Cold and/or Wet and Snowy Weather

Hi do I need anything special for my HT Dax 50cc in cold and/or wet/snowy weather? I'm guessing it will get as cold as 10-20 degrees Fahrenheit sometimes maybe colder. Any precautions?

Watch for black ice,its a killer,it looks like water but its actually frozen ice, instant loss of control will lead to a big wipeout.

Seriuously 10 degrees? I'd not recommend that unless you have some kind of arctic suit and know how to use it....wind chill at that level will frostbite you in seconds.

Seal your cdi/mag wires and stay out of water unless you want a lot of problems.

You'll more than likely have to go down one notch on the jet needle.

I'd say "have fun", but you won't.

I have ridden a road bike (motorcycle, no windshield, 35 mph top) several times in the 20-25 degree F range and it's no picnic even with a snowmobile suit, and proper boots/gloves/ect. By the time you are dressed enough to stay warm, you are running into problems with mobility/visibility. It's kind of a hassle.

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Don't get me started on the 35 degrees and rain adventures. Nothing is water proof at those temps I don't think, no matter how much you paid.

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Well i'm not so concerned about me freezing to death as about the bicycle and/or crashing. I'd rather freeze and then crash so I don't feel so much pain :P Its not even really winter yet and it was 29 degrees this morning!

I hope it snows! Achieva Rubber Corporation

You'l get so darn cold that you shut the motor off and start peddling to stay alive been there. On another note did anyone ever find gloves that actually keep your hands worm for more than a half mile of riding?

RE: Achieva Rubber Corp

If I only had the dough for 2 bikes I would have a snow and sunny bike! That or easily changeable tires.




Re: Heated Gloves.

Thanks to jemmas post i found Looking for gloves.

Google Thinsulate Battery Heated Gloves and you will find them on ebay

let us know it they work:

And don't forget to get some handy studded bicycle snow tires. This one is 26 X 2.10

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