I can still remember the smell of the local hardware where I grew up. It had a pervasive aroma of fertilizer through the whole place. Lumber yards have their own aromatic pleasantry.

Okay you got me there Steve. There’s nothing better in the world than the smell of a hardware store, even better if they carry lumber.

I’ve gone from hanging around and watching so I can do things myself to just asking others to do things…

Hot grips. They better rule.

The best part of mucking about with tools is the frequent need to go and buy more tools!

Thanks David. I’m following your lead but realize you are far more industrious and careful than I.

My dad taught me much about cars, carpentry, concrete, household electrical work, roofing, the works. And I’ve done a lot but I just have developed a block. Maybe when I retire that will change!

Without the Tucano Urbano grip covers you would be right that the cold wind would quickly freeze the outside of my hands. Everyone tells me the grip covers will allow my hands to remain toasty. Oh, I hope that’s the case.

In terms of gloves and a vest — that would be a little too much for the Vespa generator.

You have to remove all that stuff to be able to remove the headset where the wires from the heated grips will run. Easy to remove that stuff. I just am not sure if I understand the electrics clearly enough to hook them up.

Everyone says I’ll love the heated grips and grip covers. I sure hope that’s the case!

How has this worked over the years? Good enough to not kill myself so I guess good enough…

Good luck with your project. I think that you’ll be amazed at what a difference the heated grips and grip covers make.