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Mr_RC
Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 08:17 AM
When I left my house this morning it was 39.8. 40 deg is my threshold. But when I got to work, I-25 and Colorado, wunderground.com listed the neighborhood at 23 deg. Its still only 26 deg over here.

Devaclis
Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 08:18 AM
32 when I left this morning. Still felt pretty good :) Saw a couple of patches of ice on university from runoff where people where watering their yards.

sky_blue
Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 08:21 AM
I'll reply to this thread when my fingers defrost.

Devaclis
Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 08:24 AM
hahaha. You should REALLY look into snow mobile gloves for riding in the cold. They are AWESOME!. I prefer the supercross style snowmobile gloves. You can get them REALLY cheap at Dennis Kirk.

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=3406575L&store=Main&catId=302&productId=p3406575&leafCatId=30203&mmyId=

Devaclis
Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 08:25 AM
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=3410241L&store=Main&catId=302&productId=prod1370086&leafCatId=30203&mmyId=

salsashark
Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 08:27 AM
Almost did... but couldn't get motivated enough to put on the gear...

Been looking for some winter gloves, thanx for the link Dana

Nick_Ninja
Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 08:42 AM
It's all in the grips :D

The ride was fine. All 5 minutes of it.

Mr_RC
Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 08:48 AM
hahaha. You should REALLY look into snow mobile gloves for riding in the cold. They are AWESOME!. I prefer the supercross style snowmobile gloves. You can get them REALLY cheap at Dennis Kirk.

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=3406575L&store=Main&catId=302&productId=p3406575&leafCatId=30203&mmyId=

I've never thought of that. I'm going to give it a shot this year. Thanks

sky_blue
Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 08:54 AM
Do I really have to put antifreeze back in the bike? I park in the garage at night. Could my engine really freeze?

dm_gsxr
Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 08:54 AM
No problems. It was about 34 according to the temp gauge on the bike at the coldest. It was awesome coming over the hill and seeing all the fog from Broomfield to the foothills. Once you got down into it though it was crazy. Idiots who don't think it's necessary to turn their GD lights on! But I was toasty warm with the Gerbing's and heated grips. Looks like this'll work out well (I added the heated grips back in March). I have the materials to create a lap "blanket". Tonight I'll probably put the first parts on the bike to see how it goes tomorrow.

Looking forward to colder days.

Carl

Devaclis
Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 08:56 AM
Looking forward to colder days.

Carl

Heck yeah!!! Woohoo!!!!

dm_gsxr
Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 08:56 AM
Do I really have to put antifreeze back in the bike? I park in the garage at night. Could my engine really freeze?

If it's heated, probably not. You might put a thermometer in the garage and keep an eye on it if you don't want to swap coolant. If it gets cold though, it will freeze and do bad things to your engine. I have to do the same thing with one of my bikes.

Carl

TFOGGuys
Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 10:55 AM
No snow, therefore I ride :)

puckstr
Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 04:15 PM
I had to ride my new baby.:hump:
Plus I sold my car.:)

ihavealegohead
Tue Oct 16th, 2007, 04:19 PM
Do I really have to put antifreeze back in the bike? I park in the garage at night. Could my engine really freeze?

Or when it gets cold, get a trouble light, remove the shield and put it on the engine (if you can fit it). It's enough heat to keep it from freezing. I'd rather see the bike next to the warm wall vs the garage door.

mayhem
Wed Oct 17th, 2007, 07:12 AM
bbbuuuurrrrrrrrrr. definetly need some of them snowmobile gloves...cold this morning and couldn't find my boarding gloves,plus their so damn bulky.......

Flyin Hawaiian
Wed Oct 17th, 2007, 12:01 PM
If it aint snowing, them I am definitely riding! Just got tire patched yesterday and couldn't wait to get back on it!

Devaclis
Wed Oct 17th, 2007, 12:43 PM
Tomorrow is gonna be a bit windy and chilly at about 6 a.m.. Who else is gonna tough it out and cowboy up?

Joecycle
Wed Oct 17th, 2007, 12:47 PM
This morning wasn't too bad. The crisp air lets me wake up faster anyway :shocked:. But I do need to look into gloves as the summer ones with vents were a bit "breezy" for some reason.

Devaclis
Wed Oct 17th, 2007, 01:03 PM
Head over to the GIANT sporting goods store off 76 and check out the smowmobile gloves, then buy them at Dennis Kirk online :)

will-t
Wed Oct 17th, 2007, 01:10 PM
Hit the ranch supply store over the weekend. Mmmm, flannel lined heavy weight jeans and thick wool socks. Toasty.

Today wasn't so bad, kinda wonder how tomorrow is going to feel. Supposed to be wet too. Ick.

Some heated grips have been sitting at Powersports just waiting for me for the last 6 months, maybe I should actually go get them and put them on the bike.

Devaclis
Wed Oct 17th, 2007, 01:17 PM
Where is CO Powersports? I have a $100 gift card I need to use and heated grips sound sweet :)

Nick_Ninja
Wed Oct 17th, 2007, 01:21 PM
Where is CO Powersports? I have a $100 gift card I need to use and heated grips sound sweet :)

There is one up here in B-town. Come on up on Sat and we'll drink beer and put them on.

mtnairlover
Wed Oct 17th, 2007, 01:24 PM
Shouldn't have read this thread...I wanna ride in to work sooooo bad now.:crazy:

I want my bike, I want my bike, I want my bike....gah!

Ok...I'm okay for now...sorta.

Devaclis
Wed Oct 17th, 2007, 01:26 PM
There is one up here in B-town. Come on up on Sat and we'll drink beer and put them on.

I have to work on Saturday but I may be able to ride up after :) That will give me chance to test them out on the way home!

Nick_Ninja
Wed Oct 17th, 2007, 01:32 PM
PM sent

dm_gsxr
Wed Oct 17th, 2007, 01:54 PM
Tomorrow is gonna be a bit windy and chilly at about 6 a.m.. Who else is gonna tough it out and cowboy up?

No problem, I'll be out. Look for the 'busa.

Carl

dm_gsxr
Wed Oct 17th, 2007, 01:56 PM
Where is CO Powersports? I have a $100 gift card I need to use and heated grips sound sweet :)

There's also one on 104th St close to Federal (just for alternate destinations). You might call first to make sure they have it. I bought my (and Rita's) set from Performance Cycle downtown.

Carl

Devaclis
Wed Oct 17th, 2007, 02:03 PM
Anyone want to buy my CO Powersports $100 card for $90?

siriuschris
Wed Oct 17th, 2007, 05:53 PM
when I got to work, I-25 and Colorado

Where do you work?
I'm up the street at Cherry Creek Audio.
Was a pretty refreshing ride.
I bought some Tourmaster Winter Elite gloves and they're great.