Clear, Dry and 21F......

[Latemarch]

I would have loved to have ridden today but what I own won't keep me warm at that temp.

Do any of you ride in those temps with regular gear or do I just need to bite the bullet and wire up with heated gear?

A poll for those of you that actually have cold weather riding......riders from Florida just keep your temperatures to yourself........heh!

 

[Lamonster]

I'll ride down to about 20. I'm going on a Toy Run tomorrow and they are calling for 2" of snow. nojoke:yikes:

Heated gear helps a bunch. :doorag:

Saturday
Snow in the morning and early afternoon...then snow likely late in the afternoon. Snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 10 mph or less. Chance of snow 80 percent.

 

[Latemarch]

I'll ride down to about 20. I'm going on a Toy Run tomorrow and they are calling for 2" of snow. nojoke:yikes:

I didn't know Blizzack made tires for the Spyder

 

[SpyderGirl]

Well I have to admit it doesn't get THAT cold here in Northern California... the coldest temp I've ever ridden it was 39. The coldest it's ever been since I've lived here (10 years) was 27. I don't let the weather deter me from riding. I have heated gloves and heated seats.

I rode from the Grand Canyon to Flagstaff in 41 degrees at 70MPH with hellacious cross-winds for about an hour. No heated gear, no windshield, nada. BRR!!

 

[dltang]

Most of you know, I will and have ridden in most anything. I did learn last year, the spyder does not like snow and ice. Went to work and roads were clear, by midnight ice storm made the 8 mile ride take about 45 minutes to get home on.

 

[NancysToy]

I normally ride down to about 20, although snow (and salt) can stop it long before that. I have heated grips on one BMW and the new RT-S will have the same. I wear a heated vest, but seldom turn it on. I do use it more often on my wife's Spyder. She uses both a heated jacket and gloves, but seldom rides below 35-40. Below 25 or so frosting or heavy fogging of the facemask becomes a problem. Same with my glasses. I have to ride without the glasses if it is too cold, and usually I have to crack the faceshield to vent it. Balaclava, fleece jacket, heavy gloves, glove liners, longjohns, turtleneck, and two pairs of socks (one heavy and knee high) are standard fare under my riding jacket and pants.

 

[Dwight]

I have a heated jacket liner for the really cold temps but normally just wear my Tourmaster Jacket, some Cabela's underwear, a nice Polar Tech vest, and I have heated hand grips. This is good down to 30's depending on how far you're going. A long ride at these temps would definately mean the heated liner, I'm not as good as I one was but ......Opps, wrong song! Well, you get the idea!

Dwight

 

[boborgera]

I've been wired for heat many years, It extends your ride trough the winter. But remember electric can fail,:yikes: [fuse/lose wire] SO if you go on a long ride,at very low temp's= Make sure you have back up clothes, You might find it'll come in handy.

 

[truck 85]

dont have heated gear so mid 30's is about as low as i go but i love riding in the cooler temps.

 

[FANG]

Living in Florida (northwest panhandle area) don't have too many days that we see temps below 20F. I have regular gear and I layer under it. I use a balaclava and a full face helmet. Only problem I have is that my hands get cold easily and I when an insulated glove at temps of 50 or below. Need recommendations on a better pair of insulated glove - leather - or fabric what type and brand would you recommend?

 

[mxz600]

For me it's not a matter of temp., it's salt. I can use my snowmobile gear when the temps really drop. But once they salt the roads even once I am done. That happened last night, 3" of snow. They were spreading salt and sand on the roads this morning. My Spyder is at the dealer getting serviced. They just called to say it was done, I will use the trailer to get it home.

 

[mxz600]

Living in Florida (northwest panhandle area) don't have too many days that we see temps below 20F. I have regular gear and I layer under it. I use a balaclava and a full face helmet. Only problem I have is that my hands get cold easily and I when an insulated glove at temps of 50 or below. Need recommendations on a better pair of insulated glove - leather - or fabric what type and brand would you recommend?

You could always try a pair of Metallic glove liners. I don't use them but I know some people that really like them. A link below where you can purchase them.
http://www.shadetreepowersports.com...aysBetween=0&daysBetweenFix=0&monthsBetween=0

 

[fastfraser]

As long as there isn't any snow or salt on the roads I'm good to go.

 

[Yazz]

It doesn't get that cold here so no need for electric clothes. When riding in the cold will just layer up. Look like a big black snowman. LOL

One trick I learned for keeping my hands warm is use those rubber gloves that doctors use as a glove liner. My hands stay toasty warm and the outer gloves don't slide around.

Joy

 

[QuadManiac]

Living in the deep south of Southern California, I have to ask... what's 40F? :joke:

 

[boborgera]

For me it's not a matter of temp., it's salt. I can use my snowmobile gear when the temps really drop. But once they salt the roads even once I am done. That happened last night, 3" of snow. They were spreading salt and sand on the roads this morning. My Spyder is at the dealer getting serviced. They just called to say it was done, I will use the trailer to get it home.

I ride all winter, salt sand ect. If salt stopped me i wouldn't be able to ride from mid Oct. to April. They probably use almost as much salt here in North Jersey as they do in Michigan :yikes:
The soccer mom's demand it [salt] Got to drive the kid's to School,
bus'es are for poor people.

 

[Dukester]

cold

I use UnderArmor gear and it works well, don't have any heated gear. I fell if you have the right gear you can do just fine. The coldest I rode so far is 19 degrees and it was ok. I will not ride in the snow or after they coat the roads around here with salt or chemicals. I live in the Lehigh Valley of PA and they do an ok job of cleaning our roads. With the resent cut backs and the States Budget we'll see what happens this year. Think summer and we'll be fine, I hope.

 

[jgwoods]

I'm riding all winter and see what comes from salt, sand, etc. Why not? I sold my car so I go to work on the Can Am or I don't go..
I've got a heated jacket that has proven warm in the 20s and its an 8 mile commute- how cold can you get?

I won't ride when the snow is falling but I'll get back on the road after the plows. I don't figure it's going to handle too well but neither do cars.

 

[jrbloise]

In Tennessee, it was about 39 degrees yesterday and about 41 today. I rode both days for about 3 hours each. I wore thermal underwear, wool socks, T-shirt, regular short sleeve shirt, and levi pants. I wrap an extra long scarf around my neck and wear a Xcaliber jacket. My hands are the only thing that gets cold until I bought a pair of Gerbings 7 Volt heated gloves. These gloves did the trick for me! They keep my hands nice and warm. Since it can get down to 19 or 20 some degrees in January, I'll be ordering 12 Volt heated socks, pant liners, and coat liner. The only weather I won't ride in is ice or snow, but we don't get that much of that in middle TN.

John

 

[j45p3r]

I've ridden Spyder down to 25F and would go to 20F. This is with the stock shield. I wear my snowmobile gear which is not heated. I'll ride my snowmoblie down to -20F or more with a -30F windchill, the snowmobile offers more wind protection.

I would love to ride year round, but it just isn't practical where I live. The side roads up here can remain hard packed with ice and snow for a week or more after a snow storm. I don't think the Spyder would do anything but spin, let alone stay on the road.