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[Erasmo]

I also commute year round on the bike. Just realised when I get to my mid-commute charging stop I better plug in quick before the battery pack cools down too much.

[ctrlburn]

Sorry - not "me" I'm posting the link and highlights from another's blog. These guys are north of here.

40F is about my limit for commuting (that is the day needs a forecast above 40.)

[winfried]

Today in the morning the throttle was frozen... -10C over night. I used hot air to loose it. Any suggestion, how to prevent this, since i am worried if this happen during driving ?

usage:

As long it is snowing and streets are dry not icy, i am commuting ca. 10 minutes down to -7 Celsius in the morning and wait for temps over 0 Celsius so it charges over day or have to put it inside. I habe to park my xu is outside over night.

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[Doug S]

Any suggestion, how to prevent this, since i am worried if this happen during driving ?

Heated grips, running while riding or charging, and a pair of hippo hands to help keep the heat in?

You cold-weather fanatics really inspire me on those 30-degree days here in San Diego.

[ctrlburn]

Because I do not plug in at work - I leave the commuting to days that will be 40F.
Of course in the morning it can still be chilly so my full kit for those last few (or first few) riding days:

Normal Long sleeve shirt
Inner Liner from Random Columbia Jacket
Tourmaster Draft Air 2.0  (with liner (I think makes it 3 season))
Riggs Nelson AS-3000  (rain jacket)

Coretech Scarabs

Long underwear
Normal jeans
Riggs Nelson AS-3000  (rain pants)

Second pair of socks
Canada West Firefighter boots

Scarf / Full face helmet

[winfried]

Any suggestion, how to prevent this, since i am worried if this happen during driving ?

Heated grips, running while riding or charging, and a pair of hippo hands to help keep the heat in?

You cold-weather fanatics really inspire me on those 30-degree days here in San Diego.

Thanks, but I was thinking prevent from stucking during riding and also over night.
So I think on any chemicals to prevent this, grease or oil or make the handlebar moisture tight ?
Maybe someone has some hints to get out the moisture which can freeze ?

I think it is essential for winter commuting to be save; think of riding for a while in the cold and then the throttle get stuck...  i am a little scared..

[Doug S]

Thanks, but I was thinking prevent from stucking during riding and also over night.

That's why I said the heated grips should be on while charging (and aren't worried about draining the battery) or while riding (when they'll keep your hands warm too). That would keep the throttle warm overnight, assuming you plug in overnight, and while you're riding.

[Richard230]

Now this is winter commuting:  https://rideapart.com/articles/zero-below-zero-blog-easy-fun-cool-reposted

[Richard230]

Here is the latest installment:  https://rideapart.com/articles/zero-below-zero-im-ready-im-ready-kyles-first-ride-reposted

[Richard230]

And another. This one is kind of short:  https://rideapart.com/articles/zero-below-zero-looked-window-reposted

[Richard230]

Both the Zero and its riders are a tough crowd.  This time they are riding in -13 degrees (Fahrenheit, not Centigrade!).

https://rideapart.com/articles/zero-below-zero-thirteen-zero-cool-reposted

[Erasmo]

At those temperatures you might even want to supplement the heated grips with heated gloves.

[Richard230]

In this episode Aerostitch details how they got the Zero ready for their extreme winter weather:

https://rideapart.com/articles/zero-below-zero-zero-preparation-reposted

[Richard230]

More winter Zero riding in a freezing and snowy climate: 

https://rideapart.com/articles/zero-below-zero-last-chance-reposted

[Richard230]

The FX keeps chugging along.  The cold winter weather doesn't seem to bother the bike or its riders.   

https://rideapart.com/articles/zero-below-zero-new-normal-reposted