Comments on: Watch For Ice

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:32:00 +0000

MikeSane: I have ridden in torrential rains and in snow with no effect on the Vespa mechanicals or electronics. Things appear to be weather resistant. Salt on the roads in winter is another matter. The Vespa was designed thinking it would not encounter corrosives. Salt does take a toll.

By: MikSane

MikSane — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 02:16:00 +0000

Hey, how does the scooter do in super rain/snow (instrument wise). do they ever get water inside the tach, ect? everything is all right and proper even in pouring rain? im planning on getting a kymco super 8 150, im wondering how resilient scooters are to weather

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 04:39:00 +0000

squire: Indeed!

bill: I keep hearing that we are in for one of those winters of old. If so the scooter won't be seeing a lot of action...

cody: Sounds like a good book project! Oh where or where do I find the time???

rick: Welcome.! Glad you stopped by.

phil: Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad you enjoy some of the stories and pictures here. Your Vino should provide the same ability to get off the beaten path and onto a more relaxed one. The camera slows things even more. Let us know how it goes.

teller: I've never tried winter tires and am not sure if I can even get them in the states. I have seen some advertised in Europe including some with studs but around here there are limited choices for scooters. The Kenda K761's are as close to a winter tire as I can find. Let me know how your tires work out.

heinz and frenchie: I'll be careful! Slow and steady is the word for a lot of days. Thanks goodness there is not a lot of traffic around here....

nick: Thanks! Kundun is on the list.

By: Nick T

Nick T — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:04:00 +0000

great post, Steve!

if you enjoyed "Seven Years in Tibet", please check out "Kundun" -- Scorcese's bio movie of the Dalai Lama. a great film!!

cheers,
nick
Birmingham, AL

By: Heinz & Frenchie

Heinz & Frenchie — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:25:00 +0000

Wow! Watch For Ice. Haven’t seen that sign in years. Nostalgic! We had to put on sweats just to read this one, got cold chills. Just Joking of course, but we do admire your tenacity for riding regardless of the temperature and we do love to read your blog! Always looking forward to the next one. Your loyal readers.

By: Teller

Teller — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 22:24:00 +0000

Hi there, getting close to freezing point over here in Tallinn, Estonia, Europe, so can easily relate. One question though (something I don’t seem to find an answer to from various forums) – ever tried winter tires on your Vespa? I’m trying to figure out how much extra traction they’ll offer (I already ordered a pair, looks like I’ll be the one doing the testing in real life)…

Best, Siim Teller

By: Phil

Phil — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 16:15:00 +0000

Your writings are an inspiration for all our scooterist. What courage on riding in such challenging weather. I am spoiled by the constant steady weather..dry and no rain in SoCal. But I do enjoy your challenging off road experiences. Therefore I am packing my Canon A640 camera and hitting the less beaten path on my simple Vino scooter. What a great way to enjoy the roads even at a careful minded slower pace. Let the weather change; more inspiration to ride the less traffic infested roads. Then there are very few in your neck of the woods. Great pictures on the falling snow and your fantastic scooter. Drive safe.

Phil

By: Rick

Rick — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:57:00 +0000

First time by the site! Enjoyed it!

By: twistngogrl & vespajitsu

twistngogrl & vespajitsu — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 12:21:00 +0000

“The Zen of Vespa Riding in Inclement Weather” That’ll be the book you and Bill Sommers co-write together 🙂
That’s just too much stress riding in weather like that. It’s just a challenge being on a two wheeler with what seems like a target on your back, much less riding in foul weather!
I hear you about the gas prices, they are soaring right now, if it wasn’t 110 miles RT to work I’d ride the Vespa more to work. But since I’m on light duty right now until my shoulder gets better, it’ll have to wait. At least my Toyota gets 30+ mpg.
The good news about gas, it should really increase the numbers to Scootin World:)

By: Bill Sommers

Bill Sommers — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 01:58:00 +0000

No getting around it, it's that time again. At least for you I mean. We're still a few weeks away from getting our first dusting, but just the same, Old Man Winter is eyeballing us.

Have fun,
Bill