how cold is 2 cold,,,,,,,,,

[jnt]

Cold?

When I was still commuting (20+ miles each way) I would ride to work at 20F, so long as the main roads were clear. Got caught in snow showers on the way home a couple times. Gear: Aerostich, Polartec 200 sweater, good winter gloves, Heated grips, sometimes heated seat. Got Gerbings a few years back - gloves and jacket liner - work great!! New Schuberth fogs up at 10F, so that's pretty much the limit.

 

[sleepman]

39 is the coldest we've gotten in my area of Florida so far this year. I use a set of Arctiva snowmobile bibs and an Arctiva jacket when it's that cold. 30 mile ride to work and combined with my full face helmet and Alpine Stars gloves I don't feel the cold at all. :2thumbs:

 

[Director]

A big amen to that one, Father!
-Scotty

:agree: Can I have another Amen?

Bruce

 

[tatt2r]

I believe 14 was coldest with a windchill of about 5 bundle up not bad new England rider so far 10 months and still riding

 

[GeminiJane]

...Twenties have even been no problem, but no exposed skin. With the right gear riding in the cold can be more enjoyable than on a 100 degree day.

I agree - with heated gear, if you're sealed up, doesn't matter. I've ridden on 17 degree days - dry roads - and felt just fine. Only problem is if I stop for a traffic light, etc., either had to try not to breathe or had to open the visor to keep from fogging up and then frosting up.

 

[caser]

I live in the San Diego area. You all sound like crazy sons a bitches to me.

 

[GeminiJane]

37 degrees in Pensacola, FL Layered X 4 and jeans - legs froze but the ryde was great. Am planning leather chaps and a leather jacket soon. :clap:

Just my opinion, but none of my leather gear, even layered, is as warm as textile jackets with liners - and actually a lot of times the liners are needed as I used heated jacket liner and gloves. I can only wear my leathers for short time in Spring and Fall comfortably. In order to get leathers that fit well, can't be too big and then they don't layer well with other stuff and you feel constricted. If my body core is warm, legs stay warm longer so I can get away with leather pants with a fleece underlayer. Once it gets below about 45 or so, though, I have to switch to lined textile overpants to stay comfortable.

Should have typed: "lot of times the liners are not needed"

 

[hondaman]

I like to see we have some tough riders here!For the cold I bought a coldgear coldwave 2 piece suit.and thinsulate 100gram gloves my hands ill sweat on the coldest of days.I am impressed with coldgear they are not cheap but keeps me warm,they have liners to remove when it gets warm.:thumbup:

 

[Zerocool]

its getting cold here,what is the coldest some of you have gone for a ride?At least 20 miles+.not a ride to get the mail. im at 27 now

When my eyes freeze shut while riding, I'll put the Spyder away

 

[arachnomania]

I don't get the priviledge of driving on snow near enough living in Oklahoma, every time it snows at all I'm out having fun... in a car. Have tried on bicycles, dirt bikes and quads... and even though the manual says not to I'm sure I'll be out on the Spyder just to see what it will do and how much the rev limiter kicks in... can't help it... should have been a drifter.

 

[nickcaro]

15 degrees, 5:30 am, 76 mile commute, 60 of those miles on highway with average speed between 70 - ? ...

stock windshield
Hot Chillys thermals
Gerbings heated liner and gloves
Olympia Phantom one piece with one piece thermal liner.
BRP SnowMobile boots

all was good except for the tips of my fingers on the highway. The gloves started loosing that battle.

 

[NancysToy]

Just my opinion, but none of my leather gear, even layered, is as warm as textile jackets with liners - and actually a lot of times the liners are needed as I used heated jacket liner and gloves. I can only wear my leathers for short time in Spring and Fall comfortably. In order to get leathers that fit well, can't be too big and then they don't layer well with other stuff and you feel constricted. If my body core is warm, legs stay warm longer so I can get away with leather pants with a fleece underlayer. Once it gets below about 45 or so, though, I have to switch to lined textile overpants to stay comfortable.

Should have typed: "lot of times the liners are not needed"

I agree 100%! I wore nothing but leathers for over 45 years, then I discovered the textiles. As many or few layers as necessary, tighter collars and cuffs when needed, the overpants zip on over clothes, instead of needing to be worn all day, there are lots of handy pockets, and they are waterproof for the most part. If you need additional warmth, you can add longjohns, another later of fleece, or heated gear. Very versatile! Worst problem is the hands. Heated gloves or grips, heavy gloves, silk liner gloves, and frequent stops to hold on to that cup of coffee or hot chocolate seem to work best.
-Scotty

 

[LDFIREWORKS]

YOU LIVE IN THE WRONG PLACE THE COLDEST WE HERE IN FLA IS 71 DEGREES ANYTHING BELOW THAT WE PARK OUR BIKES AND GO TO THE BEACH:2thumbs:

 

[Spydr in KS]

Cold weather helmet

Only problem is if I stop for a traffic light, etc., either had to try not to breathe or had to open the visor to keep from fogging up and then frosting up.

Expensive but the snowmobile helmet have the fogging problem solved. The helmet has a built-in mask that seals to your face and directs your breath outside. One way valves allow you to breath warmer air from inside the helmet and then close when you exhale. See link below to BRP BVS2

http://www.brp.com/en-US/Products/S...ProductID=445837&category=HelmetAccessoryBV2S

 

[FANG]

I agree 100%! I wore nothing but leathers for over 45 years, then I discovered the textiles. As many or few layers as necessary, tighter collars and cuffs when needed, the overpants zip on over clothes, instead of needing to be worn all day, there are lots of handy pockets, and they are waterproof for the most part. If you need additional warmth, you can add longjohns, another later of fleece, or heated gear. Very versatile! Worst problem is the hands. Heated gloves or grips, heavy gloves, silk liner gloves, and frequent stops to hold on to that cup of coffee or hot chocolate seem to work best.
-Scotty

Jane and Scotty thanks for the advice. I have not made any purchases yet and am just exploring possible purchaces. currently using under armour coldgear, long sleeve shirt, a under armour microfleece jacket and when it get down below 45 I have a bomber style textile jacket. As long as I wear my knock around denim jeans I have been warm down to 37 degrees. When my legs got cold I had a pair of my "dress" denims and they just don't trap the air as well as my knock arounds. I have a pair of motorcycle glove I bought in Korea years ago and they have down and fleece lined, very warm so far. I agree frequent stop for coffee help. Doing mostly solo riding now as my better half isn't up for winter ryding. Loving the :spyder: no matter what the weather. :clap::yes:

 

[bone crusher]

Okay, if I have to wear a snowmobile helmet, it's definitely too cold! The Spyder might look like a snowmobile, but it's supposed to ride on dry pavement!

As far as textiles go...I love my Cordura coat...darn thing is much warmer than leather...actually, my leather coat is my mild weather coat...the Cordura is beyond warm...I was riding on a blustery 45 degree day with about 40 mph winds and felt no cold at all...my hands did freeze though.

There are some inexpensive Cordura coats/pants on ebay...that's where I bought mine...they work incredibly well!

 

[tatt2r]

I live in the San Diego area. You all sound like crazy sons a bitches to me.

So... What r u trying to say?

 

[frleo]

i wear tourmaster heated clothes. windshield. face covering hat thingy. perfect except need fairings to block leg wind, not available.

Look here and scroll down to see shutters:

http://www.f1windshields.com/

---leo---

 

[tnfleming]

shutters

many thanks for info on shutters! much appreciated!

 

[spyderbitten]

16F this am in Mid-Missouri. Brrrrr. Had snow, rain, sleet on the way home from work yesterday. Today will be better, no precipitation expected and high of 30F. :2thumbs: