Cold weather riding - Page 2

OneSickPsycho · 10-14-2009, 03:03 AM

As long as you have shit to cut the wind, cold isn't that bad. 36º is about the coldest I ever rode... well... rode with any gumption (above 50mph)... Rainsuit with meshie suit under it and a sweatshirt... I was good. Leather perforated gloves were chilly pretty quick, but I could reach down and grab my header with my right hand (which hurt) and tuck my left hand up against the front jug on the Buell... that helped. Feet were a bit numb after 45 minutes or so... again, perforated boots with only a single pair of socks. Could have used a neck gaitor or something...

Come to think of it... fuck it riding in the cold sucks.

TommyHotWheel · 10-14-2009, 03:11 AM

Did 15 degrees a few times on the TL. Layers and use the best thermals you can afford and a good pair of gloves. Something to cover your neck/throat is a must.

OTB · 10-14-2009, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racedoll

Well you are no fun.

Were you and I married?....You sound like an ex...

OTB · 10-14-2009, 08:06 AM

I have a set of these....they are wonderful....

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106303

was92v · 10-14-2009, 08:12 AM

In general, 45 is as low as I go for more than a few minutes. The older I get, the higher that number gets.

CasterTroy · 10-14-2009, 08:32 AM

Before I learned of the joys associated with owning a BMW (not bragging….it’s just none TOLD me these things or I’d done what I could to get one SOONER

) I bundled up with my snow ski gear and it worked just fine

I wore overpants that you can get at any ski shop that block ALL wind whatsoever, and my ski jacket with my ski gloves. They weren’t the big ass cumbersome jobs you wear when playing in the snow…they were form cut to allow you to grip your poles and move your fingers. But they were warm.

I could go to 30 or so in JUST that on a TLR/R1 type limited wind protection bike. It was rough and generally I would shiver pretty badly but I dealt. Once I rode in 28 degree weather for 100 miles to southern VA to meet some buddies for a ride. I had to leave the house at 5am in December for this ride (was supposed to get to mid 50’s so we decided to do a 350 mile loop of shady valley and back) and when I GOT there the sun finally decided to rise and bring the temp up to a blistering warmth of 32…..THAT was a day that took me a week to warm up from.

NOW….with the heated grips and wind protection of the RT I can do in the 20’s easy, but my main fear with THAT kind of temperature is ice across the road. We don’t have any resemblance of decent snow/ice removal here in NC because it happens, what tach? Like 3 times a year?

I just recently got a pair of Gerbin’s heated gloves for the motard days…so I should be good down to 30 on IT too now. But that will require the ski pants and a baklava too.

OneSickPsycho · 10-14-2009, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OTB

I have a set of these....they are wonderful....

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106303

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLp2AYGlrFY
Totally couldn't help myself.

racedoll · 10-14-2009, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

A guy on my cbr forum highly recommends Alpinestar WR-2 gore-tex gloves. I was going to get them but newenough doesn't keep much of alpinestar stuff at their main building so I didn't get to try them on. The guy said like most alpinestar gloves, the fingers are long.

http://www.newenough.com/gloves/insu...le_gloves.html

Might have to check these out. Being a girl, I have a hard time finding decent gloves that fit me well enough that I can still function comfortably.

Quote:

Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Could have used a neck gaitor or something...

Gaitor! This is the word I was trying to think of the other day.

Quote:

Originally Posted by OTB

Were you and I married?....You sound like an ex...

Sorry, obviously not a good memory for you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by OTB

I have a set of these....they are wonderful....

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106303

WTF are those?

Sean · 10-14-2009, 10:25 PM

Anyone know where to get those silk glove liners? My hands are always the first to go.

racedoll · 10-14-2009, 10:29 PM

I bought mine at the local dealership.

10-14-2009, 03:11 AM	#12
TommyHotWheel Imported from Detroit Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Michigan Moto: 2001 Suzuki TL1000R Posts: 989	Did 15 degrees a few times on the TL. Layers and use the best thermals you can afford and a good pair of gloves. Something to cover your neck/throat is a must. __________________ Cry Havok! And let slip the hogs of war!

10-14-2009, 08:06 AM	#14
OTB The Man Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CrabTown USA Moto: 00 Bimota DB4 Posts: 823	I have a set of these....they are wonderful.... http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106303 Last edited by OTB; 10-14-2009 at 08:08 AM..

10-14-2009, 08:32 AM	#16
CasterTroy ................ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,028	Before I learned of the joys associated with owning a BMW (not bragging….it’s just none TOLD me these things or I’d done what I could to get one SOONER ) I bundled up with my snow ski gear and it worked just fine I wore overpants that you can get at any ski shop that block ALL wind whatsoever, and my ski jacket with my ski gloves. They weren’t the big ass cumbersome jobs you wear when playing in the snow…they were form cut to allow you to grip your poles and move your fingers. But they were warm. I could go to 30 or so in JUST that on a TLR/R1 type limited wind protection bike. It was rough and generally I would shiver pretty badly but I dealt. Once I rode in 28 degree weather for 100 miles to southern VA to meet some buddies for a ride. I had to leave the house at 5am in December for this ride (was supposed to get to mid 50’s so we decided to do a 350 mile loop of shady valley and back) and when I GOT there the sun finally decided to rise and bring the temp up to a blistering warmth of 32…..THAT was a day that took me a week to warm up from. NOW….with the heated grips and wind protection of the RT I can do in the 20’s easy, but my main fear with THAT kind of temperature is ice across the road. We don’t have any resemblance of decent snow/ice removal here in NC because it happens, what tach? Like 3 times a year? I just recently got a pair of Gerbin’s heated gloves for the motard days…so I should be good down to 30 on IT too now. But that will require the ski pants and a baklava too. __________________ “Being tolerant does not mean that I share another one’s belief. But it does mean that I acknowledge another one’s right to believe, and obey, his own conscience.” Viktor Frankl

10-14-2009, 03:03 AM	#11
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	As long as you have shit to cut the wind, cold isn't that bad. 36º is about the coldest I ever rode... well... rode with any gumption (above 50mph)... Rainsuit with meshie suit under it and a sweatshirt... I was good. Leather perforated gloves were chilly pretty quick, but I could reach down and grab my header with my right hand (which hurt) and tuck my left hand up against the front jug on the Buell... that helped. Feet were a bit numb after 45 minutes or so... again, perforated boots with only a single pair of socks. Could have used a neck gaitor or something... Come to think of it... fuck it riding in the cold sucks.

10-14-2009, 08:12 AM	#15
was92v Nowhere Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 558	In general, 45 is as low as I go for more than a few minutes. The older I get, the higher that number gets.

10-14-2009, 10:25 PM	#19
Sean giggity Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: socal Moto: street, sumo & dirty Posts: 1,071	Anyone know where to get those silk glove liners? My hands are always the first to go.

10-14-2009, 10:29 PM	#20
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	I bought mine at the local dealership.