Winter Riding
Winter Riding
The coldest i have riden in so far is -7`C. I am hoping sometime to get in a -10`C ride. The cold is a problem only for my fingers so the limit for below 0`C is about 1/2 hour. I do not want to wire up the bike for heated grips; and i wonder if the 10 amp generator would keep up with them anyway.
I have a pair of battery mitts - they each have a D-battery. Just got them recently so i have not used them extensively [get them at any store that has huntin/fishing gear]. They were good for +1`C, but not for -7`C with a brutal 30 Kmh wind from the west.
If i am concerned about the possibility of salt i thoroughly spray the bottom of the bike with WD-40. I do not know how much good that does but i do it anyway.
Check out the Polar Bear Challenge ... http://polarbearchallenge.ning.com/ I have done the three basic rides so i am an Official Polar Bear this season.
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Very cool. I have sprayed my bike down with WD-40 a couple of times so far for either cleaning or protecting over the winter. I got wrap around grip heaters and they only work when the battery is fresh off the charger, I don't think the charging system can keep up with them though they are only a 1.6a draw. They work OK down to at least 25 F (coldest ride with them yet). Knuckles and thumbs are still cold, wish I had a windshield! I wear an aerostitch roadcrafter one piece suit which helps me stay warm too, the only thing that ever gets cold are my hands. My ride is the same, 10 miles on the interstate then 3 around town to get to work. Average temp has been 30, warmer recently though.
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I have a pair of battery mitts - they each have a D-battery. Just got them recently so i have not used them extensively [get them at any store that has huntin/fishing gear]. They were good for +1`C, but not for -7`C with a brutal 30 Kmh wind from the west.
Mick
Gerbing sells a nice pair of heated gloves (the G3) that can be powered by a battery pack worn around your waist. I use them when ever the temps drop below 40 F due to arthritis. Heck I even use them when I walk my Dog.
Mick
Gerbing sells a nice pair of heated gloves (the G3) that can be powered by a battery pack worn around your waist. I use them when ever the temps drop below 40 F due to arthritis. Heck I even use them when I walk my Dog.
I have been riding my Honda for the winter. It's an 86 shadow. 750 liquid cooled v-twin. Great winter bike. And when I dump it WHO CARES.
My Harley is in the garage jealous,but very clean.
My Harley is in the garage jealous,but very clean.
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