Comments on: The Cold Weather Riding Frame of Mind

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:06:00 +0000

runcharlierun.com: The GTS is a great machine and is an excellent platform for photography and coffee drinking. I've ridden a lot of things and find it still satisfying.

Right now I would gladly forgo the cold weather. The older I get the more I long for spring.

Good luck with your Vespa considerations and let us know what you decide.

By: runcharlierun.com

runcharlierun.com — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:43:21 +0000

Love your blog – I’m looking to get a Vespa 250 in the next few months – we don’t have to rolling hills here like you do, but we still have interesting countryside – I can imagine myself on similar rides out with the camera in search of a decent coffee 🙂

I remember riding my Gilera Runner 125 back from a friends house in when I lived in England. It was only about 100 miles or so, but the temp had dropped to -5C and even with boots, dual layer gloves and a decent jacket I was miserably cold before I got 1/2 way home. The thing I remember more than anything was how much the cold made me desperate to pee!! Those were the days!

Living in Australia like I do now means I wont have to worry about cold – its just the heat instead!

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 01:37:36 +0000

len: It’s good to have the scooter back. When it’s gone for awhile I realize how much I really like it. I’ve definitely swallowed a lot of Vespa Kool-Aid I guess.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 01:33:41 +0000

Charlie6: I still have too much holiday junk food to eat! Once I finish it off, get tired of sleeping on the couch, and work my way through all the DVD movies I have, maybe then I’ll ride more…

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 01:32:09 +0000

Brady: Can’t easily get to the Vespa motor but the muffler is handy!

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 01:31:00 +0000

bobskoot: Yeah, I have gotten extremely lazy over the holidays. I've become a photographic slug hence the deficient documentation. I'll try and remedy it soon.

Happy New Year!

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 01:29:29 +0000

Canajun: Ice and loss of traction are definitely a concern for anyone riding below the freezing mark. It requires a different style of riding and a more intense awareness of where ice might lurk. A mental puzzle not normally involved in fair weather riding.

And I ride on roads that are relatively empty compared to many city and suburban riders where traffic leaves little room for maneuvering.

My bigger concern at the moment is keeping my aging feet warm...

By: len

len — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:48:41 +0000

Hi steve ,
Nice to see your scooter home and well enjoyed the vespa maintenance post....nice to see the first hand work the mechanic carried out on your scoot.....not too sure about the running...unless of course ..if i am being chased .

regards

len
scootering adventures uk

By: Charlie6

Charlie6 — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:37:56 +0000

Good to see your scooter home Steve, now get out there and ride!

dom

Redleg's Rides

Colorado Motorcycle Travel Examiner

By: Brady Steffl

Brady Steffl — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:42:14 +0000

I suppose you can't get to the motor to grab a fist full of that. There is a benefit to ragged, old naked bikes.

Brady
Behind Bars - Motorcycles and Life