First Commute

jmazza · Post by **jmazza** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 1:49 pm

Well, I just completed my first morning commute on my Buddy.

I had scoped and tested the route a few times over the holiday.

It started raining about a mile from my destination (OK OK I will get my rain gear pronto!) and then the parking place I thought would be optimum (at the edge of the parking lot chained to a pretty thick tree) turned out to be too unstable. So my little Buddy is sitting in the rain with nothing to protect her but her steering lock. I guess I should get a disc lock too!!!

jrsjr · Post by **jrsjr** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 4:18 pm

Good post! For folks like me who've been riding for, uh, a "while," nothing brings back the thrill like reading about somebody's first ride.

Ride Safe.

redcass · Post by **redcass** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 4:41 pm

jmazza wrote:Well, I just completed my first morning commute on my Buddy.

Yay! Congrats! I envy you your good weather for year-round daily commuting.

Our recent snow and ice have kept me commuting via the cage lately.

I really like my disc lock (and the orange reminder cord). Folks in this forum debate whether they're a true theft deterrent, but if you feel safer with one, go for it!

RedCass

jmazza · Post by **jmazza** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 5:06 pm

Glad I could bring back memories!!

The ride home (only worked a few hours today) was much better. The sun is out and the scooter was dried off. Even though it's not the hottest time of the year, the mesh jacket is like air conditioning at 35 mph!!

Redcass do you know what model disc brake you got? I think that might be what I end up with if I can't get a place to lock it.

lobsterman · Post by **lobsterman** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 5:06 pm

Excellent!

Get the raingear and a disc lock, and enjoy the warmth of Florida on your commute.

SERIES ITALIA RIDER · Post by **SERIES ITALIA RIDER** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 7:02 pm

for the disc lock go to: www.jcwhitney.com click on the motorcycle tab at the top of te home page, then down the left columb look for the locks tab, click on that and click on the "ONGUARD BOXER DISC LOCK" and you want to select the 5.5mm one, item #ZX287088, on sale right now for $24.99, comes with carry pouch, cable reminder, and lighted keys for use at nighttime... its the one i have and it works perfectly in our front disc brake... good luck....

redcass · Post by **redcass** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 9:50 pm

jmazza wrote:Redcass do you know what model disc brake you got? I think that might be what I end up with if I can't get a place to lock it.

I use this one: http://www.kryptonitelock.com/Products/ ... 3&pid=1154

the Kryptonite Keeper 5 and the "disc lock reminder"

jmazza · Post by **jmazza** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 10:43 pm

Thanks for the lock details-
I ordered the one from JCWhitney...

SERIES ITALIA RIDER · Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:48 pm

you'll love that one... at least i do, its been a great lock and all....

Post by **ericalm** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 5:59 am

How far is your commute? I recently changed jobs and am adjusting to a longer commute and new routes. My ride home, unfortunately, is much longer due to the DWP Holiday Lights Festival, which blocks what would usually be my return route. I have to say, the difference between a 30-45 minute run and a 45 minute-1 hour one feels significant, especially since it's been fairly windy and cool at night. I'm certainly looking forward to longer daylight hours and warmer evenings.

jmazza · Post by **jmazza** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 11:49 am

My commute is about 15 minutes taking the long way around. I try to stretch it as much as possible!!

poop colored buddy · Post by **poop colored buddy** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 7:57 pm

jrsjr wrote:Good post! For folks like me who've been riding for, uh, a "while," nothing brings back the thrill like reading about somebody's first ride.

Ride Safe.

I agree! Let's start a post about first rides!

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 11:23 pm

redcass wrote:
jmazza wrote:Well, I just completed my first morning commute on my Buddy.
Yay! Congrats! I envy you your good weather for year-round daily commuting. RedCass

Winter is prime time here. It can get a little dicey in the summer, very hot with afternoon "showers"....if you can call and inch or two an hour a shower!

I use a grip lock topic23.html and love it. It is light, easy to use and I can just toss it in the top box or under the seat. It is also impossible to forget to take off!

Congrats on the scoot and the first commute! It always takes me a little bit to figure things out...like the primo parking places, but you will figure it out quickly! Don't forget to check out the South East Flortida Scooter Group on Yahoo groups!

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