Comments on: Morning Rain

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 05:20:30 +0000

Thanks for the kind words about the first picture. Rain always makes for a nice mood in a photo.

I’ve found the scooter muffs I want that I’ll have to order from England for around $70 US. Here’s hoping they do the trick!

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 05:18:39 +0000

In reply to dom.

I have good rain gear I just don’t use it. I guess I hate the extra work. So a new riding jacket that has some water protection properties will help a lot.

Definitely “plan” to get grip covers this season. I am so tired of frozen hands and electric gloves just aren’t enough for the really cold days. And I don’t want to stop riding.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 05:16:23 +0000

In reply to Jim+Zeiser. I think the winter salt is more to blame for my corrosion than rain. That aside, I like to ride and don't have a sentimental attachment to my Vespa that requires it to be pristine. It's just a machine and when it wears out I'll get another. I think of it in the same way as I do our cars expect that it's far more fun to operate.

By: Karl+Utrecht

Karl+Utrecht — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 14:31:24 +0000

Hi, Steve
I’ve found scooter/cycle muffs really do help with cold fingers/hands…take just a minimum of use to get accustomed to their use, and one can wear lighter weight gloves. They’re especially good fit for the Vespa.
I think the lead-off photo is really, really good by the way.

By: dom

dom — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 13:42:01 +0000

Like RichardM said, newer and better rain gear!

I like and recommend FroggToggs. Grip covers to help keep whatever heat is put out by your heated gloves too…..riding in the wet and cold, it must be done of course, but no sense being miserable while doing so. 😉

By: Jim+Zeiser

Jim+Zeiser — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 12:58:59 +0000

I used to ride in the rain on two wheels until I discovered the deleterious effects of water on a motorcycle. As you saw from last winter’s rejuvenation of your scooter corrosion is a terrible thing. I drive a $1500 ancient minivan, for which I hold no sentimental attachment, to save my bikes from the elements. Their pain is my pain.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 04:23:05 +0000

In reply to RichardM.

I almost ordered a riding jacket this evening — first had a FirstGear Kilimanjaro in my cart at Revzilla.com. Hesitated and then had a green Aerostich Falstaff jacket in my cart at Aerostich. Ended up buying clothes for my wife from Gudren Sjoden instead.

Soon though, soon.

By: RichardM

RichardM — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 04:14:43 +0000

It sounds like it’s time for some new riding gear. And, given the cold, damp conditions, the rain suit may make perfect sense. Keeps out the rain and wind.

Really like the photos. The overcast skies and reflection from the road in the last photo is nice.