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rowcoach · 11-06-2012, 12:37 PM

How cold does it have to get for you to surrender to winter? I'm still riding at 31 degrees this year. In the past 40 was my limit. I guess I'm more stubborn this year. Need different boots though. The wind goes right the laces.

MichaelK · 11-06-2012, 12:48 PM

If the roads are OK, I'll ride in the mid 20's . I got a heated vest for my birthday, and that helps alot.

Raven080510 · 11-06-2012, 12:57 PM

I am currently riding still in Northeastern Alabama in the low 30's and upper 20's with wind chill (that doesn't factor in the added wind chill from the bike ride.) As long as I can ride safely on in to the winter months, she ain't gettin parked. It's cold, yeah, but my bike is my daily commuter. When the ice hits though, I won't have a choice. Got three kids 4 and under that need me in one piece.

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squawkographic · 11-06-2012, 01:03 PM

Is it snowing? Will it snow before I drive home? If I can answer no to both I gear up and hop on. Cold isn't an issue but traction is.

Scaredofmyownshadow · 11-06-2012, 01:05 PM

32 is my limit.

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JBourquin · 11-06-2012, 01:51 PM

26* so far this year, I'll let you know tomorrow.

Obedient2 · 11-06-2012, 01:53 PM

I like at least 50s for a long ride. I'll go colder for a short ride. Maybe someday ill have better gear for colder riding.

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tgelphman · 11-06-2012, 02:10 PM

mid 40s is my limit for doing anything outdoors. California wuss here

fairlane · 11-06-2012, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Raven080510

I am currently riding still in Northeastern Alabama in the low 30's and upper 20's with wind chill (that doesn't factor in the added wind chill from the bike ride.) As long as I can ride safely on in to the winter months, she ain't gettin parked

Same here brother. When we get ice that's when the car comes out. Three kids too 6 and under so it gets parked in that other than that ride on!
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PA Dave · 11-06-2012, 02:46 PM

Work commute = 40 and up.
Long pleasure ride = 50 and up.

It might change when I add a screen to the bike. When I was in my 20's, I rode year round...it wasn't a question ride or not, but rather what to wear.

I've been known to go wade fishing in the river in 26 degrees, so I'm not a complete wuss.

11-06-2012, 12:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
rowcoach Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 16	How Cold Survey How cold does it have to get for you to surrender to winter? I'm still riding at 31 degrees this year. In the past 40 was my limit. I guess I'm more stubborn this year. Need different boots though. The wind goes right the laces.

11-06-2012, 12:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
Raven080510 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Boaz, AL Posts: 139	I am currently riding still in Northeastern Alabama in the low 30's and upper 20's with wind chill (that doesn't factor in the added wind chill from the bike ride.) As long as I can ride safely on in to the winter months, she ain't gettin parked. It's cold, yeah, but my bike is my daily commuter. When the ice hits though, I won't have a choice. Got three kids 4 and under that need me in one piece. Sent from my iPhone using Motorcycle.com Free App __________________ 1997 Shadow VT600c VLX "Never let anyone stand in the way of your freedom. Live to Ride, Ride to Live" Ride bell by Robert "Guardian" Woods.

11-06-2012, 01:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
squawkographic Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 144	Is it snowing? Will it snow before I drive home? If I can answer no to both I gear up and hop on. Cold isn't an issue but traction is. __________________ "Pabst" Honda Shadow VT600CD '03

11-06-2012, 01:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Scaredofmyownshadow Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Evansville, Indiana Posts: 511	32 is my limit. Sent from my iPhone using MO Free __________________

11-06-2012, 01:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
JBourquin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Back in NEW YORK!! Posts: 731	26* so far this year, I'll let you know tomorrow. __________________ 2001 VT1100C -Cobra Slash Cut 2008 FLSTC -V&H Big Shot Staggered -SE Heavy Breather -Power Commander III USB -Batwing Fairing from Reckless w/ Infinity 6x9's -70T Rear Secondary 2002 VT750 Spirit - SOLD

11-06-2012, 12:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
MichaelK Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St. Cloud, MN Posts: 67	If the roads are OK, I'll ride in the mid 20's . I got a heated vest for my birthday, and that helps alot.

11-06-2012, 01:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
Obedient2 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cheboygan MI Posts: 73	I like at least 50s for a long ride. I'll go colder for a short ride. Maybe someday ill have better gear for colder riding. Sent from my iPhone using Motorcycle.com App

11-06-2012, 02:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
tgelphman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Foster City, CA Posts: 661	mid 40s is my limit for doing anything outdoors. California wuss here __________________ 05 VLX 600 - first bike.

11-06-2012, 02:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
PA Dave Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lancaster County, PA Posts: 685	Work commute = 40 and up. Long pleasure ride = 50 and up. It might change when I add a screen to the bike. When I was in my 20's, I rode year round...it wasn't a question ride or not, but rather what to wear. I've been known to go wade fishing in the river in 26 degrees, so I'm not a complete wuss. __________________ A right emblem it may be, of the uncertain things of this world; that when men have sold them selves for them, they vanish into smoke. ~ William Bradford "Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration, don't fail me now." ~ Elwood Blues '03 Spirit VT750DCB named Annie // Ride Bell courtesy of JaYdEd

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