kbcr3
Junior Ruckster
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Post by kbcr3 on Dec 29, 2006 11:54:22 GMT -5
I just got a new job that's 9 miles from my apartment. I had been commuting only 2 miles to the train station previously.
Now, I'll be using the ruckus straight through the winter.
I'm buying the chanito windscreen and probably a new shock. is there anything else I should get for my new cold commute?
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Post by sanjuro62pt1 on Dec 29, 2006 12:22:44 GMT -5
Maybe a sparkplug geared for cold weather riding. Also, I'm sure you have already done this, but some nice snowboarding gloves for your hands and some waterproof pants to fit over your trousers.
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Post by Blackruk on Dec 29, 2006 16:49:46 GMT -5
Considering how people drive here in Fairfield County, I would wear a reflective vest and put some 3M tape on your helmet too so they see you at night on your way home. It may seem lame, but at night around here you can't be too careful.
Also (and not a joke), make sure you have sufficient insurance in case some uninsured idiot hits you.
Is your work parking covered? If not, maybe get a cover. Is it monitored? If not, get a better lock.
I have the Chanito windscreen and recommend it. It really helps keep you warmer in winter and adds a little bit to your top speed as well. Besides, I think it looks good too.
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Post by chanito on Dec 29, 2006 19:41:08 GMT -5
 I ride straight thru winter, but here in south Florida that is not as hard as for you guys, riding in those freezing low 70s does not seem that bad
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Post by Blackruk on Dec 29, 2006 20:20:06 GMT -5
Now, don't rub those temperatures in.
You got lucky this hurricane season. But, keep it up and we northerners will be wishing another Katrina on you (and I don't mean the scooter kind).
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Post by chanito on Dec 29, 2006 20:57:33 GMT -5
 OK i will be quiet now 
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kbcr3
Junior Ruckster
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Post by kbcr3 on Dec 30, 2006 12:08:56 GMT -5
i just bought some snowboarding gloves.
I also need to get a heavy coat. Being that my ride to the train station had only been 2 miles, my thinner work coat was used regularly. I'm going to need something a bit heavier.
BR, I have a liner jacket that i wear over my work jacket that's made with Illuminite. during the day, it looks black. at night, it shines bright white! pretty cheap too. its actually a running jacket.
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Post by apertureguy on Jan 3, 2007 8:18:37 GMT -5
I got snowpants from Wally World, I wear them with boots and a parka to stay nice and toasty. I've ridden my BR down to Norwalk before. I have a friend that lives way up behind a strip mall with a major supermarket off of Rt 7.
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Post by skuuter on Jan 4, 2007 17:03:41 GMT -5
Wife and I ride year round (wife doesn't necessarily like it "quite" as much).......I've already ridden this year as low as 17 degreesF .........so much for "Skuuteraholic".................  |
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Post by Kami no Chiizu on Jan 7, 2007 1:40:47 GMT -5
Are we talking about little Ruckus or Big?
I ride mine through the winter... if I have some place to ride to...
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Post by skuuter on Jan 7, 2007 5:02:11 GMT -5
Post was in the BR section, but I'm good for both....... |
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Post by Kami no Chiizu on Jan 8, 2007 0:24:57 GMT -5
Just trying to make sure this should be in the Big Ruckus section
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Post by skuuter on Jan 8, 2007 16:17:52 GMT -5
Rode the wife's Big Ruckus yesterday(have to keep her oil circulated....the "SACRIFICES" husbands must make)....had a ball. I like my reflex sport better, but the BR is a lot of fun....................... ....grinnin' the whole time... ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by skuuter on Jan 15, 2007 9:45:10 GMT -5
Rode the 250s all weekend, had a ball. Saturday we rode the mountains and Lynchburg area here....about 140 miles. Sunday we went up Keith Springs Mtn. in Tn, then down into Paint Rock Valley, Alabama. Found a neat little country store in a little town called Woodville. Took "old" highway 35 into Huntsville and climbed to the top of Mont Sano Mtn. Found a great "little used" 2-lane on the backside to come down on. Very twisty with posted speeds of 20 to 30 mph. No less than 4 posted 10 mph curves (they're not joking). Rode a total of 205 miles Sunday. Never had any rain neither day and temps stayed in the 65- 69 F range. Rain and western cold front are suppossed to get here today. Should have done some things around the house all weekend, but I have my PRIORITIES straight.............................. |
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Post by Kami no Chiizu on Jan 15, 2007 15:46:28 GMT -5
Yeah, this isn't season isn't winter, it's "wunmer". It ain't cold, and usually, everyday, you can go for at least "one more" ride.
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Post by skuuter on Jan 15, 2007 17:48:13 GMT -5
Rain and cold front on top of us now(4:45 PM CST). Will be 30s for highs tomorrow, but at least rain is supposed to be gone. Front will probably be in your area tomorrow Kami. See Ya', skuuter...................... |
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Post by Kami no Chiizu on Jan 15, 2007 18:15:25 GMT -5
Maybe I'll get lucky and it'll snow on my birthday.
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Post by chanito on Jan 15, 2007 19:30:17 GMT -5
It has not snowed here yet Cold front is here, it will be in the low 60's
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Post by skuuter on Jan 16, 2007 2:36:05 GMT -5
Nothing like "Winter" in Miami, huh chanito??? Great weather, but about that twisty mountain thing...................... |
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kbcr3
Junior Ruckster
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Post by kbcr3 on Jan 16, 2007 13:49:08 GMT -5
i had my ruckus out this morning to shoot over to best buy. i came out to see an older guy looking around the ruckus. after talking for 5 minutes, he was riding it around the parking lot...laughing like a school girl.
honda should be paying ME for all of my marketing for them!!
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