Topic: Your cold weather gear?

[heffay]

brand is symtec.

 lots of good info in this thread as well...  from when the temps dropped last winter
http://www.sohc4.us/forums/index.php?topic=3886.0

here's the site for the ones i use:
http://www.amotostuff.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=210019MT&Category_Code=symtec
(i didn't purchase from this site but, those are the elements)

[ieism]

Thanks, I know what i'll be asking for x-mas this year.

[aptech77]

SPEEDO ONLY   

[DJ_AX]

I have put a switch on the wire as it the vest can get pretty hot at times. The whole setup vest, gloves, boots draws about 4 amps.
The 750 can handle that, no problem.

Are you sure? ('cause my lights go dim at stops)...  I'd hate to invest a couple of hundred bucks into a full electric setup just to run into electrical problems.

Not that I doubt you but.. anyone else running a full electric setup from an over 30 year old 750?

[Gordon]

Are you sure? ('cause my lights go dim at stops)...  I'd hate to invest a couple of hundred bucks into a full electric setup just to run into electrical problems.

Not that I doubt you but.. anyone else running a full electric setup from an over 30 year old 750?

Your entire electrical/charging system would probably have to be in top shape to be able to handle the load of both an electric vest and heated grips without draining the battery. 

During the Winter when I'm using the heated grips on my K1 almost every ride, I have to plug the battery into the charger about once a week to keep it from getting completely drained, but I'm sure the 35 year old charging system isn't what it used to be, and I know the wiring harness could stand to be replaced.

[Hockers Choppers]

most charging systems don't work that good at idle but shouldn't have a problem going down the highway. The heated gear is the way to go. Costs a lot but worth it if you get to blast by someone in their "truck with the heater on"

[Gordon]

most charging systems don't work that good at idle but shouldn't have a problem going down the highway.

The charging systems on these bikes don't do anything at idle.  That's why I normally turn the grips off if I'm sitting at a traffic light for any length of time. 

[heffay]

most charging systems don't work that good at idle but shouldn't have a problem going down the highway.

The charging systems on these bikes don't do anything at idle.  That's why I normally turn the grips off if I'm sitting at a traffic light for any length of time. 

why not just rev the bike repeatedly making others think you wanna race    there you go, a charge AND a race. 

[pmpski_1]

I have heated grips on my Buell, and they are awesome. I thought about putting them on the 550, but I have enough electrical problems as it is. I'll probably go through the electrical system this winter so that I can use them in the future.

[Pinhead]

I usually wear a pair of jeans, tee shirt, long-sleeved shirt over the tee, a hooded sweatshirt, insulated hunting gloves, and these over the top:



http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=3766746

And of course my full-face helmet. I've driven in the negatives (deg F) and come out sweating. The only thing that I'd upgrade is my gloves. Maybe I'll get those heated grips or heated gloves.

[Dave Wyatt]

This morning it was 35 degrees F out, so I wore:

Bacalava under the helmet
Full face helmet
Thermal underwear
Cotton socks
Flannal shirt of medium weight
Blue jeans
Rain pants
Joe Rocket mesh jacket with rain liner.  ( the mesh doesn't do squat, but the liner really blocks the wind )

On the 10 mile ride my fingers were a little cool and my feet were a tad chilly.  I could have went much further if needed, but was glad 10 miles was it.  No windshield of any kind.
An ancient pair of Hondaline cold weather gloves with Thinsulate.

[ditchen]

I too am a MI rider. You cannot tell but I have a 661 pressure suite under jacket:



Ya, ya, might be a little to winter in this pic, But still use the attire.

[Japbikemike]

I saw one of these in white last time I was in Vegas at an Elvis tribute.

[Pinhead]

[I saw one of these in white last time I was in Vegas at an Elvis tribute.

I guarantee I wouldn't want to wear a pair of those in Vegas. You'd be sweating your ass off!!

[Hockers Choppers]

Hey Guys, I tore my bike down to the bare frame a couple weeks ago thinking it was winter here in Kansas. Had 5 or 6 days in the 70's since!!! Now that I'm putting it back together it will snow a foot I'm sure. I guess I'll be ready for a 40+ day to ride in. I used to ride my HD dresser in any temp, as long as it wasn't icy, to work. Took longer to get dressed that it took to get to work. 15 miles each way. some 20 degree mornings. Used heated gloves, insulated coveralls, leather chaps and jacket, neoprene face mask out of jp cycles with the skull painted on the face ( best thing ever made for cold weather riding ) bandanna and a stocking hat. Yeah thats right no helmet. But with the fairing its almost like cheating. The cafe fairing on my 78 ss does jack xxxx in the cold.

[dusterdude]

Hey Guys, I tore my bike down to the bare frame a couple weeks ago thinking it was winter here in Kansas. Had 5 or 6 days in the 70's since!!! Now that I'm putting it back together it will snow a foot I'm sure. I guess I'll be ready for a 40+ day to ride in. I used to ride my HD dresser in any temp, as long as it wasn't icy, to work. Took longer to get dressed that it took to get to work. 15 miles each way. some 20 degree mornings. Used heated gloves, insulated coveralls, leather chaps and jacket, neoprene face mask out of jp cycles with the skull painted on the face ( best thing ever made for cold weather riding ) bandanna and a stocking hat. Yeah thats right no helmet. But with the fairing its almost like cheating. The cafe fairing on my 78 ss does jack xxxx in the cold.

no helmet!!!!,you`re in trouble now!!!

[hopterfixer]

It was 29 degrees this week on my way to work.  I wore:
Insulated 10" redwings
Jeans with my work pants and thermal pants underneath.
Firstgear Mach I Jacket with liner, polypro shirt, long sleeve cotton shirt and t-shirt beneath. 
Icon Partol Gloves with liners.
Arai Astral full face hlemet with balaclava underneath. 
This is what I am wearing in my avatar and gallery.
I have a modified windscreen (short) that does a GREAT job deflecting most of the wind from my chest and all of it from my hands.  I make a 75 mile round trip twice a week to my other job and I am in great shape at the end of the ride.  I would like to get better liners for the gloves at some point. 
 

[DJ_AX]

....... neoprene face mask out of jp cycles with the skull painted on the face ( best thing ever made for cold weather riding ) ........

That is sweet!
I'll be getting one of those for sure

[burmashave]

I just picked up a bunch of stuff from WinterSilks, and I I like all of it.  I have trouble keeping my fingers warm; however, their "heavyweight" glove liners plus my riding gloves work fine in the cool weather.  I also picked up some sock liners, long johns, a balaclava and a turtleneck.  Silk wicks moisture, but it's super thin.  I can wear the balaclava inside my helmet even though my helmet is a bit snug.  The same goes for the sock liners; they, plus my normal socks,  keep my feet warm but fit fine inside my riding boots.  If you pick up some gear from WinterSilks, my advice is to go with the "heavyweight" varieties -- all of their 100% silks are extremely thin.