Finally hit my Cold Temp Limit.
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RE: Finally hit my Cold Temp Limit.
stu07hd, I went through the same type of thinking with my wife. After buying a Gerbing heated jacket we went on our first with them, It was 38 degrees and less than 15 miles from home she said commenting on how warm she was. She is talking about heated over pants now. Think about a ride when its raining and its 40 degrees. the heat really helps. We love ours.
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RE: Finally hit my Cold Temp Limit.
40 is about my limit....the wife's is closer to 60. I don't plan on any heated gear or other purchases to extend riding into colder weather as I've always been concerned about 1) how well do cold tires stick to cold road surfaces? And 2) when its cold out car/truck drivers just aren't looking for motorcycles. I actually don't mind the down time in the winter partly because that makes every spring another new and exciting "beginning" to another riding season. My Ultra is going into winter storage this weekend.
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RE: Finally hit my Cold Temp Limit.
ORIGINAL: Artimis Hoke
I guess I need to go buy some thermals today.
I guess I need to go buy some thermals today.
Don't forget to pick up a few pairs of their wool socks while you're there. Nothing keeps your feet warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.
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From: sand mountain Alabama
RE: Finally hit my Cold Temp Limit.
Heated grips, ski over alls, battery powered socks and time to ride.
Problem solved
jim
Problem solved
jim
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RE: Finally hit my Cold Temp Limit.
ORIGINAL: XfasteddieX
i dont have a cold limit you will see me on the bike in the single digets. ill ride in the cold, ill ride in the rain ,BUT iwont ride in the cold rain!!!!!
i dont have a cold limit you will see me on the bike in the single digets. ill ride in the cold, ill ride in the rain ,BUT iwont ride in the cold rain!!!!!
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RE: Finally hit my Cold Temp Limit.
Don't move to Colorado! [&:]
With a nice thick leather jacket I've yet to get cold (even in 20s with rain). BUT, the hands are a different story. One trick is alternating my fingers on the fins of the engine, makes it bearable. Cruise control helps to do the right hand.
With a nice thick leather jacket I've yet to get cold (even in 20s with rain). BUT, the hands are a different story. One trick is alternating my fingers on the fins of the engine, makes it bearable. Cruise control helps to do the right hand.