PhillyKev 0 #1 October 14, 2004 It was a little chilly last weekend so I stopped at REI to load up on winter gear. I think I'm prepared. Plus, I have a new avatar Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #2 October 15, 2004 You are so sexy. I'm all wet now. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CornishChris 5 #3 October 15, 2004 What, did you spill something?! CJP Gods don't kill people. People with Gods kill people Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattjw916 2 #4 October 15, 2004 full-face helmet and balaclava are a bit more effective & safer. NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcvet 0 #5 October 15, 2004 My winter motorcycling gear will consist of a back pack, a few credit cards, and a plane ticket to Florida (My bike will be there waiting). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattjw916 2 #6 October 15, 2004 cheater... NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamjenner 0 #7 October 15, 2004 you look like you're about to rob a store or mug a helpless old lady. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #8 October 15, 2004 QuoteYou are so sexy. I'm all wet now. REI has rain gear for that too! www.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #9 October 15, 2004 QuoteREI has rain gear for that too! You're ever so helpful. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #10 October 15, 2004 NICE! I'm keeping my skid lid for the winter, but I've got a baclava and some bandanas to stave out that harsh Texas winter. It doesn't get too bad here, but it does get down in the teens on occasion. What really really sucks is we don't get snow, we get ice fucking cold rain in the winter, so I'm looking around for some good rain gear. The best I've found thus far is at the HD dealer, BUT I don't want something with HD plastered all over the damned place.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
winsor 236 #11 October 15, 2004 QuoteIt was a little chilly last weekend so I stopped at REI to load up on winter gear. I think I'm prepared. Plus, I have a new avatar At first I thought the subject was like ice racing - talk about a serious sport! As far as winter riding goes, I have been a 12-month rider since the late '60s. I figure any conditions in which I would ski I would ride. Needless to say, in Northern Illinois or Massachusetts in the dead of winter the trick is to ensure you don't have an inch of skin exposed. With a snowmobile suit, full-face helmet with a throat-coat, Hippo Hands over the controls and so forth it becomes quite doable. I once went into a bank without thinking about it, and think the guard came close to peeing on himself before I got the helmet off (it was around 0F, so I left it on for warmth when outside). I found an O2 mask with appropriate tubing was necessary in really serious cold to keep the visor from turning into a block of ice. Running a step or two hotter on the plugs and inhibiting the cooling on the engine is a good idea, as well. Blue skies, Winsor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #12 October 15, 2004 QuoteI once went into a bank without thinking about it, and think the guard came close to peeing on himself before I got the helmet off (it was around 0F, so I left it on for warmth when outside). Luke! I need your money! Dude, that's core. Do ever wear rain gear? If so, what do you recommend?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaGimp 0 #13 October 15, 2004 QuoteYou are so sexy. I'm all wet now. think im changing my holloween costume...."Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #14 October 15, 2004 QuoteYou are so sexy. I'm all wet now. Damn, wish I read that before I went to bed last night. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #15 October 15, 2004 Quoteso I'm looking around for some good rain gear. Here are reviews of 10 rain suits. This site is great in general for all kinds of info. http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/accessoriesandgear/rainsuit/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #16 October 15, 2004 Quotefull-face helmet and balaclava are a bit more effective & safer. I actually got a balacava, too. But I'm returning it. This neck gaitor hat combo actually covers more skin and is more flexible, can pull down the neck off my face, etc. I don't like full face helmets. But I may change my mind depending on how well this set up works. As far as Dave's suggestion of baclava. Although it is a tasty treat, I'm not sure how warm it would keep you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #17 October 15, 2004 QuoteAs far as Dave's suggestion of baclava. Although it is a tasty treat, I'm not sure how warm it would keep you Bwahahahahahahaha Ok, so I misspelled it and it turned out to be funny. Good for us.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #18 October 15, 2004 Actually, Kev, the absolute best weather protection for people who refuse to adorn their skoots with windshields and refuse to ride with a dog house on their head (legal full-face helmet) regardless of how nasty it is outside is a set of MX goggles with a face shield (rock guard). I refer to this as "The Evil Vorlon Mask". While those neoprene-derived face warmers are nice in just cold weather, they do very little for you if it's raining. They saturate with water after a time and gag you, plus they do little to prevent the rain from beating the fuck out of you on the interstate at speed. The setup I use is fantastic. All I did to make it perfect was to put electrical tape over the vents in front of your mouth. The standoff is sufficient so that you don't starve for air and you will absolutely not feel the beating rain and blistering cold. In absolute coldest riding, I will wear a neoprene face guard such as yours under my goggles/face shield. Chuck -riding hard since I was six years old. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #19 October 15, 2004 Quote-riding hard since I was six years old. Hahahahaha... Ohhhh...you mean you've been riding a lot and hard core since you were six...ok, I get it now. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #20 October 15, 2004 What did you think I meant, Jackass? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #21 October 15, 2004 For some reason I could see you with your manson look trying to somehow shift a jockey shifter with your monkey-member. You know, I've got this bottle of Cabo Wabo that's just waiting for an epic DZ party monkey-numero-uno...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #22 October 15, 2004 No mas tequilla. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #23 October 15, 2004 Fine, I'll just get muchos Shiner Bock cervas.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #24 October 15, 2004 I heard a story about you and Kip, some tequlia shots and Aviators windows Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #25 October 15, 2004 Actually, it's polartec, but yeah, I get your point. This is not a wet weather riding get up. Just cold weather. The glasses are Wiley-X SG1 goggles with prescription lenses (interchangeable with clear prescription lenses) and they have an eye cup around them to seal out the wind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
