What kind of winter gear are you sporting?

[Devaclis]

We have been talking about gloves a lot, but what other winter specific gear to you rock to make the commute a bit more comfortable? Any sweet bike mods to help with this?

[Drift]

Not really a mod...but the fairings on my bike facilitate the easy access of the engine area...very nice in the mornings at stop lights...just pop her in N and warm up the hands

[BlackOakTree]

Heated Grips - the $20 grip tape stuff.
Under Armor Balaclava, mainly to keep the ears and neck warm.
Olympia winter riding gloves - Probably the best gloves I've ever had.
Fog City visor insert to prevent any helmet fogging.
And some good wool socks (I like the Smart Wool brand).

I might look into a heated seat or I might put some cheap clip on hand guards on the bike to block the wind on my fingers.

[Devaclis]

Do the hand guards fit on a fill fairing sportbike? How is clearance?

I have a nice set of Burton snowboard pants
Ski-Doo super-X snowmobile gloves (on their way)
neoprene face and neck mask

Only been really cold a couple of times but I have taken this getup down to -19 at Echo Lake. I think I will go with heated grips and a heated vest this winter.

Any preferences on tires for riding when it is slick or a bit snowy out?

[Mother Goose]

My winter gear.....

[Bueller]

My winter gear.....

Isn't that your summer gear too?

[dattaway]

This, but in all black. Its a full Gerbing's electric heated suit. If it looks warm, that's because it is. Even at 0F, all my digits are warm with no hotspots either. The heated collar fits high into the helmet and keeps the wind and frost out. Good for the summertime in the rain too. Everything here including the boots cost $1200 several years ago and hasn't failed me yet. It will last a lifetime or until I continue to gain weight.

[salsashark]

Any preferences on tires for riding when it is slick or a bit snowy out?

Yep... a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab... 4X4 w/ a great heater!

Now if the streets are clear of ice and snow, then I'll ride.
As for special gear, I put the liner in the jacket... and I'm looking at those snowmobile gloves you posted about earlier this week. I have a short commute, by the time I start getting really cold, I'm at work.

[Bueller]

Tourmaster Transition jacket

Joe Rocket Ballistic Motorcycle Pant


Joe Rocket Revolution Motorcycle Boots



Tourmaster Cold Front Carbon Glove

Assorted neckwear depending on temp

[Mother Goose]

Isn't that your summer gear too?

Not ALWAYS.... sometimes it's this

[Kristian]

Belstaff! The liner in these babies makes you sweat no matter what the temp. Rode thru several snowstorms in spring and fall on the passes, no problems

Beemer has heated grips and jugs that stick out and keep the feet warm!

[siriuschris]

I've just been using my Joe Rocket Alter Ego stuff with another layer or two underneath along with long socks, balaclava, tour master winter elite gloves.
Even with the lil stock windscreen I've been confy at 30 degrees in the mountains.

Got a custom windscreen that's pretty high up and covers the hands a bit. Helps quite a lot.

Hi to you lil sport touring bike

[Dysco]

I rode without electrics for a couple of years year-round. When I can ride again, the first thing I'm getting is a gerbing heated jacket. I still swear by my FirstGear Kilimanjaro jackets but I never did figure out the pants besides wearing snomobile bibs that I waterproofed. I also chose protection over waterproofing and wore MX boots most of the time. If I was just going to be riding in town, I'd still do that but with neoprene socks. If it was going to be a longer trip, they'd have to be waterproof.

[rforsythe]

Before the SoWeCo ride to Durango, I picked up some RevIt Dakar pants. The outer layer is a pretty tough fabric that also breathes a little, has waterproof pockets, and zipper vents. Under that, are two removable layers. The first is a completely waterproof liner. Under that, is another insulating layer akin to a parka. Just wearing these in the shop to try them on I was sweating, yet without the layers in I was quite comfortable riding in 100+ degree heat. They do have some hard armor in the knees and padding in the hips as well.

So yeah, I'd recommend them. I like them so much I will probably get the matching jacket with similar features.