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Ducktart

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Riding in the snow
« on: November 18, 2011, 03:13:55 PM »
Any tips and or recommendations? Can it safely be done? This is my first year with a scooter as my only form of transportation.

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Re: Riding in the snow
« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2011, 03:44:19 PM »

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Re: Riding in the snow
« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2011, 04:05:57 PM »
I ride scoots in the snow.

Safely - not. Not even close.

My friend made snow chains for me last winter, did not have the chance to try them yet.

If you are not extremely experienced in long distance rain riding, well equipped (chains, riding gear AND insurance policy) and a bit crazy ("Jackass" crowd-like), I would skip that.

Did you read this thread  - http://www.kymcoforum.com/index.php?topic=1620.msg9324#msg9324 ?

Pictures of bikes on snow look like lots of fun but even the smallest decline is a major issue. Also, you almost cannot brake or steer on snow.
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Re: Riding in the snow
« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2011, 09:01:15 PM »
not unless you don't value your life.......the closest i got to riding in the snow was last December when we had a major snow storm in the ne.....it was about 11 pm and i was off to seven eleven ....came out of store and it was snowing....got on scoot and by the time i got home visibility....virtually non existent.....i had to do a short ride on the highway....to get to my house.....i finally made it and pulled right into the garage ....where my scooter stayed until mid march of the following year...

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Re: Riding in the snow
« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2011, 10:07:21 PM »
Don't they make skis for the front tire on some bikes? Ski for the front and small ones for your feet, keep them on the snow for balance and your good to go!

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Re: Riding in the snow
« Reply #5 on: November 18, 2011, 10:54:19 PM »
I have been rideing all year long for years I only drive short distance but I go slow and easy .Just make sure you have good tires and dress for it. rideing in the snow can be fun watching people laugh at you .

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