What do I need for a long winter ride?

[SRTie4k]

don't need cajones with proper gear, I don't ride in winter cause I have to, I ride for pleasure, no different then someone going for a ride on a sled, or going skiing

We all know there's a bit of pride mixed in there too. You only announce it and post pictures about it every chance you get.

[TheIglu]

For the cost of all that heated/specialty gear, he could go and get it with a rental and stay in a hotel for a night along the way.

[RandyO]

In this specific case while the rider may be able to gear up, he won't have much of an opportunity to prep the bike for the task. No new cold weather tolerant tires, no chance to do something with the low output stator for working heated gear, etc. This is why everyone is saying trailer it.

read my first post

there is no motorcycle gear that will work for that long of a ride out in the cold

look at snowmobile gear or extreme arctic Carhartts, Sorel or similar boots

my recent post were in response to a rider seen on the road today being ridiculed

Passed a guy on my way to work this morning on a big shiny ADV/nerd bike all decked out in one of those yellow suits. It was 6 fucking degrees. Why???

[RandyO]

No new cold weather tolerant tires, no chance to do something with the low output stator for working heated gear, etc.

another person showing ignorance of how to equip for cold weather

sport rubber works best, lower your tire pressure, the street is not a race track, and don't count on heated hear for the coldest riding, while it works well for moderate temperatures, best way to prepare for extreme cold is not heated gear

[Kurlon]

another person showing ignorance of how to equip for cold weather

sport rubber works best, lower your tire pressure, the street is not a race track, and don't count on heated hear for the coldest riding, while it works well for moderate temperatures, best way to prepare for extreme cold is not heated gear

Have you ridden a sport bike on tires with the pressure dropped? Not a DL650, a full commit, monkey doing what a monkey is apt to do to a football, clip ons and rearsets sport bike? On a good day you've made it dangerous, now you're mixing in reduced traction and potential for snow / ice / rain. It's not a good idea. And that's ignoring what road salt is going to do to that poor Duc. If you think you've had corrosion issues on your Suzuki you'll be floored how fast a Duc can rot in front of your eyes.

I'm a Mainer, I've played outside in the winter for years. I stand by my experience telling me that bike, in these circumstances is NOT suitable for the ride being proposed.

[TheIglu]

another person showing ignorance of how to equip for cold weather

sport rubber works best, lower your tire pressure, the street is not a race track, and don't count on heated hear for the coldest riding, while it works well for moderate temperatures, best way to prepare for extreme cold is not heated gear

I've ridden on the street and on the racetrack. The tire doesn't know the difference. If just knows how cold it is.


What was the last time you owned a sportbike with sport bike tires? And then used those super sport tires on sub freezing pavement?


Show of hands between Randy and Kurlon to see where the ignorance lies.

Man, you just don't give up.

[butcher bergs]

Ya done did it now, Randy.

[Kurlon]

Share?

[nhbubba]

Even I know this particular horse was beat years ago. Glad I could see it play out again.

[RandyO]

speeds are lower on street, and a winter ride is not about peg scraping

the OP isn't talking about going for a sportride either, just droning on the highway to get from there to here

the Pirelli MTR60-Corsas I used to run on my SV650 is the same sport rubber as Pirelli's Diablo Corsas, in summer, one would be lucky to get 1000 miles out of a set, in winter 2500 miles, they get hot enuf steam rolls off them if you happen to roll over a bit of snow

[TheIglu]

Just not worth it.

[carsick]

Just not worth it.

Replying to Randy, or the Ducati martyr ride of death?

[Petorius]

Coast to Coast (and back?) with an Italian Supermodel | Adventure Rider

Seems relevant

[TheIglu]

Replying to Randy, or the Ducati martyr ride of death?

Randy.


But it's no big thing, he's right, guy won't be racing or anything. Nor will he ever need to make an emergency stop or maneuver.

And 2wd tractors get stuck less than 4wd. Yup.

[RandyO]

in these circumstances is NOT suitable for the ride being proposed.

again read my first post, my recent posts are in response to gixxer72s post ridiculing an adv bike rider for being on the road today

[Garandman]

Passed a guy on my way to work this morning on a big shiny ADV/nerd bike all decked out in one of those yellow suits. It was 6 fucking degrees. Why???

You ride a Gixxer on the street. Why?

That guy has a windshield, an alternator big enough to power a microwave, a riding position that allows him to see and be seen, luggage capacity, and the appropriate clothing. I'm guessing he was out there because he really likes motorcycle riding.

[gixxer72]

You ride a Gixxer on the street. Why?

That guy has a windshield, an alternator big enough to power a microwave, a riding position that allows him to see and be seen, luggage capacity, and the appropriate clothing. I'm guessing he was out there because he really likes motorcycle riding.

Because I like them.

You didn't even see this guy, but thanks for giving me all the details of his bike and gear. The windshield was fucking miniscule. No idea what brand or model of gear he was wearing, or if it was plugged in. Where are your consumer reports stats on seeing and being seen on different styles of bike? Good thing he had luggage capacity though, wtf.

Have fun riding in the cold if that's your thing.

[butcher bergs]

Share?

Yes of course. There is enough for everyone

[tls25rs]

Just not worth it.

'bout time you figured that out!

Welcome to Winter on NESR and the fun it brings.

[Garandman]

Because I like them.

You didn't even see this guy, but thanks for giving me all the details of his bike and gear. The windshield was fucking miniscule. No idea what brand or model of gear he was wearing, or if it was plugged in. Where are your consumer reports stats on seeing and being seen on different styles of bike? Good thing he had luggage capacity though, wtf.

Have fun riding in the cold if that's your thing.

Gixxah!

[gixxer72]

Gixxah!

Hilarious. Get back to watching the military channel gramps.

[MattR302]

Fuck you guys. I rode to work today wearing while wearing my neon yellow onesie and carrying my lunchbox and gym bag in my hard luggage. And I enjoyed it.

[Garandman]

Hilarious. Get back to watching the military channel gramps.

An old joke. Both original and amusing!

When it comes to a thread on winter riding gear, stuntahs have lots to contribute! carry on!

[gixxer72]

An old joke. Both original and amusing!

When it comes to a thread on winter riding gear, stuntahs have lots to contribute! carry on!

Wrong again Rambo. I don't stunt and I think it's an activity as stupid as riding in 6 degree weather. I hope you find this contribution worthy. Or not.

[Garandman]

Wrong again Rambo. I don't stunt and I think it's an activity as stupid as riding in 6 degree weather. I hope you find this contribution worthy. Or not.

You don't do either but opine on both? Millennials. Here, have a trophy.