termoscud lap apron for buddies

mlee10018 · Post by **mlee10018** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 4:48 pm

Has anyone found a Termoscud lap apron that fits the buddy?

http://www.tucanourbano.it/it/f_termoscud.htm

hangukhurley · Post by **hangukhurley** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 5:39 am

I'm sorry--I hate to sound ignorant--what is a lap apron for

I checked the link you posted but I think it's in Italian. I'm curious now...

Scootin_in_MS · Post by **Scootin_in_MS** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 12:56 pm

It's like a big blanket that attaches to your scoot. It covers your legs for cold-weather riding. Here's a thread about them over at Urbanscootin.

http://www.urbanscootin.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=16268

Jody

ellen · Post by **ellen** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 1:26 pm

You might also want to check out Scooter Skirts http://www.scooterskirts.com/
Doesn't attach to the scooter. So can be used with all makes and models.

brat · Post by **brat** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 2:12 pm

if you click the home link on that web site you can look for the UK flag and have the site in english. they other cute things.

Susan

mlee10018 · Post by **mlee10018** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 8:51 pm

I thought about the scooter skirts, but they don't really cover your feet, which I have noticed gets cold even if they are not sticking out the sides.

Do they sell scooter skirts that does not say scooter skirt on it?

sparty · Post by **sparty** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 1:08 am

Now that it's getting cold again, I am wondering if anyone has tried the Termoscud with Buddy yet?

ryder1 · Post by **ryder1** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 1:28 am

Looks like it would be warm and keep the wind off, but how long do you freeze taking if off?

250koala · Post by **250koala** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 2:30 am

IMOHO..EWww. I'm gonna stick with my leather motorcycling chaps if it ever does get cold.

Keys · Post by **Keys** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 3:19 am

I'll stick with living in Arizona.

--Keys

BlueMark · Post by **BlueMark** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 4:02 pm

ryder1 wrote:Looks like it would be warm and keep the wind off, but how long do you freeze taking if off?

You don't take it off. Once installed for the season you either leave it to protect your seat as in the photo above, or it rolls up and is tied out of the way around the edges of the leg shield.

-Mark

ryder1 · Post by **ryder1** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 4:11 am

I didn't mean take it off the scooter; I meant when Houdini wants to get off his scooter and remove himself from under it... i was joking.

PasadenaSue · Post by **PasadenaSue** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 4:14 am

Keys -

You've got the right idea.

Buddy_wannabe · Post by **Buddy_wannabe** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 4:33 am

this might be a stoooopid question but ...how do you put your feet down??

BlueMark · Post by **BlueMark** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 12:22 pm

Buddy_wannabe wrote:this might be a stoooopid question but ...how do you put your feet down??

You just put them down, it isn't fastened at the bottom.

lylee · Post by **lylee** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 5:46 pm

I got a termoscud for my buddy 125 last year. It is fantastic, I rode everyday except for ice storm days.

I had a hard time figuring out the size. My local dealer didn't have much experience with them. So, I called a dealer in Cincinatti, I think.; they had an extensive website. they basically gave me the closest vespa model to the buddy. From there I selected a size from the tuscana website. I ended up getting the R151.

Now, mind you, I've only tried this one size. But it works.

Hope this helps.

L

shanew · Post by **shanew** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 7:51 pm

So what U.S. dealers carry the Termoscuds?

sparty · Post by **sparty** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 9:02 pm

lylee, pic please?

mlee10018 · Post by **mlee10018** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 12:38 am

lylee wrote: So, I called a dealer in Cincinatti, I think.L

can you give us the name and number of the place in Cincinatti.
thanks.

250koala · Post by **250koala** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 3:36 am

haha. Keys, that was a brilliant answer.

I wish to leave AZ someday to reside in Santa Fe. It gets cold there, but I still aint getting one of them things. Ewww

lylee · Post by **lylee** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 6:38 am

If I remember right, when I did the whole price comparison thing it was actually cheaper to pay the crazy shipping and order from Europe. I also had hopes that I would find a like minded person who wanted order one as well and share the shipping.

I can't remember the Cincinatti dealer, they didn't sell them. He just gave me the vespa model most similar in size.

I'm not ignoring your request for pics. (I am on the whole skirts and heel thread.) While we have about 8 "film" cameras, we don't own a single digital camera. Also, I haven't even thought about putting it on yet. I started looking into it around November last year.

If I can borrow a digital camera, I'll try to get a picture up.

sparkle motion · Post by **sparkle motion** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 1:39 am

So I'm confused... can we purchase these from the Termoscuds from the Tucano Urbano website? I don't see any 'add to cart' option or pricing, but I'd really like to purchase one.

Lylee, how did you order yours?

Thanks,
April

rajron · Post by **rajron** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 12:49 pm

I thought the Tucano Urbano “Takeaway” (over pants with padding) looked more appealing than a skirt.
Anyone see something like that in the USA?

rickyd410 · Post by **rickyd410** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 2:21 am

rajron wrote:I thought the Tucano Urbano “Takeaway” (over pants with padding) looked more appealing than a skirt.
Anyone see something like that in the USA?

Man, I've been searching all day for a place to buy a pair of Takeaways...

Post by **polianarchy** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 6:32 pm

sparkle motion wrote:So I'm confused... can we purchase these from the Termoscuds from the Tucano Urbano website? I don't see any 'add to cart' option or pricing, but I'd really like to purchase one.

Lylee, how did you order yours?

Thanks,
April

I remember lylee talking about this here: viewtopic.php?t=1001

sparty · Post by **sparty** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 2:18 am

I just made a purchase for a R151. It's a pretty risky purchase, but I hope it'll turn out ok. The web site is a little stupid.... I have no clue what my "Credit card issuing date" is so I just guesstimate it. Hopefully that won't mess up my purchase.

ryder1 · Post by **ryder1** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 2:46 am

where did you purchase?

link?

sparty · Post by **sparty** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 2:54 am

http://www.wheelup.it/ search for r151

ryder1 · Post by **ryder1** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 3:47 am

Doesn't link...an alternative?

sparty · Post by **sparty** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 5:06 am

my bad on the link, you can try copy-and-pasting the link if clicking on it doesn't work.

BoneGirl · Post by **BoneGirl** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 5:19 am

lylee wrote:I can't remember the Cincinatti dealer, they didn't sell them.

Just an FYI: it's spelled "Cincinnati".

sparty · Post by **sparty** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 12:48 pm

got an answer from the store :

Thank you to have choosen Wheelup.it. We inform you that the article you
have ordered is available (see under order) and it will be shipped within
5-6 working days.

Guess I will get it in about two weeks

mlee10018 · Post by **mlee10018** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 2:43 am

I just placed an order earlier this week as well with a bunch of other tucano urbano stuff and they were ultra helpful with making sure that I had purchased the correct size jacket and hand muffs. I would highly recommend ordering from them. I got a quote of $140 for the termoscud locally from a vespa store and it would still be cheaper to order from Italy with the heafty shipping charge and the bad exchange rate.

http://www.wheelup.it/

ryder1 · Post by **ryder1** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 3:18 am

I couldn't get your link to connect.

If this link connects, is there where you ordered from?
http://www.tucanourbano.it/main/home.aspx

Someone mentioned ordering from Great Britain; but you ordered from Italy?

sparty · Post by **sparty** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 3:37 am

ryder1, not sure why it's not working for you. I can click on my link and mlee10018's without problem. they are actually the same.

mlee10018, did you order a r151 too? what else did you get?

ryder1 · Post by **ryder1** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 4:17 am

I would like to more info on the tucano urbano 'takeaway' pants.

mlee10018 · Post by **mlee10018** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 4:30 am

I treated myself to an early christmas and got the termoscud, dispari jacket, handle bar covers, rain overboots, and a calf length rain jacket. All tucano urbano. It all came out to less than if I had bought the termoscud and jacket in the US. Of course none of it is really available here.

ryder1 · Post by **ryder1** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 5:31 am

Merry Christmas!

sparty · Post by **sparty** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 1:18 pm

The fedex man stopped by as I walked out to work this morning. I so did not expect to receive my package in two days! Not sure if I can do anything today (or this week), as it's supposed to rain for a while.

sparty · Post by **sparty** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 9:51 pm

Here are some pics. It's supposed to rain tonight so I didn't spend too much time putting it up, probably about 10 minutes. Not entirely sure if I did everything correctly. thoughts?

I sit inside for a little bit and it felt cramped. I wonder what would happen if I crash my scoot with it installed.... it could be dangerous.

sparty · Post by **sparty** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 9:53 pm

Here are some shots of it rolled up. I wonder if I can roll it up tighter? I think it looks horrible right now.

rickyd410 · Post by **rickyd410** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 10:11 pm

Hm. It may not look great, but if it keeps you warm, it's served it's purpose.

I can see how you'd feel cramped tho. Especially the fabric on the top and sides of your legs.

Could you loosen it up a bit to give you more play?

poop colored buddy · Post by **poop colored buddy** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 12:01 am

Keys wrote:I'll stick with living in Arizona.

--Keys

ditto. plus i would have to punch myself in the groin if I ever put that thing on.

rickyd410 · Post by **rickyd410** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 12:50 am

poop colored buddy wrote:
Keys wrote:I'll stick with living in Arizona.

--Keys
ditto. plus i would have to punch myself in the groin if I ever put that thing on.

What are you talking about? Punch yourself in the groin?

Post by **polianarchy** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 4:30 pm

rickyd410 wrote:
poop colored buddy wrote:
Keys wrote:I'll stick with living in Arizona.

--Keys
ditto. plus i would have to punch myself in the groin if I ever put that thing on.
What are you talking about? Punch yourself in the groin?

Must be a new feature for the upcoming 2008 model.

sparty · Post by **sparty** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 2:22 am

Got a chance to test out termoscud today. It was about about 40 degree outside and I could certainly feel the difference.

mlee10018 · Post by **mlee10018** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 3:53 am

I was contacted by fedex for my social security number this morning, is this normal?
Sparty, were you charged tax when you received your order?
thanks.

sparty · Post by **sparty** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 3:59 am

mlee10018,

nope. It just showed up by surprise (since I bought it last firday). The only thing I paid is the item+shipping.

sorry to hear about your troubles. Guess it's one of those random things.

mlee10018 · Post by **mlee10018** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 3:41 am

mlee10018 wrote:I treated myself to an early christmas and got the termoscud, dispari jacket, handle bar covers, rain overboots, and a calf length rain jacket. All tucano urbano. It all came out to less than if I had bought the termoscud and jacket in the US. Of course none of it is really available here.

My early christmas came with a couple of issues, the jacket I ended ordering was too big

(I had the right size before talking to the helpful people at wheelup.it, of course it was not their fault), and the handle bar covers need alterations (R317 can work with the turn signals with some sewing adjustment).

For anyone ordering a TU jacket, Small is for chest measurement 36"-37", Medium for 38"-39", and Large for 40"-41". Sound pretty standard right!!! I was told to order a size up like my alpinestars airflo jacket. And as far as handle bar covers, try another model...

I have put the jacket up for sale:

topic2540.html

lylee · Post by **lylee** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 8:21 pm

Sorry to be gone during your ordering process. Sometimes works just rules my life. For what it is worth:

I have crashed (little) in the termoscud, though not because of it. I maintained that I crashed because of the crazy Oklahoma drivers who don't signal, follow right of way rules, and drive old trucks with broken tail lights. It is also possible that it was the rain, my lack of sleep, and a decade since my MSF course. I was also wearing heels and a skirt.

I layed down the scoot instead of crashing into the stupid truck. I ended up with a slightly wet skirt, a little scrape on my elbow, and a scrape on my ankle. Nothing on the leg. I think the termoscud was a bit protective there. I used it everyday for three or four months. That's my one and only scooter accident in over a year, except for the extreme dorkiness last week. On that occasion the scooter was not even on, so I don't think it counts.

It loosens up some. I never roll mine up, so maybe yours will loosen up sooner.

PS Really, who cares about spelling? The Constitution doesn't have consistent speeling and yet we all understand the basic meaning. Did you really not know that I meant the city in OH? Are we even aware that it's a non english/indo-european name that has been tranliterated into the latin alphabet. So really.

Modern Buddy

termoscud lap apron for buddies

termoscud lap apron for buddies

Termoscud R151

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Dealer etc

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crashing and cramping