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SirMoby · 11-24-2012, 10:00 AM

I'm comfortable at 40+ and while I think I won't go below that, things could change. I remember when I was living in Minnesota. My first winter I thought I was going to die when the temperature hit 0. 2 months later I was walking around with an open coat at -13.

justinmahn · 11-24-2012, 12:34 PM

I do believe you'd stop riding when your tires froze solid.

KelKel · 11-24-2012, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by justinmahn

I do believe you'd stop riding when your tires froze solid.

Don't fill them with water unless you absolutely know for sure that it is not getting below freezing ... See? Problem solved

Sgoatley · 11-24-2012, 01:48 PM

Haha!

ZackDaniels · 11-24-2012, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Sgoatley

So far about 31F, but I plant to ride all winter as long as there isn't any frozen stuff on the ground so we'll see.

This. I'm good with riding in whatever so long as snow and ice are not a concern. It's certainly not as regular as in the warmer months though.

Officer friendly · 11-24-2012, 05:36 PM

The COLDEST I ever rode in was 5 degrees F. I started my tour of duty DEC. 31 at 8:00PM 15 degrees and ened said tour at 4:00am 5 degrees...

Temps don't stop me from riding snow & ice DO also sand & salt stop me from riding even if it's 80 degrees...sand & salt are CANCER to a bike & it's chrome & paint...I LOVE LOVE LOVE the cold & HATE HATE HATE the heat & humidity,,,your NEXT poll should be what HOT temps will you NOT ride in LOL ...

Shadowhoss · 11-24-2012, 10:32 PM

30* today! I had to try out my new chaps! They were great! Now for some heated grips...or better gloves.

SC_RIDER74 · 11-24-2012, 10:45 PM

Mid 30's in the morning when I go to work, but I still ride everyday! The wind can be a little rough first thing in the morning after crawling out of a warm bed! I have ordered a batwing fairing and a 9 inch windshield so hopefully with that and the clothes I wear it will be more comfortable. Anyway stay warm and ride safe!

mblosch · 11-24-2012, 11:17 PM

Anything below 50 in the fal and I am done, anything above 40 in the spring and I start to get out. Spring cold doesn't feel the same as winter cold.

rowcoach · 11-26-2012, 10:58 AM

My theory is this. If the road conditions are safe I'm riding this year. If people can ride snowmobiles in extreme cold why not a bike. The looks are priceless. Today I saw a man wearing more clothes then me and he was in a car. It's not even cold yet. 30 degrees this morning.

11-24-2012, 12:34 PM	#72 (permalink)
justinmahn Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Springdale, AR Posts: 328	I do believe you'd stop riding when your tires froze solid. __________________ 2006 Shadow Spirit 750, 2011 Shadow Aero 750, One wife and three kids.

11-24-2012, 10:32 PM	#77 (permalink)
Shadowhoss Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southeast, MI Posts: 144	30* today! I had to try out my new chaps! They were great! Now for some heated grips...or better gloves. __________________ 2002 Shadow Spirit 750

11-24-2012, 10:45 PM	#78 (permalink)
SC_RIDER74 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Little River, SC Posts: 22	Mid 30's in the morning when I go to work, but I still ride everyday! The wind can be a little rough first thing in the morning after crawling out of a warm bed! I have ordered a batwing fairing and a 9 inch windshield so hopefully with that and the clothes I wear it will be more comfortable. Anyway stay warm and ride safe! __________________

11-24-2012, 11:17 PM	#79 (permalink)
mblosch Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Idaho Falls Posts: 673	Anything below 50 in the fal and I am done, anything above 40 in the spring and I start to get out. Spring cold doesn't feel the same as winter cold. __________________ -------------------------------------------- Doesn't matter what you ride, just that you do! -------------------------------------------- 1994 Honda Shadow 600 2002 Honda VFR FI

11-24-2012, 10:00 AM	#71 (permalink)
SirMoby Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Maryland, close to DC Posts: 46	I'm comfortable at 40+ and while I think I won't go below that, things could change. I remember when I was living in Minnesota. My first winter I thought I was going to die when the temperature hit 0. 2 months later I was walking around with an open coat at -13.

11-24-2012, 05:36 PM	#76 (permalink)
Officer friendly Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: CT Posts: 440	The COLDEST I ever rode in was 5 degrees F. I started my tour of duty DEC. 31 at 8:00PM 15 degrees and ened said tour at 4:00am 5 degrees... Temps don't stop me from riding snow & ice DO also sand & salt stop me from riding even if it's 80 degrees...sand & salt are CANCER to a bike & it's chrome & paint...I LOVE LOVE LOVE the cold & HATE HATE HATE the heat & humidity,,,your NEXT poll should be what HOT temps will you NOT ride in LOL ...

11-26-2012, 10:58 AM	#80 (permalink)
rowcoach Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 16	My theory is this. If the road conditions are safe I'm riding this year. If people can ride snowmobiles in extreme cold why not a bike. The looks are priceless. Today I saw a man wearing more clothes then me and he was in a car. It's not even cold yet. 30 degrees this morning.

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