FJR in Cold Weather

[ionbeam]

Rode until 12/1 then we got 18" of snow with the obligatory salt and sand -- end of season. Several commutes to work were below 20 degrees, in the dark. I was able to get a few weekend rides in before the $#it hit the roads.

Heated grips, ahamaY, Touring coat with Hein Gerike wind/rain liner in addition to the quilted liner, Hein Gericke mesh pants with wind/rain liner, Gaerne ST Dry Boots and fairly lightweight gloves so the heat from the heated grips can soak through, chin spoiler from my Arai helmet deployed. Note that the Gaerne boots are more comfortable than my sneakers and completely waterproof.

Alan

 

[rogerfjrfaster]

Rode yesterday 230 miles 34 -42 by the time I got to Visalia Ca, just need heated grips and hand guards? otherwise I'm fine plug in turn up the heat. The bike turned over 60,000 on the trip up in 2 years.

rogerfjrfaster

 

[rogerfjrfaster]

Almost looks like the Sierra Mts in sunny Ca

rogerfjrfaster

 

[PLCGuy]

I don't know if it's the bike, or the fact that I am using the right riding gear for the weather conditionds. With all the other bikes that I've owned over the years, I never really felt like riding once it got colder than heavy jacket and glove weather.

I agree totally. My brother used to say "there is NO bad weather only bad dressers"

I came back one night later than I planned wearing a mesh jacket and 52degs. Didn't quite feel like summer but I was comfortable!

Didn't park the bike till late Nov when we got our 18" of snow