What to wear?
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: SE Florida
80 degrees right now so I'm trying to decide whether or not to put on socks, and also since the winds have kicked in off the ocean (NE 10-20kts), maybe go from shorts to jeans. 
It's tough, I know.
just kiddin!
It's tough, I know.
just kiddin!
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Ohio
I'm not a chaps guy so I wear good insulated long johns and jeans. Heavy leather jacket insulated top with a sweatshirt, neck gator that will cover my face if I want, and a windshear stocking hat. I'm good down to mid upper 30's . Heated grips help me alot also
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Central Texas
This winter I'll be wearing a 2500.00 to a 3500.00
Ford or Chevy. I got my first mini bike in 1967 and
and I've been riding bikes now for 42 years. Now at
50 years old I've had all this cold weather **** that
I want. All that I can say now is
" COME ON TAX RETURN TIME " but I am keeping the bike
Ford or Chevy. I got my first mini bike in 1967 and
and I've been riding bikes now for 42 years. Now at
50 years old I've had all this cold weather **** that
I want. All that I can say now is
" COME ON TAX RETURN TIME " but I am keeping the bike
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 400
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From: Monroe, GA
Firstgear one-piece riding suit.
warm & waterproof.
If you want to go whole-hog (pun intended),
Harley's FXRG jacket & pants. Pricey, but will keep you warm and dry.
You'll still want to consider gloves (heated?) and a balaclava.
warm & waterproof.
If you want to go whole-hog (pun intended),
Harley's FXRG jacket & pants. Pricey, but will keep you warm and dry.
You'll still want to consider gloves (heated?) and a balaclava.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 832
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From: Vermont
You need something that keeps the air from penetrating to the skin. Leather pants work good but I've found that textile pants are best. The textile stuff is windproof and the armor over the knees adds a barrier to cold air. Also, you need boots tall enough so there is no air gap between them and the pants.
A fleece turtleneck jacket WITH WINDBLOC is great under a textile or leather jacket. It's a thin material but really helps in keeping the torso warm.
The most limiting factor for me was my fingers until I got heated gloves.
A fleece turtleneck jacket WITH WINDBLOC is great under a textile or leather jacket. It's a thin material but really helps in keeping the torso warm.
The most limiting factor for me was my fingers until I got heated gloves.
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Road Master
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Corpus Christi Texas Area
I use good old fashioned Carhart insulated bib overalls (black). They have zippers on the legs so they are easy on and easy off. I wear thermals, blue jeans, a neck gaitor, leather jacket, and the Carharts. I also got a pair of modified gauntlet leather mittens from the PGR PX (since, out of business) that are awesome. Thumb and index finger seperate, other three fingers together. They look kind of like "the penguin" from Batman, but they sure keep my hands warm! This is good to the mid 30's for at least an hour or better.
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Canada
You guys kill me ...lol
I'm 10 hours ride north of the Montana border and work in the Oil Patch outdoors. Our riding season is short enough so riding in 33 degree weather is common in the spring and fall.
Chaps are the norm as they block the wind.They also give you a little barrier between your jeans. Leather pants transmit the cold up your legs into the crotch area where some major arteries are pumping warm blood to you legs.
Heated vest keep the core warm.
The industry standard for cold and every tradesman that has to work in -40 cold is not Under Armor. ( More hype and maketing than it's worth) The absolute best for warmth, wear, flexability, removal of moisture, and price is Helly Hansen.
Get the long sleeved undershirt, longjohns, and socks and your set. Throw in a hoodie as well.
They are the standard that no one can touch for cold weather wear as Carhart is for outer work wear which is also the industry standard.
Oh Ya... Throw in the neoprene skull facemask because I refuse to wear a fullface helmet...lol
I'm 10 hours ride north of the Montana border and work in the Oil Patch outdoors. Our riding season is short enough so riding in 33 degree weather is common in the spring and fall.
Chaps are the norm as they block the wind.They also give you a little barrier between your jeans. Leather pants transmit the cold up your legs into the crotch area where some major arteries are pumping warm blood to you legs.
Heated vest keep the core warm.
The industry standard for cold and every tradesman that has to work in -40 cold is not Under Armor. ( More hype and maketing than it's worth) The absolute best for warmth, wear, flexability, removal of moisture, and price is Helly Hansen.
Get the long sleeved undershirt, longjohns, and socks and your set. Throw in a hoodie as well.
They are the standard that no one can touch for cold weather wear as Carhart is for outer work wear which is also the industry standard.
Oh Ya... Throw in the neoprene skull facemask because I refuse to wear a fullface helmet...lol
Last edited by heywood727; Oct 20, 2009 at 03:58 PM.