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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Kansas kymco on January 06, 2021, 12:29:00 AM
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With people trapped at home (covid) for the most part what are you doing over the winter? I've already said what I'm up to in the thread minor restoration.
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Riding my scooter.
Bought my first scooter in April of 2013 - and have ridden in every month since then.
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Frozen reservoir....
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Stig
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ice is safe to fish, I got me some tip-ups, just got to visit the bait shop and get a bucket of minnows
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Kayaking and cycling on the beach in Mexico. All four Kymcos are on Battery Tenders back home
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Waiting for the temps to rise above 0c, then it’ll be time for some short rides just to feed the scooterin’ addiction!
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Working on my second Honda Melody project (whooop) and recomissioning the C70 after it caught fire last summer.
Renovating the house as well. That's a never-ending thing, it's a dump.
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Kayaking and cycling on the beach in Mexico. All four Kymcos are on Battery Tenders back home
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You lucky dog.
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Waiting for the temps to rise above 0c, then it’ll be time for some short rides just to feed the scooterin’ addiction!
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Neil your a hardier soul then I. My magic number is 60F (15.56C) . The ROMEO riders choose 50F (10C) for scheduling a ride. I will bundle up and go if the ride is within a hour or so from home.
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“short rides” KK [emoji23] maybe only 10 miles or until I can’t feel my fingers!
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Working on my second Honda Melody project (whooop) and recomissioning the C70 after it caught fire last summer.
Renovating the house as well. That's a never-ending thing, it's a dump.
Hope house’s heating works OK [emoji3063]
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“short rides” KK [emoji23] maybe only 10 miles or until I can’t feel my fingers!
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Sounds like some heated grips or heated gloves are in order. When your hands or feet get cold it goes down hill from there.
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You're not wrong. Heated grips on my "must get" list.
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Hope house’s heating works OK [emoji3063]
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Thankfully we have heating this winter! We didn't last year. :-X
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Thankfully we have heating this winter! We didn't last year. :-X
What's the temperature where your at?
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-3c yesterday morning, but a positively balmy -1c this morning when walking the dogs...
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-3c yesterday morning, but a positively balmy -1c this morning when walking the dogs...
We are about the same temperature here this morning. It's been cold, foggy and with grey skies all week. Suppose to warm up into the mid 50's next week with sunshine.
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I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.
Wet here today and not getting above 3c, so no go. Forecast for next week looks better?
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-3c yesterday morning, but a positively balmy -1c this morning when walking the dogs...
When it gets cold the Collies are on their own. I have a large fenced yard with a dog door. On a nice day I'll take them on a mile or so walk around the neighborhood. They prefer the walks so they can check out their pee-mail.
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They prefer the walks so they can check out their pee-mail.
"P-Mail" I love it it! Describes our pooches to a tee. (You just know I'm going to use that now dontcha KK?)
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Today I will be installing some parts I purchased last week. I have a muffler end cap to install on the Xicting 250R, A muffler shield to install on the Super 8 and a left hand mirror block to install on the project GV. Will also go to the auto parts store for a custom blend pint of paint to match the project GV.
Will probably ride to Lindsborg to my favorite Mexican restaurant and have lunch. Ware you're mask in sit at a table socially distanced. Staff practice good hygiene and sanitizing surfaces. Wednesday will probably go on a Romeo ride to Lindsborg again to visit the Swedish Rye formally the Swedish Crown restaurant. Have not patronized since they have new owner's. The only two days this week with temperatures above 50F (10C).
What are your plans this week?
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Today I took the scoot out for a spin - first time since Christmas! Temperature still only 6c, but dry and blue sky in places, so did 12 miles before frozen digits drove me home; but it was great to be out again on 2 wheels, even if only for 25 minutes. Roll on Spring - for all sorts of reasons.
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Everyday that goes by brings us closer to spring and hopefully covid vaccine for the masses.
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Amen to that.
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Day 1 lots of snow 12+ inches spent 4 hours on the plow the snow blower lost a belt with wet snow so I switched to the plow, Day 2 more snow just a few inches , spent more time cleaning up packed snow that cars ran over , Its like ice , trying to keep driveway clear for the scooter when it gets near O C I like to go for a ride , started taking hemp gummys for these old bones, 87 for a few more weeks,. Easter should bring some warm weather, git along these long days, damn they are slow to git ,.
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I live in Alabama so I can ride year round. I just ride less in the winter. I have plenty of things to do to keep from getting bored.
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Today I will be installing some parts I purchased last week. I have a muffler end cap to install on the Xicting 250R, A muffler shield to install on the Super 8 and a left hand mirror block to install on the project GV. Will also go to the auto parts store for a custom blend pint of paint to match the project GV.
Will probably ride to Lindsborg to my favorite Mexican restaurant and have lunch. Ware you're mask in sit at a table socially distanced. Staff practice good hygiene and sanitizing surfaces. Wednesday will probably go on a Romeo ride to Lindsborg again to visit the Swedish Rye formally the Swedish Crown restaurant. Have not patronized since they have new owner's. The only two days this week with temperatures above 50F (10C).
What are your plans this week?
Well got everything done on today's to do list except going out to eat and scooter ride. Ended up microwaving a frozen Mexican tv dinner instead.
I did get some more plastic off the GV project and since it will be cold tomorrow will work on restoration of that (indoors).
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Sounds like a good days work. Sorry about the ride though!
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Today I took the scoot out for a spin - first time since Christmas! Temperature still only 6c, but dry and blue sky in places, so did 12 miles before frozen digits drove me home; but it was great to be out again on 2 wheels, even if only for 25 minutes. Roll on Spring - for all sorts of reasons.
For once the forecast was accurate! 11c today, but wet :( so glad I chose yesterday for the ride. My day today has involved household chores only. B O R I N G.
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We have two moderate days Wednesday & Thursday then back to cold and wet so will go on the Romeo ride tomorrow.
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Hope you've had a good lunch ride - mind you it's probably only morning with you now! So hope you have a good ride ;D
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my winter project has just begun...clean up and organize my newly freed up garage space! I finally sold our 3rd car (rarely driven, just taking up room, only 2 drivers in the family).
It is so nice to have space to walk around in and to work in! I have more LED shop lights waiting to go up on the ceiling. I currently have 5 85 watt compact fluorescent (300+ watt incandescent equivalent) lights and 1 40 watt led in the 6 screw in fixtures plus I added 8 more 40 watt LED shop lights and have 4 more waiting to go up.
I've realized that as I get older there is just never enough light!
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Iahawk not only enough light but reading necessitates putting on your reading glasses.
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Hope you've had a good lunch ride - mind you it's probably only morning with you now! So hope you have a good ride ;D
Neil it was cold and windy but it was good to see fellow riders and visit. The ride home was into a 30 mph wind and I rode about 60 mph. Temperature was around 50F. Special was chicken pot pie. 16 riders showed up for today's ride. The Burgman rider was the only other scooter beside my Xicting 250R.
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Sounds a good outing KK, I’m envious.
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here are a few more pics from Kansas Kymco!
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here are a few more pics from Kansas Kymco!
Lindsborg Romeo ride. The twin to the 09 blue Xicting 250R the 09 tan Xicting 250R . My Kymco is the first bike.
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Here in Italy is all year long scootering, though right now we are confined (COVID) within our region and asked to stay at home doing only neccessary shopping trips, one per family.
Forced to stay, l asked highest authorities
(a.k.a. Mrs Ruffus) how about workshop improvement.
Well, got permission and funding granted to install an AirCon in it.(pls see pics)
For this didn't take that much of time and efforts, l still have leisure to beautify my Like.
One could say, l'm overdoing a little, but....
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This winter I am playing with a couple S90 Honda's. Both have been in my possession (and in pieces) for 25-30 years. A pandemic pursuit.
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This winter I am playing with a couple S90 Honda's. Both have been in my possession (and in pieces) for 25-30 years. A pandemic pursuit.
It's good to have a project to keep you busy and it would be good to get them back on the road.
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Well, got permission and funding granted to install an AirCon in it.(pls see pics)
For this didn't take that much of time and efforts, l still have leisure to beautify my Like.
One could say, l'm overdoing a little, but....
Ruffus - I'm jealous, I would love to have heat and air conditioning in my garage (that is on a distant wish list). Scoot keeps looking nicer and nicer!
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Here in Italy is all year long scootering, though right now we are confined (COVID) within our region and asked to stay at home doing only neccessary shopping trips, one per family.
Forced to stay, l asked highest authorities
(a.k.a. Mrs Ruffus) how about workshop improvement.
Well, got permission and funding granted to install an AirCon in it.(pls see pics)
For this didn't take that much of time and efforts, l still have leisure to beautify my Like.
One could say, l'm overdoing a little, but....
Ruffus my neighbor heats and air condition his garage. He uses it as a extension of his home. My new building 14'x40' will be heated and air conditioned when finished.
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Forced to make an unscheduled 25 mile round trip on Friday in temperatures of 2-3c and for the final leg of the return journey, in lashing rain.
Not my idea of fun on a scooter. My New Year resolution? Get those heated grips fitted before next winter!
PS Got a birthday coming up and my darling wife has just said “why not treat yourself to those heated grips you’ve been going on about?” Ha! Watch this space...
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Lindsborg Romeo ride. The twin to the 09 blue Xicting 250R the 09 tan Xicting 250R . My Kymco is the first bike.
Looks like it was a good ride out KK, be nice to get some dry roads over here sometime soon!
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Ruffus - I'm jealous, I would love to have heat and air conditioning in my garage (that is on a distant wish list). Scoot keeps looking nicer and nicer!
It does, doesn’t it?
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@Neil,
btw, did your garage gate got mended?
Scooter was fortunately protected.?
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@Neil,
btw, did your garage gate got mended?
Scooter was fortunately protected.?
Thanks Ruffus and yes, not only did the door get replaced, but my house insurance covered 85% of the cost! Winner. Also the scooter and my Triumph were undamaged which was a relief.
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Order just placed for Oxford Touring heated grips. I'm sick of frozen hands. Funny thing is it never bothered me in my 30's & 40's, but I must be getting neche in my older age as I just can't cope with the cold in my hands like I used to. I've picked the touring option for the 5 heat settings, the Battery saving mode and the low (<4 amps) draw.
Delivery promised at 24 hrs?... We'll see. Once fittted I reckon they'll be in use for about 5 months out of the 12 over here in the UK. (It was -6c here again last night and had only risen to 4c at 2pm for my 14 mile ride today.)
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@Neil,
very good to see everything went well. If your hands now get yet warm too...
Here it's fortunately bearable from temperature, normal bike gloves will do.
But like everywhere now, restrictions.
To meet somewhere (with a family member) for coffee is already a challenge. Most of all shops closed, some according to law, some other because they starve.....
So you take your cappucino and caffè macciato out and have it at your scooter.
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Order just placed for Oxford Touring heated grips. I'm sick of frozen hands. Funny thing is it never bothered me in my 30's & 40's, but I must be getting neche in my older age as I just can't cope with the cold in my hands like I used to. I've picked the touring option for the 5 heat settings, the Battery saving mode and the low (<4 amps) draw.
Delivery promised at 24 hrs?... We'll see. Once fittted I reckon they'll be in use for about 5 months out of the 12 over here in the UK. (It was -6c here again last night and had only risen to 4c at 2pm for my 14 mile ride today.)
Cold hands are a ride-stopper, that's for certain!
When I started out that 1st winter with my new Kymco - I'd stop and cook my gloved hands on the muffler until it seemed the thread/seams were about to melt.
Yep - age has something to do with it - pretty sure.
Stig
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Thanks Ruffus, expect a report back in due course.
Great photos of your scooter, it’s already looking in concourse condition. Nice job!
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Cold hands are a ride-stopper, that's for certain!
When I started out that 1st winter with my new Kymco - I'd stop and cook my gloved hands on the muffler until it seemed the thread/seams were about to melt.
Yep - age has something to do with it - pretty sure.
Stig
Sure is Stig and yep, Cooking gloves on exhaust? Been there, done that - not good for the leather I guess!
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Sure is Stig and yep, Cooking gloves on exhaust? Been there, done that - not good for the leather I guess!
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Very common for me to warm my hands on the cylinder head of my Yamaha DT-250 when I was young, it was my only transportation so rode no matter what the weather was. Now that I'm old I have a minimum temperature requirement before the scooter leaves the building, 50F (10C).
Next Tuesday it's supposed to get up to 60F (15.56C).
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You lucky man KK! I’ve said on here before, pre-heated grips my rule of thumb was similar, long rides = >10c,shorter trips (up to 15 miles) = >5c. Worked for me.
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You lucky man KK! I’ve said on here before, pre-heated grips my rule of thumb was similar, long rides = >10c,shorter trips (up to 15 miles) = >5c. Worked for me.
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Neil I do feel lucky this January in the fact I've had two mild days to ride, maybe 3 if next week pans out. Usually the biks/scooter get parked during January February. I would have gone down to visit family in Georgia but because of covid did not want to put anyone at risk.
On the bright side the days are getting longer and the time to spring getting shorter. I do enjoy reading about others riding experience. I always thought it would be fun to go for a ride with other forum members in their native country, for that matter even here in the US.
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Neil I do feel lucky this January in the fact I've had two mild days to ride, maybe 3 if next week pans out. Usually the biks/scooter get parked during January February. I would have gone down to visit family in Georgia but because of covid did not want to put anyone at risk.
On the bright side the days are getting longer and the time to spring getting shorter. I do enjoy reading about others riding experience. I always thought it would be fun to go for a ride with other forum members in their native country, for that matter even here in the US.
What a great suggestion KK and certainly if anyone ever ventures over to the UK, I'd be delighted to organise a ride out - maybe aim for the May to September window?...
Back on the subject of my heated grips, well done https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/ (https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/)
for their usual excellent service. Ordered at 3 pm yesterday and delivered at 9 am this morning!
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warms me up just thinking about heated grips!
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Yep, the only time I've ever had them in the past was on my old (80's) Beemer K100RS and very handy they were too! Bought these for my occasional winter forays out (wife & I only run one car between us now), but more so for those Spring / Autumn runs where the old digits feel the cold when the thermometer drops below about 10c. Also, from memory, even at 12-15c if it starts raining then it's not long before wind chill brings on the cold!
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Winter plans? Getting my wife's Vitality 50 2T back up and running.
Of course, here in the Phoenix area, winter weather is, for example, a cool 78 degrees today!
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Is "nothing" an answer? How about waiting for March?
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Order just placed for Oxford Touring heated grips. I'm sick of frozen hands. Funny thing is it never bothered me in my 30's & 40's, but I must be getting neche in my older age as I just can't cope with the cold in my hands like I used to. I've picked the touring option for the 5 heat settings, the Battery saving mode and the low (<4 amps) draw.
The finished article. Quite a neat location for the controller I thought? Rode out using them today and in a cool, damp 7c on 50% my digits were toasty! Think I am really going to get my moneys-worth out of this investment :)
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👍🛠 looks like always been there, weel done Neil!
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yes, good looking installation! Do hand guards also make big difference? Do they make hand guards for scooters...or are they all just universal?
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Universal I think Hawk. Have used them in the past, but have to admit they are fugly!
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The finished article. Quite a neat location for the controller I thought? Rode out using them today and in a cool, damp 7c on 50% my digits were toasty! Think I am really going to get my moneys-worth out of this investment :)
Oxford seems to make pretty good stuff.
Quality of the Oxford hi-viz rain over-jacket I bought from revzilla impressed me.
Well done you on the heated grips.
Just tell your mates that's the controller for a Police radar defeater - so they don't think you a wimp.
Stig
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Thanks for the suggestion Stig, but I think like you, I long ago gave up giving a flying one over what others think! I’ll admit to wanting comfort now. As I’ve mentioned before, my endurance days of motorcycling 365 in all weathers are behind me!
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Thanks for the suggestion Stig, but I think like you, I long ago gave up giving a flying one over what others think! I’ll admit to wanting comfort now. As I’ve mentioned before, my endurance days of motorcycling 365 in all weathers are behind me!
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I've used peer pressure to keep my daughter in line when she was younger:
"....if you don't - I swear - I'm going to take you to school on the scooter!"
and "......just imagine what the helmet is going to do to your hair!"
I once showed up to watch her home soccer game....on my scooter.
Actually, the girls thought my LIKE200i was "cool & very you're a peeing!"
Stig
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That final quote took some thinking about! Got there in the end.
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Going to the beach . . . for the fresh air, of course!
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JJJoseph, you do realise there's likely some dodgy tickers on this forum?...
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Great cliffs over there!
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Not Dover!
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not Dover AAAAHHH, memores of George Formby 80 years ago and Vera Lynd going to sleep after listening to the news of the war,
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Oh yes, "Bluebirds are over the white cliffs of Dover".
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Celebrated one year ownership by pushing scooter to warm garage for 24h for melt. Now fired it up after 17 days standing between -7 and -20 c, and after six short period starts few minutes, got sucked enough gas to carburetor to run as usual. Full tank small engine gas makes the difference. Ran half an hour still 2000-5000 rpm to load the battery full, I guess its enough. 30 cm snow and -13c stopped driving around the corner before it started.
Next start after two weeks max.
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Riding my X-Town! It was 0c here today, but the roads were dry and the sun had got his hat on. 15 mile trip with heated grips @50% = enjoyable ride.
I now need to rewrite my rule of thumb temps for when and how far I can ride.
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I think a trip out may be in order on Tuesday? Best forecast for some weeks! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210220/535a8febff50b31a9965038fbb5de59d.jpg)
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Looking good for you!
My habit of riding out only in the dark - at before sunrise - means of course that I pay very close attention to those overnight temperatures.
It may very well be comfortable at 2PM - but what's it to be at 5:30AM??
So, the heated gloves!
soon here, too - I hope!
Stig
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Yesterday it was sunny and nearly 60 degrees so i got out and went riding with some friends.
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It was a beautiful day but we weren't expecting this:
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3 out of the seven riders in our group dropped their bikes but all at very low speeds so no one was hurt. Everything considered it was a great day!
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Well none of the promised sunshine, but dry and a reasonable 12c (54f) so a run out was a definite must. Only managed a couple of hours, but it was necessary for the head straightening! Spring is just around the corner guys, hang in there.
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Did some service today. Added motor oil 650 ml, which means there was left 200 ml, changed last time autumn 2019 and 6500 km ago. Not so metallic noisy now when running ;D Amazed it didnt cut. Front tire pressure from one to two made 5 kmh more speed, now does limited 45 kmh again. Now alles in ordnung, tomorrow ride to buy gear oil and do the change. Spring is about to come if I smell correctly.