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Lap Cover???
Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2011 5:09 pm
by Mulliganal
Anyone use a Lap Cover, and can anyone recommend a few that are good quality and a good price?
I have those old football knees that don't like cold these days so I may have to break down and get something to protect my knees while riding.
Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2011 5:43 pm
by peabody99
I have the Corazzo lap apron. the quality is excellent and it works remarkably well (ignore my location, I used to live in Cleveland and that is where I used it--although I have used it here a couple times).
It took me a lot of agonizing to decide to pay the 99.00 for it though. in the end I think it extended my riding capacity so I tell myself it paid for itself. The problem is once you get this, then the rest of your body starts feeling very cold. You can get ski pants for cheaper but due to the nature of my riding it was not practical to de-pant in the parking lots of places I was going.
Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2011 8:31 pm
by michelle_7728
Check out "Lunap"s 10/28 post in
this thread.
Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2011 9:22 pm
by Lokky
I use a tucano urbano termoscud. Easily the best thing out there. They are tailored to fit specific scooters, so if you grab the Vespa PX one it will fit your stella like a glove.
From what I have seen it also has many more features than the generic ones floating around and can be had for cheaper ordering from ISP (most are 120~ +20$ shipping to the US).
Also I just had a look at the corazzo lap cover, which states that it is not for highway use; I suspect this is due to the cover flapping around and catching wind. The tucano urbano termoscud on the other hand doesn't catch wind because of how it attaches to the bike, and it doesn't flap around thanks to the inflatable airbags built into the sides.
I'll take a picture of my stella with it on for you later
Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2011 10:45 pm
by LunaP
michelle_7728 wrote:Check out "Lunap"s 10/28 post in
this thread.
Quoted for truth.
LunaP wrote:I don't know how much money you are wanting to spend, but I just got a
Tucano Urbano. It's amazing. The R151 model DOES fit on the buddy- we dug up a thread here where somebody had photos of it.
I ordered this because Lokky has one for the Stella and I was pretty impressed by it. I also knew I would get frustrated quickly with having to take that much gear or clothes on and off. If you want or feel you need armor on you lower body, definitely get it- but I can vouch for this brand of lap cover if you consider this route. It's and Italian brand, they take the all weather shit seriously, and this brand makes almost exclusively lap covers. They're legit.
Waterproof, windproof, fur-lined. Made to leave on the scoot, covers the seat and keeps it dry if its rainy. If its warm, you can roll it up and tie it so it's not over your lap rather than take it off the scoot entirely. Has a metal ring on it for you to put your chain through, so the cover can't be stolen off the scoot. All the ties have a quick-release in case of a crash so you arent bound to the bike. A flip-up hole to get to your ignition. Little airbags in the sides that blow up to keep the sides from flapping around while you ride. It's *awesome*.
SN: ebay wasnt the only place I found them for sale, but everywhere I did, once shipping was calculated they were pretty much the same $
Corazzo makes one- I don't personally like it bc it doesn't really attach to the scoot (it looks like). Also, I don't have a high opinion of Corazzo right now, tbh. Regardless of that if you are riding in the cold I don't recommend skimping on this- the Tucano's have many features that the others just don't. Scooterworks and Scooterwest have a generic one, I recommend that even less than Corazzo.
Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2011 12:30 am
by Lokky
I didn't have time to take pics before the sun went down so here are some old ones for you for the moment
For the Stella you will want to order the R013, SIP ships them from germany and seems to have decent prices (~20$ to ship to US with fedex, beats most of the british sellers who charge you in pounds).
These pics do not show it in the rolled up configuration, so I will be taking a pic of that for you tomorrow, basically it has straps that allow you to roll the cover up and leave it on the bike but out of the way if the day ends up being nicer than you expected. I think the tucano urbano is the only cover with this feature.
http://www.sip-scootershop.com/EN/produ ... no_tur013n
They have more pictures of it on a PX
For those who are interested for their buddy, the R151 provides the best fit
http://www.sip-scootershop.com/EN/produ ... no_tur151n
The R153 also fits but doesn't have the front buckle strap, instead it has two short straps with holes meant to use the screw in the turn signal casings (or the emergency lights in case of the buddy). This however doesn't fit well with the size of the buddy, so since we ended up receiving the 153 we will simply route the two strips under the front plastic cover and tie them together underneath.
I made a Lap Cover from Scratch, cost was about $35.00
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 9:09 pm
by guerred
It took me about 5 hrs, and is 3 layers. I'm going to make another one in a different color. It doesn't wrap around the scooter - too complicated!
It is soft, warm, water-proof, and comfortable. I am so happy, it also only cost me 1/3 the cost and I have the pattern so I can make more!
I have photos, but I can't figure out how to post them, sorry!
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 10:58 pm
by SYMbionic Duo
+1 the tuscano urbano.
I saw these on about 1/4 of the scooters in Florence. My guess is that the lap apron serves double duty for the ladies, it allows them to wear short/wispy skirts and not show off more than they intend.
I've been seriously considering getting one, just so i don't have to change in and out of my kilt every time i go somewhere.
-duo
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 5:47 pm
by iMoses
I bought one that fits around the rider as oppose to around the scooter. It works for me.
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 7:44 pm
by Scooterboi
Got the scooter skirt version (attached to me - not the scooter) and am very happy with it. $60 with s/h. Single digits are not a problem anymore.
http://www.peakscooter.com/foulweather.html
Re: I made a Lap Cover from Scratch, cost was about $35.00
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 5:41 am
by michelle_7728
guerred wrote:It took me about 5 hrs, and is 3 layers. I'm going to make another one in a different color. It doesn't wrap around the scooter - too complicated!
It is soft, warm, water-proof, and comfortable. I am so happy, it also only cost me 1/3 the cost and I have the pattern so I can make more!
I have photos, but I can't figure out how to post them, sorry!
Where is it in the posting process that you are needing help? Downloading them from your phone/camera, uploading them to the site?, or needing to make sure they don't exceed a certain size?
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 12:44 am
by kooky scientist
I picked up a used Tucano Urbano with broken straps for cheap on Craigslist. $50. Figured out a good way to secure it using big rubber bands it works great. Wish I had it the past 2 winters that I drove through here in Salem, MA. I usually would wear 3 layers of pants on ultra cold days. Long underwear, jeans, snow pants. With the apron I can drop the snow pants and just wear 2 layers.
Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2012 4:31 pm
by batgirl101
Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2012 5:55 pm
by teacherquinn
We also have the scooterskirts. Made by a real guy in northern California (Ruben) who really rides a scooter. It's good to support the community!
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 12:32 am
by Lostmycage
I made my own a while back. Making your own, if that option is available, is great because you pick out the materials. I've been thinking about making a new version that works with motorcycles and larger scooters with a center tunnel. The trick with that is to keep them from turning into flappy chaps.
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 3:22 pm
by 15uzu
Here's an alternative - have a look around you local mountain bike specialist store & see if you can find dowhnhill neoprene leg armour. They usually have velcro back tabs to allow for easy fitting & quickremovable. They're designed to protect your legs in the event you come off, however I found they worked great as leggings when I was yacht racing in winter - kept the legs warm & I found I could slide around on deck without banging my shins on deck cleats. On a scooter they'd also offer some extra protection to you legs in the even you were to come of.
