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How cold (temp) do you ride?

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by iwingameover, Oct 6, 2009.

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How cold air temp do you ride

  1. 60F+

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  2. 50F-60F

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  3. 40F-50F

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  4. 30f-40f

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  5. below 30F

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  1. parts

    parts Member

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    This is a strange time of year to ride here.
    The mornings are in the hight 30's low 40's so you have
    to wear extra stuff since we're still used to summer temps.
    But by 11:00 am it's to hot for most of the add on gear and
    you have to strap it all down.

    But to the question..the coldest I've had to ride is around 17* at
    night and in the low 20's in the day time.

    Thats just the norm in the dead of winter around here.
     
  2. clipperskipper

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    Street riding gets a little dicey now, although I did ride Sunday on the dual sport (50f).
     
  3. XJ4Keeps

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    I ride all year round, although I pretty much stop commuting on two wheels once the winter sets in hard. Bitter cold doesn't bother me (good gear conquers all), but snow and ice tend to change my thinking a bit. The Seca 650 goes in the barn when the first flakes fly--no sense in subjecting a mint vintage bike to the destructive forces of road salt and potholes.
    My DR350 stays in service 12 months a year, however. Even up here in eastern MA, there are enough rideable days during the winter to warrant keeping the DS up and running. Trail or street, she finds a way to put a smile on my face during the cold, dark months when I most need it.
    Plus, she's an ugly, crusty old b***h anyway. What does she care about salt, sand, snow and the occasional minor biff?
     

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