Question for motorcycle riders

[Pineywoods]

What's the coldest temps that you will ride in? I usually don't like to ride under 50 degrees. Its supposed to be in the mid to high 40's but beautiful in the afternoons for the next few days. It's a 90 mile round trip to work and I'm trying to talk myself into toughing out the morning ride.

[Ronnie]

What's the coldest temps that you will ride in? I usually don't like to ride under 50 degrees. Its supposed to be in the mid to high 40's but beautiful in the afternoons for the next few days. It's a 90 mile round trip to work and I'm trying to talk myself into toughing out the morning ride.

See how you feel in the morning.

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[Traildust]

Maybe you should trade that bike in on a minivan?

[outlook8]

I usually leave it at home unless it’s in the 50s in the mornings.

[coachk]

I did low 30's in Colorado once on accident....brrrrrrrr!!!! usually mid 40's is my limit!

[hot_rod_eddie]

Maybe you should trade that bike in on a minivan?

Ouch. When I lived in Indiana a coworker road every day, even in the snow. Now that may be extreme.

[Pineywoods]

Yah I like to enjoy my ride...much under 50 degrees on a 45 mile ride in the dark isn't exactly the most comfortable. If I had a windshield it would probably make a difference. I've never had a bike with one so I don't really know. I'll see what it feels like in the morning. I was just curious about other riders and where they drew the line.

[oneeye]

25* is about my limit. But, I live in Minnesota and if I did not ride on those mornings I would lose a lot of riding days!

[41Chevy]

-1 first day of ski season in Denver is the coldest. Strapped my skis and boot bag on my Goldwing and headed to Keystone/A Basin.
I have an electric vest that is comfortable down to low 50s.

[Ronnie]

-1 first day of ski season in Denver is the coldest. Strapped my skis and boot bag on my Goldwing and headed to Keystone/A Basin.
I have an electric vest that is comfortable down to low 50s.

I have full suit of elect. , pants and jacket but when I'm on a road trip and ride all day in the cold I still get chilled to the bone. They work good on shorter trips..

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[Speedgoat]

I have ridden in the 30's and 40's. Harley Davidson's love cold weather. My cold weather gear is good. The Mrs. and I love to ride.

[Wall_Hanger]

If you guys are cold in the 50's, you need better riding gear. Its no different than hunting. You need a good wind blocker and then layers under that. I used to ride scramble races on my 426 and we rode a few in freezing conditions and with the right gear I was good to go. It was also a lot more work than just cruising so keep that in mind. That windshield make a huge difference, so do the wind deflectors on the lower portion of the front fairing. My Hayabusa was a much colder ride all around than my dads Valkyries.

[Pedernal]

If you guys are cold in the 50's, you need better riding gear. Its no different than hunting. You need a good wind blocker and then layers under that. I used to ride scramble races on my 426 and we rode a few in freezing conditions and with the right gear I was good to go. It was also a lot more work than just cruising so keep that in mind. That windshield make a huge difference, so do the wind deflectors on the lower portion of the front fairing. My Hayabusa was a much colder ride all around than my dads Valkyries.

^^^This^^^

Ride on an airboat with temps in the 30s. It's cold but with the right gear it can be done. Look up a wind shield temp. table and you can guesstimate the temps you will need to prepare for.

[AntlerCollector]

What's the coldest temps that you will ride in? I usually don't like to ride under 50 degrees. Its supposed to be in the mid to high 40's but beautiful in the afternoons for the next few days. It's a 90 mile round trip to work and I'm trying to talk myself into toughing out the morning ride.

Perfect riding weather!


I've rode mine everyday for several years when it was my only means of transportation to work. I had to ride it in all weather conditions.

[Willie_P]

Chaps and a windshield are worth the investment. Adds on so many days of beautiful riding.