprayed it as well, had all the fasteners re zinc plated to get it looking like new. I commute on it and go for weekend rides, camping and I’ll also be doing the ring of red on it. All I can say is wow what a quick and smooth machine it is for the money, absolutely lovely bike.
Hi Stephen. It sounds like a fantastic bike and the ZZR1100 are a legend bike as well. It is definitely worth picking up a cheap run around so that you can ride all year round and like with yours, it sounds like it has become much more than just a winter hack. Thank you for watching our video and thanks for telling us about your bike 👍
I used to commute on my old gpz600...all weather's too,but bought a kmx125 which I will admit was brilliant in the snow.but being self employed now,thankfully I'm in my van.and my bikes are stored over winter.great video too.
Hi Busaboy. What a great bike, there is a lot of love for the gpz600’s and you can pick them up really cheap. I’ve ridden a gpz 500 and out of all the bikes that I’ve ever ridden, it had the best gearbox, it was so smooth. Thank you for watching my video and thanks for leaving me a comment 👍
I have used a accumate 12/6 volt charger on a car stored each year over winter for 10 years never had an issue I over inflate the tires it's kept in an air chamber.i then disconnected coil wires before first start
Hi Andrew. Thanks for watching my video and thanks for telling us your winter storage tips. With you mentioning keeping your car in an air chamber, has actually made me wonder if it would be worth having a dehumidifier in the garage with my classic bikes.
@@mymoto-uk you can get an air chamber and put a few in or carcoon do bike ones . air chamber are framed ones they move air inside so not the same as a dehumidifier have a look into it mate.the one I have is 5 meter
I am leaving Norfolk for Manchester in the morning to visit my daughter; I'm glad this popped up in my feed. My old Kawasaki and I love the Snake Pass, just chilling. I'm not keen on the alternative routes and I avoid the motorways, so I'll have to plan a different route and maybe even use a satnav. Last time I did the journey (August) the pass was open and in pretty bad shape, but the thing that really saddend me was the level of deforestation. Anyway, I appreciate the heads-up, I'm normally approaching the Ladybower before I see the signs saying it's closed. I'd better get on with prepping my bike... 😊
Hi James. I hope you made it up to Manchester buy a good alternate route. Whilst I was filming this, a truck full of pine tree logs went past and we have a a local biker hit a sheep recently on Snake Pass because apparently the deforestation of the surrounding area has given some livestock the opportunity to escape. Snake pass is now open again but I believe there are more closures due. Hopefully, they will be able to sure up the road and avoid any future land slips so that we can enjoy Snake Pass for many years to come. Thank you for watching my video and thanks for leaving me a comment 👍
I try and ride mine all winter, plenty of ACF50. Can't bare going in the garage and seeing a bike. Just sat there. If it's stored for a month, then fill the tank and add fuel additive . Keep mine on mats in the garage
Hi Nigelsride. I totally agree. I think that by using a product like ACF50 and riding all year has benefits that go way beyond keeping your bike mechanically sound. By riding all year round and in some extreme conditions, I think it helps to not only keep your riding skills in tune but also increase your ability to judge and ride to the conditions. There have been a number of riders who park their bikes up for the winter, then jump on them in the spring and think they can ride as they did after a full summer, only to find themselves getting into hazardous situations. I really appreciate you watching my video and thank you for leaving me a great comment about your winter routine. 👍
I hope you are right about the SP which has many memories for many Manchester bikers. A bit of 'campaigning' for its future might not go a miss. Thanks for interesting news/
Hi Kriss. Realistically, I can’t see them ever being allowed to let it close when it is such a vital route across the Pennines. If Derbyshire county council doesn’t have the money to fix it then they will have to find it from somewhere else. Thank you for watching my video and thanks for leaving me a comment 👍
@@mymoto-uk I used to have the MEN stand at the rear of your shop in Picadilly and left my (purple/red flourecent) 93 Blade there a few times. Have just had a 2002 Blade deal 'go down' because of bike theiving Tw-ts making storage a problem!. Might pop in your new shop for advice?? Ta-Chris.
Derbyshire council is responsible for maintaining it, but the road serves two cities, neither of which are in Derbyshire. That may well be why it may end up getting closed. For many drivers going to Sheffield as opposed to towns further east like Doncaster etc. it's *the* main road between Manchester and Sheffield; they don't use the Woodhead route as it's considerably longer. Government have devolved too many important roads to local council maintenance when they in fact are cross-country roads.
Hi Indigojo. I agree, main arterial routs should not be maintained out of local authority budgets. Plus, our road tax is paying to keep roads open and well maintained, so we should have a right to object to roads being closed. Thanks for watching our video and thanks for leaving me a comment 👍
I suppose that is British efficiency in a nutshell. Next step is to find somewhere to put the blame, preferable a foreign country. It's too late to blame the Romans. That leaves you with the Scottish. Let them leave the UK and join the EU and they may repair the snake pass for you. Everybody is happy.
Hi Chris. Funnily enough, we have a guy come past our shop every afternoon, on his way home from work, on an extremely loud Harley. We can hear him coming down the Mancunian Way over a mile away. Thanks for watching my vlog and thank you for telling us about your Harley 👍
Trickle chargers, I've got 3 bikes all on 24-7, never had a problem. But it's like anything, you need to try it for yourself. Therythmicbiker used to ride a Triumph st 1050, they don't have a gear indicator. He was told the 1050 won't accept a after market gear indicator. First thing I did when I bought mine was to fit one. That was 4 years ago, it's never missed a beat. Advice is a wonderful thing, and good advice is essential, but sometimes you just need to try it for yourself. I pop in one day when I'm passing. Nice one.
Hi Roblaw. I totally agree, I’m on forums for all the bikes I own and although the advice on them can be good, I also just take it as a guide rather than taking it on its word. Thank you for watching my vlog and definitely stop by next time you’re passing, if you would like a tea or coffee when you visit then just ask a member of staff and we’ll get you one. Thank you for leaving me a comment on our video 👍
I always work lates on a Friday as your local to me so I’m free Friday mornings I’ll have a ride down with ya Aslong as my Cardo edge holds out after it decided to crap itself. And ofc if there’s a coffee at the end of it :)
Hi @@themartiandefender2128 . It's a a shame you aren't closer too us but if you are ever passing then we'd love to have you stop by. If you are looking at buying online then just check out our website www.dstoremanchester.co.uk/
Hi Scott. Realistically, I think they were just getting it some attention with a threat of closing it. There is no way they would actually be allowed to shut it. Thanks for watching my video and thanks for leaving me a comment 👍
Hi Andrew. I’ve been really lucky with the weather so far 🤞. It’s almost beyond belief isn’t it. It’s never been one of my favourite roads but it makes a good loop from glossop, down to hope valley and then over the cat n fiddle. Thank you for watching my video and thanks for leaving me a comment 👍
@mymoto-uk I sometimes go Woodhead-Strines-Snake or Snake Castleton-Cat n Fiddle depending on the day of the week, Great Bumble, I'm off some Fridays, so I could have a Friday Bimble Bumble ? ride in with you just as long as there's a brew at the end 🤣🏍👍
Hi Birchwoodbiker. It’s our pleasure, we like to look after our customers. Thank you for shopping with us and we look forward to seeing you again 👍. Thank you
That tractor was 1cm close to wiping out your bike and you. What agv is that? Is it good for intermediate oval head? Do u commute in the rain in that rst hoodie? I leave my bike outside under a waterproof cover, I just turn the bike on to charge battery and thats it. No faffing about with a charger.
Hi Steve. When I saw him coming, I was tempted to move the bike back but then it was behind the cones and concluded that he’s probably driven though that gap multiple time already without hitting them. Plus, farmers a normally pretty skilled drivers. It is an AGV AX9, yes, good for an intermediate oval head. It’s actually a duel sport helmet without the peak, it can be noisy with the visor cracked open but the extra room in the chin makes it good for audio with the vlogs. Regularly running your bike is always going to be better than a charger, it sound like you’ve got your winter maintenance all covered. The RST top is a short shell jacket called a Frontline, which has now been changed to the newer Havoc jacket. It’s not actually intended to be a winter jacket but I’ve worn mine all year round for the last four years and with its SinAqua lining and with a few layers, it’s warm and dry. Thanks for watching my vlog and thank you for leaving me a comment 👍
Nice little vlog buddy snake is on my doorstep and didn’t know they were looking at permanently closing. I don’t really use it tbh. Good chat as always👍🏻👍🏻
Hi Crazylegsonabike. It was from a news article that MCN did recently about it recently. The current land slips have got it down to a single lane, with temporary traffic lights and because of a lack of money they have been like that for three years. They are trying to fix it at the moment but I think Derbyshire County Council has said that if there was a land slip big enough that both carriage ways were effected, they wouldn’t have the funds to re open it. Thanks for watching another of my Vlogs and thanks for leaving me a comment 👍
Hi Sirloincloth. I agree, Woodhead pass is already a busy road without all of the Snake traffic going that way as well. Thanks for watching our vlog and thanks for leaving us a comment 👍
Controversial thought but if they are struggling for cash for the upkeep why not make it a toll road so all fees go towards keeping it open and make sure no speed cameras go up and the motorbike and car enthusiasts will be happy to pay a couple of quid to keep using it
@@canisdocga284 Making it a toll road isn’t such a bad idea. It would mean that it is properly maintained and with less traffic. Both would make it better for us bikers and I’m sure it would be worth paying a small fee for. Thank you for watching our video and thanks for leaving me a comment. 👍
Hi Sh976. Yeah, the whole road could do with being assessed and shored up. It will be way more expensive, but it’s a waste of money to keep patch repairing it on a budget. Thank you for watching our vlog and thanks for leaving me a comment 👍
@@mymoto-uk I work for a council within Greater Manchester there’re some council can only afford to spend 3% of their annual budget on highways with majority going social services.
Hi @@SH976 . It’s a very tricky balance for councils to make. That’s one of the reasons why major road repairs should fall under central government funding.
I think the snake pass is better than the Cat and fiddle, they built it on a clay or sand base where cat and fiddle is on rock base, the idiots just want to stop drivers, great video👍
Hi Birchwoodbiker. I prefer long hill, running from Whaley Bridge to Buxton. I like snake and Cat n Fiddle, but they are always too busy for my liking. Thank you for watching our video and thanks for leaving me a comment 👍
I put my bikes on stands to keep them of the cold floor.
Trickle charger all winter. Fuel additive. Never had a problem starting after 3, 4 months.. 👍🏼
Im just doing a project 1990 gsxr750 slingshot. Keeps me busy through winter..
Hi Gary. I absolutely love the 90s Slingshot GSXR’s! One of them would look great in the garage next to my zx7’s. Just out of interest, which fuel additive do you use? Thank you for watching our video and thanks for sharing your winter storing tips 👍
@@mymoto-uk it's sta-ble 360. It can keep fuel up to 2 years.
But I change the fuel to fresh fuel before I start it anyway..
I rescued a 1991 zzr1100c2 in November 2022. Bought it for £800 with 17000 miles on the clock off eBay. It cost me £170 to have it transported to me and I spent a further £500 on bearings,rebuild kits, service items and tools/ ultrasonic cleaner etc. etc. I totally resprayed it as well, had all the fasteners re zinc plated to get it looking like new. I commute on it and go for weekend rides, camping and I’ll also be doing the ring of red on it. All I can say is wow what a quick and smooth machine it is for the money, absolutely lovely bike.
Hi Stephen. It sounds like a fantastic bike and the ZZR1100 are a legend bike as well. It is definitely worth picking up a cheap run around so that you can ride all year round and like with yours, it sounds like it has become much more than just a winter hack. Thank you for watching our video and thanks for telling us about your bike 👍
I used to commute on my old gpz600...all weather's too,but bought a kmx125 which I will admit was brilliant in the snow.but being self employed now,thankfully I'm in my van.and my bikes are stored over winter.great video too.
Hi Busaboy. What a great bike, there is a lot of love for the gpz600’s and you can pick them up really cheap. I’ve ridden a gpz 500 and out of all the bikes that I’ve ever ridden, it had the best gearbox, it was so smooth. Thank you for watching my video and thanks for leaving me a comment 👍
@@mymoto-uk your right..for an old bike they ride lovely..thanks for the reply and keep up the awesome work.
I passed my bike test on a kmx 125. Then got straight on a GPZ600R for 3 years. Never had a problem. Then I got a ZXR400R. 👍🏼
@@garyhutson6361 what did u think of the kmx? Good little bikes.
@@Busaboy1300 when I was on L plates. I love trials bikes. My first was a mtx125. Then rd 125. Then went to the kmx. Love it.
I have used a accumate 12/6 volt charger on a car stored each year over winter for 10 years never had an issue I over inflate the tires it's kept in an air chamber.i then disconnected coil wires before first start
Hi Andrew. Thanks for watching my video and thanks for telling us your winter storage tips. With you mentioning keeping your car in an air chamber, has actually made me wonder if it would be worth having a dehumidifier in the garage with my classic bikes.
@@mymoto-uk you can get an air chamber and put a few in or carcoon do bike ones . air chamber are framed ones they move air inside so not the same as a dehumidifier have a look into it mate.the one I have is 5 meter
I am leaving Norfolk for Manchester in the morning to visit my daughter; I'm glad this popped up in my feed. My old Kawasaki and I love the Snake Pass, just chilling. I'm not keen on the alternative routes and I avoid the motorways, so I'll have to plan a different route and maybe even use a satnav. Last time I did the journey (August) the pass was open and in pretty bad shape, but the thing that really saddend me was the level of deforestation.
Anyway, I appreciate the heads-up, I'm normally approaching the Ladybower before I see the signs saying it's closed. I'd better get on with prepping my bike... 😊
Hi James. I hope you made it up to Manchester buy a good alternate route. Whilst I was filming this, a truck full of pine tree logs went past and we have a a local biker hit a sheep recently on Snake Pass because apparently the deforestation of the surrounding area has given some livestock the opportunity to escape. Snake pass is now open again but I believe there are more closures due. Hopefully, they will be able to sure up the road and avoid any future land slips so that we can enjoy Snake Pass for many years to come. Thank you for watching my video and thanks for leaving me a comment 👍
I try and ride mine all winter, plenty of ACF50. Can't bare going in the garage and seeing a bike. Just sat there. If it's stored for a month, then fill the tank and add fuel additive . Keep mine on mats in the garage
Hi Nigelsride. I totally agree. I think that by using a product like ACF50 and riding all year has benefits that go way beyond keeping your bike mechanically sound. By riding all year round and in some extreme conditions, I think it helps to not only keep your riding skills in tune but also increase your ability to judge and ride to the conditions. There have been a number of riders who park their bikes up for the winter, then jump on them in the spring and think they can ride as they did after a full summer, only to find themselves getting into hazardous situations. I really appreciate you watching my video and thank you for leaving me a great comment about your winter routine. 👍
I hope you are right about the SP which has many memories for many Manchester bikers. A bit of 'campaigning' for its future might not go a miss. Thanks for interesting news/
Hi Kriss. Realistically, I can’t see them ever being allowed to let it close when it is such a vital route across the Pennines. If Derbyshire county council doesn’t have the money to fix it then they will have to find it from somewhere else. Thank you for watching my video and thanks for leaving me a comment 👍
@@mymoto-uk I used to have the MEN stand at the rear of your shop in Picadilly and left my (purple/red flourecent) 93 Blade there a few times. Have just had a 2002 Blade deal 'go down' because of bike theiving Tw-ts making storage a problem!. Might pop in your new shop for advice?? Ta-Chris.
Derbyshire council is responsible for maintaining it, but the road serves two cities, neither of which are in Derbyshire. That may well be why it may end up getting closed. For many drivers going to Sheffield as opposed to towns further east like Doncaster etc. it's *the* main road between Manchester and Sheffield; they don't use the Woodhead route as it's considerably longer. Government have devolved too many important roads to local council maintenance when they in fact are cross-country roads.
Hi Indigojo. I agree, main arterial routs should not be maintained out of local authority budgets. Plus, our road tax is paying to keep roads open and well maintained, so we should have a right to object to roads being closed. Thanks for watching our video and thanks for leaving me a comment 👍
I suppose that is British efficiency in a nutshell. Next step is to find somewhere to put the blame, preferable a foreign country. It's too late to blame the Romans. That leaves you with the Scottish. Let them leave the UK and join the EU and they may repair the snake pass for you. Everybody is happy.
Great video. I commute on a Harley 2011 Nightser and know it doesn't make sense but it's great to ride. Going in for some rectification soon.
Hi Chris. Funnily enough, we have a guy come past our shop every afternoon, on his way home from work, on an extremely loud Harley. We can hear him coming down the Mancunian Way over a mile away. Thanks for watching my vlog and thank you for telling us about your Harley 👍
Trickle chargers, I've got 3 bikes all on 24-7, never had a problem. But it's like anything, you need to try it for yourself. Therythmicbiker used to ride a Triumph st 1050, they don't have a gear indicator. He was told the 1050 won't accept a after market gear indicator. First thing I did when I bought mine was to fit one. That was 4 years ago, it's never missed a beat. Advice is a wonderful thing, and good advice is essential, but sometimes you just need to try it for yourself. I pop in one day when I'm passing. Nice one.
Hi Roblaw. I totally agree, I’m on forums for all the bikes I own and although the advice on them can be good, I also just take it as a guide rather than taking it on its word. Thank you for watching my vlog and definitely stop by next time you’re passing, if you would like a tea or coffee when you visit then just ask a member of staff and we’ll get you one. Thank you for leaving me a comment on our video 👍
I always work lates on a Friday as your local to me so I’m free Friday mornings I’ll have a ride down with ya Aslong as my Cardo edge holds out after it decided to crap itself. And ofc if there’s a coffee at the end of it :)
Hi @Picospaul. It would be great to have you join in on one of our vlogs. DM us through Instagram and we’ll arrange it 👍
Great video mate !
Hi themartiandefender. Thank you for watching and commenting, it is really appreciated 👍
@@mymoto-uk shame I’m on the Kent coast as I’d definitely pop in to check out your Richa Gore-Tex range !
Hi @@themartiandefender2128 . It's a a shame you aren't closer too us but if you are ever passing then we'd love to have you stop by. If you are looking at buying online then just check out our website www.dstoremanchester.co.uk/
Best road ever and its goining to close no way 🙅♂
Hi Scott. Realistically, I think they were just getting it some attention with a threat of closing it. There is no way they would actually be allowed to shut it. Thanks for watching my video and thanks for leaving me a comment 👍
Cracking ride in Phil, weather looked 👌, hopefully they won't shut the snake pass.
Hi Andrew. I’ve been really lucky with the weather so far 🤞. It’s almost beyond belief isn’t it. It’s never been one of my favourite roads but it makes a good loop from glossop, down to hope valley and then over the cat n fiddle. Thank you for watching my video and thanks for leaving me a comment 👍
@mymoto-uk I sometimes go Woodhead-Strines-Snake or Snake Castleton-Cat n Fiddle depending on the day of the week, Great Bumble, I'm off some Fridays, so I could have a Friday Bimble Bumble ? ride in with you just as long as there's a brew at the end 🤣🏍👍
Hi @@andrewharrop7932 . There is always a brew waiting for you at MyMoto 👍
I've been tou your shop many times GREAT SERVICE and fair prices👍👍👍
Hi Birchwoodbiker. It’s our pleasure, we like to look after our customers. Thank you for shopping with us and we look forward to seeing you again 👍. Thank you
That tractor was 1cm close to wiping out your bike and you. What agv is that? Is it good for intermediate oval head? Do u commute in the rain in that rst hoodie?
I leave my bike outside under a waterproof cover, I just turn the bike on to charge battery and thats it. No faffing about with a charger.
Hi Steve. When I saw him coming, I was tempted to move the bike back but then it was behind the cones and concluded that he’s probably driven though that gap multiple time already without hitting them. Plus, farmers a normally pretty skilled drivers. It is an AGV AX9, yes, good for an intermediate oval head. It’s actually a duel sport helmet without the peak, it can be noisy with the visor cracked open but the extra room in the chin makes it good for audio with the vlogs. Regularly running your bike is always going to be better than a charger, it sound like you’ve got your winter maintenance all covered. The RST top is a short shell jacket called a Frontline, which has now been changed to the newer Havoc jacket. It’s not actually intended to be a winter jacket but I’ve worn mine all year round for the last four years and with its SinAqua lining and with a few layers, it’s warm and dry. Thanks for watching my vlog and thank you for leaving me a comment 👍
Great road on a bike, done it many times on every bike possible. If they do close it, it'll make a great green lane...
It used to be a good road, but hasn’t been for years because of the speed limit reduction and camera vans.
Hi Shaun. Yes, it probably started as a green lane and it’ll end as one. Thanks for watching my video and thanks for leaving me a comment 👍
Nice little vlog buddy snake is on my doorstep and didn’t know they were looking at permanently closing. I don’t really use it tbh.
Good chat as always👍🏻👍🏻
Hi Crazylegsonabike. It was from a news article that MCN did recently about it recently. The current land slips have got it down to a single lane, with temporary traffic lights and because of a lack of money they have been like that for three years. They are trying to fix it at the moment but I think Derbyshire County Council has said that if there was a land slip big enough that both carriage ways were effected, they wouldn’t have the funds to re open it. Thanks for watching another of my Vlogs and thanks for leaving me a comment 👍
The alternate being Winnat's Pass or Woodhead, which is not sustainable. Keeping the Snake open is a must.
Hi Sirloincloth. I agree, Woodhead pass is already a busy road without all of the Snake traffic going that way as well. Thanks for watching our vlog and thanks for leaving us a comment 👍
@@mymoto-uk I've bought a few bits from your store, so was chuffed to find your channel.
Ill be up for meeting and vlogging great video mukka
Hi Peakybiker, yeah, you would make a great guest to have on the vlog. We’ll get it arranged 👍
@@mymoto-uk sound mukka
Controversial thought but if they are struggling for cash for the upkeep why not make it a toll road so all fees go towards keeping it open and make sure no speed cameras go up and the motorbike and car enthusiasts will be happy to pay a couple of quid to keep using it
@@canisdocga284 Making it a toll road isn’t such a bad idea. It would mean that it is properly maintained and with less traffic. Both would make it better for us bikers and I’m sure it would be worth paying a small fee for. Thank you for watching our video and thanks for leaving me a comment. 👍
£2 million lucky to get you a mile of repair works
Hi Sh976. Yeah, the whole road could do with being assessed and shored up. It will be way more expensive, but it’s a waste of money to keep patch repairing it on a budget. Thank you for watching our vlog and thanks for leaving me a comment 👍
@@mymoto-uk I work for a council within Greater Manchester there’re some council can only afford to spend 3% of their annual budget on highways with majority going social services.
Hi @@SH976 . It’s a very tricky balance for councils to make. That’s one of the reasons why major road repairs should fall under central government funding.
I think the snake pass is better than the Cat and fiddle, they built it on a clay or sand base where cat and fiddle is on rock base, the idiots just want to stop drivers, great video👍
Hi Birchwoodbiker. I prefer long hill, running from Whaley Bridge to Buxton. I like snake and Cat n Fiddle, but they are always too busy for my liking. Thank you for watching our video and thanks for leaving me a comment 👍