In the bitter cold!
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Florence, MT (Bitterroot Valley)
It's just not safe to ride in those temps unless the roads are completely clear of any ice, snow, moisture, and you're geared up in electrics to keep your core body temp up. I know, I've been there, done that!
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Just Outside Chicago
It always helps to bring the two brothers along for the ride.Jack and Charlie
Jack Daniels...nothin keeps the brain warmer...OR Number...ALMOST nuthin...and
Charlie Daniels... Souths gonna do it again....Warm thoughts....
Truthfully though i don't condone drinking and driving or listening to Charlie (unless i am full of Jack).... :-)
Jack Daniels...nothin keeps the brain warmer...OR Number...ALMOST nuthin...and
Charlie Daniels... Souths gonna do it again....Warm thoughts....
Truthfully though i don't condone drinking and driving or listening to Charlie (unless i am full of Jack).... :-)
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,034
Likes: 45
From: Michigan
I went out this morning in the pickup for some gas for my torches so I could work on my project truck and it was so friggen cold here that I did spend a couple hours in the garage detailing my bike out just because it needed it but then after I came in to call for my unenjoyment I never went back out only to grab the mail.. I hate winter.... Its supposed to be in the teens here all weekend and I didnt see a single bike this morning either 
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Road Master
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 827
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From: Ohio
I rode yesterday also in Wooster Ohio about 80 miles at 30 degrees and was fine. Good gloves and htd grips help alot. I have HD riding pants with knee pads that insulate from the direct blast on my knees
Banned
Joined: Jan 2009
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I got cured of sub freezing riding back in the mid 70's when one frozen morning on my way to work my throttle cables froze stuck open on my 750 Honda 4. It had rained the evening before and then froze hard overnight....I almost lost it that morning and broke the return cable trying to twist off on the throttle to slow down.
I've seen pics of guys who ride year round even when the roads are blanketed in deep snow....I truely don't know how they do it.
I've seen pics of guys who ride year round even when the roads are blanketed in deep snow....I truely don't know how they do it.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 459
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From: New Port Richey, FL
I know my blood must be too. Lived in Florida since 1983. I wont ride in 46 on the interstate without some more serious gear my jacket and gloves are not cutting it when its in the low 50's.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: May 2006
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From: Blue Grass (KY)
Road Yesterday & Today, 36 degrees....Had to lay a Blue Knight Brother to rest, lost his battle with prostate cancer....cold but a must ride.
Guys, get a check up, preventable illness.
Guys, get a check up, preventable illness.
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Road Master
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Rochester, NY
I regularly ride to work here in NY in the 20's and 30's as long as it gets into the 40's by end of day. Yesterday it was in the 30's and I had to get one more ride... 60 miles. Snowmobile gloves help but that is my limit. I always ensure that moisture is not there or expected. Ice on bridges are very very bad as are leaves on the road in the fall (long since gone from Western NY). I won't ride after they start salting either.