How cold do you go?
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: May 2015
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From: mid Michigan
Just got back 42° . 75 miles after work. I don't ride to work as its only a mile away not enough time to warm up. Where were you didn't see anybody else out. Fiance went too, up there it only showed 30° at one point. First time I rode with feet on floor boards trying to get heat on way home.
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Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 230
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From: The Banks of the Olentangy
29 degrees when I left work this morning. 40 mile round trip commute. A little 'frosty' to say the least. I actually enjoy chillier weather even more now with the Limited.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2015
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From: Eastern Kansas
Before I got my Harley I rode my 750 Shadow a 1000 miles to see my dad in 6 degree weather from Kansas to McAllen Texas. It was a great experience for me to figure out what I needed for cold weather gear. Now that I have my FLHR I don't mind riding in any weather or temp except ice!
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 182
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From: Albuquerque
Coldest was about 14 f. I ride every day unless there is snow and ice. Did try to ride one time at -2 but bike would not start so put it back in the shed and drove the suv. I have heated gloves, thick jacket and riding pants i wear over my jeans. People at work think I am crazy but I love to Ride!
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Joined: Jun 2014
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From: Littleton
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Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Illinois
I ride all winter and generally wait for temps in the 20's. I have various layers of clothing I use but also a time strategy. In the coldest temps I will limit my ride to two hours. That usually results in a 100 miles run. In the thirties I go three hours which is about 150 mile ride. 40's for four hours(like today) for four hours and about 200 miles.
I use foam shaving cream on the inside of the FF helmet. It works great in reducing fogging. Heat grips or gloves depending on the bike. Thermal under garments (from Cycle Gear) and a variety of jackets depending on temps.
In the coldest weather I wear the Hi-Vis HD raingear with the boot toggs for maximum resistance to wind infiltration.
I use foam shaving cream on the inside of the FF helmet. It works great in reducing fogging. Heat grips or gloves depending on the bike. Thermal under garments (from Cycle Gear) and a variety of jackets depending on temps.
In the coldest weather I wear the Hi-Vis HD raingear with the boot toggs for maximum resistance to wind infiltration.
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Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Mountain Top, Alabama
I remember when several years ago, a motorcycle was my ONLY means of transportation for almost 2 years. Rain, snow, frost, storms, whatever, that was how I got around to go to work, see my friends and family, and have even bear hugged a big frosty/sweaty keg of beer to where I was going on that bike. I remember how wonderful it was to fold flat a paper grocery bag against my chest and zip my army jacket up over it to help block off the cold.(Thanks to my late Mom for that suggestion!) I remembered saying that some day, I would like to have a motorcycle that I could just ride and enjoy on nice days and NOT have to rough it.
30+ years later, I made it.
I now enjoy each and every ride, on my terms. Enjoy, but not just endure.
Actually, looking back, it's all good. Ride safe!
30+ years later, I made it.
I now enjoy each and every ride, on my terms. Enjoy, but not just endure.
Actually, looking back, it's all good. Ride safe!