Worst Part of Winter Riding

No Worries · 11-18-2008, 07:14 PM

The cold has never been a problem for me. I've worn a snowmobile suit, two pairs of longjohns and socks, and a baklava. And Hippo Hands are the best thing for warm hands. I ride with summer gloves underneath. I don't know why no one else uses them.

I've also ridden on snow, slush and ice. Crashed on ice once. It's a real skill to ride a bunch of miles on a curvy road, staying in a single tire track because of snow in the center.

But when I was riding yesterday, it was very sunny. The sun is at a very low angle and will get worse till the end of December. It seemed that every time I came around a corner the sun was right in my face. I couldn't see a thing. That really sucks.

Particle Man · 11-18-2008, 07:25 PM

I just take the snowmobile.

Mr Lefty · 11-18-2008, 07:50 PM

that and I imagine the sun glare'n off the snow makes it 10x worse...

Particle Man · 11-18-2008, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ebbs15

that and I imagine the sun glare'n off the snow makes it 10x worse...

photo sensitive visor.

Mr Lefty · 11-18-2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

photo sensitive visor.

yes Fog City FTW

tlstreak · 11-18-2008, 08:57 PM

I think its cleaning the salt off the bike afterwards

Particle Man · 11-18-2008, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ebbs15

yes Fog City FTW

actually, this one is an anti-fog insert that goes into a clear visor - it has yet to fog

Mr Lefty · 11-18-2008, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

actually, this one is an anti-fog insert that goes into a clear visor - it has yet to fog

intresting... I loved my fog city insert. it was impossible to fog up... but it never got dark enough for direct light... still needed to squint a bit. but if it got darker it'd make transitions like a shaded corner impossible to see... so...

Cutty72 · 11-19-2008, 01:25 AM

polarized sunglasses...

Gas Man · 11-19-2008, 01:26 AM

To answer the question...

"Not riding"

11-18-2008, 07:14 PM	#1
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	Worst Part of Winter Riding The cold has never been a problem for me. I've worn a snowmobile suit, two pairs of longjohns and socks, and a baklava. And Hippo Hands are the best thing for warm hands. I ride with summer gloves underneath. I don't know why no one else uses them. I've also ridden on snow, slush and ice. Crashed on ice once. It's a real skill to ride a bunch of miles on a curvy road, staying in a single tire track because of snow in the center. But when I was riding yesterday, it was very sunny. The sun is at a very low angle and will get worse till the end of December. It seemed that every time I came around a corner the sun was right in my face. I couldn't see a thing. That really sucks.

11-18-2008, 07:25 PM	#2
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	I just take the snowmobile. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

11-19-2008, 01:26 AM	#10
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	To answer the question... "Not riding" __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

11-18-2008, 07:50 PM	#3
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	that and I imagine the sun glare'n off the snow makes it 10x worse...

11-18-2008, 08:57 PM	#6
tlstreak As Seen On TV Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NE TN Moto: 01 929 Posts: 54	I think its cleaning the salt off the bike afterwards