Any suggestions on Keeping Warm?

[johnsimion]

My wife and I are by nature always cold; perhaps that's why the heat in Las Vegas doesn't bother us. However, the winter months here would be ideal for ryding if not for getting so cold all the time. Most places in the Southwest seem to run between 30 degrees in the morning and 60 in the afternoon. Also there are mountains out here where one could encounter a 30 degree variation just by the elevation. I realize these temperatures aren't even slightly cold for a lot of people, but they ARE cold for us. Our usual gear (Joe Rocket Phoenix mesh jackets) doesn't cut it even with layers underneath and I'm also not keen on long underwear since it becomes hot the minute you go anywhere inside. I'm wondering how others deal with these temperatures?

Part of our problem is sizing -- I'm 6'-4" and 200 and the wife is 5'-0" and 110, so it's always a challenge finding stuff that fits. We're also concerned both with staying warm and being safe, so one solution would be Aerostich suits in hi-viz that could be worn over street clothes. At $2000 for the two of us, though, the Aerostich would be a pretty expensive mistake if they don't solve the problem. There are also multiple versions of the Aerostich, so which one to choose? There's also a Joe Rocket Survivor suit out there that looks good and is much cheaper, but apparently nobody in the U.S. carries it in a tall or even large size.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[Two cats]

Try Cycle Gear. They have 1pc suits and 2 pc suits. If you call them they can usually tell you the size you'll take. I always go a size larger to allow for street cloths under the suit. I have a 1 pc black and grey Firstgear thermal suit that works great that is probably 14 years old. I've rode in 15 to 20 degree weather and stayed warm all day. My son and daughter in law have one also and they love theirs

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

i got highway 21 heated gloves 10 days ago, unfortunately i haven't rode with them yet.

 

[wyliec]

Try bajaron. He sells or did sell wearables.

 

[JayBros]

Firstgear, https://firstgear-usa.com/?SID=ntldla7vnc7p90p132m51p3fr5, has tall sizes and I find mine very comfortable. BajaRon sells their products.

 

[Bob Denman]

Try bajaron. He sells or did sell wearables.

Please throw another vote on the pile for BajaRon

 

[easysuper]

My wife and I both use Cycle Gear products, she has pants, jacket and gloves and we have ridden when it's 25 degrees all day long, I only use a heated vest until it gets below 38 then I use a heated jacket liner. usualy just my chaps over my jeans is enough for me unless it stays below 38 all day then I'll put on my insulated pants.

 

[2dogs]

Heated snowmobile suites. :dontknow:

 

[C. Lee]

How about carhart stuff, not motorcycle gear, but built for extreme out door construction work. I ride in cold weather until the salt goes down. That happened a few weeks ago but last year i rode until the 3rd week of December with temps down into the 20's wearing carhart stuff. Bibb coveralls and a jacket will keep one pretty warm. Chris

 

[Haze]

Heated gear is the answer.
I ride with a DIY heated liner under my FirstGear Jacket. Size 3XL.
I have learned mesh will not keep you warm no matter what you wear as underlayers.
I too am perpetually cold.
Also have heated glove liners which to me are essential for warmth.
All it takes is lots of 40ga wire, an upholstery sewing needle, and a PWM controller.
The Spyder ST-S magneto has plenty of power to run the heated gloves and jacket liner.

 

[Grandpot]

Heated gear is the way to go. I usually just use a heated vest with a good jacket. When I gets warm outside turn the vest off.

 

[trikermutha]

https://gordonsheated.com/index.php

 

[Motorcycledave]

Try the on line company
motorcyclegear.com I got my FirstGear stuff from them it is first class and works
they are a good company and the prices are right.
Dave

My wife and I are by nature always cold; perhaps that's why the heat in Las Vegas doesn't bother us. However, the winter months here would be ideal for ryding if not for getting so cold all the time. Most places in the Southwest seem to run between 30 degrees in the morning and 60 in the afternoon. Also there are mountains out here where one could encounter a 30 degree variation just by the elevation. I realize these temperatures aren't even slightly cold for a lot of people, but they ARE cold for us. Our usual gear (Joe Rocket Phoenix mesh jackets) doesn't cut it even with layers underneath and I'm also not keen on long underwear since it becomes hot the minute you go anywhere inside. I'm wondering how others deal with these temperatures?

Part of our problem is sizing -- I'm 6'-4" and 200 and the wife is 5'-0" and 110, so it's always a challenge finding stuff that fits. We're also concerned both with staying warm and being safe, so one solution would be Aerostich suits in hi-viz that could be worn over street clothes. At $2000 for the two of us, though, the Aerostich would be a pretty expensive mistake if they don't solve the problem. There are also multiple versions of the Aerostich, so which one to choose? There's also a Joe Rocket Survivor suit out there that looks good and is much cheaper, but apparently nobody in the U.S. carries it in a tall or even large size.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[UtahPete]

The one piece thermal suit Baja Ron sells is an ideal solution, I think. Or the heated gear if you want to go that way. For protection, take a look at the solutions from Bohn Body Armor

 

[wd8ajj]

Waiting for Cycle Gear to open in El Paso TX soon.

 

[bikerbillone]

Does BajaRon have a website, like to take a look at his thermals.

 

[UtahPete]

The one piece thermal suit Baja Ron sells is an ideal solution, I think. Or the heated gear if you want to go that way. For protection, take a look at the solutions from Bohn Body Armor

It's this one. Baja Ron sells it for less https://firstgear-usa.com/thermosuit.html

 

[wyliec]

Does BajaRon have a website, like to take a look at his thermals.

No website yet. Go to the home page, and look at his site sponsor page. His email address is there, and he recommends to contact him that way, which is quicker.

 

[Highwayman2013]

Cycle Gear has Hotwired heated gear that works great.

 

[cptjam]

Aerostich gear rocks. Get heated liners, gloves, and insoles. I have been wearing it for hundreds of thousands of miles. None better. Not cheap, but worth it.