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Salmo pass 09-10-2016 11:11 PM

What is your best riding temp
 
Today I started out at 9c(48ish) and mid afternoon it was 65. I have always liked the cooler temps way more than the hot high temps. I can dress for the cool stuff but the heat is tough on me and the bike. My 09 ultra pulls hard and I got to hold it back at 60f. I have and will ride down to below freezing but not to the point there would be ice on the roads. Not that crazy to ride.

What's your ideal riding temps?

Rico Rose 09-10-2016 11:24 PM

I also like it cool. About 65-70 degrees. Although that may seem warm to some. Agree the bike runs alot better when cool as well.

lh4x4 09-11-2016 12:27 AM

I am just like you I love cooler temps like in the spring and fall.

rocket23 09-11-2016 12:40 AM

98.6........

yzernie 09-11-2016 01:49 AM

I've ridden from 17*F to 118*F. Those are the extremes but in all honesty, I'm really ok with anything between 40*F to 90*F.

Ron750 09-11-2016 02:34 AM

All depends on my jacket and liner. I have a heavy leather, a Hillside Leather/Cordura, and a HD mesh.
My favorite trips would be days in the 70s. 45-75 is fine. Don't ride under 36, too much black ice, cold hands. Have ridden at 103, but it's tiring.
I do like the extra power you feel under 50, but it's cold in the 30s, plus days are too short, and I don't like night riding in deer country. So bike will be stored in November.
I rode yesterday, in the rain, 55°, and I was the only bike I saw on a hundred mile trip. It was tough to leave the garage, but I was looking forward to the ride home. It was still around 58 on the way home, and I regretted not having my liner with me. Not dressing properly is annoying.

Road Star 09-11-2016 02:55 AM


Originally Posted by rocket23 (Post 15500999)
98.6........

Damnit... missed it by two posts!

Jrsess 09-11-2016 05:37 AM

My favorite riding temps are 50-70F. Although those temps are far and few between down here. JR

just plain john 09-11-2016 07:18 AM

I have to chuckle about posts like this. It all depends on where you live. Down here in Houston it's hot and humid. 100 degrees and 100% humidity are not uncommon for this time of year, yet it doesn't seem to affect the bike. It's unusual to have a freeze for more than a day or two, and I can count on one hand the snows I seen in my almost 59 years.

Iceman24 09-11-2016 07:24 AM

On the Sporty, I like a range from 65-85 w/low humidity.

On the Glide, anywhere from 45-80 is really comfy...here in the Midwest.

Also, BTW, cooler is better for me b/c the bugs tend to stay hidden.


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