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gat_76 · 10-19-2007, 07:16 PM

Well in june I sold my pick-up and bought my bike on the same day... so it is my only ride.

Its been ok, iv'e put 6,000 miles on it so far, and had to ride in all types of weather except the cold, but since it is all i have, i will enduring some cold weather.

BTW, if anyone has particular experiance with highway travel during the cold, i am up for advice.

so far i have a full-face helmet, gloves, and layers of clothes (under armor, longjohns, jackets, rainsuit.)

thanks
-gat

jughead4india · 10-19-2007, 07:23 PM

diamond_jim · 10-19-2007, 07:34 PM

Only two things come from Texas.

Pfunk · 10-19-2007, 08:19 PM

dude, you're from Alabama, you have no room to talk...

and to my fellow Texan, no matter how much you cover and layer, wind and cold will always find a way in a little bit. At least that's what i have experienced

gat_76 · 10-19-2007, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diamond_jim

Only two things come from Texas.

LOL...... Hott women and Bad A$$ men....

JK

diamond_jim · 10-19-2007, 10:16 PM

Right on Gat. I was born in Texas and love it there.

outlaw · 10-19-2007, 10:34 PM

hey gat 76, welcome to the forum. i have ridden my bike in temps down to 19 deg F, which is not cold according to our northern bretheren,

and i know 3 things that are definate. 1. Really good warm gloves are not optional. 2. Neck protection is nessesary. 3. Gortex is by far the best material i have found to keep the wind off. your goal is to stop the wind and then warm layers under that and you will be fine. i have tried all types of material and without a doubt gortex is the best i have found. i use the military issue as i am in the national guard here in NC. I actually like riding in the cold.

SNAFU · 10-19-2007, 11:45 PM

You can try using a windshield as it will keep some of the wind off of you.

Husker_dude · 10-20-2007, 01:07 AM

robertc729 · 10-20-2007, 05:21 PM

Uncle B · 10-20-2007, 10:31 PM

P-ville, Texas

Poolville?
Pottsville?
Pattonville?
Pflugerville?
Plantersville?
Prairieville?

All Texas cities on Texas maps (put out by the Texas Dept. of Transportation) that could or do refer to themselves as P-ville.

Which one (1) are you from?

XoZe · 10-20-2007, 11:26 PM

SouthTXhills · 10-21-2007, 12:05 AM

I rode to work 25 miles in the mid 30's a few times last winter. Get something to cover your neck, chilly air can get in. A pair of good gloves and you're good to go.

I think we have only about three or four weeks of real winter to deal with down here anyway. I know, it's tough right.

RedFifty · 10-21-2007, 12:54 AM

Welcome Gat! -Red

NateHarris · 10-21-2007, 01:08 AM

The only additional thing I will add is electric glove liners. Run the wires through the sleeves of your main jacket and have the plug down at the bottom of the jacket. It seems like a PITA, but that heat will get into your bloodstream quickly through your palms (and vice versa in the absence of a heater) and will keep you toasty. I would actually sweat while riding around because of the glove liners. That is good down to freezing temps. Then move up to a heater vest for REALLY cold days.

10-19-2007, 07:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
gat_76 Newbie Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: '07 M50 Location: P-ville, Texas Posts: 3	New from Texas! Well in june I sold my pick-up and bought my bike on the same day... so it is my only ride. Its been ok, iv'e put 6,000 miles on it so far, and had to ride in all types of weather except the cold, but since it is all i have, i will enduring some cold weather. BTW, if anyone has particular experiance with highway travel during the cold, i am up for advice. so far i have a full-face helmet, gloves, and layers of clothes (under armor, longjohns, jackets, rainsuit.) thanks -gat

10-19-2007, 07:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
diamond_jim Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: S4 Scatcat Location: North Alabama Posts: 3,622	Only two things come from Texas. __________________ M50 tutorials, tips and how-to links DJ's new project bike

10-19-2007, 08:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Pfunk Newbie Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 2007 M50 Location: College Station/ Houston Posts: 13	dude, you're from Alabama, you have no room to talk... and to my fellow Texan, no matter how much you cover and layer, wind and cold will always find a way in a little bit. At least that's what i have experienced __________________ WHOOP '09

10-19-2007, 10:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
diamond_jim Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: S4 Scatcat Location: North Alabama Posts: 3,622	Right on Gat. I was born in Texas and love it there. __________________ M50 tutorials, tips and how-to links DJ's new project bike

10-19-2007, 10:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
outlaw Fifth gear streak Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Red '05 M50 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 1,375	hey gat 76, welcome to the forum. i have ridden my bike in temps down to 19 deg F, which is not cold according to our northern bretheren, and i know 3 things that are definate. 1. Really good warm gloves are not optional. 2. Neck protection is nessesary. 3. Gortex is by far the best material i have found to keep the wind off. your goal is to stop the wind and then warm layers under that and you will be fine. i have tried all types of material and without a doubt gortex is the best i have found. i use the military issue as i am in the national guard here in NC. I actually like riding in the cold. __________________

10-19-2007, 07:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
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10-19-2007, 11:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
SNAFU Just Won't Go Away ! Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 5,006	You can try using a windshield as it will keep some of the wind off of you. __________________

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10-20-2007, 10:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
Uncle B Want's A New Title Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Location: Gordon Texas Latitude: 32.54833 Longitude: -98.36889 Posts: 4,423	P-ville, Texas Poolville? Pottsville? Pattonville? Pflugerville? Plantersville? Prairieville? All Texas cities on Texas maps (put out by the Texas Dept. of Transportation) that could or do refer to themselves as P-ville. Which one (1) are you from? __________________ Ride Safe, Ride Long, & Have Fun Benjamin Franklin> They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security. http://www.gordontexas.net/ http://www.gordonvfd.com/

10-20-2007, 11:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
XoZe Found second gear by accident Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2007 M50 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 346	__________________ HellCat Windshield, Ram Camera Mount, Kuryakyn Iso-Grips, Stebel Air Horn, Kuryakyn Ellipse Mirrors, Blue LED kit, Integrated tail light, side-mounted license plate. -------------- http://www.linkedin.com/in/joseluisherrera My other car is a Chevy Colorado www.coloradofans.com My other hobby is IDPA www.idpa.com Support your local sports www.los-toros.com

10-21-2007, 12:05 AM	#13 (permalink)
SouthTXhills Newbie Joined: Sep 2007 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Schertz, TX Posts: 8	I rode to work 25 miles in the mid 30's a few times last winter. Get something to cover your neck, chilly air can get in. A pair of good gloves and you're good to go. I think we have only about three or four weeks of real winter to deal with down here anyway. I know, it's tough right.

10-21-2007, 12:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
RedFifty In Training Joined: May 2006 Bike: Red 2005 Suzuki M50 Location: Scotia, New York Posts: 100	Welcome Gat! -Red __________________ Red Fifty - 2005 Red M50 \| No Badges on Tank \| Silverstar \| Alley Cat \| ..Awesome..

10-21-2007, 01:08 AM	#15 (permalink)
NateHarris Clunked into first gear Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 07 Suzuki M50 Location: Fort Mill, SC 29707 Posts: 217	The only additional thing I will add is electric glove liners. Run the wires through the sleeves of your main jacket and have the plug down at the bottom of the jacket. It seems like a PITA, but that heat will get into your bloodstream quickly through your palms (and vice versa in the absence of a heater) and will keep you toasty. I would actually sweat while riding around because of the glove liners. That is good down to freezing temps. Then move up to a heater vest for REALLY cold days. __________________ Nate 07 M50 Some folks are forever telling us the glass is half full. Others that it is half empty. Did it ever occur to any of these folks that maybe the glass is too big? -George Carlin

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