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Originally Posted by quasi
10jan2016 I rolled out of the garage heading for a Patriot Guard ride, it was 21 degrees. when we rode thru Washington Pa it was 15 degrees up along rt 18. bike was fine, I thought I was gonna freeze solid! I cut my new foam grip covers off so I could get more heat through my gloves. i'll not ride under 30/35 degrees again unless I absolutely have to until I can afford heated gear.
Last year a friend gave me a heated liner, I just need to get an adapter to plug it in. Need to start on that since it is cooling off.
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I ride down to 30 degrees in the mornings to work, but that's my limit. I have rode in colder weather, but it's just torture on me. Watch the road for icy spots at all times in the cold.
I have insulated gear, but not heated . I love my heated grips, but I wish I could afford a heated seat though.
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Geez, you guys are talking about too cold to ride. Here in Tucson our riding season is just beginning. Road the BMW Roadster (R1200R LC) today and
still too hot 102* on the asphalt highway. We used to ride our snowmobiles in MSP some times below O*. Snowmobile suit, gloves and boots. Really it
was not bad. Rode M/C 's in temps below freezing if roads were clear. Oh, did I mention when riding the sleds we stopped every hour for a shot of Snow
Shoe. ( one half Christian Bros. Brandy and one half Peppermint Schnapps mixed together ) All the Wisconsin and Minnesota folks know what I am
talking about, right? You Betcha!
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REALLY COLD TEMPS
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Originally Posted by JayBros
You drive your four wheel vehicles in cold weather; no difference with a Spyder. cold weather isn't going to hurt them. Dress appropriately. I ride into the 30s.
Similarly, air cooled motorcycles, snow machines, lawn and garden equipment all function well (sometimes better) in cooler weather. Below the freezing point might create an issue, but in Minnesota and Wisconsin there are late autumn and early spring rides where the date is set several months prior and you are expected to ride regardless of the weather. MN has a "frosted nuts" ride each year that is quite well attended and has riders representing several states. J
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I rode to work this week and it was about 35˚ on the way in (17 mile commute). I was fine, except for my hands. I'd like to keep riding to work, so I'm thinking about adding the heated grips. Do you riders who have them think that they were worth the money?
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true statement
Originally Posted by DGoebel
My used 2013 RTL ran fine last winter until the snow plows ran 2 days in a row, then the next clear day I rode it into storage. HEATED GRIPS, best option I've ever had on a cycle......
Here in MN, Snowmobiling clothes are as common as swimsuits in Florida, below 0 riding on dry roads is the same as riding a sled. (Actually I think I feel warmer behind the 998 engine).
True statment if you ride a sled you can ride a Spyder on dry roads.
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I've ridden as cold as 17F and was comfortable except for my eyes. They were tearing up and the tears were freezing. The trick to riding in very cold weather is layers, lots of them. Also, I use the brown insulated overalls like you see farmers using in the winter. With enough layers and the right insulated clothing you will be amazed at how warm you are in the cold. Someday I may get some electric clothing but for now I'm fine.
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