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"Clutch Hand"?  What are you riding over there in New York?
You are brave for riding there in winter.
I have ridden in the twenties and it is doable with big gloves.  Your control is compromised with the big gloves, but they are necessary.
I have tried grip warmers and they heat my palm well, but do nothing for the real problem of frozen finger tips.  I was tempted to add motocross style grip guards to block the wind.
Keeping your hands warm and helmet shield clear are the biggest problems that I have found to cold weather riding.
I use a Hyper Optics shield insert, which has been the most effective at controlling fogging.  I also have an insert at the helmet chin to block upward air.
A full face helmet is a must.
Black ice is a bitch back there, so be careful.

I have not tried this on a scooter, but have done this on a motorcycle.
That tank should have a little sump with the gas line (petcock if it has one) clamp the tube and then disconnect from the carburetor.  Then release the clamp and drain into a gas can.
Don't forget to drain the carb.  The carburetor should have a drain screw near the bottom of the bowl.  There may even be a tube attached to the drain.
Wear rubber gloves and eye protection in a well ventilated space.
Good luck.

I have been not happy with the seat on my Super 8, which is sad because the rest of it is quite good.
So, after some thought, I decided to add some padding to the thing.
I did not have acess to a camera at the time that I did this, so I have no photos.
This fix costs about $5.00, which includes only the price of 1" foam.  You will need a thin screwdriver, pliers and a stapler with 1/4" staples.

One of my desires was to not do anything to the existing foam pad (plank is more like it).
I looked at getting seat pads, but the ones that I wanted are $100-$200.  

First, remove the seat by loosening the two small nuts at the hinge of the seat.  I recommend putting the nuts back on the exposed bolt threads to avoid loosing them.

If you want to do the whole seat, you will need to take the entire cover off.  
If you only want to deal with your seat then just remove the front half of the staples that hold the vinyl on.  Use the thin screwdriver to pry up the staples and then pull them out with the pliers.  Be careful not to tear the vinyl.
Pull back the cover to expose the front part of the seat.

Cut a 12 inch by 12 inch square out of the 1" foam.  The foam that I used is open-cell polyethylene, which is softer than the stock material.
This is the stuff used for foam mattresses.  Is it the best choice? Maybe not, but it is easy to find and inexpensive.

Taper the corners to a shape that looks like a chair seat, or whatever you think will fit the base and your bottom.

Put the cushion on top of the lower part of the seat, where you sit.  Roll the cover back over the foam, making sure that it stays in place.
I assume that you could use spray adhesive to fix the foam in place, but I want to be able to remove the foam in the future.

With a firm grip on the vinyl, pull the very front edge over so that you can staple it in place.  The trick to stapling into hard plastic is to use a quality stapler, work on a firm surface and push hard with the palm of your hand while you pull the trigger with t he other.  If you try to use staples larger than 1/4" , you may puncture the cover on the other side.
I then worked from the back to the front, adding staples every inch or so.  You should keep looking at the other side to make sure that you are not making any ripples in the cover fabric.  What is good is that the vinyl is very stretchy and you can work out most ripples or waves without too much effort.

Then you are done.  Test your new, softer seat and be happy that you only spent a few bucks and a few hours to make a custom seat.
My ars feels better already.

Just ride as fast as you can all the time and you won't notice.

To sum up...

If you rider every day or at least three times a week, then no charging should be necessary.

Use a trickly charger ("Batter Tender Plus" is my recommendation) if you ride a few time a month.

If you ride less than that, sell the bike so someone else can enjoy it!

Replace your scooter battery with a quality battery every two years to be safe.

Ride more worry less

I have CST, which are made by Cheng Shin.  I can't complain too much at this point.
The grip has been great, but I have not tested them in the rain.
I will upgrade to better rubber when these run out.
What brand scooter tire do you prefer?

I'm looking for better front forks and rear shock for the Super 8 150.
Currently, the ride is very harsh and I would like to see if I can improve it.
Has anyone had experience with after market suspension?

Thanks