I would like to introduce you to some of the warm equipment that was submitted to the Webike community's "MOTO HACK! Warm Equipment Contest" campaign!
Introducing the warm equipment of Forest Bear, who is riding Honda Monkey 125.
Vehicles and self-introduction
[Brief self-introduction]
He's a harmless old man with a wife and kids.
My motorcycle career started with a 2-stroke JOG for commuting to school. When I entered the workforce, I switched to four wheels, but after I got married and had children, I made a comeback with a Gorilla. After spending days grinding front tires on his SRX400, he toned it down to a Tricker and then a Cub 110, but he still spends his days walking the rough roads of Shikoku. Because of the appearance of the Monkey 125 there, I became a MT owner again by "burnout and fire". The other day I lost my commuter motorcycle, a Cub 110, in an accident, and for some reason I ended up commuting on a Monkey.
[Vehicle introduction]
The 2018 Monkee without ABS replaces the Cub 110, going from a "sunny day-only Yoshimura spec" to an "all-weather commuter spec". I had to add equipment for winter mornings and for rainy weather and even went to the supermarket to buy some.
Attention to warm equipment
[Directionality]
We asked for a safe and secure commute. Even though it is in Shikoku, it can be below freezing at 7am. When I commuted to work on the Super Cub, my thumbs were cold and painful because of the grip heater, so I decided to warm up my hands well because the Monkey has no leg shields or visors.
[The point where you feel warm.]
Definitely warmer than the stock Honda grip heater and Yama Maruto handlebar cover combo on the Cub! I'm honestly surprised, it was a satisfying miscalculation.
I've found that having warm hands without a leg shield or visor trumps them.
Products
1. KIJIMA
Item Name: Grip heater GH08 Push Switch
The switch is separate because the handlebar cover is supposed to be used. You won't be able to see the stylish indicators at the base of the grip. The switch comes with a switch base but I haven't used it because of the bulky harness. If you clamp it to the clutch cable properly, that's all it needs to sit on the neck and withstand use.
The indicators are easy to read, though, because they are similar to those on the stock Honda and I'm used to seeing them.
It's good that it returns to 1 when it detects a low battery, but it's a bit troublesome that it remains at 1 even after the battery is restored.
The grip end can be open or closed (with a lid), so if the bar end gets in the way when the handlebar cover is installed, you can remove the bar end.
2. KOMINE
Item Name: AK-021 Neoprene Handlebar Warmer
This hankaba does not lose its shape, so it protects the layers of air, and the levers and hand entrances are tightly squeezed to prevent cold air from getting in. This is the difference between this and the Yama Maruto handlebar cover for the Cub (which is synthetic leather and clicky... it has an inner boa but the cold seeps in).
But because of that, if the glove is lumpy, you can't slip your hand in with just one hand. To put it right back on after opening or closing the shield while driving, go to. I think you need to make sure your gloves are slim and well-protected without snagging, such as for bicycles. That way, the operability is not compromised.
But well, I honestly don't need the clear material on the thumb. If you can see through the top, you can't see the switch on the side.
Warm equipment that I'm aiming for in the future
Because it is not used though I have taken out the power supply, I thought that I could use an electric heating vest, but can I use it in the rain? I'd like to power an electric heated seat cushion from under the seat, which is a commercial product.
Thanks for participating in the Warm Equipment Contest, Forest Bear! You will receive 500 points to use at Webike.
