 Re: Riding in the hood.
Todays problem. (isn't there always one)
With the smaller wheel on the back, the kickstand is too long. It pushes the bike over.
Fortunately the sacrificial bike had a bolt on kickstand that should be the right length. However the one on the Sissy is welded on. My options are. hacksaw off the Sissy bike kicker or try to beat it out of the welded on pipe. If anyone knows a better way please let me know. I will probably do it this afternoon so answer quick. My guess is once I hacksaw it off the thing will push through backwards. Just seems like a lot of work for little reward. However if I ride the bike somewhere it will be a lot easier if I have a working kicker.
Last night I bought a knit ski mask at Wallymart. Two bucks to allow me to move the ride temp back for 40 degrees to I hope 35 degrees or even lower. I was worried about my glasses but I can fit the hood over them. There is a lot more stretch in the material than I expected.
Downside:
I look like one of the guys who stuck up the L.A. bank using the assault weapons. The thermal vest I wear under my big coat makes it look as though I'm wearing body armor. So with the hood as well, I'm expecting to be arrested in line at Mickey D's while purchasing coffee. Of course there may be an upside. The chick behind the counter may just empty the register for me without being asked. |