Heated Riding Gear

[TomTracer]

As many of us do out of boredom when riding weather isn't very good, I spend time searching for things I may not really need  to spend money I really shouldn't just because I can. I came across this source www.thewarmingstore.com. Check out some of the items for pricing, some are on sale for for less than shown full price, and a link came up for discounts on an item I was looking at. Have never ordered from or done business with these folks but they sure show lots of worthwhile stuff at decent prices. So folks, spend away!

[HGP61]

49 minutes ago, TomTracer said:

As many of us do out of boredom when riding weather isn't very good, I spend time searching for things I may not really need  to spend money I really shouldn't just because I can.

Yes, that sounds like me. I've just been on to e-bay and ordered a pair of Rok Straps that I probably won't need until my first trip away next May. Just because they caught my eye in a previous topic post.

[betoney]

1 hour ago, TomTracer said:

As many of us do out of boredom when riding weather isn't very good, I spend time searching for things I may not really need  to spend money I really shouldn't just because I can.

I can definitely relate.  In part due to boredom and in part due to supply shortages, I have already stocked up on supplies to get me through next season.  I have a fresh set of tires sitting on the shelf and just ordered another, I got a case of oil and several filters, a replacement battery and another chain and sprocket set.

I had a valve check, spark plugs and TB sync as well as suspension serviced this season, so the only thing I should need for next year is fuel. 

[wanderer]

22 hours ago, betoney said:

the only thing I should need for next year is fuel. 

good luck!

[betoney]

1 hour ago, wanderer said:

good luck!

I am already budgeting for gas for my trips to California next year 🙄, though Washington's prices aren't too far behind. 

This photo was near Crescent City in July, I'm sure those prices are a bargain now.

[maximo]

7 minutes ago, betoney said:

I am already budgeting for gas for my trips to California next year 🙄, though Washington's prices aren't too far behind. 

This photo was near Crescent City in July, I'm sure those prices are a bargain now.

It's not that bad, really. I filled up yesterday and the Credit Union had a representative on site and gave me great deal at 4.5% for an 18 month payback. 

[betoney]

38 minutes ago, maximo said:

It's not that bad, really. I filled up yesterday and the Credit Union had a representative on site and gave me great deal at 4.5% for an 18 month payback. 

Quite honestly, I only ride in California a few days a year, for the quality riding I will gladly pay those prices.

[daboo]

I'm like a few of you as well.  I'm looking out to the future on what I need and stocking up now.  I bought a second set of wheels last summer so I could have a set of "touring" tires with lots of tread left over, and a set of "local" tires that I'll run down a lot closer to the TWI.  Oil isn't an issue so far.  Filters, were purchased a while back in enough of a quantity that should get me by.

Electric gear is sweet.  The only "issue" is to have a backup for if something goes wrong.  There's very little insulation in them.  I was heading back from the gym one morning.  Temp was down to 25F and my left glove quit working.  It was incredibly painful to get home.  Wires will break.

Chris

[TomTracer]

That kind of thing can happen no matter what the gear.