How Cold
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From: Groveland
RE: How Cold
ORIGINAL: Tinkermc
dry with no ice means more to me than a number. So meet the first 2 and hear the thunder.
dry with no ice means more to me than a number. So meet the first 2 and hear the thunder.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Mission,BC.Canada
RE: How Cold
Stopped at my local Skidoo dealer and purchaced some winter gloves.They've got a little more insulation on the back of the hand.I can still feel things through the palm and fingers.We are expecting snow here tomorow.
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From: Heart of Missouri
RE: How Cold
I rode early this morning low 30s, rode to my son's house and back about 50 miles, bundled up good, actually wasn't bad, I enjoyed the ride. Now honestly I didn't take it fast, avoided shining spots or what I thought were ice spots. I will ride when I can, even if it's just a few miles, as it is my time for me. Wife even commented that I looked relaxed and calmer. I am thinking about getting some heated gloves. I am getting older, so I do know that the cold bothers me more than some of you young guys.
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RE: How Cold
I was out riding yesterday (just locally), temps between 30 and 32F, really not too bad if dressed properly. I didn't put my chaps on, but would need them if riding for an extended period. Also, I noticed that my insulated leather gloves weren't really cutting it, so I'm going to invest in a set of heated gloves, along with a jacket liner. I rode in low tomid-20* temps last winter, works alright as long as there is no snow or ice on the roads. The air is pretty dry up here in the Arizona mountains, so the temps don't seem as cold as they do in more humid climates. Oh yeah, I was wearing my 3/4 helmet with a balaclava, not too bad, except around the eyes. Time to get new contacts and go with the full-face and balaclava (worked quite well last year).
That being said, I ride more because I enjoy it than due to gas prices (although that has become a larger factor, recently). If the snow and ice hit, though, the 4WD pickup becomes the ride of choice on the ground. Fortunately, snow usually only lasts a few days at a time up here, and the roads are cleared pretty fast. Now, if I can only figure out a way (other than spending a huge amount of money on paving) of getting the scoot out when the long dirt/gravel driveway turns to muck after snow melts, I'll be much happier this winter.
That being said, I ride more because I enjoy it than due to gas prices (although that has become a larger factor, recently). If the snow and ice hit, though, the 4WD pickup becomes the ride of choice on the ground. Fortunately, snow usually only lasts a few days at a time up here, and the roads are cleared pretty fast. Now, if I can only figure out a way (other than spending a huge amount of money on paving) of getting the scoot out when the long dirt/gravel driveway turns to muck after snow melts, I'll be much happier this winter.
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From: DUNDALK,MARYLAND
RE: How Cold
I have heat jacket and pants. My bike came with heated grips. Whathas the temp have to do with riding. It raining today so I rode to work like any other day. If there is ice or cold rain with freezeing temp. That is the time to watch weatherman report.
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From: Linden Tenn
RE: How Cold
We rode last Friday 39 degrees.
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From: DUNDALK,MARYLAND
RE: How Cold
The dealer gave a bike to ride. As my bike was in the shop. That MVP Gold is good for something. In four days I put 1500 mile on the dealers bike this week.I was so happy to have my bike back with the heated hand grips.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Cave Creek, AZ
RE: How Cold
It was a cool 45 on my way to work today (this IS Phoenix, so that's pretty cool for us). Other than my hands and legs, I didn't think it was bad at all. Better gloves and some overpants and I'm ready for more.
Oh - and it's supposed to hit 71 today.......... hehehe not a spot of ice on the road anywhere..... LOL
Oh - and it's supposed to hit 71 today.......... hehehe not a spot of ice on the road anywhere..... LOL