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Captain Morgan · 03-06-2010, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

We only had ice on the ground for a day or two, my new gear I can ride well below freezing without much care. It's not really been any different for me than when it's warm.

Does your BMW have heated grips, or do you just have really good gloves? Also, what gear are you wearing when riding in the colder weather?

Mr Lefty · 03-06-2010, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

Does your BMW have heated grips, or do you just have really good gloves? Also, what gear are you wearing when riding in the colder weather?

he's got both...

I'm good riding the DRZ down to about -5 or so... (hit that in dec) I'm cold but it's bareable... anything colder than that... and I'll pass.... unless I get heated gear

Captain Morgan · 03-06-2010, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by eBBs15

he's got both...

I'm good riding the DRZ down to about -5 or so... (hit that in dec) I'm cold but it's bareable... anything colder than that... and I'll pass.... unless I get heated gear

Damn, -5 is fucking cold. And why was your bike stuck in Omaha?

Mr Lefty · 03-06-2010, 09:51 PM

rode it up there in late dec before xmas, with the plan that I'd trailer it back behind my girlfriends truck... but she got snowed in, in Rapid City, and couldn't make the drive. my tires were pretty much shot... had about another 500 miles on them at most, and the trip home is 1100 even by the shortest route. couldn't find any local shops that had my size in stock, and didn't have enough time to order a set. so I borrowed his car for a month and a half then drove it back up in mid Feb to ride back down.

I'm not sure to be honest that what I hit was truely -5... didn't feel that cold when I stopped... but it was windy and that's what the bank reader said...

I do know I didn't want it to get any colder...

racedoll · 03-06-2010, 11:31 PM

In addition to the tires, it is best to take a complete walk around the entire bike checking it over (even if you have been able to ride all winter).

tached1000rr · 03-06-2010, 11:34 PM

I also have my own "circuit" that I take to shake off the rust and allow the senses to return.

racedoll · 03-07-2010, 12:08 AM

Here is a good read to go along with this thread..

http://www.womenridersnow.com/Public...?ArticleID=890

tached1000rr · 03-07-2010, 04:39 PM

Just thought of something else: make sure your registration, license tag, and inspection etc...:is up to date.

racedoll · 03-07-2010, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tached1000rr

Just thought of something else: make sure your registration, license tag, and inspection etc...:is up to date.

Speaking from experience?

tached1000rr · 03-07-2010, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by racedoll

Speaking from experience?

03-06-2010, 11:34 PM	#16
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	I also have my own "circuit" that I take to shake off the rust and allow the senses to return. Last edited by tached1000rr; 03-06-2010 at 11:42 PM..

03-06-2010, 09:51 PM	#14
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	rode it up there in late dec before xmas, with the plan that I'd trailer it back behind my girlfriends truck... but she got snowed in, in Rapid City, and couldn't make the drive. my tires were pretty much shot... had about another 500 miles on them at most, and the trip home is 1100 even by the shortest route. couldn't find any local shops that had my size in stock, and didn't have enough time to order a set. so I borrowed his car for a month and a half then drove it back up in mid Feb to ride back down. I'm not sure to be honest that what I hit was truely -5... didn't feel that cold when I stopped... but it was windy and that's what the bank reader said... I do know I didn't want it to get any colder...

03-06-2010, 11:31 PM	#15
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	In addition to the tires, it is best to take a complete walk around the entire bike checking it over (even if you have been able to ride all winter).

03-07-2010, 12:08 AM	#17
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	Here is a good read to go along with this thread.. http://www.womenridersnow.com/Public...?ArticleID=890

03-07-2010, 04:39 PM	#18
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	Just thought of something else: make sure your registration, license tag, and inspection etc...:is up to date.