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[quote author=DC link=topic=25485.msg53528#msg53528 date=1380197137]
I should try putting on the bike chaps the PO gave me.  Maybe that'll make a difference in keeping warm.  I also need some  cold weather over-pants and better gloves.  I've tried a bunch of gloves and none of them keep my hands warm.  I haven't tried electric yet though.  If I can just keep my hands warm, I think I can handle the rest.
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Unfortunately chaps are something the gay comunity have taken over so even though the would be a good idea, there is no way I would wear them.. You may, if you wish, call me predudiced, but I was bought up many years ago to have different beliefs about men and women than many of you younger people....gloves..avoid battery heated gloves, they are useless, the batteries last about 50 yards if you are lucky..riding gloves with a liner of some sort, wool, plastic, thin leather..and heated grips, if fitted correctly are one of the wonders of riding, I turn mine on to the Hi setting for a few seconds just as the frost starts to nip my fingers, then I turn them off as soon as I feel the heat through my gloves, none of this trying to keep my hands toasty..this method keeps the frost at bay and protects my battery and also cuts down on wear to the heating element.

John.

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Posted by Troll

- September 26, 2013, 12:49:19 PM

Just put about 50 miles on a back road cruise...45 deg. when I left, 65 by the time I got home...no women to speak of, have to go to Italy.......

Posted by mittico68

- September 26, 2013, 10:47:26 AM

Here in the middle coast of Italy we are still ridin' during the whole week.
Nice weather and womens too...

Posted by gdrudd13

- September 26, 2013, 08:02:46 AM

Still plenty of people riding in Kansas. It has been in the 80s all week. Makes for some great riding weather.

Posted by DC

- September 26, 2013, 07:05:37 AM

I should try putting on the bike chaps the PO gave me. Maybe that'll make a difference in keeping warm. I also need some cold weather over-pants and better gloves. I've tried a bunch of gloves and none of them keep my hands warm. I haven't tried electric yet though. If I can just keep my hands warm, I think I can handle the rest.

Posted by Washbrook

- September 26, 2013, 01:46:10 AM

Rode yesterday, rode Monday, plenty of bikes around. I suppose being in Australia and the warmer weather starting may have had something to do with it.

Posted by Gerhardberger

- September 26, 2013, 01:20:10 AM

Here in Spain we still enjoy summer weather....It's called the "Veranillo de san Miguel" (Small summer of Saint Michael). las sunday we were riding our bikes at 28ºC and a cloudless sky. This weekend although it will star raining, but with smooth temperatures

Posted by greenbarn

- September 25, 2013, 21:03:07 PM

Quote from: jmbo on September 25, 2013, 20:58:49 PM
Lot of weekend riders out and about around here in Harley country but there are a few brave souls out during the week. I try to get in at least tree breakfast rides a week while I can. Early morning rides have started out in the high 40's or low 50's. Dress for it and your OK. If it is really chilly I throw on my full face helmet. Otherwise I wear my beanie. I did beak down and put the chaps back on the bike. I have found that with a windshield, bike chaps, and lowers installed, I can keep pretty much out of the wind. Hope to ride for at least another month before I hang it up for the winter. My only consolation is I plan to paint the bike over the winter.

What's your color scheme going to look like Jmbo? And which tank emblems did you decide on?

Posted by jmbo

- September 25, 2013, 20:58:49 PM

Lot of weekend riders out and about around here in Harley country but there are a few brave souls out during the week. I try to get in at least tree breakfast rides a week while I can. Early morning rides have started out in the high 40's or low 50's. Dress for it and your OK. If it is really chilly I throw on my full face helmet. Otherwise I wear my beanie. I did beak down and put the chaps back on the bike. I have found that with a windshield, bike chaps, and lowers installed, I can keep pretty much out of the wind. Hope to ride for at least another month before I hang it up for the winter. My only consolation is I plan to paint the bike over the winter.

Posted by David Baker

- September 25, 2013, 19:41:02 PM

RatMan... I wore out an 8 Track of The Guess Who back in the day... Great band... I heard Bachman is releasing some new stuff... He's phenominal!

Posted by David Baker

- September 25, 2013, 19:23:17 PM

RatMan... Permit to carry... Cold Arctic Winds... Morning Frost... And... MOLSON... Bring some MOLSON!!!! lol

Posted by DC

- September 25, 2013, 19:21:23 PM

Bake, that is some event! Looks like it will be a blast. 20-25,000 people. Looks even better than our event a few weeks ago.

Posted by CDNRatMan

- September 25, 2013, 19:15:12 PM

my permit to carry what?

BTO is definitely Canadian Randy Bachman is one of the great guitar players of his era, he was also partner with Burton Cummings and they formed the band "The Guess Who".

Posted by David Baker

- September 25, 2013, 19:10:30 PM

RatMan... Are they still alive??? I saw them in the early '70s at age 18 and thought they were old... Hell I even saw Kansas open for Bachman Turner Overdrive... They were Canadian Ehhhh? lqtm Take a little ride and come on down to Pa... Your carry permit will probably be honored here in Penciltucky! lol

Posted by CDNRatMan

- September 25, 2013, 18:40:24 PM

WOW GFR playing you are so privileged to be able to see them live////wow..........

Posted by David Baker

- September 25, 2013, 17:48:49 PM

DC... No shortage of Bikes riding West of you in the York, Pa area... I bundle up every morning (actually just a few layers not really that cold yet) and ride to work, In fact I prefer to ride when the air is cooler, The bike runs better. Just a reminder to you... "White Rose Thunder" http://www.whiterosethunder.com/ Is in York this weekend at the Fairgrounds... Vendors, Swap Meet, Flattrack Racing and some band from the '60s... Grand Funk Railroad? lqtm

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