I went out for the coldest rides I've had in YEARS !

[scooperhsd]

Had an appointment to take the VAlk to get her annual NC safety Inspection / Oil&filter change.

Low last night in the mid 20's, was probably in the low 30's when I departed for the dealer in Henderson, and in the 40's - 50's heading home.

The Chippewa boots worked as advertise (water proof and insulated - warm feet), Carrhart bib overalls (insulated) for my legs along with dual layer LL Bean jeans, and a sweatshirt / LL Bean jacket (rated to 0 F), gauntlets and Applewarmer (with helmet) . All was warm / tolerable except my hands / fingers and my cheeks ! The Chippewas make shifting rather tricky (very bulky) - nice thing about a VAlk - get it in 5th over 35 MPH and shifting is optional .

The Valk had no real issues starting, but the turn signal flasher, like me, doesn't like cold either. It really doesn't work normally until about 45-50 degrees or warmer, which normally works out for me.

Would a replacement flasher unit take care of this, and can you find them ?

[sandy]

Take the left side control box apart. First place a large towel under the left handlebar. Remove the small Phillips screw and take out the thumb knob. Spray some contact cleaner in there and regrease with a light dielectric grease. Super Lube at Ace will be fine. The cold weather issues will go away for many years.

[Moonshot_1]

Got out 5 times this past December. 35 -40 degrees. Out and about town for a few hours in santa suit, gloves, boots. Actually kind of pleasant.


Rode to work one day a few years ago and it was 7 degrees. (Was working on a streak at the time)
probably will not do that again.

[Valker]

Turn signal issue sounds like greased up ur gummed up switch. Take it apart carefully and clean out all the old grease and oil build up. I use WD-40 to degrease. Sometimes contact cleaner. A light coat of grease to reassemble. Be sure the ball that gets depressed when pushing in the switch is well cleaned. Should feel and work like on a new bike when finished.