It's a moped. Call it a scooter if you like. You can get one with or without pedals. Pipe is not stock: Tecno Bullet from Treatland.tv
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I really like it, and all of the mods available for it. I just looked quickly and saw pipes, big bore kits, and even ECU's! Neat! But, at $1,700, a full sized used bike might make more sense... I am still thinking about one, though...
Covering your neck in cold/hot weather is really important. The blood flow to your head goes through that checkpoint and isn't insulated like most of the rest of your circulatory system. A good scarf or one of those ninja masks they sell in the hunting goods stores right now will go a good length to keeping your blood warm.
Streetmates are harder to find used. Targa or Revival are also nice. There's a few on CL now.
I am still riding, i need some heated gear though..its getting too chilly
Today is the first day I used my heated liner.
I'm still riding. Been thinking a bit about finding out where my winter gloves ended up after the move.
PhilB
Rode today. Lots of condensation made it difficult to see in the dark otherwise an un-eventful commute! Bike runs soooooooooo godd in the colder air. Temp 43 today @ 5:45 am.
Anyone have a recommendation for a neck gaiter? My chin and neck end up colder than anything else.
Go to a ski mart and get a thin silkish head wrap (balakava?). They work great under the helmet and do keep you warm.
Rode this morning, chilly. Had the grips cranked. Funny how your hands can still feel cold and you can't really feel the heat, but you know that if they weren't there it'd be painful. My grips should get warmer than they do, maybe look into something this winter.
I have a balaclava I picked up at dick's near our local mall. It works fine. Honestly I don't believe there is any rocket science to them.
I have one of those thin "windstopping" ones but it sucks. I was wondering if motorcycle specific one would be any better. I'll try a thicker one from a ski place.
I'll give you guys credit, I'm already starting to plan winter storage. I don't enjoy 2 wheels at all when it gets this chilly.
High 30s on the ride in this morning. Don't need a balaclava till it gets down below mid 30s, though I do wear a fleece with an upright collar that mostly covers my neck.
Between the heated vest, heated grips, and proper layering, I can ride comfortably at basically any temperature. What will stop me commuting by bike is significant risk of ice/snow on the roads.
--mark
rode today and yesterday. wore a fleece that covers my neck, like mark did.
i think it was 45 this morning when i left for work.
Did 200 miles to Littleton NH and back Wednesday... Got SOAKED on the way back. I think that is it for me rding this year.
After last winter, I'm not sure I'll ever say the bike is permanently on ice 'til spring. I think I'll start to blend in stabilizer and keep the battery handy. Just a few minutes from storage to riding.
That said I am not done yet.
I don't mind the 40's. With a short commute, I haven't even thrown on a fleece yet.
Rode Wednesday and it wasn't bad even with the rain.
I pull my battery. No power outlet near where I keep the bike. I think it is happier in the (warmer) basement than the (colder) garage anyway.
I'm out in Washington in the rain and 41 degrees on a BMW r1200 gs. I must now figure out hand guards and a high shield to block the wind on the hawk. This BMW is sweet in this weather. Just missed mt rainier by about 1 hour. Now it's going to be buried in clouds and rain. Got to see it from Tacoma.
41 and rain. Sounds like the weather here.
Hopefully the BIM forum was good, as the riding, while not the end of the world could have been better. Enjoy whatever's left as much as you can.