The first thing I do on a new bike is wire in the connector for my Gerbing jacket. Be sure to wear a long sleeve shirt under it or it will get too warm. Bill Sowers http://www.billybender.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Henry S. Winokur" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, October 25, 2002 9:08 PM Subject: Re: UK MEET
> > Yup, I sure is. Although at this time of year I wish I were in a > > more "temperate" climate so I could ride more. I'm looking out > > the window right > > now and there's a few snowflakes in the air, but I have a fellow > > riders wedding > > to attend tomorrow and I have to ride to that! -5 degrees > > celcius isn't that > > bad, as long as I don't have to ride at highway speeds and I stay > > away from the > > shiny spots. > > Daren, if you want to ride later into the year, surely you Canadians are > familiar with electric clothing...aren't you? > > I think the best are made by Gerbing. Ain't cheap, but it keeps you warm. > Check it out: > > www.gerbing.com > > I see they make an electric suit (called the "ultimate"). > > I use the jacket liner under my 'stich and sometimes the gloves, if it's > really cold, and I'm being particularly stupid (for riding when it's that > cold). OTOH, sometimes it isn't that cold, but once you add in the 80 mph > wind chill it is THAT cold. > > Regards, > > Henry S. Winokur > 94 GTS1000, R1100RT-P, AMA, MRF, > Nationally Certified Riding Instructor > Columbia, MD Ride for Kids Task Force > West Bethesda, MD USA > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.408 / Virus Database: 230 - Release Date: 10/24/2002
