I love the cold =) - Page 2

onizthegnome · October 26th, 2011, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Firehorse

Didn't get cold anywhere but had to flip up my visor because of fogging. Then at the lights my glasses were fogging

Got my contacts back today but how do I deal with fogging of glasses or visor?

best solution ive come up with to combat fog is to apply clarity defog it to your visor and glasses. just a few drops on the visor and wipe it around like you would to clean it. best part is that it prevents fog so you dont lose vision of the road but sometimes large water drops build up. still not a problem cause you can wipe the larger drops if they dont wick away first.
i got mine from amazon but i think walmart optical sells it too.

http://www.nanofilmproducts.com/prod...y-defog-it.htm

jdoucet93 · October 26th, 2011, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by akima

One for me too.

What exactly do you guys eat over there across the pond?

jdoucet93 · October 26th, 2011, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by onizthegnome

best solution ive come up with to combat fog is to apply clarity defog it to your visor and glasses. just a few drops on the visor and wipe it around like you would to clean it. best part is that it prevents fog so you dont lose vision of the road but sometimes large water drops build up. still not a problem cause you can wipe the larger drops if they dont wick away first.
i got mine from amazon but i think walmart optical sells it too.

http://www.nanofilmproducts.com/prod...y-defog-it.htm

hmm... may have to look into that if fogging becomes a problem. Haven't experienced that one yet and to be honest, didn't even think about it. Thanks for the heads up.

Firehorse · October 26th, 2011, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jdoucet93

hmm... may have to look into that if fogging becomes a problem. Haven't experienced that one yet and to be honest, didn't even think about it. Thanks for the heads up.

You get cold enough to fog up? I thought you all just bask in the sun like happy geckos

jdoucet93 · October 26th, 2011, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Firehorse

You get cold enough to fog up? I thought you all just bask in the sun like happy geckos

Haha nahh. From around mid November to the end of March, it's usually pretty damn cold. Well by our standards, at least. We usually get temperatures from 45-60 during the day and 30-45 at night. I've seen legit snow here twice. And even then it was only about 3 inches. I think i said in a previous post, it was something like 38 tuesday morning.

But most of the time, we just bask in the sun

KawiKid860 · October 26th, 2011, 08:56 PM

24 degrees F this morning, COLDEST RIDE OF MY LIFE actually my gear kept me decently warm except my extra thick gloves with glove liners just didn't work.... hands were numb by the time I got to school

Firehorse · October 26th, 2011, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jdoucet93

Haha nahh. From around mid November to the end of March, it's usually pretty damn cold. Well by our standards, at least. We usually get temperatures from 45-60 during the day and 30-45 at night. I've seen legit snow here twice. And even then it was only about 3 inches. I think i said in a previous post, it was something like 38 tuesday morning.

But most of the time, we just bask in the sun

So -22f would be a bit chilly for you. The kind of day where you breathe in and you're not quite sure if you just cracked a lung?

That's why so many Canadians love Louisiana Hot Sauce I guess, keeps us toasty! Thanks.

jdoucet93 · October 26th, 2011, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Firehorse

So -22f would be a bit chilly for you. The kind of day where you breathe in and you're not quite sure if you just cracked a lung?

That's why so many Canadians love Louisiana Hot Sauce I guess, keeps us toasty! Thanks.

Most people here probably step outside and proseed to fall over and die at that temperature. Personally, I would love it. I don't think I belong here...

And just a heads up, louisiana hot sauce is a knock off. Tabasco is what its all about. I don't think louisiana brand is even made here... Ha

Firehorse · October 27th, 2011, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jdoucet93

Most people here probably step outside and proseed to fall over and die at that temperature. Personally, I would love it. I don't think I belong here...

And just a heads up, louisiana hot sauce is a knock off. Tabasco is what its all about. I don't think louisiana brand is even made here... Ha

I guess sometimes it pays to stick with the tried and true. Tabasco on pizza..Mm. Now I'm hungry.

Yeah, the cold is pretty nice if you're prepared for it.

Firehorse · October 27th, 2011, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by KawiKid860

24 degrees F this morning, COLDEST RIDE OF MY LIFE actually my gear kept me decently warm except my extra thick gloves with glove liners just didn't work.... hands were numb by the time I got to school

Wonder if someone makes a clip on shield like the beemers have? Just to cut the windchill?

akima · October 27th, 2011, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jdoucet93

What exactly do you guys eat over there across the pond?

All different things really. Dishes from lots of other cultures. I don't know what is traditionally British... fish and chips maybe?!

nickjpass · October 27th, 2011, 03:06 PM

It comes from Great Britain because of the rapid development of trawl fishing.

Fish and Chips

akima · October 28th, 2011, 01:30 AM

Chicken Tikka Masala is another meal that both originated in and is very popular in Great Britain.

etiainen · October 28th, 2011, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by akima

Chicken Tikka Masala is another meal that both originated in and is very popular in Great Britain.

I think that's up for debate...

EDIT: The "originated part"

nickjpass · October 28th, 2011, 02:15 PM

Thanks for the new food @akima !! I'm going to make some now

jdoucet93 · October 28th, 2011, 02:24 PM

I'm hungry now... I think theres a little gumbo left

Firehorse · October 28th, 2011, 09:08 PM

From hot food to cold topic.

Had to take this not-so-clear pic as I ran by my baby this morning. Brr. I should think about buying a bum warmer. The 'frost cracks' were spiderwebs yesterday.

jdoucet93 · October 28th, 2011, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Firehorse

From hot food to cold topic.

Had to take this not-so-clear pic as I ran by my baby this morning. Brr. I should think about buying a bum warmer. The 'frost cracks' were spiderwebs yesterday.

That's pretty hardcore. haha I think a butt warmer would be a good idea. Or even some of those heated grips.

Firehorse · October 28th, 2011, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jdoucet93

That's pretty hardcore. haha I think a butt warmer would be a good idea. Or even some of those heated grips.

Will have to ask for a gift cert for christmas.

akima · October 29th, 2011, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by nickjpass

Thanks for the new food @akima !! I'm going to make some now

Oooh, one more English dish... The Full English Breakfast (aka All Day Breakfast)! You generally have it for breakfast, but I had it for lunch today. It contains:

Back bacon
Eggs
Beans
Fried or toasted bread
Hash Browns
fried or grilled tomatoes
fried mushrooms
Sausages

Usually you have a mug of tea to drink with it and usually you feel quite full after eating it!

ninja_sleeper · November 1st, 2011, 04:02 PM

It's been in the high 30's in the morning time here in Oregon on my way to work. It would probably be more tolerable if I had winter gear. It has also been very foggy. I am usually pretty comfortable and trusting of my bike, but this weather has got me spooked. The amount of all season riders in Oregon though is encouraging.

Sweater weather is better weather.

zilaniz · November 1st, 2011, 05:09 PM

45? Hell no. 65? Hell yes

kcaja1 · November 2nd, 2011, 05:04 AM

It was 32.9F when I left the house this morning. My weakest point are my gloves. I need something better. 23 miles of commute which includes 18 miles of freeway in DC area.

NDspd · November 2nd, 2011, 05:10 AM

I actually don't mind the cold too much. It can be lows in the mid 40's here in Savannah and warms up to the low 70's in the afternoon. I just add enough layers to keep warm...on the highway, that's a different story.

KawiKid860 · November 2nd, 2011, 01:50 PM

Can the cold do any sort of damage to the bike? Like to the engine or any of the mechanical parts? I accidentally left my bike outside last night and came out in the morning to find her covered in frost and it took two attempts to keep it running on full choke Dx gotta hate below freezing temps

jdoucet93 · November 9th, 2011, 08:08 PM

I really don't think it will do any severe damage. The cold just makes the bikes a bit tempermental until they are fully warmed up.

Just curious, what do you guys do to keep the wind from coming up under your helmet? Through that gap between your chin and the inside of the helmet.

KawiKid860 · November 9th, 2011, 08:16 PM

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Just curious, what do you guys do to keep the wind from coming up under your helmet? Through that gap between your chin and the inside of the helmet.

I've got a neoprene face mask, you know the kind with a skull on it that all the bad ass cruiser guys wear? Lol it actually does look kinda cool with my helmet... but more importantly it works awesomely, I can now finally ride to school in the mornings and be toasty warm since I got some nice thick ski gloves, although I wouldn't recommend them for racing. Also I'm not sure if the ninjette has a screen over the radiator, but my bike does and I slid a piece of mat board into it covering about a half of the radiator and it helps my bike warm up so much faster and aside from starting it runs basically like it does in the summer temperature wise, does get a wee bit hot in dead stop traffic once the temperature is past the mid 40s though, once I take off though the temp guages goes right down to just under half way

jdoucet93 · November 9th, 2011, 08:26 PM

Thats a good idea. I may have to look into that.

I haven't had any problems with the warm up time on mine. I just go outside and start it about 5 minutes before I leave. By then it's pretty much good to go.

akima · November 10th, 2011, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jdoucet93

Just curious, what do you guys do to keep the wind from coming up under your helmet? Through that gap between your chin and the inside of the helmet.

I wear a buff around my neck and up over my chin.

ninja_sleeper · November 10th, 2011, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jdoucet93

Just curious, what do you guys do to keep the wind from coming up under your helmet? Through that gap between your chin and the inside of the helmet.

Handkerchief works for me just fine. Around my mouth, old western style

Firehorse · November 11th, 2011, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ninja_sleeper

Handkerchief works for me just fine. Around my mouth, old western style

Hey, that would reduce the fog in really cold temps too!

I'll report back how well that works.

Last night= 4c, windchill of -3c. Took time to warm up the tires and had a two hour cruise. Toes were cold in the end..will try the alpinstars to see if they're better.

October 27th, 2011, 03:06 PM	#52
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	It comes from Great Britain because of the rapid development of trawl fishing. Fish and Chips __________________________________________________

October 28th, 2011, 02:15 PM	#55
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Thanks for the new food @akima !! I'm going to make some now __________________________________________________

November 1st, 2011, 04:02 PM	#61
ninja_sleeper ninjette.org guru Name: Carrie Location: Oregon Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Red 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 408 Blog Entries: 2	It's been in the high 30's in the morning time here in Oregon on my way to work. It would probably be more tolerable if I had winter gear. It has also been very foggy. I am usually pretty comfortable and trusting of my bike, but this weather has got me spooked. The amount of all season riders in Oregon though is encouraging. Sweater weather is better weather. __________________________________________________

November 2nd, 2011, 05:04 AM	#63
kcaja1 ninjette.org member Name: Ross Location: NoVA Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 250R Posts: 214	It was 32.9F when I left the house this morning. My weakest point are my gloves. I need something better. 23 miles of commute which includes 18 miles of freeway in DC area. __________________________________________________ ----------------------------------------- --Power is nothing without control-- -----------------------------------------

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KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	24 degrees F this morning, COLDEST RIDE OF MY LIFE actually my gear kept me decently warm except my extra thick gloves with glove liners just didn't work.... hands were numb by the time I got to school

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akima Nooblet Name: Akima Location: England Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R FI Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '13	Chicken Tikka Masala is another meal that both originated in and is very popular in Great Britain.

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zilaniz ninjette.org member Name: Jeff Location: PA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 08 R6 Posts: 224	45? Hell no. 65? Hell yes

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November 2nd, 2011, 01:50 PM	#65
KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	Can the cold do any sort of damage to the bike? Like to the engine or any of the mechanical parts? I accidentally left my bike outside last night and came out in the morning to find her covered in frost and it took two attempts to keep it running on full choke Dx gotta hate below freezing temps

November 9th, 2011, 08:08 PM	#66
jdoucet93 ninjette.org sage Name: Josh Location: Lafayette Louisiana Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 R6 Posts: 509	I really don't think it will do any severe damage. The cold just makes the bikes a bit tempermental until they are fully warmed up. Just curious, what do you guys do to keep the wind from coming up under your helmet? Through that gap between your chin and the inside of the helmet.

November 9th, 2011, 08:26 PM	#68
jdoucet93 ninjette.org sage Name: Josh Location: Lafayette Louisiana Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 R6 Posts: 509	Thats a good idea. I may have to look into that. I haven't had any problems with the warm up time on mine. I just go outside and start it about 5 minutes before I leave. By then it's pretty much good to go.