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Post by skuttadawg on Jan 2, 2012 23:57:09 GMT -5
Wow its exonerating to have a chilly ride but to cold to go WOT brrr . The best part is almost nobody on the road so its all mine to ride on .
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Post by chaz12 on Jan 3, 2012 0:09:15 GMT -5
;D Ya it was to cold to start mine, today. I might have a bad battery. But it charged up fine. Still didn't ride today, because it was chilly due to the breeze. You are the man.. Supposed to be around 14 degrees in the morning.. Brrrrr Attachments:
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Post by mainepeace on Jan 3, 2012 7:32:28 GMT -5
I'll probably hit the road today on my scooter. It will be about 30 or so. As long as there isn't any ice on the roads. Early morning dew freezes on the asphalt and makes it dangerous on tree lined curves. The cold isn't as much of an issue as the glaze of ice that you can't see in the shadows.
I haven't ridden my scooter in over a week and I'm missing it!
Greg
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Post by skuttadawg on Jan 3, 2012 10:54:22 GMT -5
This is out coldest part of winter we usually get an ice storm next week just after the car show its been like clockwork the last few years
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Post by terrilee on Jan 3, 2012 11:12:32 GMT -5
WELL
it's 17 degrees right now
and i need to go to the store
so i'll be layering up
my gear:::::::::
bottom 1/2---pantyhose-tights-sweats-jeans-wet weather pants
top 1/2--t shirt-flannel shirt-sweat shirt- hoodie- leather coat- wet weather top.
NICE AND WARM
my hands do get cold--im trying to find mittens
i heard someone say mittens just keep ur hands warmer
so im gonna try it 
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Post by skuttadawg on Jan 3, 2012 11:58:31 GMT -5
Cyclegear has MOTORCYCLE gloves which work much better than gloves for just being outside rather than have wind blown across them . I use Bilt Tornados with a glove liner , getting Freeze Out liners today as they were out the other week . There are some that are heated via battery or 12v adapter
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Post by skuttadawg on Jan 3, 2012 11:59:42 GMT -5
TerriLee no helmet ? I love when its cold and good excuse for hot cocoa just omit the marhsmellows
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Post by terrilee on Jan 3, 2012 12:32:07 GMT -5
well of course a helmet !!!!!!!!!!!!
i usually don't wear one in warm weather
but it's not because of the cold.
on dry, warm roads
i really don't fear going down
cause im a good rider.
BUT__________________
in the cold
there could be a small ice patch, that u don't even see
AND BAM down u go.
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Post by skuttadawg on Jan 3, 2012 12:52:03 GMT -5
Helmet not only protects you but helps retain body heat too .
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Post by thumper650 on Jan 3, 2012 20:10:29 GMT -5
Rode to work today, 18 degrees on the way home. I might go get my 150 at my parents house because my new 50 doesn't like the cold.
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Post by chaz12 on Jan 3, 2012 21:28:30 GMT -5
Ya, just let my scooter sleep... Zzzz...Zzzzz. Zzzzzz But it was chilly out this morning.. I agree, the helmet protects the head and keeps it warm and too, the faceshield protects the face from wind. Now the good new in MO 48 Wed, 59 Th, 59 Fri, 50 Sat...and ten days of dry mild weather. So awesome.. Attachments:
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Post by mechaniczman on Jan 3, 2012 22:05:14 GMT -5
Its too cold to even work on my scooter.
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Post by yoshidawg on Jan 3, 2012 23:07:45 GMT -5
I'm kinda getting used to it now. It just takes longer to get ready. A lot longer..
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Post by mechaniczman on Jan 3, 2012 23:48:01 GMT -5
Ur right, it does take me a lot longer to get ready, but that gives my moped more time to warm up, i start my scooter and let it idle while im putting everything on.
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Post by mzv on Jan 4, 2012 6:17:23 GMT -5
Cyclegear has MOTORCYCLE gloves which work much better than gloves for just being outside rather than have wind blown across them . I use Bilt Tornados with a glove liner , getting Freeze Out liners today as they were out the other week . There are some that are heated via battery or 12v adapter Got my Freeze Out glove liners there in Greenville last Wed. and they had plenty, and on SALE for 15 bucks! Worth every penny too! I also got the Freeze Out Face Mask with neck protector for 10 bucks. Highly recommended products for these chilly temps we're having!!! I wonder if we pass each other on hwy 29 and just don't know it, lol. |
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Post by piccola on Jan 4, 2012 10:32:14 GMT -5
terrilee,
Helmets save lives. Even good riders go down unexpectedly or get hit by cars. I know several people who probably would have died without a helmet. Some of them had some serious broken bones and broken helmets, but no broken heads.
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Post by trailheadmike on Jan 4, 2012 13:57:32 GMT -5
New record for me today - rode to work at 13 degrees, in my suit. My thighs and ankles were frozen of course, but the scooter was more upset than me -- it seemed to never quite warm up over the 10 mile trip.
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Post by chaz12 on Jan 4, 2012 15:39:16 GMT -5
Ya trailheadmike, that happens to my scooter alot too. Just does not get warm enough to cause the fan to come on..
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Post by skuttadawg on Jan 4, 2012 20:21:36 GMT -5
I got my Freeze Out glove liners , long johns and neck guard . The neck guard is like a collar and is one piece works great . The FO glove liners are way better than my neoprene liners . The FO LJs are also better than my parachute pants were too .
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