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-AJ · 11-06-2012, 09:18 PM

for me it just depends. don't have a set temp that determines whether i ride or not.

don't like salt though, leads to rust if you ain't careful.

mornut · 11-06-2012, 09:27 PM

Mid 40's, my left hand gets ice cold even in warmer temps, so 42* at 70 mph and I'm hurting for certain. But here in TN, I can usuallty drive 9 - 10 months out of the year.

vito · 11-06-2012, 09:42 PM

At 0°K I pretty much come to a standstill.

C.W. · 11-06-2012, 09:53 PM

Lowest ever for me was 29 short term.

40 during the day and 45 at night, cause I work graveyard shift. Those are tolerable without dressing up to much.

kokopellioh · 11-07-2012, 12:41 AM

It doesn't get that cold in Phoenix. I haven't even taken out the gauntlets and balaclava yet.

I will call a rain day however. The "new in April 2012" Shinko on the rear has zero braking traction on even a slightly wet road.

shadowride69 · 11-07-2012, 12:45 AM

no snow or ice on the road i ride thank the lord its just rain around here

Bneal · 11-07-2012, 04:06 AM

I ride down to 15 degrees just not in the snow or ice....The secret is layers I also have HotHands there a cheaper heated grip is to install.

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Menhir · 11-07-2012, 08:38 AM

I'll usually leave the bike home if there's a chance of snow or ice, which makes 32F the magic number.

But if it's below freezing and the roads are clear and dry, I'll ride if I'm motivated enough.

I've ridden in the low 20's before, but it was around town, not at highway speeds. As I get (got

) older and presumably wiser, I find that I like to stay a bit warmer.

rmw · 11-07-2012, 09:46 AM

I've ridden PGR missions in the teens and did a 200+ mile ride in the mid twenties but aside from that, I prefer to keep my riding in the forties and above.

rowcoach · 11-07-2012, 10:17 AM

Caught a chill this morning at 31 deg. I think I have a few more degrees in me before I surrender to the cold. I get a good laugh at the peoples faces at bus stops as I ride by.

11-06-2012, 09:18 PM	#21 (permalink)
-AJ Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: good ole' kentucky Posts: 3,454	for me it just depends. don't have a set temp that determines whether i ride or not. don't like salt though, leads to rust if you ain't careful. __________________ I started out with nothin'... and i still got most of it left. 2006 Honda VTX-1300R Memphis Shades Batwing, Stock "C" Model Pipes, Mustang Seat, Mustang Fender Bib, National Cycle Hard Bags, Lindby Multibar, Küryakyn Sound System, Küry ISO Grips, Küry Grill Cover, Küry L.E.D Light Kit, Küry Triple Whammy, Küry Constellation Light Bar, TTO Tach, Metzeler Tires, Chromed Wheels and much, much more.

11-06-2012, 09:27 PM	#22 (permalink)
mornut Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Oak Ridge TN Posts: 305	Mid 40's, my left hand gets ice cold even in warmer temps, so 42* at 70 mph and I'm hurting for certain. But here in TN, I can usuallty drive 9 - 10 months out of the year. __________________ Mornut (Morrow Nuthouse) 2007 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 C2

11-06-2012, 09:42 PM	#23 (permalink)
vito Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Phoenixville, PA Posts: 6,316	At 0°K I pretty much come to a standstill. __________________ When all think alike......no one thinks very much.

11-06-2012, 09:53 PM	#24 (permalink)
C.W. Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 1,105	Lowest ever for me was 29 short term. 40 during the day and 45 at night, cause I work graveyard shift. Those are tolerable without dressing up to much. __________________ 2008 Aero 750 "Hear the pipes" video

11-07-2012, 12:41 AM	#25 (permalink)
kokopellioh Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 401	It doesn't get that cold in Phoenix. I haven't even taken out the gauntlets and balaclava yet. I will call a rain day however. The "new in April 2012" Shinko on the rear has zero braking traction on even a slightly wet road. __________________ Kokopelli 2008 Roketa MC-74-150K (Sold 2012) 2007 Shadow Aero Kuryakyn ISO-Grips, Stiletto End Caps, Dually ISO-Pegs, Master Cylinder Cover Show Chrome Accessories Air Filter Cover Ride Bells thanks to my Better Half

11-07-2012, 12:45 AM	#26 (permalink)
shadowride69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 204	no snow or ice on the road i ride thank the lord its just rain around here

11-07-2012, 04:06 AM	#27 (permalink)
Bneal Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 157	I ride down to 15 degrees just not in the snow or ice....The secret is layers I also have HotHands there a cheaper heated grip is to install. Sent from my iPhone using Motorcycle.com App __________________ . Loving without expectation and leading without imposing your own will.

11-07-2012, 08:38 AM	#28 (permalink)
Menhir Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 640	I'll usually leave the bike home if there's a chance of snow or ice, which makes 32F the magic number. But if it's below freezing and the roads are clear and dry, I'll ride if I'm motivated enough. I've ridden in the low 20's before, but it was around town, not at highway speeds. As I get (got ) older and presumably wiser, I find that I like to stay a bit warmer. __________________ 2005 Shadow VLX 600

11-07-2012, 09:46 AM	#29 (permalink)
rmw Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SW Indiana Posts: 3,152	I've ridden PGR missions in the teens and did a 200+ mile ride in the mid twenties but aside from that, I prefer to keep my riding in the forties and above. __________________ Best and Ride Safe Rick Dearly Departed 2004 Sabre...RIP

11-07-2012, 10:17 AM	#30 (permalink)
rowcoach Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 16	Caught a chill this morning at 31 deg. I think I have a few more degrees in me before I surrender to the cold. I get a good laugh at the peoples faces at bus stops as I ride by.

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