riding in the cold
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 263
Likes: 0
From: atlanta ga.
riding in the cold
it has been freakishly cold here in the atl the last couple weeks. but i have been riding anyway. i don't have all the cold weather gear, but i did just pick up a balaclava made out of this space age breathable fiber, and thought i would pass along how good they work. my face and neck were really getting cold without it, but man this thing works. got it from the hundred dollar store for about 24 bucks i think. only thing i need now is some long johns.
are you folks riding in the cold or waiting for warmer days?
are you folks riding in the cold or waiting for warmer days?
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 263
Likes: 0
From: atlanta ga.
right on. i usually don't get to ride to work that much, as i need my car for tools, laptop, etc..., so i joyride every chance i get! the mountains up north of atlanta are just awesome for riding too, so there's that.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 3,928
Likes: 1
From: Desert S. West
I use one of these neck gaiters and they work fine for me when it gets that cold.
It has been unusually cold down here in the desert S.W. too. Supposed to warm up later this week. We'll see.
It has been unusually cold down here in the desert S.W. too. Supposed to warm up later this week. We'll see.
Advanced
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 69
Likes: 0
From: Antarctica
Riding cold, at this point I'm used the cold. Not even prepared, since I work at an office, I need to wear slacks, and well, no long johns under. I wear dressy socks, so imagine how much they cover. On top just a shirt, scarf, and jacket. Sometimes leather, or on other occasions my cotton army jacket. I'll wear a bandana to cover lower half of the face. The daily commute is 7 miles from home to work. On highway trips I'll wear my Biltwell Novelty Helmet, yup, Novelty haha Note that I hate the cold weather, but I got used to it. Everyone tells me I'm crazy for driving my scoot on these occasions, but really, I don't have a choice. I gave my car to my little sis, so yeah. Don't regret it one bit, love to ride, even if it's cold like it's been, or even if it rains while it's cold.
Coldest I've ridden here is about 20 degrees, I didn’t feel my fingers for about an hour after that ride. The norm is about 30-40 now, but like I said, got used to it.
…damn cold rain
Coldest I've ridden here is about 20 degrees, I didn’t feel my fingers for about an hour after that ride. The norm is about 30-40 now, but like I said, got used to it.
…damn cold rain
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 972
Likes: 23
From: NC
I took a $1 knit cap from Walmart and cut a slit in the top of it so it's just like a tube now. I pull that down around my neck and it makes all the difference in the world for cold-weather riding. I just ordered a windshield for the bike yesterday and I'm thinking that will help a lot, too. I've been riding over 20 years now (in NC) and have NEVER winterized a bike yet. 
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 263
Likes: 0
From: atlanta ga.
cold rain is the worst, no doubt. i dont know if its like this for everybody else, but for me, i can do alright if my hands are cold or my face or neck. but as soon as my feet get really cold i am DOOMED. nothing more miserable than being one hour into a three hour ride home and the sun is starting to go down and your feet are already cold.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window
Verdad Gallardo
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 659
Likes: 4
From: Rolla, MO.
Your going to love the windshield in the winter time and then in the summer time you"ll find out it keeps the bugs out of your teeth. I couldn't even think about riding in the winter without a shield. Try it you"ll like it!
Last edited by SuperglideKen; Dec 28, 2009 at 03:02 PM.
