Tuesday, October 21
Dear VTwin Mama,
I also attached a picture of my new ride, a 2006 Burgman 400. At 5'3" I can easily handle the weight and stand flat-footed. My scoot is in for the winter. In the picture I had a polar fleece top, two thermal undershirts, the quilted lining in the leather jacket, a polar fleece neck warmer, polar fleece wristies for my palms, wrists, and forearms, thermal pants under the leather pants, socks and winter ski socks under my leather boots and leather gloves. It takes 15 minutes just to get all those layers on! The sad part is, I was STILL COLD riding! Best wishes, – Mary, aka Pixie
Dear Mary,
Thank you for all the pictures. I had to chuckle on your layer
"accounting" as sometimes cold is just that ... cold! I wonder
if the Burgman has those plug in ports for accessories ... that's were
heated gear can be plugged in ... just a thought. I know I have also seen
modification kits where that type of plug can be added should you wish to
pursue looking into heated gear to stave off the nippy Maine season and
extend the start day next year! –
Mama
Tuesday, October 21
Dear VTwin Mama,
I also have a Ridley Auto Glide with a Tow Pac Insta Trike package with the l2 inch wheel kit and I love it. For any one that is physically challenged or anyone that doesn't like shifting gears the Ridley is great. I can ride with two wheels or with my trike kit on. Clay [owner of Ridley] does not recommend triking the Ridley, but I have to tell you it is a smooth ride and I have no problem keeping up with my husband on his HD.
My husband did replace the bolts with Grade 8 because we read about the Voyager bolt problems. It is low maintenance and rides smooth. Would recommend the Ridley to anyone wanting an automatic. I am so glad to have your site to read about the other riders. Thanks a lot, – Cindy in GA
Dear Cindy,
I am soooo excited that you're excited on having found this site!
January 29th, 2009 will be the 8th anniversary of everything VTwin Mama
and as you have seen, it's chock full of information in so many topic
categories.
I'm especially glad you told us more about your Ridley that you converted with Tow Pac. Yes, Ridley was not in favor of adding kits and I appreciate your note on the bolt change. I'll simply add that Ridley did respond to the call for an auto tranny trike this year with the introduction of the Auto-Glide Trike. – Mama
Wednesday, October 29 CF Moto US
Dear Readers,
Yesterday I received an email from the Southeast Sales Rep for CF Moto US
... that's the automatic transmission bikes from China at 250cc in both a
cruiser and sporty style. Now we've got a CF
Moto US site, including model info and even more important ...
national and regional phone numbers! – Mama