Scooter Skirts
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Scooter Skirts
I spend some time in Europe every year and when the weather gets cold or rainy, everyone uses a scooter skirt.
Basically a waterproof lap-blanket that attaches to the front of the scooter, keeps the seat dry when not in use, and protects your legs/work clothes from water/dirt/snow while you drive..
Does anyone know why they aren't used/aren't even sold here in US?
I had to order from UK to get one for my PCX.
Basically a waterproof lap-blanket that attaches to the front of the scooter, keeps the seat dry when not in use, and protects your legs/work clothes from water/dirt/snow while you drive..
Does anyone know why they aren't used/aren't even sold here in US?
I had to order from UK to get one for my PCX.
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I've never seen anyone wear them in the uk! Haha!
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Ton's of them in UK!
I had to order mine from UK...
everyone in Italy, Barcelona and Paris have them....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rojEhURR3XY
I had to order mine from UK...
everyone in Italy, Barcelona and Paris have them....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rojEhURR3XY
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I have one and use it in winter. Good bit of kit.Urbanfreestyle wrote:I've never seen anyone wear them in the uk! Haha!
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Thanks, gn2. I spit my drink all over my keyboard when I saw that.
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Very one use it in France in winter, and some lazy people all year around.
The one in the pic is Tucano Urbano brand
Honda also sell a blanket, check part number 08T56-KRJ-800
The one in the pic is Tucano Urbano brand
Honda also sell a blanket, check part number 08T56-KRJ-800
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LOL
Awesome, I'll get one of those to myself ASAP!
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GN2, this seat can go with your scooter skirt.
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Loads in London.Urbanfreestyle wrote:I've never seen anyone wear them in the uk! Haha!
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Just needs an incontinence pad. Diarrhoea is simply typedkramnala58 wrote:GN2, this seat can go with your scooter skirt.
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Mister Paul wrote:Loads in London.Urbanfreestyle wrote:I've never seen anyone wear them in the uk! Haha!
Ffs. None of them live in Scotland. Bloody English botherers
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It's more the case that people scoot in their work clothes, and the apron provides protection from the cold and from filthy London streets.you you wrote:Mister Paul wrote:Loads in London.Urbanfreestyle wrote:I've never seen anyone wear them in the uk! Haha!
Ffs. None of them live in Scotland. Bloody English botherers
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I scoot year round and use a large pair of rain pants. They are made to slip on over your existing pants and the cuffs are large enough to easily get over your boots / shoes.
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I have used the Tucano Urbano skirt for one winter. Can't inagine not having one as it works so well.
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+1 I also have a tucano urbano on the bike when riding temps get below 8degC. Actually I can simply get a jacket above my suit and cummute to and from work in business attire. Theoretically at least.MikeP wrote:I have used the Tucano Urbano skirt for one winter. Can't inagine not having one as it works so well.
I feel more comfortable if im well protected (crash protection I mean), and you gotta change shoes also just if you stop and have to put down your legs on a wet dirty pavement.
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What are the TU ones like at motorway speeds?
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I use them mainly in the city, but sometimes hit highway speeds.Mister Paul wrote:What are the TU ones like at motorway speeds?
No issues, the TU skirts have inflatable inserts to prevent flapping.
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Oyabun wrote:I use them mainly in the city, but sometimes hit highway speeds.Mister Paul wrote:What are the TU ones like at motorway speeds?
No issues, the TU skirts have inflatable inserts to prevent flapping.
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