Prepared the Empulse for the Cold Days (Snow Tyre, Insulation Blanket)

[JeffK]

Although it is the warmest November day ever, inevitably winter will come.
After 20K km. it is time to replace the rear tyre. This is a record for me, on ICE bikes I hardly get to 10K. where 2.8K was the worst and 12K the best rear tyre.

To be prepared for muddy/snowy roads, I thought I'd try a M+S Tyre.
The Heidenau K60 Scout.
This tyre is quite a bit higher, so I lowered the spring compression to compensate.



Looks pretty rugged, don't you think?

I also fitted a leg cover, it is waterproof, protects the batteries a bit from freezing and keeps my legs warm and dry.
It features synthetic fur on the inside, inflatable side "frames" to prevent flapping in the wind, it's got a large pocket for small stuff that also contains a rain cover for the seat.
These covers are designed for Vespa's and you won't see these on ICE bikes as the hot exhaust and engine parts will melt the cover, but on Electric motorcycles it works very well.

[Sabinn]

Nice one. Looks like you're ready to brave the cold elements.

Where did you get the rear case rack?

[JeffK]

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Where did you get the rear case rack?

I made it from steel profile square tubing, see
http://brammoforum.com/index.php?topic=2754
Similar racks are available in shops

[GSX750ES]

when was the last time there was more than two days of snow, in the Netherlands?

[JeffK]

when was the last time there was more than two days of snow, in the Netherlands?

Last winter: 36 days below zero, 9 days of snow. (average is 13 days of snow)

[protomech]

Looks good! I'm a little jealous of the leg cover. Tucano urbano cover? What model did you use?

[JeffK]

Yes, it's a Tucano Urbano.. Model R019

[Shinysideup]

Looks toasty, but where's your hand protection?

I use a set of these dorky looking things and love them in the cold rain. I can wear non-waterproof gloves and stay dry. With heated grips I can even wear thin gloves and not give up sensitivity and still be dry and warm.

http://www.hippohands.com/

[kingcharles]

Make sure you protect the brackets around the radiator and the tail from the salt on the roads.
The power coating there is of poor quality and the metal on my bike is full of rust already (after 1 winter...)

[Virtually Yours]

Cold weather, what's that? I wish it would cool off here. It's like Summer never ends. I'm over it...

[JeffK]

Make sure you protect the brackets around the radiator and the tail from the salt on the roads.
The power coating there is of poor quality and the metal on my bike is full of rust already (after 1 winter...)

No problem KC, I will cover the bike in ACF-50 before they start spraying salt
(except for the brake disks of course)
Got me trough last winter unblemished