Longest winter ever!!!
Tourer
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 365
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From: near Chitcago
That's a good idea. I've been thinking about picking up a pair of Carhartt overalls. I know wind has a hard time getting through their jackets.
Try a pair of these:
http://www.dickies.com/mens-clothing...rall-TV245.jsp
and a pair of these:
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...=45&zmap=28090
I can ride in weather 32 degree's and above and if I wear a sweatshirt or insulated t shirt I am literally sweating!
One other thing, I wear a full face helmet which makes quite a difference.
http://www.dickies.com/mens-clothing...rall-TV245.jsp
and a pair of these:
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...=45&zmap=28090
I can ride in weather 32 degree's and above and if I wear a sweatshirt or insulated t shirt I am literally sweating!
One other thing, I wear a full face helmet which makes quite a difference.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: n
The Carharts will work, that's what I wore on the "snow machine" on some mighty cold days when I lived in PastorTodd's fair city. You might want to get some bunny boots to match. Just watch out for the sand and the slick spots
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: May 2009
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From: Middle of Kansas
It has been wonderfully nice in Kansas this winter. I have ridden at least once every week all winter long, and sometimes 2 or 3 times. It was a little over 50 today, so I went out for a ride. We have had some days where it has gotten up to 65. Winter in Kansas can be anything. Sometimes it is below zero for 5 or 6 weeks at a stretch, along with a foot or so of snow. Then we have winters like this. Sunshine almost every day also. Kansas really has a pretty nice climate with very nice fall weather, and not to bad of spring weather. Summers are hot sometimes, but not to bad. I love those early morning rides in summer when it is still cool out. If you have a bike, Kansas is the land of Ahs. LOL
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Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Illinois
Thanks for the complimant and no offense but I lived in Fla. twice over the years. It was like everything else, had it's good and it's bad. I can't function in the 100 degree stuff Dude, kill's me. I had a great time there though, ton's of memrories to last a lifetime. I am just waiting this winter out. I want my 1st long cruise to be nothing short of sweet. There really are somethings that are worth waiting for!!!
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,183
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From: Las Vegas
Not to rub it in but I rode 3 times last week and Im ridding today. We are fortunate enough that we can ride pretty much all year. I dont know how you all do it up north. I would end up like Jack Nicholson in the Shinning... 
Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 38
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From: Billings, MT
For those of us wayyy up north, it gets really hard this time of year. But I have to say the really long and mild days in the summer make it worth it.
Novice
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Kearneysville West Virginia
It's been a really strange winter here in Maryland so far. I've ridden several times in January and actually took 2 days of vacation last week to ride. Still cant wait for spring
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Tourer
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 324
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From: USA
Same here, and I'm about 100 miles from the Canadian border. Except for Alaska, everyone in the US has had mild temps this winter. Any time I get a chance to ride and it's 45° or higher, I get a ride in. Mid 50's or higher is awesome winter riding weather IMO. I try to get out for a fairly a long ride if it gets that warm.