Beegreenstrings Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Rode yesterday and rode today!Cold as fu@k in the mornings. I can take it all except my knees. Damn takes till about 7:30 - 8:00 for them to thaw out. I travel to zanesville from blue rock up the river between 5:30 and 6 fall it's cold and summer it is foggy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Green Valley Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Rode to work last night. This morning was chilly. You should get a pair of fleece or flannel lined jeans. My biggest problem is the faceshield fogging up. I'm thinking about getting the electric shield conversion kit or the dual pane shield kit for my Scorpion helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler524 Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 I have road sat, sun, Mon, today, and will the rest of the week. Full leathers, boots, lined gloves, and a beleclova over my dress clothes keep me warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-bus Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Skipped out a little early to take the long way home today. I love those Columbus office days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingset Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Rode every day so far. Heated vest & grips for the night-time trip home, but going in it's been perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Rode motorcycle to work Monday, bicycle to work today. Why is that surprising?.....Actually it was a little chilly and my hands were cold. But my commute is urban so speeds are low. And I have decent gear but no electrics.I wanted to ride on the weekend but several inches of snow discouraged that attempt by this inexperienced rider.Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneRanger Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 AS long as the roads have not been salted and will hit a high of 55 I'm riding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 Careful with the cold tires & dew boys & girls. The only reason I haven't been riding lately is that I crashed out in the gravel pit (SR 536) about a month ago & have been working on replacing the broken plastic & regrowing some rib bones. (My wife's not letting me on her Ducati yet either.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravedigger Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 Still riding, a little better tonight , not as cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 (edited) Having kicked out sideways several times in weather like this, I'm a bit leery of trying to get out from this soggy wet area on a cold morning. Basically if there is frost or ice on the motorcycle cover, it's probably a bad idea for me. But Wednesday morning will be fine. And several more days also.I've also noticed that cold wet tires can ice up from wind chill, when they start turning, before they start warming up from starts and stops. A surprise on the first turn or two. So it can be as warm as 36-38F, and the tires might freeze up and slip a bit (or a lot) if wet, for a first few hundred yards.edit: Which is why I wish I had a liddle two fiddy dual sport for the Winter... Edited November 10, 2010 by ReconRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strictly Street Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 (edited) How do you not ride?To work or not?!?I was out today.Still out there.What?!?! Edited November 10, 2010 by Strictly Street You Kidding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 its too cold to ride to work when I have to go in....so I'm "sick" today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 I rode to work and class yesterday (afternoon only) rode to work when their was frost on the car. Given my work commute is only five minutes from my house . Rode yesterday for two hours around the OSU area saw plenty of motorcycles out as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artmageddon Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 It is a little brisk in the mornings, but lunch and after work are fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cg2112 Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 I've been riding to work this week. Cold as hell (that doesn't actually make any sense) in the morning, but perfect coming home. My only problem has been my gloves, leather with mesh on the side of my fingers for breathability. Great for when it's warm, not so much in 35 degrees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottie.harris Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 I ride everyday, havent even started the car in about 2-3 weeks. Cold doesnt bother me at all, i wear tall socks with boots, long johns and pants(with holes), hoody, jacket and liner, leather gloves covered by large 60g insulated gloves, face mask, and a lid. i dont ever get the slightest bit cold.ReconRat i kick it sideways any time of year ask any Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beegreenstrings Posted November 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Had to drive the truck today... Have trap league and cant figure out how to carry the Extrema and 400 rounds on the bike yet? actually brought two guns today... the extrema and the o/u and I am not taking the chance of something going wrong there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJ Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 I've ridden every day this week so far except I had some off-site meetings yesterday that I needed to stay in work clothes for. Cold in the AM but I have heated grips, I haven't added anything other than the zip out vest in my jacket. For me the most annoying part is faceshield fogging at stops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 I've been riding everyday this week...been way too nice out not to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler524 Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Didn't ride today, the fog was too heavy and didn't feel like riding in it again today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 I'll be riding tomorrow since I don't have to take my daughter to the babysitter. It'll be the the first time in probably 4-6 weeks I have ridden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyco1 Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 Rode every day this week on the klr, 20 miles, about half an hour on the back roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beegreenstrings Posted November 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 I was in early today... FUK it was cold. Had ice on the visor coming in... Couldn't see $hit! But it is going to be 70 on the way home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drc32-0 Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 I'm still riding in most days...33 miles,from Zanesville to Conesville.As long as it stays in the upper twenties or higher,I'll ride.No electrics,but I've been doing it long enough that I can stay comfortable down to a little below freezing.Here's what works for me...Tamar silk/wool base layer,jeans-t shirt,Aerostitch wind blocker fleece sweater and over pants,Carhart insulated bibs,leather jacket,windtex gloves and silk liners,Cabela's heavy wool socks with liners and a Outdoor Research wind blocker fleece balaclava.Of course a full face helmet and riding boots top it off,it might sound like a lot to wear,but it's not bulky at all.Daylight savings time really sucks...I used to enjoy the SR83-SR93 ride home,but now all of my riding is in the dark.Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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