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[hillcountryrider]

This is the first fall/winter that I have owned my VTX ........did not realize that even 60 degree temps can be down right cold on a motorcycle......I have come to the realization that I am not outfitted for cool weather riding  ......... would love to hear from y'all what you wear to stay warm in the saddle.

THANKS 

[BIG A]

go to lone star bmw in austin, they have all kinds of great cold weather gear, i have the olympia brand jacket and pants, both have zip out liners, and are very warm, but of course you can't beat anything leather, just depends on what look you like

[Swampfox]

this is some jeans that I like keeps the coldand water out!
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=164342

[Crewsn]

i'd say ask jerry (quick-silver). i believe he owns just about every piece of cold weather riding gear available. BTW, ask him about his patented "bubble wrap" gear.

[sherri]

I bought what is the equivlant of a leather bandana scarf to wrap around your face at the rally. It had a soft material on the inside. On Friday night going home my face was the warmest part on my body.  My only other suggestion is layers, you can always take off something when it warms up.

Sherri

[Snake Doc]

Another cold weather trick is like the bicycle riders use in the mountain stages.  They ride up the mountain, get real cold, someone hands them some newspaper to put into the front of their jerseys.  As they descend and it warms up, they discard the paper.  I got stuck once in a cold front on my X and the newpaper made all the difference in not having to turn around and head downwind and go home. Bu t, I have to say, the bubble wrap sounds even warmer.

[sherri]

Another cold weather trick is like the bicycle riders use in the mountain stages.  They ride up the mountain, get real cold, someone hands them some newspaper to put into the front of their jerseys.  As they descend and it warms up, they discard the paper.  I got stuck once in a cold front on my X and the newpaper made all the difference in not having to turn around and head downwind and go home. Bu t, I have to say, the bubble wrap sounds even warmer.

Neat trick I could have used it a couple of weeks ago with my mesh jacket, whne it was colder then I expected.

Sherri

[sherri]

speaking of bubble wrap check this out


Did you ever pop bubble wrap? I remember taking whole sheets of the stuff and popping one bubble at a time until there were none left to pop. A psychiatrist once said that popping bubble wrap is as soothing as pimple popping, less the mess. SO my buddy Stew send me this link, and says "pop away to your heart's content". So I did. Enjoyed it right up to the last pop.
http://www.winterrowd.com/bubblewrap/

[Snake Doc]

Hey, that's a great stress reliever...for about 2 minutes.

[sherri]

Yeah I know 

[txgaboy]

  Yep, Jerry knows his stuff!!  UPS has it on sale this year!

[hillcountryrider]

Thanks for the great information from all who responded ......and the links as well Jerry 

[CouldBFaster]

What Sherri says about layering.  Next to your skin you want something that lifts sweat and then layer with cotton or silk.  I don't use silk or nylon next to my skin or as a layer because it dosen't breath very well nor dose it lift sweat/moisture.

I probably blew a grand trying to find what works best for me.  My favorite is the Improved Coolmax Thermaskins with Lycra® layered with sleeveless cotton T -shirts.  I also like sock and glove liners that lift sweat/moisture.  You can get these online at Land's End.  The Thermaskins are so soft and warm there's only one thing that feels better next to your skin.   Trust me on this.


Besides my Cortech BlueJean Jacket with hard armor & quilted removable liner, for late Spring and early Fall I like the RideHide or UnderArmor shirts next to my skin.  When it heats up around and after lunch time they leave your skin feeling cool, not hot & sweaty.

Since my hands seem to be the most sensitive to cold, I use three types of gloves: open finger, mesh full finger and quality thermaskin leather gloves with a short gautlet to fit over my jacket sleeve.  Except when it is hot, I almost always wear a pair of Kevlar glove liners to lift sweat and prevent blisters.  Getting the right size gloves is important to preventing your hands from going numb.

I like my leather overpants when it is below 50 degrees and windy.

Here are some web sites where I buy my stuff:

http://www.ridegear.com/rg/item/F-41063/shop/Cortech_DSX_Denim_Jackets.html

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/item.aspx?style=5296&department=106&division=1

http://www.landsend.com/cd/fp/prod/0,,1_2_1931_71500_3388_7209_5:view=-1,00.html?CM_MERCH=PAGE_71499&sid=2697198943410125252http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?page=fleece-lined-double-l-jeans&categoryId=23783&storeId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&parentCategory=3510&cat4=6298&shop_method=pp&feat=3510-tn

http://www.landsend.com/cd/fp/prod/0,,1_2_1931_71500_130782_109229_5:view=59,00.html?CM_MERCH=PAGE_71499&sid=2697198943410125252

http://www.landsend.com/cd/fp/prod/0,,1_2_1931_71500_130783_109230_5:view=59,00.html?CM_MERCH=PAGE_71499&sid=2697198943410125252

http://www.landsend.com/cd/fp/prod/0,,1_2_1931_71500_151370_128917_5:view=-1,00.html?CM_MERCH=PAGE_71499&sid=2697198943410125252

http://www.jpcycles.com/productgroup.aspx?GID=6CBED7F8-E47C-415F-840C-33E90255863A  Thin is key here for a full face helmet

http://www.hondadirectlineusa.com/stores/product.asp?pid=6356&str=13&ID=957761090  This one for 40 degrees & below but it makes my helmet fit tight because of its thickness.

http://www.ridehide.com/   This is good stuff, too

http://www.goldmanbros.com/gc/catalog/Under-Armour-Mens-All-Season-Gear-100025-pg1.html  This  stuff works, but is a little too pricy.

http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?page=fleece-lined-double-l-jeans&categoryId=23783&storeId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&parentCategory=3510&cat4=6298&shop_method=pp&feat=3510-tn  When it is not cold enough for leathers all day you can’t beat these.  With Thermaskin pants under these you can ride all day when it is in the fifties and be confortable with the fleece lined jeans.

In a pinch, a sheet or two of bubble wrap on your chest works great when that cold front catches you unprepared.

Also, don't forget your rain gear can serve as a great wind breaker for when those nasty Northers blow in while you are out on a ride and don't have the proper cold gear with you.

Good luck and Stay Warm.

Jerry

Damn Jerry,
Do you really have that much time on your hands?
If you are that bored I will give you Billy's number and you two can go burn up Gas.....


Damn you old farts I wish I was old........ Nothing to do but ride my motorcycle.

[snake]

Another thing to do with newspapers... if you get caught away and a norther comes in...take a thrifty nickel. wrap around each leg, tuck bottom in socks...pull jeans back down! Will keep those shins from freezing down to about 20 degrees. Also helps forearms too. I ride down to whatever it gets here. Ride to work at 15. Thats only a 15 mile ride though...don't know if I would ride if it was thirty miles...'course... I have lots of natural insulation!

[txgaboy]

  I've ridden year round, the only thing I use is a leather jacket (power trip) and chaps... I used to ride in snow in Georgia with nothing but Army field jacket/gloves/boots... I guess I just love to ride!!