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at what temp is it too cold to ride, for you?

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Old 10-31-2014, 04:49 PM
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40 degrees
 
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Old 10-31-2014, 05:45 PM
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I'm about like these other guys, I do pretty well till it starts getting in the low 40's. When it starts to get that cool, it starts having an effect on how much, how often and how far I ride. Being from Texas, we do get to ride year round for the most part.
 
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Old 10-31-2014, 06:19 PM
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My hands were the weak point. With my electric gloves from Gerbing, I can ride in the mid 20s. I layer well and have to finish dressing outside to keep from over heating.

I hate Texas summers, so for me the real riding season has just started. In the morning it'll be 33 degrees and we are headed out. The high will be low 60s and sunny. Perfect day.

Thermals, flannel lined jeans and chaps
Thermals, long sleeve t, flannel shirt, lined First Gear jacket
Neck sock and full helmet.
& my electric gloves

Bass Pro has really good thermals.
 

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Old 10-31-2014, 08:08 PM
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I don't mind riding when it is cold and will venture out as long as it is above freezing with no signs of moisture or ice.
 
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Old 10-31-2014, 08:42 PM
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As long as it's over 40 and dry I ride to work every day, I like the gas mileage .
 
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Old 10-31-2014, 08:54 PM
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I ride just about everyday. When the salt comes out the Harleys get parked and I ride my Yamaha enduro.

I've been thinking about putting ice studs in my Slim tires this year.
 
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Old 10-31-2014, 08:54 PM
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Maybe I've lived in Texas too long, but, 50° is my lower limit. I don't have an upper limit, though.
 
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I use the HD heated gear and ride in 20`s as long as there is no salt on the ground. Otherwise I use my WR250
 
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Old 10-31-2014, 10:06 PM
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I've ridden to work as low as 25* but don't very often. It's gonna have to 50* and sunny later for me to do it. I've managed to ride at least once a month during the dead of winter to keep my streak of riding going.
 
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Low 40s has been it for me
 


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