$20 cold weather solution

wild-bill · December 10th, 2010, 08:16 PM

I've tried many ways to keep the cold air out of my helmet and jacket over the years. Scarves, bandannas, nothing was very effective. I've tried a balaclava but don't like it under a full face. But I found a $15 helmet skirt from Cycle Gear. It would not stay mounted to the helmet, so I used adhesive velcro. And this $5 head and neck warmer from Wal Mart. It is the best combo so far. Very little wind gets in the helmet, and it keeps air from entering the jacket thru the collar.

On a really cold day it helps to put tape over the holes.

This is how the head and neck warmer is meant to be used.

This is how you wear it with the helmet.

SVBS · December 10th, 2010, 08:24 PM

pretty ingenious Bill

slolane · December 10th, 2010, 10:17 PM

Good stuff Bill, thanks.

Cedilla · December 11th, 2010, 08:21 PM

I got one of those 5 dollar neck warmers from Walmart last winter, and it is by far the best piece of winter gear I got. It doesn't look windproof, but I've worn it in well below freezing temps combined with a balaclava, and my neck never got cold. I hate my neck being cold, so I wear it a lot when off the bike too.

wild-bill · December 11th, 2010, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Cedilla

I got one of those 5 dollar neck warmers from Walmart last winter, and it is by far the best piece of winter gear I got. It doesn't look windproof, but I've worn it in well below freezing temps combined with a balaclava, and my neck never got cold. I hate my neck being cold, so I wear it a lot when off the bike too.

Yes it's not windproof, but bunched up on your neck it keeps out enough air to be highly effective.

CThunder-blue · December 13th, 2010, 09:00 AM

as long as it works right?

I got a balaclava with goretex, a bit on the expensive side, but it's windproof and keeps me warm below 45. above 45, I'm pretty comfortable. I know what you mean about wearing one tho. It takes a bit of getting used to. I wear glasses too which makes things a bit more challenging. It tends to fog up my glasses really fast until I get on the freeway. My shoei RF-1100 comes with a chin skirt too so between that and the balaclava, I can't feel a thing inside.

Firebrick · December 13th, 2010, 09:43 AM

Is that a windjammer 2? I bought one and it works well, hard to get your head in though, and mine doesnt come off.

December 10th, 2010, 08:16 PM	#1
wild-bill seeking twisties Name: Bill Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): '07 Ninja 650R, '09 250R special edition Posts: 199	$20 cold weather solution I've tried many ways to keep the cold air out of my helmet and jacket over the years. Scarves, bandannas, nothing was very effective. I've tried a balaclava but don't like it under a full face. But I found a $15 helmet skirt from Cycle Gear. It would not stay mounted to the helmet, so I used adhesive velcro. And this $5 head and neck warmer from Wal Mart. It is the best combo so far. Very little wind gets in the helmet, and it keeps air from entering the jacket thru the collar. On a really cold day it helps to put tape over the holes. This is how the head and neck warmer is meant to be used. This is how you wear it with the helmet. __________________________________________________ Bill

December 11th, 2010, 08:21 PM	#4
Cedilla ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Huntsville, AL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 755	I got one of those 5 dollar neck warmers from Walmart last winter, and it is by far the best piece of winter gear I got. It doesn't look windproof, but I've worn it in well below freezing temps combined with a balaclava, and my neck never got cold. I hate my neck being cold, so I wear it a lot when off the bike too. __________________________________________________ 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

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December 10th, 2010, 08:24 PM	#2
SVBS ninjette.org member Name: KT Location: Left Coast Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1 of them Big Four Posts: 84	pretty ingenious Bill

December 10th, 2010, 10:17 PM	#3
slolane Motorcyclist Name: James Location: Maryland Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: A lot.	Good stuff Bill, thanks.

December 13th, 2010, 09:00 AM	#6
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	as long as it works right? I got a balaclava with goretex, a bit on the expensive side, but it's windproof and keeps me warm below 45. above 45, I'm pretty comfortable. I know what you mean about wearing one tho. It takes a bit of getting used to. I wear glasses too which makes things a bit more challenging. It tends to fog up my glasses really fast until I get on the freeway. My shoei RF-1100 comes with a chin skirt too so between that and the balaclava, I can't feel a thing inside.

December 13th, 2010, 09:43 AM	#7
Firebrick ninjette.org member Name: Mark Location: Iowa Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ninja 250 Posts: 16	Is that a windjammer 2? I bought one and it works well, hard to get your head in though, and mine doesnt come off.