Comments on: Reacquainted with Winter Riding https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/12/reacquainted-with-winter-riding/ Exploring life on a Vespa, Royal Enfield Himalayan, Honda Trail 125, and a Kawasaki W650 Fri, 25 Dec 2020 00:24:11 +0000 hourly 1 By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/12/reacquainted-with-winter-riding/#comment-47074 Fri, 25 Dec 2020 00:24:11 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9876#comment-47074 In reply to David Masse.

I understand the “See ya in the spring!” comment David. I suspect some winter I’ll be doing the same. Not this year, but it can’t be far off now.

]]> By: David Masse https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/12/reacquainted-with-winter-riding/#comment-47073 Wed, 23 Dec 2020 22:33:36 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9876#comment-47073 Hmmm… in certain respects we are opposites, for sure.

I have had the Termoscud and tall windscreen installed for a month now. I think I have taken the Vespa out… twice?

I took the final winter prep step a few days ago. I put the Vespa cover on the Vespa, and said, to myself, in my mind, “See ya in the spring!”

Merry Christmas Steve to you and your loved ones.

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/12/reacquainted-with-winter-riding/#comment-47069 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 23:15:50 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9876#comment-47069 In reply to Laurent.

Merci pour vos commentaires. Je les apprécie.
J’ai la chance de vivre dans un bel endroit.
Meilleurs voeux à vous et à votre famille pour un joyeux Noël!

Thank you for your comments. I appreciate them.
I’m fortunate to live in a beautiful place.
Best wishes to you and your family for a Merry Christmas!

]]> By: Laurent https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/12/reacquainted-with-winter-riding/#comment-47068 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 19:56:08 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9876#comment-47068 Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it; Gandhi.

La Pennsylvanie est encore plus belle sous la neige.
Pennsylvania is even more beautiful under the snow.

Merry Christmas ! Joyeux Noël !

Laurent.

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/12/reacquainted-with-winter-riding/#comment-47067 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 18:51:30 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9876#comment-47067 In reply to Steve Brooke.

My mad bomber helmet is enough for winter. I always keep a wool hat under the seat though for those times I make an extended stop to take pictures.

The bomber hat is great. Haven’t needed to wear it yet though.

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/12/reacquainted-with-winter-riding/#comment-47066 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 18:50:09 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9876#comment-47066 In reply to DOMINGO CHANG.

It takes time I guess to transition to a new riding season.

The grip covers are miraculous. I was a fool to wait so long to get some. And each winter it takes me a few cold hand events before I put them on.

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/12/reacquainted-with-winter-riding/#comment-47065 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 17:51:37 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9876#comment-47065 In reply to Jim Zeiser.

I’ll look into it Jim to make sure Seafoam is ok with fuel injection systems too.

Fuel filter. I think it’s been changed twice in 44K miles. Last time a couple years ago maybe??

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/12/reacquainted-with-winter-riding/#comment-47064 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 17:50:22 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9876#comment-47064 In reply to Tom.

There are definitely safety concerns and increased risk when riding in winter. While my difficulties with the cold may have a more dramatic effect on me riding less in the winter, I have been thinking more and more of the risk I have to manage, and the impact a fall could have on my aging body.

I can see myself eventually arriving at the same place you have. Thankfully, there are other things I can do in the winter. I’ll just need to figure out what they are. Perhaps working on that photo book you asked about!

]]> By: Steve Brooke https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/12/reacquainted-with-winter-riding/#comment-47063 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 17:07:48 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9876#comment-47063 ]]> “ I flailed around for a few minutes to return to the welcome traction of salt and grit.” The Mad Bomber Hat makes perfect sense now. 👍

]]> By: DOMINGO CHANG https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/12/reacquainted-with-winter-riding/#comment-47062 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 16:23:06 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9876#comment-47062 Ah yes, the re-learning of lessons….recently went out on a ride with three others so they could enjoy their new dual sport motorcycles and scooter. I had initially been kicking myself for choosing to ride the Ural but when we occasionally hit wet spots on the pavement, I got over that….feeling much better about maintaining traction with three wheels! It also reminded, as you alluded to, the great benefit of grip covers to keep the wind off one’s gloved hands.

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