Cold weather riding - I thought I was a man - Page 4

spooph · November 18th, 2010, 04:59 PM

lol, yup, been doing the 20's thing for the last week, but with the new mitts on the bike I can't wait for the 10's, singles and below.... My hands are so toasty!

JeffM · November 20th, 2010, 11:01 AM

Winter is here.

Today looks like the only day for about a week that might be ride-able. Doesn't matter anyway, I'm on pain meds because I had a molar pulled yesterday

. Oh, and the wind is gusting to 55

spooph · November 21st, 2010, 12:54 PM

That looks like crap Jeff! Good luck with that!

rceezy · November 21st, 2010, 01:02 PM

It's 70 degrees here in Georgetown, IN today but windy and cool since it's pretty cloudy. I wish I could have gone riding but I had some zombies (aka sick boyfriend and kids) to attend to. WAH, mom-fail.

Sailariel · November 21st, 2010, 01:33 PM

Jeff, I don't know what's with this wind. It has been 2 weeks straight of 35 to45mph with some incredible gusts. We have had trees down and siding blow off the house. No wind today and the daytime temp is 34F. I did go for a ride today.

zartan · November 21st, 2010, 02:34 PM

Sailariel -- freezing just thinking about that. yikes

Sailariel · November 21st, 2010, 03:26 PM

Z, It gets cold in Washington State. I used to live in the Seattle-Tacoma area. Rained a lot.

JeffM · November 21st, 2010, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spooph

That looks like crap Jeff! Good luck with that!

Colorful, eh?

JeffM · November 21st, 2010, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailariel

Jeff, I don't know what's with this wind. It has been 2 weeks straight of 35 to45mph with some incredible gusts. We have had trees down and siding blow off the house. No wind today and the daytime temp is 34F. I did go for a ride today.

We've had healthy wind for about a week now. Only time it stopped was last night during the snow. Actually, the streets today were just wet with the temps above freezing - but couldn't get out for a ride. Oh well.

We are in for some sun next weekend and I have a big choice to make: Ride or ski.

rceezy · November 21st, 2010, 05:28 PM

I hate cold weather. Absolutely hate it.

zartan · November 25th, 2010, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailariel

Z, It gets cold in Washington State. I used to live in the Seattle-Tacoma area. Rained a lot.

It is a wet cold. Under 50 degrees I am miserable. no heated gear.
we dropped down to 14 F this week one night with snow and Ice. ugh.

Cedilla · November 26th, 2010, 10:36 AM

Its not even cold here yet. The hot and humid summers suck, but our mild winter is delightful. I went out for a short ride a couple of days ago for a little bike/rider shakedown, wore the mesh jacket with no liner.

spooph · November 26th, 2010, 07:29 PM

For those who haven't seen the official challenge thread:

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=61161

FrugalNinja250 · December 6th, 2010, 09:09 AM

Though not participating in the challenge, it was a brisk 27°F when I left the house this morning for my 13 mile commute. Still having problems finding decent unheated gloves. The Tourmaster Elite gloves weren't any more comfortable than the $20 Pakistani-made generic insulated gloves I bought at the bike show last year. After 13 miles this morning at highway speeds my fingers were completely numb and even now, two hours later, still hurt. I've got heated gloves but haven't installed them yet; turns out the wiring harness was missing when I went to set them up yesterday.

k-os · December 6th, 2010, 06:58 PM

It was around 28°F last Saturday and I only rode for about 15 miles. Just enough to get it warmed up for the oil change I had planned before I officially put it away. My perforated leather gloves were no match for the cold.

Domagoj · December 6th, 2010, 10:32 PM

And here, 6 weeks of rain, non stop. Only half a day of dry roads this sunday. I like the rain and fog but this is becoming depressing.

Had just 2 days of near freezing temperatures.

November 18th, 2010, 04:59 PM	#121
spooph ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Spooph Location: Golden, CO Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '15	lol, yup, been doing the 20's thing for the last week, but with the new mitts on the bike I can't wait for the 10's, singles and below.... My hands are so toasty! __________________________________________________ My therapist has 2 wheels and a seat. If you are ever in doubt to my tone, please refer to my avatar.

November 21st, 2010, 12:54 PM	#123
spooph ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Spooph Location: Golden, CO Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '15	That looks like crap Jeff! Good luck with that! __________________________________________________ My therapist has 2 wheels and a seat. If you are ever in doubt to my tone, please refer to my avatar.

November 21st, 2010, 01:33 PM	#125
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Jeff, I don't know what's with this wind. It has been 2 weeks straight of 35 to45mph with some incredible gusts. We have had trees down and siding blow off the house. No wind today and the daytime temp is 34F. I did go for a ride today. __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

November 21st, 2010, 02:34 PM	#126
zartan ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: zartan Location: spam la Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250 R Posts: A lot.	Sailariel -- freezing just thinking about that. yikes __________________________________________________ "Don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision" Colin Powell

November 21st, 2010, 03:26 PM	#127
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Z, It gets cold in Washington State. I used to live in the Seattle-Tacoma area. Rained a lot. __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

November 21st, 2010, 01:02 PM	#124
rceezy Lean Me Name: RC Location: America Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 678 Blog Entries: 4	It's 70 degrees here in Georgetown, IN today but windy and cool since it's pretty cloudy. I wish I could have gone riding but I had some zombies (aka sick boyfriend and kids) to attend to. WAH, mom-fail.

November 21st, 2010, 05:28 PM	#130
rceezy Lean Me Name: RC Location: America Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 678 Blog Entries: 4	I hate cold weather. Absolutely hate it.

November 26th, 2010, 10:36 AM	#132
Cedilla ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Huntsville, AL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 755	Its not even cold here yet. The hot and humid summers suck, but our mild winter is delightful. I went out for a short ride a couple of days ago for a little bike/rider shakedown, wore the mesh jacket with no liner. __________________________________________________ The Ninjette is not a disposable bike. You are not ever supposed to get rid of it. It is like a [friendly] herpes virus.... once you got it, you get keep it forever. Originally posted by-Headshrink

November 26th, 2010, 07:29 PM	#133
spooph ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Spooph Location: Golden, CO Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '15	For those who haven't seen the official challenge thread: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=61161 __________________________________________________ My therapist has 2 wheels and a seat. If you are ever in doubt to my tone, please refer to my avatar.

December 6th, 2010, 09:09 AM	#134
FrugalNinja250 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Frugal Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Several Posts: A lot.	Though not participating in the challenge, it was a brisk 27°F when I left the house this morning for my 13 mile commute. Still having problems finding decent unheated gloves. The Tourmaster Elite gloves weren't any more comfortable than the $20 Pakistani-made generic insulated gloves I bought at the bike show last year. After 13 miles this morning at highway speeds my fingers were completely numb and even now, two hours later, still hurt. I've got heated gloves but haven't installed them yet; turns out the wiring harness was missing when I went to set them up yesterday.

December 6th, 2010, 06:58 PM	#135
k-os ninjette.org sage Name: Andy Location: Sheboygan, WI Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 1988 Honda Hawk NT650, 1989 Honda Hawk NT650, 1997 GSXR750 Track Bike Posts: 890	It was around 28°F last Saturday and I only rode for about 15 miles. Just enough to get it warmed up for the oil change I had planned before I officially put it away. My perforated leather gloves were no match for the cold.

December 6th, 2010, 10:32 PM	#136
Domagoj ninjette.org guru Name: Domagoj Location: Rijeka, Croatia Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r 2009 Posts: 396	And here, 6 weeks of rain, non stop. Only half a day of dry roads this sunday. I like the rain and fog but this is becoming depressing. Had just 2 days of near freezing temperatures.

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