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Gregg F
Hi, I have just got a hyosung 125gtr and I don't have any gear yet atall. what I would like to know is what gear I need, where to get it and how much it costs? Links to items would be great!
Also any starter riding tips, stuff to look out for and maintenence would be great!
Please only people from the UK answering as American websites and currency is no help to me! Thanks alot.
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Hi Gregg F
Your local bike shops maybe alot more help with the riding gear you need.
But in saying that I spend half the year living and riding in Europe and there is one place I source most of my riding gear from www.louis.eu
They are a German company and on there site you will find a link to there catalogue of products which is very extensive. There may be a agent for Louis in the UK. I suggest you order the paper back version of their catalogue.
I have a little experience with the weather in the UK and as such would advise you to buy a pair of waterproof textile pants, a waterproof textile jacket, a pair of waterproof boots and 2 pair of gloves. If you intend to ride in the winter get a pair of electric heated gloves or at least some handle bar warmers. The problem with most winter gloves is that if they get soaked in the rain and you go to remove them they pull the lining out and it is a hassle to get the lining back in and feeling right.
Hope this helps
Hi Gregg F
Your local bike shops maybe alot more help with the riding gear you need.
But in saying that I spend half the year living and riding in Europe and there is one place I source most of my riding gear from www.louis.eu
They are a German company and on there site you will find a link to there catalogue of products which is very extensive. There may be a agent for Louis in the UK. I suggest you order the paper back version of their catalogue.
I have a little experience with the weather in the UK and as such would advise you to buy a pair of waterproof textile pants, a waterproof textile jacket, a pair of waterproof boots and 2 pair of gloves. If you intend to ride in the winter get a pair of electric heated gloves or at least some handle bar warmers. The problem with most winter gloves is that if they get soaked in the rain and you go to remove them they pull the lining out and it is a hassle to get the lining back in and feeling right.
Hope this helps
Why do Americans refuse to reduce gas use? Should car companies be forced to produce higher mileage cars?
don1862
I think we need higher gas taxes until Americans quit using so much.
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American's don't *refuse* to reduce gas.
Here are some examples of problems, just from my point of view:
1) My fiance bought a kit to convert my mountain bike into an electric powered bicycle so I could ride it to work. BUT, I just found out electric powered bicycles in New York state are ILLEGAL!! And cops won't even bother ticketing you. You're subject to arrest on the spot. So much for trying to go "green," right? This law stands in many states.
2) American public transportation outside of large cities are AWFUL compared to Europe. The funding just isn't there.
3) The media promotes bigger and/or faster vehicles such as sports cars, SUV's, Hummers, etc. as status symbols. Unfortunately, people are stupid enough to "buy into" the hype, rather than keeping to an economically viable option... And if the media doesn't win people over with the "status symbol" - they tell people large vehicles are "safer" - so untrue.
4) Other than the dent in our wallets, there isn't much incentive or other options for many people to consume less gas.
5) Car companies will often buy patents just to shelve them. "Green" inventions that improve gas mileage ARE out there. The greedy oil industry - including congress people - don't want to get away from oil. There's a LOT of money invested in the oil industry. Can you imagine someone wanting to give up their wealth and power?
I'll add more examples as I think of them...
American's don't *refuse* to reduce gas.
Here are some examples of problems, just from my point of view:
1) My fiance bought a kit to convert my mountain bike into an electric powered bicycle so I could ride it to work. BUT, I just found out electric powered bicycles in New York state are ILLEGAL!! And cops won't even bother ticketing you. You're subject to arrest on the spot. So much for trying to go "green," right? This law stands in many states.
2) American public transportation outside of large cities are AWFUL compared to Europe. The funding just isn't there.
3) The media promotes bigger and/or faster vehicles such as sports cars, SUV's, Hummers, etc. as status symbols. Unfortunately, people are stupid enough to "buy into" the hype, rather than keeping to an economically viable option... And if the media doesn't win people over with the "status symbol" - they tell people large vehicles are "safer" - so untrue.
4) Other than the dent in our wallets, there isn't much incentive or other options for many people to consume less gas.
5) Car companies will often buy patents just to shelve them. "Green" inventions that improve gas mileage ARE out there. The greedy oil industry - including congress people - don't want to get away from oil. There's a LOT of money invested in the oil industry. Can you imagine someone wanting to give up their wealth and power?
I'll add more examples as I think of them...
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