tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post8258967031685133308..comments2024-03-03T17:18:34.847-08:00Comments on Troubadour's Treks: LayeringTroubadourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-83511308086249407542009-11-04T07:38:20.724-08:002009-11-04T07:38:20.724-08:00Last spring I bought a heated liner (Gerbing) for ...Last spring I bought a heated liner (Gerbing) for a chilly one-day blast from Vancouver, BC to Medford, OR. It definitely saved me from hypothermia on that ride and i use it quite often now. <br /><br />There are two benefits for me:<br />1) on rides longer than 1hr the jackets keeps my core temperature stable<br />2) the heated neck keeps my back relaxed. otherwise, after 2+ hrs in the chill things get pretty tightLumpyCamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06931054542544284856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-80543550975218883522009-09-13T12:38:06.243-07:002009-09-13T12:38:06.243-07:00I used a vest for a few years. It was nice to be ...I used a vest for a few years. It was nice to be less restricted. Then I won a liner as a door prize at a banquet. It's nice because my Roadcrafter sleeves let in a bit of cool air.<br /><br />So far I haven't wired Elvira for a vest. I survived last Winter. It's just my ego, but I want to see if I still have my hardcore roots intact.<br /><br />Staying warm when you ride is pretty smart. Being comfortable makes us more capable of concentrating on the important things. So I suppose I'm defying my own counsel. Oh, well.irondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-15902774411385178992009-09-01T15:48:56.009-07:002009-09-01T15:48:56.009-07:00Hi Pirate, I bought the full liner at Discount Mot...Hi Pirate, I bought the full liner at Discount Motorcycle Parts in Eugene, they also have the vest in stock which is a little cheaper. Check out both liners on the Tour Master website: <a rel="nofollow">http://www.tourmaster.com/xcart/catalog/Synergy-Electric-Jacket-Liner-p-256_59.html</a><br />If you are going to ride year round watch that backroad, it can get pretty slick. I ride Hwy 34 more often in the winter as it has fewer corners and shady spots.Troubadourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-30714036090166021352009-09-01T08:19:36.273-07:002009-09-01T08:19:36.273-07:00Out of curiosity, what did that vest cost you? It ...Out of curiosity, what did that vest cost you? It makes economic sense for me to ride as long as possible, especially considering that I go from Lebanon to Corvallis and back. A heated vest just might be a smart investment.Surly Piratehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06220368016451229393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-46720917542405513632009-08-31T23:25:41.703-07:002009-08-31T23:25:41.703-07:00I ride year round, if it isn't snowing I'm...I ride year round, if it isn't snowing I'm riding. I have been caught in some icy situations where I've had to ride 10mph with both feet on the ground to stay upright. I've learned to watch the shady corners, stay on main roads when it gets too cold and just use common sense.<br />Haven't found another bike yet, we've put the Ninja on consignment and when it sells we'll look for the right bike.<br />Congrats on the Triumph, you won't regret it. Welcome to the other 100 year old motorcycle company. I ride it in the pouring rain and the freezing cold and never had a problem but once. Cut your gas tank vent hose at an angle. http://troubadourtriumph.blogspot.com/2008/10/here-comes-rain-again.html<br />Parts are readily available on numerous Triumph sites, forums and ebay. Maintenance is simple as these bikes are bulletproof. Enjoy the looks and comments from riding a not so familiar, yet familiar bike. You'll know what I mean when guys come up and tell you they used to ride a 19 something Triumph Tiger, Bonneville or other.Troubadourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-41868990871846893032009-08-31T19:03:38.817-07:002009-08-31T19:03:38.817-07:00Better have more layers than fewer...do you ride t...Better have more layers than fewer...do you ride to work regularly in the winter?<br />Did u find a new bike for the missus?<br />great post...thanks for sharing...BTW, my friend Lance in North Bender convinced me on getting a Triumph...Have you had any problems with yours re: maintenance, performance or whatever..is it easy to get parts for it?..I realize this is a whole bunch of questions...but whatever you can answer would be goodBaron's Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363887015251189502noreply@blogger.com