How cold is too cold? - Page 4

waterman · 10-30-2009, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by todd (Nomadis Custodis)

Usually below 40 is my cut off.

It gets that cold down there???

NyhtRyder · 10-30-2009, 06:06 PM

I normally ride all year long. The temperature won't stop me but snow and ice or wet salted roads will. I've ridden when it has been as cold as 10 degrees and I have about a 15 mile commute to get to work. Last year the longest my bike set was just over a two week period. The rain doesn't stop me from riding either.

bsa2nomad · 10-30-2009, 06:43 PM

Commuting to work, I'll ride if the temp is supposed to rise into the 40's, starting out temp hasn't stopped me though the cold/wet road (possible black ice) conditions will.

**Idaho** · 10-30-2009, 07:47 PM

No electric gear. 35 to 40 is good on the highway. In town anything above 17 is just ducky as long as the roads are clear. Yes, that is farenheit.

ponch · 10-30-2009, 10:22 PM

The coldest I have ridden in is 23˚, and that was 15 miles each way with speeds up to 75. If it's around freezing or higher and the roads are clear, I will take it out.

skeeter · 10-31-2009, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by dank

Can't believe you southerners and Texans.....good grief, my wife rides with me down well into the low 40's. And she's just a little slip of a thing with about 2% body fat and no significant body mass for homeostasis. To even do an Arnold and call you "girlie men" would be an injustice to her.

Question isn't how cold does it get in your state, it's how cold is too cold to ride!

Coldest 21*. Wife rode with me on the toy run at 27*. When we got to Fredericksburg she was a popsicle. She forgot to put the liner in her jacket.

. A quick trip to WalMart solved that and she was comfy the rest of the day. With guard chaps and proper clothing I don't know what the limits are now but If your game I'm game. You first though. That way I can just stop when you fall down.

Come on down next summer for a nice warm ride.

Todd · 10-31-2009, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by waterman

Quote:

Originally Posted by todd (Nomadis Custodis)

Usually below 40 is my cut off.

It gets that cold down there???

Not very often!! maybe Jan/Feb for a few days

10-30-2009, 06:06 PM	#47
NyhtRyder Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 78	How cold is too cold? I normally ride all year long. The temperature won't stop me but snow and ice or wet salted roads will. I've ridden when it has been as cold as 10 degrees and I have about a 15 mile commute to get to work. Last year the longest my bike set was just over a two week period. The rain doesn't stop me from riding either. __________________ NyhtRyder Patriot Guard Rider #111802 VROC #24848
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10-30-2009, 06:43 PM	#48
bsa2nomad Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Western PA Posts: 23	How cold is too cold? Commuting to work, I'll ride if the temp is supposed to rise into the 40's, starting out temp hasn't stopped me though the cold/wet road (possible black ice) conditions will.
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10-30-2009, 07:47 PM	#49
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	How cold is too cold? No electric gear. 35 to 40 is good on the highway. In town anything above 17 is just ducky as long as the roads are clear. Yes, that is farenheit. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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10-30-2009, 10:22 PM	#50
ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,017	How cold is too cold? The coldest I have ridden in is 23˚, and that was 15 miles each way with speeds up to 75. If it's around freezing or higher and the roads are clear, I will take it out. __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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