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Getting cold - How do you enjoy riding in the chilly weather?

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Tracey@Leader

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So its cold here in Minnesota!! But I am not ready to stop riding!!! Have put together some tips for how to enjoy the chilly weather. Would love to hear yours!

http://www.leadermotorcycle.com/blog/the-secret-to-enjoying-cold-weather-rides/
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Good advice above. A stocking cap inside the helmet and a neck balaclava are both part of my winter wardrobe.

Used to live in Duluth, and I actually rode one time in 20 below zero--in the 60's. Not much special winter riding gear then. :roflblack::roflblack:


Now down to 15 above and I have reached my fun quotient. Black ice is a serious issue here, so I park it once its here. All done now until March or so.
 
:agree: Wind Chill is what causes the most trouble...
Look to the snowmobile apparel industry, for the outerwear that'll be most effective in keeping it's effects from parking your bike! nojoke
Drink lots of warm fluids... If you're warm on the inside; that goes a long way toward making you feel more ready for the temperatures that you'll encounter.
 
Snowmobile base and mid layers are also great, light and they wick.

Salt on the roads and I'm done riding.
 
First gear heated jacket liner under leather jacket, heated pants liner under fleece lined jeans, (first gear purchased from Bajaron), a headslick helmet liner under full face helmet, toe warmers in the boots, good gloves, and heated hand grips and cold weather doesn't bother me much.

I stop riding when they are putting salt on the roads, to hard to clean out all the cracks and crevices. I do not want rust and corrosion any my :spyder2:
 
i hate it, so i live in California, however whenever it drops to around 60 i start using the same gear you guys would in 30 degrees :roflblack:
 
I bought heated gear two years ago and have worn it one time. If I have to "wire-up" to go ride, I'm sitting my butt next to the fire place.
 
The definition of "Chilly Weather" is a bit different here in the Valley of the Sun. In November-February our early morning temperatures can be between 30 and 50 degrees. So we wear our thick gloves, face masks, neck gators, and layers of clothing topped with heavy jackets.

Saddlebags are a must here. By noon we are removing jackets and peeling off layer after layer of clothing. It's not uncommon to leave the house dressed for an arctic expedition, and returning home in a tank top. I love winters in Arizona! :dg2:

Pam
 
Layers ,comfortable layers. I dont have to worry about temps like -20 often but I can always layer to get warm (safer too) cant do crap to cool off:p:gaah:. Found using hot hands heat packs tucked close to veins on wrist or armpit arterys (ace bandage wrap or tape)can keep core & fingers warm enough go get my travels done. I have more problems with drivers with crummy defrosters cant see out windshield but try driving anyway. :shemademe_smilie::lecturef_smilie::banghead: Personally
 
When I was "doing time" in MSP we rode year around with a full array of snowmobile clothes. Suit, gloves,boots and mask. It was actually quite comfortable. My Yamaha snowmobiles would do 70-75 and that's what we rode the motorcycles at. Warm on either one.

Roads had to be clear of course and salt had to be washed if any. The biggest problem was at the time the incredible vibration from my Triumph Trident. It was hard mounted to the frame. No rubber mounts. Felt like squirrels were nibbling on your hands for a half day after you rode the beast.

Jack
 
How cold is it?

At 60 degrees: Californians start putting on sweaters.
At 50 degrees: Floridians already have two blankets on the bed.
At 40 degrees: Michiganders go swimming.
At 30 degrees: British cars refuse to start
At 20 degrees: Canadians shovel off the lawn chairs, and have a pool party.
At 10 degrees: Alaskans will finally put on a Tee-Shirt, when going outside to relieve themselves.
At 0 degrees: Korean cars refuse to start.
At -10 degrees: Canadians play football outdoors.
At -20 degrees: Californians have moved to Hawaii.
At -30 degrees: Alaskans will close the bathroom window.
At -40 degrees: German cars refuse to start.
At -50 degrees: Tennessee moonshine doubles in price.
At -60 degrees: Floridians have moved to California.
At -70 degrees: Canadians dry their laundry indoors.
At -80 degrees: Polar Bears start wishing for some global warming.
At -90 degrees: Politicians start putting their hands into their own pockets.
 
Push the button for the garage door, put the key into the ignition and start it up , back out the garage and turn the heater on with the window cracked a smidge, am talking about the truck in the heated garage. Spyder is in hibernation now till probably march or later in this country. Unfortunately ....
 
jaherbst said:
When I was "doing time" in MSP we rode year around with a full array of snowmobile clothes. Suit, gloves,boots and mask. It was actually quite comfortable. My Yamaha snowmobiles would do 70-75 and that's what we rode the motorcycles at. Warm on either one.

Jack
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It's amazing how good and how far snowmobile gear has come. Of course with that development has come increases in cost. Sometimes people find it hard to believe we ride in the temperatures we do going at the speeds (legal give or take 5) we do. Of course the windshield helps but we are very comfortable for long periods at a time.
 
One year, while residing in northern Il near the WS border, some of us decided we would ride every month for a year. I think it was single digits in Dec. Chilly, but had gear from my time in AK. Some of the local riders were not so equipped and didn't enjoy the experience as much. Anyhow, checked the square, got the tee shirt, don't have to do that any more! :)
 
Bob Denman said:
How cold is it?

At 60 degrees: Californians start putting on sweaters.
At 50 degrees: Floridians already have two blankets on the bed.
At 40 degrees: Michiganders go swimming.
At 30 degrees: British cars refuse to start
At 20 degrees: Canadians shovel off the lawn chairs, and have a pool party.
At 10 degrees: Alaskans will finally put on a Tee-Shirt, when going outside to relieve themselves.
At 0 degrees: Korean cars refuse to start.
At -10 degrees: Canadians play football outdoors.
At -20 degrees: Californians have moved to Hawaii.
At -30 degrees: Alaskans will close the bathroom window.
At -40 degrees: German cars refuse to start.
At -50 degrees: Tennessee moonshine doubles in price.
At -60 degrees: Floridians have moved to California.
At -70 degrees: Canadians dry their laundry indoors.
At -80 degrees: Polar Bears start wishing for some global warming.
At -90 degrees: Politicians start putting their hands into their own pockets.
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Too funny!!
 
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