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Rich · 11-20-2007, 05:22 PM

This was posted on a BMW motorcycle forum a couple of years ago. I ran across it today and just had to share it here. Personally, it's a little cool for me, but this guy must be one tough dude.

ant_mb · 11-20-2007, 05:31 PM

That's way too cold for me! Hell I won't even go outside in weather like that. I rode in the mud today and it was around 40. I was really cold and wet, but it was worth it.

After taking these pics, I made my own road throught the jungle. Pic 3 was my entrance point.

Fred · 11-20-2007, 05:46 PM

That's a 700 watt alternator and heated jacket, pants and gloves for you!

mglowe · 11-20-2007, 06:00 PM

In my opinion... and I am unanimous in that... I cannot see how riding in sub zero temperatures could be safe. I feel our tires do not grip well at low temperatures, not to mention the health hazards [Hypothermia etc.].

This year I rode to down to 40° and I was cold and uncomfortable.

**jsteinb95** · 11-20-2007, 06:12 PM

uh....no thank you. I will stick with my 70 degree winter weather.

bcityroller · 11-20-2007, 06:14 PM

With the right gear (but no electrics) I've managed to head out in the low 30s with expectations of it warming up to close to 40 later in the day and enjoy the riding. I've found my biggest issues were warm enough gloves and my neck. I was doing backroads with occasional stops - just slogging on the freeway would be torture IMO.

**Botch** · 11-20-2007, 06:58 PM

I don't recognize "Strata Bank", is that in a Fahrenheit country or a Celsius country? -9 C is only +16 F (heh, "only").
It was 34 F when I drove to work this morning, and only 34 F when I came home too. A bit cool, but I had on longjohns and only have a 20-minute ride to work. Like BCityRoller my neck had been a bit cold, but I got a neck warmer (kinda like a balaclava but without the head portion, they wouldn't fit under my helmet). My hands were fine with non-electric Olympia winter gloves.
What does make me uncomfortable is, first thing in the morning, wrapping my thighs around five gallons of gasoline in a metal tank that's been cold-soaking all night long, yeouch!!!

The Triumph Scrambler I've been eyeing has thick rubber pads on the tank where your legs rest, that'd be a lot more comfortable.
I'm going to keep on trying to ride to work until it's just too cold, or until we get snow accumulation on the roads (and it was snowing on my way home tonight) so we'll see how far I get. On general principle I don't want to put the bike away until I can strap on the skis somewhere...

poorwboy · 11-20-2007, 07:16 PM

Anything below 45-50 f and Im thinking twice.< PUSS.

F250moto · 11-20-2007, 07:19 PM

It was mid 30s today when I went for my weekend ride (M,T,W off). I was quite comfortable. No heated gear, just high quality cold weather gear. I was actually sweating. Just about the end of riding around here. The freezing rain is about to start and that means fields of ice on the roads....

Roboco · 11-20-2007, 07:33 PM

I'll have to second jstein and stick with the 70 degree temps for the winter

11-20-2007, 05:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rich 2004 FZ6 - 2007 R1200GS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ND Bike: 2004 FZ6, 2007 R1200GS BMW Posts: 34 Rep Power: 5 Member #807	How cold is too cold for you? This was posted on a BMW motorcycle forum a couple of years ago. I ran across it today and just had to share it here. Personally, it's a little cool for me, but this guy must be one tough dude.

11-20-2007, 07:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
poorwboy Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Redlands ca Bike: 2006 CBR1000RR Posts: 716 Rep Power: 14 Member #224	Anything below 45-50 f and Im thinking twice.< PUSS. __________________ Bikes and airplanes is all I see.

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bcityroller Street-tard Wannabe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MA - North Shore Bike: 2004 FZ6 - Silver Posts: 344 Rep Power: 10 Member #186	With the right gear (but no electrics) I've managed to head out in the low 30s with expectations of it warming up to close to 40 later in the day and enjoy the riding. I've found my biggest issues were warm enough gloves and my neck. I was doing backroads with occasional stops - just slogging on the freeway would be torture IMO.

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Botch I.Y.A.A.Y.A.S!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ogden UT Bike: FZ-6, 2007 Blue Posts: 1,442 Rep Power: 21 Member #227	I don't recognize "Strata Bank", is that in a Fahrenheit country or a Celsius country? -9 C is only +16 F (heh, "only"). It was 34 F when I drove to work this morning, and only 34 F when I came home too. A bit cool, but I had on longjohns and only have a 20-minute ride to work. Like BCityRoller my neck had been a bit cold, but I got a neck warmer (kinda like a balaclava but without the head portion, they wouldn't fit under my helmet). My hands were fine with non-electric Olympia winter gloves. What does make me uncomfortable is, first thing in the morning, wrapping my thighs around five gallons of gasoline in a metal tank that's been cold-soaking all night long, yeouch!!! The Triumph Scrambler I've been eyeing has thick rubber pads on the tank where your legs rest, that'd be a lot more comfortable. I'm going to keep on trying to ride to work until it's just too cold, or until we get snow accumulation on the roads (and it was snowing on my way home tonight) so we'll see how far I get. On general principle I don't want to put the bike away until I can strap on the skis somewhere...

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F250moto Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oregon Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 160 Rep Power: 7 Member #447	It was mid 30s today when I went for my weekend ride (M,T,W off). I was quite comfortable. No heated gear, just high quality cold weather gear. I was actually sweating. Just about the end of riding around here. The freezing rain is about to start and that means fields of ice on the roads....

11-20-2007, 07:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
Roboco Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Florida Bike: '07 FZ6 Posts: 73 Rep Power: 5 Member #725	I'll have to second jstein and stick with the 70 degree temps for the winter

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