COLD WEATHER RIDING TIPS

[OB_BullDog]

Double check your double-lens snowmobile visor, it should say NOT for streetuse etc, as these visors are not optically correct. Not a big deal I guess, but they are not as clear as a single d.o.t. motorcycle shield.

My first few years of street riding was a blast, took the bike out early and rode in the snow, and put it away LATE in the year, once again getting caught in snowfalls etc. Doesn't seem as fun now, a few cold nights and I put her to bed ... for the winter! Canadian winters suck! ... unless you own a snowmobile!!

 

[OB_Dirty Pete]

BOB: We're trailering in a 6 bike plus other stuff gooseneck trailer on a dually crew cab GMC pickup. We will go through Detroit on February 27 or 28. If you want to reserve a place tell me now and I'll speak to the guy (my tuner) with the rig. Probably $200 return plus your share (four or five guys) of truck gas.



[This message has been edited by Dirty Pete (edited 09 November 1999).]

 

[OB_KawAbuser]

Here is something that sounds a little strange but really works.

Newspapers, wrap newspapers around your torso under your jacket. Wrap them around the outsides of your pants, hold them in place with elastic bands, shipping tape, masking tape or what ever you have. It will save your life in the cold.

A long time ago I read about this in a bike mag, one night after working second shift the temp dropped from 65 to 10 degrees(weird New England weather). I left work and turned around a mile down the road, went back into work and collected all the papers I could find and shipping tape. The thirty mile ride home was bearable, I may have looked funny but I made it home.

This can work anytime of year, is free, and easily accessable.

This is not a trendy fashion thing it is an emergency solution to hypothermia.

 

[viol8r]

I carry latex gloves in my tank bag for the ambulance stuff and I've heard of using them before but have'nt thought of it lately. Your right about those thermal liners but I still use them for lack of something better. I'm going to try the latex gloves
Thanks

 

[OB_Mr Bear]

Latex gloves would have to be a fairly loose fit. If they fit snug they would restrict circulation to your fingers, and after awhile your fingers would be even colder.

My old trick for keeping hands warm was to wear mittens (suede ski ones). They kept my fingers together, and my little fingers didn't get cold like with gloves, in sub-freezing weather on an unfaired bike, for trips of an hour or more.

But I got sick of that stuff, riding in freezing rain in Seattle all winter...and I was too stupid to park the bike. The best trick is to move where it is warm year-round. I can vouch for it...it works!

 

[viol8r]

But then what about when its to hot

 

[OB_Dirty Pete]

The surgical-style glove thing is great...thanks! Live and learn or in this case, type and learn. The best thing about it for me is it lets me keep using my good summer gloves instead of those clumsy cold weather riding gloves.

 

[OB_SoreHead]

The little plastic gloves you see butchers using (and sandwich shops), that are loose fitting, work a treat for as low as 2-3Celcius (34-36F) and keep the rain off your hands too when you don't wear waterproof gloves.

I wear my normal leathers with wet coveralls over them which act as a great wind blocker and that helps a huge amount. Ski neck tube scarf thing goes up over my chin and down into the neck of my jacket.

Taaadaaaa. Warm SoreHead all through the Irish winter.

 

[OB_SoreHead]

And if you meet any nice lasses you can pretend you're a doctor and offer an internal exam :-)

 

[OB_KawAbuser]

What if he meets FalconCop, Proctology?