riding in the cold
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 236
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From: St. Augustine, FL
I also live in the ATL area, Johns Creek. Since I've got the new bike and the heated liner and gloves, I'm able to deal with the cold, but still only down to maybe 35-38 deg! Seems I get cold easily but compared to before this is great. The face mask (purchased at a sporting goods store) really helps!!
Here I am ready to brave the Atlanta cold!!
Here I am ready to brave the Atlanta cold!!
Advanced
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 69
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From: Antarctica
One thing that is very true about summer is what superglideken said, summer = bugs
So look on the bright side, winter = no bugs
haha
+1 on windshield
don't have one on mine but been on a bike with one, makes the biggest difference
So look on the bright side, winter = no bugs
haha
+1 on windshield
don't have one on mine but been on a bike with one, makes the biggest difference
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 972
Likes: 23
From: NC
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,445
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From: N/A
I ride year round... hot or cold, dry or wet. I won't do snow or ice but that's not a huge issue here in Middle TN.
No windshield here. I do wear a full face helmet. No leather here but I have a heated jacket liner and glove liners (though I wasn't able to use my gloves on yesterday's frigid ride). I wear cold gear under armour clothing under my clothing, wool socks, and the HD rain gaitor/boot coverings (so I don't melt my pants against my new pipes which are significantly closer to my mid-controls) and they keep the wind and rain out.
I look like a marshmallow in the winter months but I don't care. I love to ride!!
No windshield here. I do wear a full face helmet. No leather here but I have a heated jacket liner and glove liners (though I wasn't able to use my gloves on yesterday's frigid ride). I wear cold gear under armour clothing under my clothing, wool socks, and the HD rain gaitor/boot coverings (so I don't melt my pants against my new pipes which are significantly closer to my mid-controls) and they keep the wind and rain out.
I look like a marshmallow in the winter months but I don't care. I love to ride!!
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 2,615
Likes: 31
From: Charlotte Area
A set of carhart bib overalls do wonders on cold days especially if like the other poster, you work in an office setting. Layer up and consider a full face or at least a full helmet with faceshield. Invest in gloves. If your fingers are cold, you're sunk. Plastic bags inside your shoes will also help keep the feet warm and dry if needed. High this week in S car. is suppossed to be 40's with lows in 20's. Some mornings that f150 just feels nice. I still like toride every chance I get even if its just a 30 minute ride to keep the battery charged and fluids circulated.
Ride safe
Bub
Ride safe
Bub
Club Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 30,914
Likes: 16
From: Springfield, Ohio
I ride year round... hot or cold, dry or wet. I won't do snow or ice but that's not a huge issue here in Middle TN.
No windshield here. I do wear a full face helmet. No leather here but I have a heated jacket liner and glove liners (though I wasn't able to use my gloves on yesterday's frigid ride). I wear cold gear under armour clothing under my clothing, wool socks, and the HD rain gaitor/boot coverings (so I don't melt my pants against my new pipes which are significantly closer to my mid-controls) and they keep the wind and rain out.
I look like a marshmallow in the winter months but I don't care. I love to ride!!
No windshield here. I do wear a full face helmet. No leather here but I have a heated jacket liner and glove liners (though I wasn't able to use my gloves on yesterday's frigid ride). I wear cold gear under armour clothing under my clothing, wool socks, and the HD rain gaitor/boot coverings (so I don't melt my pants against my new pipes which are significantly closer to my mid-controls) and they keep the wind and rain out.
I look like a marshmallow in the winter months but I don't care. I love to ride!!
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Tourer
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 374
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From: central WI
We're looking at -1 tonight with snow on the roads. The temps you guys are saying are spring and fall here and I ride in them. But I think I'm in the car until at least March. When I retire I'm going south.
