Recommended Winter Attire
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From: NoVA
I've been watching this thread for almost two weeks now waiting to see if anyone has my answer. Because this is a Harley forum, I guess not. When touring in high country (Rockies etc.) or in early spring or late fall, then all winter long I reach for the Aerostich Roadcrafter 2-pc or my Darian outfit.
I've had my Roadcrafter for 12 years now and it's been that long since I had cold knees. You can make all the power ranger jokes at my expense that you want. I think the pirate look is pretty damn stupid below forty degrees. I've been touring for 45 years now and remember the bad old days. This modern equipment is first rate. A good riding suit, heated grips and electric vest or jacket liner, polar-tec layers, 400 gram thinsulate Red Wings and some Lee Parks phase change insulated gloves. Life is good.
I have a top tier leather jacket (Langlitz) but when going cross country or winter riding there is better gear out there.
I've had my Roadcrafter for 12 years now and it's been that long since I had cold knees. You can make all the power ranger jokes at my expense that you want. I think the pirate look is pretty damn stupid below forty degrees. I've been touring for 45 years now and remember the bad old days. This modern equipment is first rate. A good riding suit, heated grips and electric vest or jacket liner, polar-tec layers, 400 gram thinsulate Red Wings and some Lee Parks phase change insulated gloves. Life is good.
I have a top tier leather jacket (Langlitz) but when going cross country or winter riding there is better gear out there.
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From: WI
I read through this thread and I have to say if you are riding in zero degree weather, you are just nutz.. IMO!! I am in WI and freezing... 32 degrees... is my cut off. Not only is it cold, but one slick spot on the road and that's all it would take. My winter gear is a cycle cover and garage. Then a Tahoe... I can go all winter long here and not see one bike in the winter. If I want to be in the open air riding when it is that cold, i will be on the trails on my sled....
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