How do you do it, Dana (read: That was a cold ride in this morning!)

[fook]

man you've got issues Carl.

I think coldest i've ridden in was leaving the IBM Boulder campus one night around 1am after getting stuck at work much longer than I wanted to and having to go back to Golden on 93.. it was around 10-11* to be sure and by the time I got home I couldn't feel the front half of my legs. pretty sure it was not the smartest thing ive ever done.

no heated gear today but I'm also riding a R12RT so I got more fairing to hide behind... I usually make a trip down to the data center after getting in and stand behind one of our netapp racks for a few min to warm up

[Joe]

My Tricks:
- HJC Snowmobile gloves = fan-tastic.
- A WINDPROOF Fleece is expensive but worth every penny.
- In a pinch, I put my hooded-sweatshirt on backwards (under riding jacket), and shove the hood up by my chin. Works well.
- Fleece Balaclava with spandex hood so it fits under a helmet.
- Safety glasses for when the visor freezes up
- Cheap snorkel tucked into jacket for warm air and to prevent visor from fogging/freezing

Anything that says snowmobile on it is going to be warm/dry/windproof. HJC even has heated visors; they aren't "DOT approved" but neither is riding with a layer of ice on your visor.

I hate when it takes longer to get dressed/undressed than it does to ride the 35 miles to work. But its fun to see the expressions on the coworkers.

[FZRguy]

My hands are the biggest deal for me. I use hand warmers for anything under 35. The rest of my body can just deal with it for an hour. 19 and snowing is my record, and I had so much gear on that I’ve been colder at 30.

[Devaclis]

Yeah, so my snowmobile gloves are torn along hte index finger. The only part that was cold this morning. Logging into www.dennikirk.com now for replacements

[Spiderman]

I hate when it takes longer to get dressed/undressed than it does to ride the 35 miles to work.

Aint that the truth!

[Snowman]

Anyone use that heated gear?

[Spiderman]

Dysco still takes the cake, IMHO:

[Nick_Ninja]

Anyone use that heated gear?

Heated vest = good
Heated chaps - (under the leathers) = good
Heated grips = great!

Any colder than that I drive the 4-Runner

[TFOGGuys]

Ok, time for me to unleash the heated gloves.....

[dm_gsxr]

Yea, I need to chase down the cable. This morning it was a little chilly. I did run without plugging in the jacket though. It wasn't that cold

Carl

[Joe]

Dysco still takes the cake, IMHO:

ALL HAIL DYSCO!! That is an awesome picture.
My wife won't come out in the snow to take any pictures of me.
She either hates the cold or doesn't want to encourage my stupid ideas.

[apehair]

I haven't heard you guys mention underwear.

A nice sequined thong will .... wait ... we're talking about cold weather gear, right? Shit. Sorry. A nice pair of UnderArmour ColdGear top and bottoms will work wonders in cold weather. Get the ones that squeeze you real tight. Feels good even when you're not doing anything.

I ride without a fairing so I usually take my Gerbing heated gear with me, but I don't hook up until it gets down near 30 on account of the UnderArmour. Of course, a lot depends on whether the sun is out.

Another really good item is a windproof, waterproof balaclava. Especially if you ride with a 3/4 helmet. (I do.) I love the Schampa Balaclava sold by these guys: http://www.coolbikerstuff.com/schampa/balaclavas.php

ape

[dm_gsxr]

I have the guy in your avatar but without the apehangers

Carl

[merlin]

I cheat, personally.... Just picked up an '82 Goldwing... I rode a couple weeks ago at 18 in my medium gloves and jacket. Comfy!

I wanted to ride yesterday (-2 on my porch when I left for work) but the roads were iced a bit here and there, and the GeezerWing is warm, but it doesn't handle low traction all that well (10 year old tires)

I am kinda looking forward to a REALLY cold morning when the roads are dry- I got a big curious about how it'll handle serious cold.

Coldest I've ridden the Buell was about 7 or 8 degrees about this time last year... Stage 3 hypothermia is NOT your friend.

Wonder if I could find some dual sport tires in the right sizes for the 'Wing?

Merlyn

[apehair]

I have the guy in your avatar but without the apehangers

No kidding? What's he riding?

I don't even remember where I got him. But he is one of my family's finest sculptures. Lends my estate an air of casual sophistication and aristocratic ease, I think. Even the servants like him. :-)

ape