My 9 is apparently notorious for this Had it happen a few time so I adjusted the linkage down so it was easier to give it all the travel it needs without jerking my leg up. It has helped noticeably but still happens just not as frequently as it did.
I always wave Scooters are the shit and fuck anyone who say's other wise. Rode a Honda CH80 around town during the massive garage sales they have here and you couldn't smack the smile off my face if you tried.
Exactly Your body will redirect heat towards your core so your feet and hands are a big thing. Check list (Personal choice) Water prof boots to help with wind breaking 2 pairs of socks (usually thermal) Thermal leggings under sweat pants under riding jeans armored textile jacket under my leather jacket that has a fleece liner gauntlet gloves with some kitchen gloves over them (Someone on here posted that and it works great as a wind breaker) Baklava from walmart ($7) under my helmet Rain X anti fog on my visor. (I found a heated visor for my helmet that I might just invest in)
contour pillows are not comfy for me. I always go to Kohls though, they have the best selection an prices IMO. My current pillow is "The Big One" (I think that's the brand) and I get the ridiculously soft ones.