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since old man winter is already upon us, might as well get some tips and info started for those new to cold weather riding. post up any tips or info you might want to share.
figured i would start it off with a Wind Chill Factor Chart. this is one of the most over looked things when it comes to cold weather riding IMO.
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When riding in the cold, dont lick your trike, or flag poles...
Relatively self explanatory...
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Cold weather riding sux! I ride a atv every day for my job. Yesterday I worked 11 and a half hours in the cold with winds blasting about 40mph at times. Only tip I have is more clothes! I am going to get some heated handgrips and some hand guards to block the wind from my hands that should help out alittle. Its funny because when I go out to ride with my friends for fun in the snow the cold doesn't bother me too much
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Don't wast your time with the handle bar guards. Shop around and try to find hand bar muffs they work a hell of alot better then guards In the winter. They work really good with heated handgrips to. there is the only video or pic I could find of them had I them on my 200x. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuT3wvMZ3pA&hd=1Cold weather riding sux! I ride a atv every day for my job. Yesterday I worked 11 and a half hours in the cold with winds blasting about 40mph at times. Only tip I have is more clothes! I am going to get some heated handgrips and some hand guards to block the wind from my hands that should help out alittle. Its funny because when I go out to ride with my friends for fun in the snow the cold doesn't bother me too much
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1983 honda 200x
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Don't wast your time with the handle bar guards. shop around and try to find hand bar muffs they work a hell of alot better then guards in the winter and they work really good with heated handgrips.Cold weather riding sux! I ride a atv every day for my job. Yesterday I worked 11 and a half hours in the cold with winds blasting about 40mph at times. Only tip I have is more clothes! I am going to get some heated handgrips and some hand guards to block the wind from my hands that should help out alittle. Its funny because when I go out to ride with my friends for fun in the snow the cold doesn't bother me too much
HONDA WITH A WING AND A PRAYER
1984 110 project
1984 125 parts bike
1983 honda 200x
19 85x2honda 200x
1985 honda 250sx
1985 honda 250es
polaris p3 should be a parts bike ***gas tank wanted**
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I'm sure those kind of mitts are warm but I never really liked that kind because If you are in a accident you might not be able to get you hands out in time to get away from injury.
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1986 Honda 350X
1985 Honda 250R
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Swamp thing. I have them on my Tecate and i never strap them down. Ive had them almost freeze solid and still keep the heat in. I swear by them. Next best thing to atving since the powerband.
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74 HONDA ATC 70
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85 YAMAHA YT60 red w/yellow trim (sold, still in the family)
"What the f*** are you doing Bill? The racetrack is no place for snacks and fancy cakes....
I'll have a Custard Cream if your asking."
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Got the holeshot
This coming from a guy who's too much of a chicken to ride in the winter.
WIND-PROOF CLOTHESAs well as wind-proof gloves. Obviously insulated, anti fog helmet... Very good boots...
I've gathered up so much warm clothes over the years I'm never one bit cold no matter the temperature. Most of my riding is on the lake, in high winds. The most important thing is warm gloves. You're only as warm as your fingers are. Sometimes I have to use the hand warmers on the real cold - 30 C days. IMO hand guards are great for the cold. Keep the wind of you quite a bit, i'm going to pick-up a pair for my 350x.
I usually wear, a windproof skidoo suit ontop ( Huge snowpants and coat ) With a windproof under shirt, a normal long sleeved shirt, a sweater or two and my normal winter coat underneath. I also wear long underwear, 2 pairs of pants, and the mentioned above snowpants.
Remember, the wind is the killer.
Jason
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yeah, that's why i figure the wind chill chart was the first thing to put up.
74 HONDA ATC 70
85 HONDA 125M (undergoing surgery)
85 YAMAHA YT60 red w/yellow trim (sold, still in the family)
"What the f*** are you doing Bill? The racetrack is no place for snacks and fancy cakes....
I'll have a Custard Cream if your asking."
At The Back Of The Pack
Arm chair racerAt the back of the pack
I love the chill chart but the best thing I have figured to do is learn from experience!
At The Back Of The Pack
Arm chair racerAt the back of the pack
Has anybody found a decent pair of heated grips and a thumb warmer worth installing? My thumb gets exspecially cold making it hard to throttle. The handle mitts sound like they would be worth trying too.
Thanks
At The Back Of The Pack
Arm chair racerFirst time rider
one tip.....go to the desert and ride in board shorts to the river and throw a polar bear dive.......enjoy the cold out there people and happy t day to all
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i like riding in the cold. puts a little adventure in the adventure. i do have a winter question. i just started wearing mx boots. do they keep you warm? they feel like they will but i don't want to find out the hard way.
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Got the holeshot
They aren't as warm as insulated winter boots, that's for sure. That said, I have never had a complaint. A lot of MX boots have metal reinforcement up near the toes. That metal, much like steel toed work boots, does transfer some cold. Some of my friends put those toe warmers in their boots. They last for several hours and really do work (best used in conjunction with some heavy insulated socks). Other people just whine about their toes being cold.
If I am out in winter riding a sport trike, I do always go for the protection of riding boots. If I'm on Big Red or a hard tail, I often opt for some insulated snowmobile or hunting boots. If you do many creek crossings, I have found that Muck Wetland boots are hard to beat. Expensive, but well worth the price for tall, waterproof, insulated footwear.
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