Thread: How cold is too cold for you?

Quote: Originally Posted by C-bus Biker I ride if it's above 35 in the morning and predicted above 50 on the way home. That is exactly my measurement as well. Scorp

Quote: Originally Posted by dankatz Went riding in 15 degree weather with windchill of -9 the other day. On the highway at 75mph it was very cold - a small area of exposed neck was stinging (luckily at 75mph my ride was only 8 minutes on the highway and total of 20 minutes). My Gerbing heated glove thumbs were not warm enough...Now, I am grounded by snow...8-(( Cool (no pun intended ). I was out this last Saturday but I waited until it warmed...

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Growing up in Michigan, we use to take our dirt bikes out in the snow no matter how cold. However, off road with knobbies.

Quote: Originally Posted by REO Scorpio I'M fine riding in the forties here with light gloves and my rocket jacket. But below freezing, I'm out. I've hit black ice as well in a shallow corner and how I didnt lay down the bike is still a mystery. Second scariest moment I've had on a bike. Scorp Ok I'll bite - what was the first?

Quote: Originally Posted by rjo3491 Sadly, I took my last ride for 2009 today - a beautiful day in Southeast Michigan! About 150 miles - went into North Ohio farm country - was a good time - lots of bikes out, even the Harleys were waiving. Changed the oil this afternoon and will pull the battery tomorrow - fill the tank, cover it and I'm done for the season. I don't like riding below 45F. I have a long, non urban, against traffic...

Quote: Originally Posted by REO Scorpio I'M fine riding in the forties here with light gloves and my rocket jacket. But below freezing, I'm out. I've hit black ice as well in a shallow corner and how I didnt lay down the bike is still a mystery. Second scariest moment I've had on a bike. Scorp i dodged black ice a few times and still get nervous thinking about what would have happened if i didnt dodge it. when i graduate...

When I lived in Ohio, I rode as long as the roads were clear. GRUMPY

We've hit a cold spell here in Nashville last week - I've hit 37F and ready for a little colder if I can find some gloves I like.

One of the things about riding in the cold is that the bike seems to have an extra 5 to 10 hp because of the colder denser air. Makes the throttle response really crisp. Personally I thing you're missing out on the experience. But that's just me.