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For many of us, Autumn is on the way, and that means packing away a 50cc moped or scooter, and probably going back to the motorcar for the winter.



I have tried using my moped all through the winter season in the past, and although it's ok most of the time, there are times or weeks when it is really hazardous to depend on two wheels.





A few years ago, when my moped was my only form of transport, I was forced to use it daily during the winter to ride to work. It wasn't a very good idea and before long I slid and came off. It's not so much the coming off that was the problem, it was the huge queue of traffic travelling at speed behind me that had to brake suddenly to avoid running me over. It was a cold and slippy day, and I have a vivid memory of the car behind slamming on his brakes, but sliding closer and closer to me. Luckily he stopped about 10 feet away but if he hadn't, I might not be writing this article now.



My advice, pack your 50cc moped away for the Winter, of course there may be warm weather at some point, but as a general rule it is best to rely on four-wheel vehicles during the coldest of weather.



The first thing I do is give my bike and oil change. Clean the filter and I may actually invest in some winter oil. The reason for that will become apparent later. This isn't vital, but I do recommend this as a good time of year to do an oil change and filter clean.



Next I do the usual B.O.L.T checks, but perhaps a little more thoroughly. The rubber around brake cables, the seal around your headlights and rear lights, and any small bits of debris in your tires, can become a problem in the four or five months until you next get your moped out.



Personally, I spend a bit of time trying to avoid getting condensation on my bike by lagging with an absorbent material around places like the handlebars, spokes, and any metalwork around the exhaust and electrical system. Again this isn't compulsory,chanel unisex ceramic watches, but it does help. Make sure whatever you lag your bike with his absorbent, simple plastic tape will actually trap moisture in and will be a real problem next spring,air jordan 7 retro black red. So this activity is best done when you're sure that your 50cc moped is completely dry.



I've got an outhouse in my back garden, and this serves as a decent place for my moped during the winter. My children use it as a playhouse in the summer, but keeping my moped warm in the winter keeps it safe from the worst of the weather.



Snow will stay on the exposed surfaces of you 50cc moped for days, gradually oxidising any metal underneath. So get your bike out of the elements.



I don't advise a plastic bike cover for the whole winter. Temperature changes can be quite sharp, and these bike bags can become condensation traps, and actually make any rust problem even worse.



As I mentioned above, there may be times during the winter that you feel like riding your bike and the weather seems decent enough to give it a go.



So to make sure everything is fine, about every two weeks pop out and start her up,jordan wholesale. Let the engine tick over for five minutes and recheck the bike for any issues that may have occurred.