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Post by yoshidawg on Dec 10, 2011 18:43:15 GMT -5
Just got back from an excellent ride. Really cold but sunny and calm. Four layers on top, two wind proof.Three layers on bottom, two wind proof. It took a Loooong time for Yoshi to get warmed up, smoked a lot (the bike), but finally off we went. I could feel the wind pressing against me and hear the whistle of my faceshield, but I was warm and toasty. Yoshi was having a great time, power up the steepest hills and confident in the turns. I lasted about an hour till the needle went into the red and I decided to come home. By then the cold was beginning to soak through. Go out and enjoy!
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Post by inuyasha on Dec 10, 2011 19:04:41 GMT -5
Hi Glad to see your still riding and enjoying your self Sounds like my day scooting yesterday Was about 36 and slightly breezy, scooted around for about a 1 hour and 1/2 until my fingers started to get a little numb even though wearing my warmest riding gloves scootdawg.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=rides&action=display&thread=45870Great day and great fun Take care and drive safely dear friend Yours Hank |
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Post by terrilee on Dec 11, 2011 11:55:32 GMT -5
today started out at 15
up to 30 now with bright sunshine
so time to layer up and hit the road
a lil 420 is going to make it such a BETTER ride
oh dang
forgot to take the 'furry kids"
i guess i'll take them out for a hour or so 1st
i hate DST
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Post by tvnacman on Dec 11, 2011 12:00:45 GMT -5
I went for a ride on both scooters today . Man they were both strong . Man my feet are still cold . Tomorrow I will have the Gerbings heated jacket liner , gloves , the shoe insoles will be next week .
I should install the led headlights for extra juice for the Gerbings !!!!!
When my feet warm up , I will install the larger variator and see what kind of a difference it will have .
John
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Post by larry001964 on Dec 11, 2011 12:05:13 GMT -5
I need to at some point today take Fawkes out and stretch his wings a bit... Just did a major overhaul on him and I really need to get him broken in, and I too need to get some wind in my face...  |
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Post by tvnacman on Dec 11, 2011 12:08:39 GMT -5
the wind in your face here in NYC is sooo cold!!!!!!!
John
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Post by larry001964 on Dec 11, 2011 12:12:14 GMT -5
the wind in your face here in NYC is sooo cold!!!!!!! John Yea it is here too... ski mask under your helmet help a lot,,,, expecially if its a half helmet. I'm very interested in the heated jacket liner you mentioned... can you post a link to it ;D |
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Post by tvnacman on Dec 11, 2011 12:19:35 GMT -5
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Post by larry001964 on Dec 11, 2011 12:22:29 GMT -5
Yea I'm reading that, 6.4 amps, 77 watts is beyond the power for a scooters 8 pole stator.... |
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Post by tvnacman on Dec 11, 2011 12:31:11 GMT -5
thats at full power , 11pole stator 125watts and running voltage stayed above 13.2 , still positive .I figure let it idle for a little while after starting it up to replenish used power in starting . turn it on low when I get rolloing and increase as needed . Shut it down at my destination and let it idle for a few min . As it is the batteries are weak in the cold , i have room in the battery compartment for a larger battery .
John
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Post by yoshidawg on Dec 11, 2011 15:13:37 GMT -5
Forgot to say how I put my helmet over the heater vent until I was ready to go. That's whats up! Funny the thermometer is sitting @ 34 again........I gotta go, this time double socks too.
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Post by tvnacman on Dec 11, 2011 15:23:44 GMT -5
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Post by buiditright on Dec 11, 2011 18:38:25 GMT -5
Took all three scoots out today it was calm sunny and 38 here in good ole MD.
Flash
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Post by Pony66 on Dec 11, 2011 21:38:18 GMT -5
You guys are tough. My Subaru has heated seats for a reason.
It was 12o going to work this morning.
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Post by larry001964 on Dec 11, 2011 22:02:48 GMT -5
I would not say tough, I'm not tough.... I just do what I must.... That's life
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Post by buiditright on Dec 11, 2011 22:53:39 GMT -5
and I am not tough. I just bundle up and I only have one leg to get cold so that is not too bad.
flash
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Post by inuyasha on Dec 12, 2011 11:23:07 GMT -5
Hi
Im not so tough either,
Just love riding very much
Take care and drive safely
Yours Hank
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Post by buiditright on Dec 12, 2011 11:52:10 GMT -5
Hank,
your like me I just lover to ride. Just got back from zipping around town just for the ride. Getting ready to go out for a ride now.
Flash
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Post by inuyasha on Dec 12, 2011 12:02:15 GMT -5
Hank, your like me I just lover to ride. Just got back from zipping around town just for the ride. Getting ready to go out for a ride now. Flash Hi Flash Im going out for a ride in a few minutes as well  ;D i have to put at least 10 to 20 miles a day on her to curb my addiction for 2 wheeled vehicles Most days it more like 50+ miles   ;D Temps are in the low 40s not much wind a beautiful day for a ride Do enjoy your scooting ;D Take care and drive safely dear friend Yours Hank |
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Post by tvnacman on Dec 12, 2011 17:44:49 GMT -5
Hank , how far are you from the ferry to long island or from NYC
John
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Post by tvnacman on Dec 12, 2011 22:38:15 GMT -5
well I got the gerbings items , the jacket liner and gloves today . The insoles were not in stock . I hooked it to the bike . Tested the charging voltage I can run the jacket liner full power and gloves full power no problem . The ride was short I turned off both for the better part of the ride .
John
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Post by yoshidawg on Dec 12, 2011 23:20:19 GMT -5
Tough guys ride scooters.......In the cold......In the rain......In the snow...I used to be tough now I'm kinda old.
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Post by ScootDad on Dec 13, 2011 10:00:31 GMT -5
I went out yesterday evening - in the 40's here. Took a trip to Sam's Club - that's interesting on a scooter. Brought a duffle bag with me - could only get what could fit into it, then bungee tied it to the back seat. Beautiful evening. With a few layers on top and 2 on the bottom, nice and warm!
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Post by drawc on Jan 18, 2012 17:25:44 GMT -5
I havent been going out much when its cold but for every day it gets below 30 here in MO we have 4 days of above 55 soits been a great winter here. ps my scoot dont run as well when its cold out but it runs so well on warm days i dont want to change anything lol
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Post by inuyasha on Jan 18, 2012 17:35:46 GMT -5
Hank , how far are you from the ferry to long island or from NYC John Hi John Sorry i just noticed this post About 15 minutes from the Port Jefferson ferry out of Bridgeport ct which is about 12 miles away from me and NYC is 63 miles away from West Haven CT Take care and drive safely dear friend Yours Hank |
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Post by beachbum on Jan 18, 2012 17:36:42 GMT -5
You guys are pretty tough. Its 66 here in Southern Cal. so I had to wear gloves in the day, and was complaining about it the whole time. I just needed a little perspective. LOL
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Post by terrilee on Jan 18, 2012 19:12:34 GMT -5
today was 23 degrees
had to take a bus to get groceries and taxi home.
{ monthly shopping is just to much for Chrissy to carry
we only do --oops forgot to get &*%$ w/e }so got it all into freezer and refrig and put away.
looked out and saw the sun break out.
went down turned the lil heater on in the
"tent garage" to get her warm.
went up, started layering up, did a couple bong hits
decided to wear wet gear to break wind
full face
and out for 2 hrs. 56 miles.
i am not sure about the BORIC ACID
im a do the speed limit type of girl
so, im not sure if its helping.
once we get above 45-50 degrees im gonna adjust the valves
that may help
BUT OH YEAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
was a great ride
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;D i have to put at least 10 to 20 miles a day on her to curb my addiction for 2 wheeled vehicles 
;D