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Posted by Troll
- April 01, 2012, 20:02:38 PM The problem with buying a cold weather specific helmet is having it with you when you get a surprise. On the way to Casper it was in the low to mid 70's, The day I left, the weather had changed so drastically, it was like early winter. If I had been able to anticipate the weather change that was coming, I would have had some other things packed with me....The sleeve I'm talking about is an all purpose device that takes up less room than a handkerchief, and I use it as a helmet liner, or pull it down over my neck. Everybody has a different way to deal with crappy weather, some more effective than others...I stopped for gas in a little town, and there was a guy in leather, riding a softail, frozen in the gas station...trying to smoke a cigarette...He looked at my Drifter and asked me if the soft lowers made a difference... 
Posted by 49Reo
- April 01, 2012, 11:39:36 AMI use a heated jacket, insulated blue-jeans, chaps and a heavy leather jacket for cold riding; I seldom use rain gear as I find the leather, when kept oiled, seems to keep me dry. I do carry rain gear and will use it if it is raining hard. I understand the visors on full face helmets fogging up; however, if a person wants to spend the money, you can buy a helmet for ski-doo riding in winter time. Apparently, you can get them with a heated visor, or buy a heated visor kit to install on your present full-face helmet. Check out the site below.
www.motorcycle-superstore.com/
Regards and such,
49Reo
Posted by Troll
- April 01, 2012, 07:49:01 AMI usually ride down into the low 30's, When it gets near freezing, I start to lay off the 2 wheels since ice is an enemy of traction...that said, I have a good heavily insulated 3 season jacket with armor, and 2 years ago I broke down and bought heated gloves. My hands are my weakest spot since I had "corrective" surgery. I have to take drugs during the cold weather to keep the blood circulation going. Last year, I rode from Casper Wy. to home (1,000) miles in 35-40 deg rain. Good jacket, heated gloves and a rain suit... Just a thought about a full face helmet. I wear one, I own 3, a Bieffe B20, and two HJC symax, the 1 and the 2 models. For most all my riding, the helmets work very well, but cold, fog, and rain tend to cause the helmet visors to fog up on the INSIDE...you have to keep the visor cracked a little to defog...I have a camo textile sleeve that fits over my head and neck that I bought at the PX years ago. This works very well to cut the cold blast coming in from under the visor, and with it covering the lower portion of my face and neck, it seals the junction between helmet and jacket...Just some random thoughts....Going to an ABATE regional meeting today, should be interesting to see how many bikes there are in the parking lot 
Posted by SpookWarrior
- April 01, 2012, 02:45:13 AMAlthough it's cold, and riding may not be as enjoyable... it beats a picture on the desk of an empty bike taunting me. 
JK guys... but being as I will be coming back as fall is breaking into the "chilly" side... are there any of those heater jackets and gloves that I keep hearing about that anyone would recommend. I do plan on doing a good bit of riding year round (save rainy days) and I've been told that chaps, heater jacket and gloves with a full face are all I really need for the 50's we tend to flirt with in the fall.
Thanks in advance.
Posted by chief
- March 31, 2012, 16:31:24 PMI've lived in about 6 northern states... you gotta ride when you can, you can't let too many good days go by, that's for sure.
Posted by 49Reo
- March 31, 2012, 14:19:53 PMNot even hitting 50 around here yet; 45 has been about it, 20-28 at night. But, as soon as the road is clear, here I come!!
Regards and such,
49Reo
Posted by ratze
- March 31, 2012, 12:12:46 PMWe ar loven it here in east tnn, steady riden. lil rain. bout 5o at nite, 70s an 80s in day time. RIDE ON.
Posted by 49Reo
- March 31, 2012, 10:22:50 AMYeah, yeah, yeah, rub it in, guys, rub it in! My turn's a'coming! Was gone all day yesterday, must have been a warm one; snow ad ice is almost gone, now just mud....
Regards and such,
49Reo
Posted by Troll
- March 31, 2012, 10:13:28 AMWeather channel is forecasting near record high for tomorrow...78. We've had a bunch of 70+ days this last two months, and I even mowed the lawn! Wife's flowers all over the place...
Posted by 49Reo
- March 30, 2012, 23:35:39 PMQuote from: chief on March 30, 2012, 21:00:50 PMBeen in the 80's for a while here! Already did a run down the Natchez Trace for a picnic on the Goldwing - and did a run on the Drifter!
Ah, SHADDUP!!!LOLOL
Posted by chief
- March 30, 2012, 21:00:50 PMBeen in the 80's for a while here! Already did a run down the Natchez Trace for a picnic on the Goldwing - and did a run on the Drifter!
Posted by greenbarn
- March 30, 2012, 16:36:29 PManybody sell tire chains for a 150/80-16?
Posted by 49Reo
- March 29, 2012, 23:21:09 PMThe only thing keeping me from riding through the yard is the foot or so of snow left with a liberal dose of ice under it... and since no one has ever accused me of being graceful, , I think the smart money is on waiting for things to warm up and dry up.....
Oh well, it will happen soon, just not soo0n enough.
Regards and such,49Reo
Posted by greenbarn
- March 29, 2012, 21:48:19 PMRide through the yard, man... what's keepin you? J Just kidding. It's been warm enough to ride here, but not warm enough to stay warm...
Posted by 49Reo
- March 27, 2012, 20:29:10 PMIt's been warm enough up here to ride for the last week. Problem is, my driveway is about a hundred yards long, and still has about 4" of snow and ice on it. I go out every afternoon with the plow and scrape off the slush, but still can't get the bike out to the main road (safely) Don't want to chance dumping it; not worth it so I will wait another week or so. I envy all you folks who are already out riding! 
Regards and such,
49Reo