Comments on: Cold Weather Preliminaries

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 21:56:38 +0000

Charlie6: No windshield equals bracing. That sums it up pretty well.

I wonder how long it will be until I breakdown and put a windscreen on the scooter?

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 21:55:39 +0000

bobskoot: I check the road surface much in the same way as you do. The foggy ice seldom happens here but it remains an infrequent possibility to guard against.

Many, many days of heavy frost on the car windows but that doesn't correlate to ice on the road thankfully.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 21:48:33 +0000

BeemerGirl: Everyday there seem to be new apps appearing. It's only a matter of time.

cpa3485: Completing a cold weather ride, coming inside to a warm house or cafe, is the best feeling. I get a real sense of satisfaction.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 21:45:27 +0000

RichardM: I do enjoy the physical challenge the cold represents. It was why I used to backpack in winter, at least in part. And I like the look of the world in winter.

The photo apps available for smart phones these days are amazing.

Chuck: I should probably break down and buy some muffs to keep my hands warm. Where did you get your Tucano Urbano ones?

By: Orin

Orin — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:26:44 +0000

Steve, I would be more than happy to answer @Todd's questions if you're busy.

__Orin
Scootin' Old Skool

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 02:33:28 +0000

I find myself desiring an iPhone these days. I keep fighting the urge to get one but if the rumor is true that after the first of the year Verizon will have them, I think that might be too hard to resist.

Nice images and I like the collage. You're right... it's always good to be on the road!

Merry Christmas, Steve!

By: Todd

Todd — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:51:07 +0000

Hey Steve,
Quick Question. I’m 6’6″ and really want to get a scooter. When I see photos like your’s it really makes me want to get a Vespa- but will a 150 be enough for me or if you were going to do it again would spend the extra bucks and get a 250 or a 300? I know the more powerful Vespas have a higher top speed- but you seem to go places on 150 that makes me wonder if the more powerful Vespa is worth it.
One more thing- I know a guy who has a Vespa 150 (2009) that always has been garaged with less than 2000 miles on it- is $4000 to much?

By: Charlie6

Charlie6 — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:38:50 +0000

Steve

yep, putting on ALL the gear can be a PITA but if something untoward happens, it's good to have it on....and your riding time is extended in the cold.

btw, I love the windscreen on my Ural, riding with no shield is "more bracing".

dom

Colorado Motorcycle Travel Examiner

Redleg's Rides

By: bobskoot

bobskoot — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:41:39 +0000

Steve:

what Orin previously mentioned. Our cold is different as it produces ice/frost at temps just above freezing. 34F could find frost on the roads in the shadows. I don't mind the cold, but I mind the ice. I always test the road surface before I make my determination and check car windshields for that white frost covering.

bob
Wet Coast Scootin

By: cpa3485

cpa3485 — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:00:56 +0000

I did enlarge that picture and glad I did. What a marvelous display. I know exactly what you mean about feeling like Randy, and the hassle of putting on all the "stuff" always takes a little longer than you would like. But the ride afterward is almost always very rewarding.
Have a wonderful holiday,

Jim