Cold weather gear

lockie · May 25th, 2009, 05:48 AM

Perhaps not the most popular subject, riding in the cold, but it has not gotten above 15 Celsius (60F) all spring here in Labrador. I sometimes look like the Michelin man when I go for a ride. Now I'm a cross country skier and get out in temperatures below -20 Celsius but I'm just as cold sometimes on the bike. So the question is what kind of cold weather. really cold weather, gear do folks use.

miks · May 25th, 2009, 05:54 AM

Thermals would be a good starting point, then just layer up. Use a neck warmer, and cotton/silk liner gloves inside your leather ones. A skull cap/beanie would also help keep the noggin warm.

Forgot to add heated grips.

Mista Bob · May 25th, 2009, 06:21 AM

15 C is nice n warm!

Does your riding jacket have any vents?
If so make sure they are closed, or if its perforated leather it would probably be best to just invest in a textile jacket.
Even with a proper liner in the jacket perforated leather jackets can be real cold.
The textile jacket could also double as rain gear for you depending on which jacket it is.
Then textile pants will also keep your legs nicely warm if you wear jeans under them.
You can find nice winter riding gloves from a few companies.
A round up of some winter gloves here,
http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcyc...cle-gloves.htm

Otherwise it's all about the layers, miks summed it up nicely.
And another thing you could always look into if you plan on riding in even colder weather, is heated gear.

CC Cowboy · May 25th, 2009, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lockie

Perhaps not the most popular subject, riding in the cold, but it has not gotten above 15 Celsius (60F) all spring here in Labrador. I sometimes look like the Michelin man when I go for a ride. Now I'm a cross country skier and get out in temperatures below -20 Celsius but I'm just as cold sometimes on the bike. So the question is what kind of cold weather. really cold weather, gear do folks use.

I like to use a car when it gets real cold. You know a 4 wheeled vehicle with windows and a heater.

Mista Bob · May 25th, 2009, 06:54 AM

What is this car you speak of? I am not familiar with this concept.

noche_caliente · May 25th, 2009, 07:43 AM

i've found that even when it's not raining, I use the waterproof liners in the cold - they do a great job of keeping the wind out and keeping me warm. I've ridden as low as 1*C, but that was my limit, and I won't do it again, as I didn't trust the tires at all, and am still not confident in them after that experience. I had my leather jacket, and extra vest liner, a hoodie and an under armor shirt, with jeans, under armor leggings, and my riding pants. Also wore a thick pair of socks with my boots, and two thin glove liners. The other important bit is the protection for your neck. I wear an ear wrap upside down so the front is under my chin, and have my do-rag thing to keep my hair tamer, along with the wind skirt on my helmet. I won't claim to be roasting dressed like that, but I was passably warm at least.

Mista Bob · May 25th, 2009, 07:56 AM

For the neck I use a balaclava that covers the head and neck area, works great.
Also helps to reduce fogging greatly when riding in cold temps.

Alex · May 25th, 2009, 11:47 AM

Electrically heated gear can be very effective as well.

Nemy · May 25th, 2009, 03:54 PM

+1 for all the above posts. It's not all that bad under 10 degrees as long as you have the right gloves, a balaclava, and preferably a merino wool underlayer. Most of the time it's just the toes and fingers that get cold cause the balaclava should stop the draft from coming in the neck.

Best thing I can recommend are the Joe Rocket Nitrogen gloves - amazing and fully waterproof - thermolite insulation, gel palm, and a wiper blade thing on both thumbs. That with a helly hansen warm and a hoodie is good enough till 0 degrees.

HKr1 · May 25th, 2009, 04:25 PM

Well, I'll ask........ Were the hell is Labrador ??? I tried google, it just came up with dogs...

ScorpionNinja · May 25th, 2009, 06:23 PM

Ooook this michigan Rider hasnt ridden in 'Winter' temps yet... but like 2 weeks ago.....

i got up for work, geared up and let my Bike warm up for bout 10mins. It was 37 degrees outside @ 5:40am (high would later be like 71 LOL)

I rode for like 10.5 - 11 miles one way too work! At varies 55-60 MPH!

By the time i got there, my Hands were pretty Chilled (Warm temp Gloves), but not too bad.

Now my NECK at times (burst of wind) would get alil Chilly. (ill look into getting a Neophrene Ski mask, they have nice coverage of the Whole Head, Neck, etc... too wear under the helmet/jacket coller!

So the Rest of me was nice and Warm!

My Gear i wear is:

Scorpion EXO Hattrick Jacket (RED)

(textile jacket, waterproof, 2 inner liners)

It works Great for 4 seasons, but Are you gonna Ride in 6" of SNOW too work? lol
*Only CON is the neck/coller area allows some Cold air in sometimes, youll need something over your Neck area too Combat this in Cold weather riding!

Scorpion EXO Deuce Riding Pant (black)

(textile pant, waterproof, 1 inner liner)

Scorpion EXO 400 helmet

w/ *Everclear* Visor DOESNT FOG!!!

Alpinestars SP-X sport riding Gloves (RED)

*Carbon fiber Knuckles* Their NOT for Cold temps, LOL

ICON Accelerant Riding Boot (Black)

(Waterproof, anti-slip sole) They Work, Flat out! Their Also pretty comfy, if your walking around for like 2 Hrs, then you feet will start too hurt... but heh

Ive Ridden in a Mass Thunderstorm while on my way too my brothers in Mt. Clemens Mi. I rode in light rain, POURING Rain, Med Rain.... all during a contesnt 40-50min Period! Once i got to his place, and took off my Gear... i was Shocked that i was DRY! no **** ppl. Some areas of my skin was very very very slightly like a pin drop Damp, but i dunno if that was Due too me Riding in Hot weather b4 the T-storm came, but im Very HAPPY with Scorpions Gear so Far!!! Id rec. their stuff and Icons Boots too Anyone!

www.ScorpionUSA.com
check out their 2009 spring catalog!

Also you can visit my fav store too buy (local) their stuff from: www.sportbiketrackgear.com

Enjoy!

SteveL · May 25th, 2009, 11:54 PM

For winter riding first I don’t ride if the over night temperature has been below 0˚ C as there is a risk of black ice.
The minimum temperature is +2˚C I then have a pair of long johns and a pair of PULP snowboarding trousers and Akito boots. For the top I have a Gore Tex jacket (Mammut Swiss made) with removable lining which was designed for skiing and climbing, a pair of Darts winter gloves. My BMW system 5 helmet does not need any extra help in keeping my head warm, you just have to buy the double glassed visor to prevent misting up and that’s it.

Steve

lockie · May 26th, 2009, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKr1

Well, I'll ask........ Were the hell is Labrador ??? I tried google, it just came up with dogs...

Look up... look way up and on to the east coast of Canada, above the island of Newfoundland, you'll find Labrador. It's approximately the size of New Zealand with a population of 30,000. Along with the island it forms the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Great winters and surprisingly warm but short summers.

Thanks for the cold weather gear info. I've gotten a neck warmer and a skull cap from my skiing kit and a pair of leather snowmobile mitts along with lots of layers of insulation under my mesh jacket, then a windbreaker over that. Has anyone got that wind resistant underwear I've seen on some websites?

SteveL · May 26th, 2009, 04:36 AM

“Has anyone got that wind resistant underwear I've seen on some websites?”

May be a bit dangerous if you suffer from gas.

Steve

CC Cowboy · May 26th, 2009, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveL

“Has anyone got that wind resistant underwear I've seen on some websites?”

May be a bit dangerous if you suffer from gas.

Steve

What octane gas you talking about?

SteveL · May 26th, 2009, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

What octane gas you talking about?

The sort generated by a Thai green curry has almost spontaneous ignition.

Steve

ScorpionNinja · May 26th, 2009, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lockie

Look up... look way up and on to the east coast of Canada, above the island of Newfoundland, you'll find Labrador. It's approximately the size of New Zealand with a population of 30,000. Along with the island it forms the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Great winters and surprisingly warm but short summers.

Thanks for the cold weather gear info. I've gotten a neck warmer and a skull cap from my skiing kit and a pair of leather snowmobile mitts along with lots of layers of insulation under my mesh jacket, then a windbreaker over that. Has anyone got that wind resistant underwear I've seen on some websites?

a Euro Company, KNOX Armor, makes a Line of 'Cold Killers' underlayer gear, not just for motorcyclist, but i havent bought or tried anything of theirs yet!

This place sells them www.sportbiketrackgear.com
their website also has a YOUTUBE video talking/showing nearly Every item they Sell online! Give em a look!

May 25th, 2009, 05:48 AM	#1
lockie ninjette.org sage Name: don Location: Port Elgin NB Canada Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 blue ninja 250R Posts: 742	Cold weather gear Perhaps not the most popular subject, riding in the cold, but it has not gotten above 15 Celsius (60F) all spring here in Labrador. I sometimes look like the Michelin man when I go for a ride. Now I'm a cross country skier and get out in temperatures below -20 Celsius but I'm just as cold sometimes on the bike. So the question is what kind of cold weather. really cold weather, gear do folks use.

May 25th, 2009, 05:54 AM	#2
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Thermals would be a good starting point, then just layer up. Use a neck warmer, and cotton/silk liner gloves inside your leather ones. A skull cap/beanie would also help keep the noggin warm. Forgot to add heated grips. __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son. Last futzed with by miks; May 25th, 2009 at 11:50 PM.

May 25th, 2009, 11:47 AM	#8
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May 25th, 2009, 11:54 PM	#12
SteveL old git Name: Steve Location: Geneve Switzerland Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): BMW K1300S Posts: 479	For winter riding first I don’t ride if the over night temperature has been below 0˚ C as there is a risk of black ice. The minimum temperature is +2˚C I then have a pair of long johns and a pair of PULP snowboarding trousers and Akito boots. For the top I have a Gore Tex jacket (Mammut Swiss made) with removable lining which was designed for skiing and climbing, a pair of Darts winter gloves. My BMW system 5 helmet does not need any extra help in keeping my head warm, you just have to buy the double glassed visor to prevent misting up and that’s it. Steve __________________________________________________ Some mistakes are too much fun to make only once.

May 26th, 2009, 04:36 AM	#14
SteveL old git Name: Steve Location: Geneve Switzerland Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): BMW K1300S Posts: 479	“Has anyone got that wind resistant underwear I've seen on some websites?” May be a bit dangerous if you suffer from gas. Steve __________________________________________________ Some mistakes are too much fun to make only once.

May 25th, 2009, 06:21 AM	#3
Mista Bob Über n00b Name: Bob Location: Alberta, Canada Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Triumph TT600, Honda NS50F, Kawasaki ZZR-250 (sold) Posts: 225	15 C is nice n warm! Does your riding jacket have any vents? If so make sure they are closed, or if its perforated leather it would probably be best to just invest in a textile jacket. Even with a proper liner in the jacket perforated leather jackets can be real cold. The textile jacket could also double as rain gear for you depending on which jacket it is. Then textile pants will also keep your legs nicely warm if you wear jeans under them. You can find nice winter riding gloves from a few companies. A round up of some winter gloves here, http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcyc...cle-gloves.htm Otherwise it's all about the layers, miks summed it up nicely. And another thing you could always look into if you plan on riding in even colder weather, is heated gear.

May 25th, 2009, 06:54 AM	#5
Mista Bob Über n00b Name: Bob Location: Alberta, Canada Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Triumph TT600, Honda NS50F, Kawasaki ZZR-250 (sold) Posts: 225	What is this car you speak of? I am not familiar with this concept.

May 25th, 2009, 07:43 AM	#6
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	i've found that even when it's not raining, I use the waterproof liners in the cold - they do a great job of keeping the wind out and keeping me warm. I've ridden as low as 1*C, but that was my limit, and I won't do it again, as I didn't trust the tires at all, and am still not confident in them after that experience. I had my leather jacket, and extra vest liner, a hoodie and an under armor shirt, with jeans, under armor leggings, and my riding pants. Also wore a thick pair of socks with my boots, and two thin glove liners. The other important bit is the protection for your neck. I wear an ear wrap upside down so the front is under my chin, and have my do-rag thing to keep my hair tamer, along with the wind skirt on my helmet. I won't claim to be roasting dressed like that, but I was passably warm at least.

May 25th, 2009, 07:56 AM	#7
Mista Bob Über n00b Name: Bob Location: Alberta, Canada Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Triumph TT600, Honda NS50F, Kawasaki ZZR-250 (sold) Posts: 225	For the neck I use a balaclava that covers the head and neck area, works great. Also helps to reduce fogging greatly when riding in cold temps.

May 25th, 2009, 03:54 PM	#9
Nemy ninjette.org sage Name: Tim Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE Ninja 250R Posts: 796	+1 for all the above posts. It's not all that bad under 10 degrees as long as you have the right gloves, a balaclava, and preferably a merino wool underlayer. Most of the time it's just the toes and fingers that get cold cause the balaclava should stop the draft from coming in the neck. Best thing I can recommend are the Joe Rocket Nitrogen gloves - amazing and fully waterproof - thermolite insulation, gel palm, and a wiper blade thing on both thumbs. That with a helly hansen warm and a hoodie is good enough till 0 degrees.

May 25th, 2009, 04:25 PM	#10
HKr1 IC2(SW) Name: Kerry Location: Pensacola Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot.	Well, I'll ask........ Were the hell is Labrador ??? I tried google, it just came up with dogs...

May 25th, 2009, 06:23 PM	#11
ScorpionNinja ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Dave Location: Michigan Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.	Ooook this michigan Rider hasnt ridden in 'Winter' temps yet... but like 2 weeks ago..... i got up for work, geared up and let my Bike warm up for bout 10mins. It was 37 degrees outside @ 5:40am (high would later be like 71 LOL) I rode for like 10.5 - 11 miles one way too work! At varies 55-60 MPH! By the time i got there, my Hands were pretty Chilled (Warm temp Gloves), but not too bad. Now my NECK at times (burst of wind) would get alil Chilly. (ill look into getting a Neophrene Ski mask, they have nice coverage of the Whole Head, Neck, etc... too wear under the helmet/jacket coller! So the Rest of me was nice and Warm! My Gear i wear is: Scorpion EXO Hattrick Jacket (RED) (textile jacket, waterproof, 2 inner liners) It works Great for 4 seasons, but Are you gonna Ride in 6" of SNOW too work? lol Only CON is the neck/coller area allows some Cold air in sometimes, youll need something over your Neck area too Combat this in Cold weather riding! Scorpion EXO Deuce Riding Pant (black) (textile pant, waterproof, 1 inner liner) Scorpion EXO 400 helmet w/ Everclear* Visor DOESNT FOG!!! Alpinestars SP-X sport riding Gloves (RED) Carbon fiber Knuckles Their NOT for Cold temps, LOL ICON Accelerant Riding Boot (Black) (Waterproof, anti-slip sole) They Work, Flat out! Their Also pretty comfy, if your walking around for like 2 Hrs, then you feet will start too hurt... but heh Ive Ridden in a Mass Thunderstorm while on my way too my brothers in Mt. Clemens Mi. I rode in light rain, POURING Rain, Med Rain.... all during a contesnt 40-50min Period! Once i got to his place, and took off my Gear... i was Shocked that i was DRY! no **** ppl. Some areas of my skin was very very very slightly like a pin drop Damp, but i dunno if that was Due too me Riding in Hot weather b4 the T-storm came, but im Very HAPPY with Scorpions Gear so Far!!! Id rec. their stuff and Icons Boots too Anyone! www.ScorpionUSA.com check out their 2009 spring catalog! Also you can visit my fav store too buy (local) their stuff from: www.sportbiketrackgear.com Enjoy!

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