Ran across a video of a motorcycle ride reflecting how I feel on the back of the Vespa when I venture out into the night. As a full moon approaches and the Perseids meteor shower nears its peak I think it’s time for some rides in the darkness.
Found this video on the Motogirona blog.
With the order of my Vespa I will order this LED jacket.
Planning to build a Bluetooth transmitter that is connected to the breaks and blinkers to make the Jacket communicate with the Scooter.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z31b8n0IE6w
Beautiful video, makes me wanna jump on my Tenere and do a night ride too.
I’m going to post it in Google+, are you using it?
My old eyes don’t like night riding anymore….
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Redleg’s Rides
Colorado Motorcycle Travel Examiner
You ride in the dark!? One of these days I may have to do that…
Nice video, thank you for posting it.
Rogier: That’s a cool jacket. Certainly would make a rider more visible with those flashing red lights. Let us know how it works out.
George F: Clear skies here tonight so I hope to get out for a short time.
I have a Google+ account but I don’t use it.
Charlie6: So what you’re saying is that I should have been scared sitting in the sidecar, at night, on the Interstate highway???
RichardM: Since it is dark half the year at the same time you’re under 28 feet of snow and ice it’s no wonder you’re surprised.
In central Pennsylvania night time summer rides are illuminated by fireflys….
I like riding at night but not with so much street light illumination. Realize it was probably required for the video.
The local weather guesser says the best way to view the Perseids shower is to be flat on your back in a dark open area looking up.
Here’s wishing that the sprawling is at a time and place of your choice and that the Vespa is upright on the stand!
Dear Scooter In The Sticks (Steve):
I don’t go out of my way to go riding in the dark… But I have equipped my bike so the dark flees when I approach. I discovered today that Vespa means “hornet.” This was as I conducted research for my October column.
Fondest regards,
Jack/reep
Twisted Roads
irondad: I like riding through open farmlands at night, especially in the late fall or early winter under a full moon. You can see everything and could even ride without a headlight especially if there is snow on the fields (not on the roads).
City illumination is hard to deal with if there is a lot of glare from other vehicles. The environment in the video is almost perfect with no other life around.
I’ve laid on the ground more than once looking straight up at a star filled skies watching for shooting stars. Maybe I’ll do it again.
I’ll try and keep the Vespa up on two wheels!
Mr. Riepe: The recent picture of you and your beloved K bike on your blog makes me believe the dark might flee.
I can’t imagine how a Vespa would appear in your Teutonic searching for your column. I guess I’ll have to wait and see.
Reminds me of “LeMans” with Mr. McQueen! sans accident