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[Steve Hersant]

> I'm interested in hearing commentary on your gear when riding at

temps

> in the 40s or even lower.

Hi Mike. I use a low cost, one piece snowmobile suit. I've had it for years, used it on ATV's, snowmobiles and 2 bikes at temps down to freezing. It is cut in the "riding postion", with long sleeves and legs. It fits over my regular riding gear, so I still have some crash protection, and can be rolled up and squeezed into a fairly compact package. It is also rain repellent to a degree. The best thing is it is chaep (less than $100). I've used mitts and handlebar covers, but found them a little constrictive. My wife showed up 2 days ago with an $18 pair of electric mitts for me ! They take a D cell and run about 3 hours. Just enough heat in the palm to keep warm. I have a nylon balaclava that fits OK under a helmet. My older Bell Star would fog, but my new AGV has a nose cover that keeps breath down. Footwear is Kamik snow boots with felt liners. Nice and toasty, but a bit bulky and not much crash protection. I even wear them riding my bicycle in the winter rain. I like gear that can be worn for other activities and is cheap ! Steve

[John Kokola]

The protection on the bike makes a HUGE difference. On my KLR (no windshield), I get chilly in my 2-piece 'Stich -- with vest blazing away -- when it's in the high 40s. I'm good for another ten to fifteen degrees on my CBR1000F. --John Kokola -----Original Message----- From: Lee Dodge Sent: Nov 22, 2004 5:03 PM I also know that even this experience depends upon the protection yielded by the bike' fairing. My experience was with an ST1100 which has quite good protection.

[matteeanne@yahoo.com]

I just got back from 150 miles and its about 38 outside, with a bit of rain. I have insulated armor all over, polar tek glows with extra liners, chemical hand warmers, Oxtar boots with seal skin socks, and I froze my ass off, but man was it fun, I did all back roads here in my county just scouting around. Lol, came to one road called four wheel drive, lol but it turned out to just be a dirt road, nothing special. Starting out with all that on is fine but after a few hours I was cold as hell. But it was wonderful. Never saw another bike the whole day, though I did have 3 yes 3 cars pull out without seeing me today. Dove by one so hard I got some spectacular peg scraping going on. Not too much of a panic, just enough to wake me up, look awesome, and scare the hair off of the other driver. Some times I giggle inside my helmet at how well this fat smelly bike handles... --- John Kokola wrote:

> > The protection on the bike makes a HUGE difference. > > > On my KLR (no windshield), I get chilly in my > 2-piece 'Stich -- with vest blazing away -- when > it's in the high 40s. > > I'm good for another ten to fifteen degrees on my > CBR1000F. > > --John Kokola > > -----Original Message----- > From: Lee Dodge > Sent: Nov 22, 2004 5:03 PM > > I also know that > even this experience depends upon the protection > yielded by the bike' fairing. My experience was > with > an ST1100 which has quite good protection. > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at > www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: > www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > > > > >

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[Pat (M)]

If you don't want or can't spend the $$ for elec. vest, cut up your most ragged closed cell foam backpack mattress. Layer it like a catchers vest under your jacket for those COLD days. I've worn it under a leather jacket 'til this year and now a Teknic Stinger jacket for some 150-200mi rides and I was still comfortable with temps in the 30's and low 40's! I also use Dual Star grip heaters, balaclava, leather gauntlets, side- zip ski pants with knee armor under. If I'm riding several hours in winter on pavement or gravel - snowboard boots (no bulkier than MX when shifting, but waterproof & SOOO warm). Pat M A14

[Bogdan Swider]

Oxtar boots with seal skin socks What are seal skin socks ? Bogdan

[Ramey]

Seal Skinz are h2oproof socks that work. About $30. Allows any boot, shoe, sandal to be waterproof. For klring, they are great for when boots get soaked and its going to be a couple of days before they dry out. Put on the Skinz and Bobs' your uncle. Allows Converse Allstars to be a great hiking shoe thats packs flat. I don't wear them all the time as I only have one pair. A rich, indulgent KLRer could have a lotta pair for a trip and be dry no matter. -----Original Message----- From: Bogdan Swider [mailto:bSwider@...] Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 7:28 AM To: matteeanne@...; John Kokola; KLR News Grp Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Re: Cold weather riding gear Oxtar boots with seal skin socks What are seal skin socks ? Bogdan List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Yahoo! Groups Links

[dirtrooster2003]

Carhart arctic bib overalls anything below 40degrees F. they will take you down below freezing but thats when i opt for 4 wheels culverts and bridges have ice on them below freezing in the carolinas

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Mike Frey wrote: > > I'm interested in hearing commentary on your gear when riding at temps > in the 40s or even lower. > > (Yeah, I can already hear you guys in southern FL, TX, CA, AZ..... "40s? > What's that?) > > What do you wear and how effective is it? > > Mike

[toddfouty]

I like Joe Rocket Revolution series. I own the Coat, Pants, & Boots. Coat and Pants have removable liners and coat is vented for warmer weather. Everything is water proof and contains additional padding in arms, shoulders, back, hips, & knees. I commute about 14 miles per day at highway speed. I usually ride down into the low 20's without much discomfort. I purchased all components on ebay. Todd

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Mike Frey wrote: > > I'm interested in hearing commentary on your gear when riding at temps > in the 40s or even lower. > > (Yeah, I can already hear you guys in southern FL, TX, CA, AZ..... "40s? > What's that?) > > What do you wear and how effective is it? > > Mike

[Lujo Bauer]

In case anyone is debating what gear to buy for winter riding, I'd like to point out that there's a world of difference between a quick jaunt on the freeway and a trip of several hundred miles. For a short trip the gear isn't critical -- as long as you're mostly protected from the wind you'll be chilly at worst. For long rides, however, insufficiently insulating gear can cause your body temperature to drop significantly, which is dangerous on several counts. The moral of the story (and something that I found out first hand) is that gear that might seem to work fine for short winter trips might really not cut it on a long ride. Another point: when it gets below freezing, frostbite is a serious danger. When you get used to your hands and feet feeling cold it's hard to notice that they might really be freezing. Cheers, -Lujo toddfouty wrote:

> > I like Joe Rocket Revolution series. I own the Coat, Pants, & > Boots. Coat and Pants have removable liners and coat is vented for > warmer weather. Everything is water proof and contains additional > padding in arms, shoulders, back, hips, & knees. I commute about 14 > miles per day at highway speed. I usually ride down into the low > 20's without much discomfort. I purchased all components on ebay. > Todd

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[Keith Saltzer]

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Lujo Bauer wrote:

> In case anyone is debating what gear to buy for winter riding, I'd

like

> to point out that there's a world of difference between a quick

jaunt on

> the freeway and a trip of several hundred miles. > Cheers, > > -Lujo

AMEN to THAT brother! MrMoose A8 (Barbie and Ken special)