Yeah. What he said!
Most of my long travelling is done on the Connie which has very good lights indeed, and they still aren't enough. Like you, I haven't mounted auxiliary lights. Yet. And also, if available, I ride the freeway at night. I avoid them like the plague during the day, but, well you know!
I have a 'Warm N Safe' electric jacket liner that is always with me, even when it is 40C. That thing has seriously saved my life more than once. Warm N Safe is a mom and pop company, and they make a really good product. I recommend it to anyone looking to extend riding possibilities.
Thanks again for another terrific post. I know I use that word every day, but you ring the bell every single day.
Oh, thats a really good idea, warm n safe. Is it battery operated?
It can be. I installed an auxiliary fuse block under the seat and a permanent plug in wire. Just hook up the SAE connector and I am warm to below freezing.
Excellent, I am in Ireland so it can get a bit chilly here. Nothing too bad mind you but chilly on a bike. Thanks for replying too.
I spent years laughing at guys that wore electrics. No more. I would frankly put myself in danger by riding to the point of shivering. Shivering inputs your steering and makes you not as good a rider as you are when warm.