Killer_kaw Posted August 19, 2019 Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 Thinking of taking off sometime for a 2 night trip down south. Never been there after August. Probably watch the weather and go short notice so that won’t be an issue. Just wanna avoid the minivan season. Not sure when that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted August 19, 2019 Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 Mid-October to early November is prime fall color/minivan/RV season. If you go during that time it really isn't that bad except for on the BRP. You will need heated gear during that time also, it is cold in the mornings and at elevation. It is really beautiful if you catch it at the right time. If you don't care about the colors then early October or before would be the time to go. You might see some good color that time of the year at elevation, it changes sooner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted August 19, 2019 Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 I'll agree with The actual gap area isnt bad at all during those color times. Most of the mini vans stick to the NP or BRP. Although a couple year ago the BRP wasnttoo bad except for around the Linville Viaduct area but the color we seen in that little traffic back up made it worth while I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted August 19, 2019 Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 Keep us posted on any plans. I said i wanted to squeeze a extra trip out this year. As long as it's not a weekend my kid has a school event and I can get my work counterparts to cover me a saturday I might be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted August 19, 2019 Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 (edited) as Tonik said late September/early Oct seems to be almost ideal because it's the end of riding season for many and the leaf peepers aren't out in force yet. I'd be interested also depending on the timing. Edited August 19, 2019 by ScubaCinci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted August 19, 2019 Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 Uh... mark me down as an interested party. I have heated gear and a motorcycle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted August 19, 2019 Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, Pauly said: Uh... mark me down as an interested party. I have heated gear and a motorcycle. You have a land yacht and a dirt bike with an identity crisis. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted August 19, 2019 Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 @Namdum68 has also expressed interest in a fall trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killer_kaw Posted August 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 40 minutes ago, 2talltim said: Keep us posted on any plans. Will do. 18 minutes ago, 2talltim said: dirt bike with an identity crisis. May fall into this description 25 minutes ago, Pauly said: I have heated gear and a motorcycle. Guessing I otta look int this heated gear stuff. Suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted August 19, 2019 Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Killer_kaw said: Will do. May fall into this description Guessing I otta look int this heated gear stuff. Suggestions? California Heat is the new king of this product type. Any other suggestions you may receive are wrong and out of date. IP has it, their prices are good on it. Not many discounts on heated gear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted August 19, 2019 Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 Also, I highly suggest you get a jacket liner and gloves...and get a dual controller so you can control each individually. My gloves are usually set pretty high and the jacket liner is set lower. If I had a single control either my hands would be cold or I would be roasting in the jacket. The gloves plug into the jacket liner making it pretty easy to hook it all up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted August 19, 2019 Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 And make sure the jacket liner is pretty snug, it doesn't create heated air around you...hit heats you through direct contact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killer_kaw Posted August 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 45 minutes ago, Tonik said: And make sure the jacket liner is pretty snug, it doesn't create heated air around you...hit heats you through direct contact. I’ll check that stuff out. Looks like all the heated gear is a big investment. Been rolling in the cold weather with insulated icon raiden jacket/pants and UA base layer guess an upgrade wouldn’t hurt. At least gloves and jacket liner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted August 19, 2019 Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 @Killer_kaw...I have never used my heated gear. I have a Gerbings jacket liner, G3(?) gloves and a dual-pot controller. My el-cheapo Survivor suit is quite nice in the cold. It has a full quilted liner, but also never used that. I use Under Armour Cold Gear compression pants and shirt and this base layer does the most good. I prefer thin layers to bulky gear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted August 19, 2019 Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 If you don't want to be super invested in it keep an eye out on ADV Rider for used stuff. Most heated gear is barley used and can find for around half the cost of new stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted August 19, 2019 Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 It really boils down to your tolerance for cold. Mine is very low, I got no natural insulation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted August 19, 2019 Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 1 minute ago, Pauly said: @Killer_kaw...I have never used my heated gear. I have a Gerbings jacket liner, G3(?) gloves and a dual-pot controller. My el-cheapo Survivor suit is quite nice in the cold. It has a full quilted liner, but also never used that. I use Under Armour Cold Gear compression pants and shirt and this base layer does the most good. I prefer thin layers to bulky gear. Bulkyness is why I love my heated gear. Layers are bulky. I can go down to the mid 20s with just my tour jacket and heated liner and gloves. Later in the day when it warms up, liner off and vents open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted August 19, 2019 Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 ^ What said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted August 19, 2019 Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 43 minutes ago, Pauly said: I use Under Armour Cold Gear compression pants and shirt and this base layer does the most good. This. I've never even considered buying heated gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted August 19, 2019 Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Tpoppa said: This. I've never even considered buying heated gear. Even layered up, there were some mornings I was questioning myself why I was rolling down 83 on a motorcycle early in the morning while it was cold and foggy to meat up with a bunch of hooligans. Cuz it was worth it! Edited August 19, 2019 by TimTheAzn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted August 19, 2019 Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 (edited) 8 minutes ago, TimTheAzn said: Even layered up, there were some mornings I was questioning myself why I was rolling down 83 on a motorcycle early in the morning while it was cold and foggy to meat up with a bunch of hooligans. Cuz it was worth it! My cutoff is about 38 degrees. Below that too much risk of ice in low lying areas or the road surface being below freezing. My normal gear does fine in those temps with under armor and a sweatshirt. Edited August 19, 2019 by Tpoppa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted August 19, 2019 Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 5 minutes ago, Tpoppa said: My cutoff is about 38 degrees. Below that too much risk of ice in low lying areas or the road surface being below freezing. My normal gear does fine in those temps with under armor and a sweatshirt. As I've gotten older, my tolerance for cold weather riding has gone down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted August 19, 2019 Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 6 hours ago, 2talltim said: Bulkyness is why I love my heated gear. Layers are bulky. I can go down to the mid 20s with just my tour jacket and heated liner and gloves. Later in the day when it warms up, liner off and vents open. Base layer. Thermal shirt. T-shirt. Remove as needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killer_kaw Posted August 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 If nothing else I’m betting those heated gloves would be awesome along with my heated grips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howabusa Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 I am definitely getting another gap trip in before winter. Not sure when that will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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