Knees were too cold...
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Re: Knees were too cold...
Were your knees too cold even with proper riding pants? That's the first line of defense. They also make "scooter skirts" if you're not too proud.
I do understand though, that's it's A Different Kind of Cold up in Canada.
I do understand though, that's it's A Different Kind of Cold up in Canada.
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Re: Knees were too cold...
Hey there. I have to admit I was only wearing heavyweight denim. But I have knee issues including a large portion of meniscus removed on my left side 17 months ago and the right is not great. Getting old and arthritis sucks!
But they are easy on and off and not even any marks left behind so I'm happy.
But they are easy on and off and not even any marks left behind so I'm happy.
2013 Black PCX 150
Mods/accessories:
Honda tall windshield, Honda top box, NCY variator and face with 13gram rollers, LED headlamps & taillight with, Backoff indicator
Kawell rectangular lights-fork, mounted
Cheeky Seats seat cover (de-humped), YSS PDC and front spring upgrade 15W fork fluid, YSS rear spring/damper upgrade-preload adjustable only, lots of reflective tape and other accessories
Previously owned:
1969 Honda K50 mini trail (first bike, still runs great and in the family)
1975 Honda CB125
1978 Yamaha DT400 (bored 2 stroke insanity)
1986 Kawasaki Ninja 250r
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Re: Knees were too cold...
ScottDR wrote:Hey there. I have to admit I was only wearing heavyweight denim. But I have knee issues including a large portion of meniscus removed on my left side 17 months ago and the right is not great. Getting old and arthritis sucks!
But they are easy on and off and not even any marks left behind so I'm happy.
Your pants?
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Re: Knees were too cold...
LOL, no. I meant the panels
2013 Black PCX 150
Mods/accessories:
Honda tall windshield, Honda top box, NCY variator and face with 13gram rollers, LED headlamps & taillight with, Backoff indicator
Kawell rectangular lights-fork, mounted
Cheeky Seats seat cover (de-humped), YSS PDC and front spring upgrade 15W fork fluid, YSS rear spring/damper upgrade-preload adjustable only, lots of reflective tape and other accessories
Previously owned:
1969 Honda K50 mini trail (first bike, still runs great and in the family)
1975 Honda CB125
1978 Yamaha DT400 (bored 2 stroke insanity)
1986 Kawasaki Ninja 250r
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Re: Knees were too cold...
My titanium knee doesn't get cold, the real one does
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Re: Knees were too cold...
<------ I don't wear pants
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Re: Knees were too cold...
Me neither. Wingtip gets cold.homie wrote:<------ I don't wear pants
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Re: Knees were too cold...
JohnL: honestly? If so, that's a plus for when I finally get new knees! My refurbished one was absolutely pain and cold free for 15 months. Unfortunately that is now over.
2013 Black PCX 150
Mods/accessories:
Honda tall windshield, Honda top box, NCY variator and face with 13gram rollers, LED headlamps & taillight with, Backoff indicator
Kawell rectangular lights-fork, mounted
Cheeky Seats seat cover (de-humped), YSS PDC and front spring upgrade 15W fork fluid, YSS rear spring/damper upgrade-preload adjustable only, lots of reflective tape and other accessories
Previously owned:
1969 Honda K50 mini trail (first bike, still runs great and in the family)
1975 Honda CB125
1978 Yamaha DT400 (bored 2 stroke insanity)
1986 Kawasaki Ninja 250r
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Re: Knees were too cold...
I am not going to get any bionic parts. When I wear out I am going to ride my pcx up onto an iceberg, build a fire, and wait for a passing Polar Bear...all this from the sunny southern part of the U.S.A. because I don't like cold. !!
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Givi tall windshield & tailbox - Lots of extra lights
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Takegawa Lowering Shocks - Michelin City Grip Tires
Headlight assy upgraded to LEDs w/HS5 main bulbs
NCY variator, drive face, and rollers
Red 2013 Honda PCX150
Givi tall windshield & tailbox - Lots of extra lights
Custom seat from Thailand - Bad Boy Airhorn
Takegawa Lowering Shocks - Michelin City Grip Tires
Headlight assy upgraded to LEDs w/HS5 main bulbs
NCY variator, drive face, and rollers
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Re: Knees were too cold...
Mel: understood. I grew up south of Winnipeg (was never cold there) lived in the desert for 5 years, got bad heart stroke my first summer... I'll take the southern Ontario mild winters anytime .
2013 Black PCX 150
Mods/accessories:
Honda tall windshield, Honda top box, NCY variator and face with 13gram rollers, LED headlamps & taillight with, Backoff indicator
Kawell rectangular lights-fork, mounted
Cheeky Seats seat cover (de-humped), YSS PDC and front spring upgrade 15W fork fluid, YSS rear spring/damper upgrade-preload adjustable only, lots of reflective tape and other accessories
Previously owned:
1969 Honda K50 mini trail (first bike, still runs great and in the family)
1975 Honda CB125
1978 Yamaha DT400 (bored 2 stroke insanity)
1986 Kawasaki Ninja 250r
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Re: Knees were too cold...
I am using those https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Oxford-Chill ... 1313808863, they are very thin but doing an extremely good job. If I wear the waterproofs over the jeans I can ride at under 5 degrees without problems.ScottDR wrote:Hi all,
I decided to do something about my old knees not liking being blasted by air at near freezing temps(as I am 6ft tall).
I have seen a picture of black coroplast being used on ecommoder, but thought of a slightly different way. I used 5mm thick Plexiglas I had sitting around. I then made a cardboard pattern and cut the Plexiglas. Next sanded the edges down some and covered them with electrical tape to protect the bike's finish while attached. I purchased some black vinyl from a sign shop to somewhat match the bike's colour. Unfortunately I didn't have time to mix up some soapy water and do the job bubble free. But I applied the vinyl and overlapped it to the back/bike side. Then used wide scraps to attach the new aero bits on the bottom and top edges. Oh, and I used a wax and grease remover on the bike to promote adhesion. It works great on my occasional rides to Hamilton about an hour and a half ride on back roads.
It's still too early to tell about fuel economy changes. But I'll report back when I have confirmed. My first trip back from Hamilton I fought a 60km/hour headwind so not a good indicator.
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Re: Knees were too cold...
Wow, great find! I appreciate you sharing.
Cheers!
Cheers!
2013 Black PCX 150
Mods/accessories:
Honda tall windshield, Honda top box, NCY variator and face with 13gram rollers, LED headlamps & taillight with, Backoff indicator
Kawell rectangular lights-fork, mounted
Cheeky Seats seat cover (de-humped), YSS PDC and front spring upgrade 15W fork fluid, YSS rear spring/damper upgrade-preload adjustable only, lots of reflective tape and other accessories
Previously owned:
1969 Honda K50 mini trail (first bike, still runs great and in the family)
1975 Honda CB125
1978 Yamaha DT400 (bored 2 stroke insanity)
1986 Kawasaki Ninja 250r
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Re: Knees were too cold...
Why not try a simple, inexpensive, leg cover / bib? Much easier to use than a full scooter skirt.
https://www.motocard.com/en/thermal/tuc ... gLGn_D_BwE
https://www.motocard.com/en/thermal/tuc ... gLGn_D_BwE
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Re: Knees were too cold...
Wow! Awesome product as well.
Cheers!
Cheers!
2013 Black PCX 150
Mods/accessories:
Honda tall windshield, Honda top box, NCY variator and face with 13gram rollers, LED headlamps & taillight with, Backoff indicator
Kawell rectangular lights-fork, mounted
Cheeky Seats seat cover (de-humped), YSS PDC and front spring upgrade 15W fork fluid, YSS rear spring/damper upgrade-preload adjustable only, lots of reflective tape and other accessories
Previously owned:
1969 Honda K50 mini trail (first bike, still runs great and in the family)
1975 Honda CB125
1978 Yamaha DT400 (bored 2 stroke insanity)
1986 Kawasaki Ninja 250r