Motorycycle riders: what your temperature treshhold to go out riding?

[halik]

So i was running to work late today, so i figured i might as well ride rather than take the bus. Great idea... 'till i walked out and relaiized its not even 40 degrees out....


I generally don't ride when it's less than 40... in this kinda weather the tires never really warm up, so you gotta take corners carefully and such. What about you guys?

PS: I just scored an f4i upper fairing in one piece for $50 shipped. woot!

 

[bmacd]

I'm putting the bike away for the season today. We never got to ride this summer! Did you ever get with Aaron from grafikintentions.com about that vinyl?

-=bmacd=-

 

[waggy]

i already put mine away for the season. Unless its above 50 i do not ride.

 

[DaShen]

Originally posted by: halik
So i was running to work late today, so i figured i might as well ride rather than take the bus. Great idea... 'till i walked out and relaiized its not even 40 degrees out....


I generally don't ride when it's less than 40... in this kinda weather the tires really warm up, so you gotta take corners carefully and such. What about you guys?

PS: I just scored an f4i upper fairing in one piece for $50 shipped. woot!

Cyclers are so much more tough, they will ride out in freezing weather or scorching, no matter what.

I ride even when it get to below 40 at night (it doesn't happen much in Houston), but I do. Wind Chill and cold weather. BRRRRRRRRrrrrrr, but it is still fun once you get warmed up.

 

[Hannover]

40 degrees is my lower limit. Thankfully, I live in Texas and my bike only takes a 2 week nap each winter : )

 

[Lumathix]

Well when I used to use the bike for my only transportation, I'd ride in below freezing weather. But now that it's a toy, I'd say 55ish is as low as I'd want to ride in.

 

[imported_Shivetya]

I don't ride if I find ice in my bird baths when I take the dogs out. My preferences are 45-85 for most of my riding. I have a heated jacket and the hand grips on my bike are heated (03 K1200RS).

I don't care much for rainy days and won't take the bike to work if I KNOW it will rain, but will take it on 30% and less days.

 

[Lalakai]

No definite limit on temperature; you can always dress for that. Rather it's the driving conditions that limit my time. Rain is acceptible but once i get into the chance of snow or sleet, then it's time to park it. I did get caught in snow storm crossing Leadville Pass; definitely makes for miserable riding.......but good stories lol

 

[halik]

Originally posted by: bmacd
I'm putting the bike away for the season today. We never got to ride this summer! Did you ever get with Aaron from grafikintentions.com about that vinyl?

-=bmacd=-

not yet,
i'm still sourcing all the fairings that I'm gonna need. As soon as I paint em (flat black ). i'll give him a call.

 

[halik]

Originally posted by: Lalakai
No definite limit on temperature; you can always dress for that. Rather it's the driving conditions that limit my time. Rain is acceptible but once i get into the chance of snow or sleet, then it's time to park it. I did get caught in snow storm crossing Leadville Pass; definitely makes for miserable riding.......but good stories lol

Heh I saw a guy on an R6 riding in a snow shower last nov. I guess it cought him by surprise or something... it lookedp retty funny.

 

[broon]

When I didn't have an option I would go as low as 35 deg. Now it's about 45 deg.

 

[SilverThief]

thank God it rarely gets that cold down here in South Texas.
Hopefully I'll be riding all winter...or at least through most of it.

 

[CVSiN]

Originally posted by: halik
So i was running to work late today, so i figured i might as well ride rather than take the bus. Great idea... 'till i walked out and relaiized its not even 40 degrees out....


I generally don't ride when it's less than 40... in this kinda weather the tires never really warm up, so you gotta take corners carefully and such. What about you guys?

PS: I just scored an f4i upper fairing in one piece for $50 shipped. woot!

55ish ill ride socially with gear..

worst i ever rode to work in was 34 and that sucked...

 

[Ranger]

35 when I left home today, 29 when i got back....... So need to get my truck fixed.

 

[Cattlegod]

I've ridden in the high 20's a few times. it was snowing out too - on my cbr600rr

i usually don't go out if it is below 30.

 

[Buck Naked]

I will go out for a quick ride around 40ish

 

[Sundog]

Hope to stud mine this winter and take it out on some frozen lakes.

 

[tyler811]

45 degrees is when I call it quits riding my bicycle

 

[hevnsnt]

I rode today, but it got into the 70's..

 

[TBone48]

I rode today.It was mid-30s this morning. I just got my new jacket, pants, and gloves yesterday. I only wore a t-shirt underneath and was totally comfortable. I plan to ride untless there's snow or ice on the road. I'm in North Jersey, btw.

 

[Triumph]

I'll ride down into the 30's. Have done high 20's a few times, but the bike doesn't like to start when that cold.

 

[The Stigenator]

i have ridden into 30's to the lower 40's.. i have seen frost on teh ground and i rode .. you got to wear layers.

I highly suggest getting the first gear thermogear 1peice suit. http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/it...x?style=5272&department=161&Division=1

its awesome in cold weather but you still need to layer up inside.. but its nice.

as for warming up tires, get some tire warmers.. they are cheap..

 

[JBT]

My wife's dad takes his Harley out every January 1st here in VT... Sometimes it can be BRRRR!!!!

 

[mAdD INDIAN]

Originally posted by: Lalakai
No definite limit on temperature; you can always dress for that. Rather it's the driving conditions that limit my time. Rain is acceptible but once i get into the chance of snow or sleet, then it's time to park it. I did get caught in snow storm crossing Leadville Pass; definitely makes for miserable riding.......but good stories lol

how does a motorcycle ride in the snow?

won't they just slip and fall? how do those tires even get traction?

 

[nife4]

Phoenix, AZ FTW!!!!

Gotta love this weather...