WINTERS CoMING

[Crocop43]

AS we all know winter is just around the corner. Recently my cage was destroyed so im cageless for the time being until insurance gets off the butt and gives me money for the idiot that hit me....then i have to find a suitable vehicle.....so in the mean time im just driving my good ol fz6r.... My question is what winter/cold weather gear do u have? please post pics/links where i might be able to purchase...im really looking for heated gloves and maybe a heated jacket... but am also intrested in all cold gear cause u guys might have something i didnt think of.....anyways thx for everything

RIDE ON....

 

[dart1963]

@#$@#$ YOU and reminding us about this upcoming madness.....
start with the jacket.... your hands will love you if you have a winter glove to help hold in that heat... also check out threads on the hand guards, they will help....

links:

heated jacket liner... 65 watt version....

http://www.revzilla.com/product/firstgear-heated-jacket-liner?utm_campaign=Jacket+Liner&utm_source=Google&utm_keyword=firstgear-heated-jacket-liner&utm_medium=base&adtype=pla&kw={keyword}&gclid=CI-h2aeht6sCFYNM4AodYFfxig

base layer stuff (can also look into underarmor cold gear...)

Enjoy browsing: Snow Sports for Men - ChampionUSA, Men's Snow Sports Thermal Underwear, men's base layer, Duofold

keep the neck warm (mind it will make your lens fog up really quick)

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socks... any that wick sweat away.... in the military extreme cold gear included wool, not cotton, as it wicked better

good luck!

 

[yfz6r]

Hand guards are a huge investment. Preferably the soft ones that are like a tube connected to the bars that you stick your hands into.

I ride straight through winter wearing the biggest coat I could find at jc pennies last year and some badass gloves. I only ride for 1.5 miles each way though so I freeze till I get there and freeze back, but it's very brief.

Nothing better than doing 45 mph on the bike after scraping frozen dew off the seat at 6:45 in the morning

 

[See red]

Seat heater, hand guards, and heated grips. What tires are you using though?

 

[Marthy]

Hand guards are a huge investment. Preferably the soft ones that are like a tube connected to the bars that you stick your hands into.

I ride straight through winter wearing the biggest coat I could find at jc pennies last year and some badass gloves. I only ride for 1.5 miles each way though so I freeze till I get there and freeze back, but it's very brief.

Nothing better than doing 45 mph on the bike after scraping frozen dew off the seat at 6:45 in the morning

You're nuts! I enjoy riding... but you're hard core Mate!

 

[Marthy]

I've been testing 2 different set of hand guard so far. The Rental look good and simple. I think they will fit ok on stock handlebars. But I did cut mine as narrow as possible, so it doesn't quite fit. It rub a bit on the mirrors at full lock...

The other set are the Koplin with integrate mirrors. The only down side you need to fab some brackets to fit them. The look really good and are big enough that if you get poor down rain, your hand stay dry... yep, I involuntary test them last night. Since they have mirrors (convex) I removed the bunny hears. I still need to play with those. I need to place them a bit higher so I don't stair at my elbows. I like the convex part... I just need to get use to them. Looking at the mirrors the cars look far away... but looking over your shoulder... they're right there.

I'm not quite sure witch one I will keep yet. I might go for the stock mirrors for better visibilities. In my book, for colder weather, handguard is the first thing you need to do.

 

[Mr Citrus]

Winter is 75 degrees here

Just thought I'd throw that in there

 

[jakeaz]

Winter is the riding season here in arizona so winter gear consists of a sweater or riding jacket preferably thin so i dont get to hot and a helmet

 

[Deputyfarva252]

I couldnt even fathom riding a bike on snow and ice, screw that ....

 

[Crocop43]

thanks for the links guys lets keep this going what else u got....im planning on driving about 15 miles to work everyday unless it snows....then ill be getting a ride somehow....anybody have really good heated gloves?

 

[Crocop43]

yes im aware its going to suck

 

[Crocop43]

Bump....Bump to the tippity top

 

[AFDavis11]

I had heated grips but I wouldn't recommend them, but I do think there are a lot neck covers that I really find useful, beyond there cost.

 

[Sparkxx1]

Crocop look I'm getting this suit, it has amazing reviews. I too will be commuting this winter unless it snows. I've seen about 300 reviews and not one can say a REALLY bad thing about it. Also for the 180$ pricepoint it's ridiculous. I'm going to be adding a good windproof/waterproof glove and a good balaclava.

Firstgear Thermo One-Piece Suit - Street Bike - Motorcycle Superstore

Amazon sells it too. 250 amazing ratings can't be wrong imo.

If you get heated grips go for umm those ugly muffs I forgot what they're called..

http://www.hippohands.com/

I think I'm just going to get good quality windproof/waterproof gloves a liner and those hand wind guards(not the muffs).

I think for 15 miles heated gear is over the top, plus you're in NC which should be warmer than NY.

 

[iSpoolin]

This sucks Sadly come the end of October it'll be time for me to put my bike away

However I do have the full line of Knox Cold Killers, minus the "wind buddy" top.

KNOX Armor-Cold Killers from SportbikeTrackGear.com

I don't ride in the dead of winter, but for fall/beginning of spring I use them for the mornings. Literally one of my best investments. They keep you warm, without making you sweat. Tested them all the way down into 36* weather and I coulda sworn it was still 70* outside

The whole suit cost me about $280, but it was definitely worth it.

 

[Hellgate]

Really??? It was 105 yesterday. What I would give for a nice 90 degree day...

 

[AngryAnt]

Hey guys. I'm thinking about putting my order in for some winter gear today. I'm going to start with handguards + heated grips, and if that's not a satisfactory solution, I'll go from there.

Any reason why these particular items wouldn't work on our bike?

TwistedThrottle.com : Oxford Heaterz Heated Motorcycle Handlebar Grips for 7/8-inch Diameter Handlebars (Sports Style) - OXF.26.0696
PowerMadd Mounting Kit for Star Series Handguards - Dirt Bike Motocross - Motorcycle Superstore
PowerMadd Star Series Handguards - Dirt Bike Motocross - Motorcycle Superstore

Then from there I guess I need to find a good leather jacket and leather gloves and I should be set to ride through the winter (I only commute like 3 miles)

 

[Marthy]

Nice and chill today in the mid 80's. Getting there...

 

[MNGreg]

Nice and chill today in the mid 80's. Getting there...

I hate you! I went riding saturday morning, think it was in the low 40's. Freaking cold at speed. Even with warmer gloves, my hands going numb and need a baclava.. Could feel my neck or chin when reached location.

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[leprecaun jon]

i ride year round as long as there is not ice or snow on the road we are riding! i have been told heated hand grips just dont do the trick...its all about how you layer...last year i road with long johns,insulated socks, insulated under shirt,fleece lined pants, a tee shirt, a hoodie and my carrhart jacket ( to resist the wind) unfortunately i had nothing in the form of gloves and the cold air from the helmet was .... it takes getting use too ...

( sounds like i wouldnt be able to move... but i was pretty good haha

good luck, ride safe and stay warm... its getting colder sooner here in va