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I've never really taken notice of the temperature, but I'll ride to and from work so long as there is no snow / ice on the pavement.
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So far this year the coldest ride for me has been 4 hours in 36 degree weather. No heated gear just dressed for it. I wear Head ski gloves with a glove liner and warm boots. I still wear a half helmet in 36 with a face wrap.
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I found that if I wear zip-on ski/snow pants they keep me warm. Layered with thermals, jeans and then the over-pants, works well. Hunting socks and insole heat packs take care of the feet. On the upper body, thermals, dri-fit style shirt, and balaclava with a leather jacket. Cut the wind out while riding and you can ride all day. Stopping for water breaks and warm refreshments makes it easier to start up again.
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-20deg.F Is the coldest that I know I've ridden in. So I don't think it's possible to find a temperature or weather condition I won't ride in, as long as the bike starts it's getting ridden...and if it wont start I'll f*** with it till it does (it lives outside in my driveway year round) Used to use an enduro now I use my Vol. with a carefully selected studded car tire on the rear (and on occasion snow chains) and a studded knobby out front. A hat, a cheap pair of gloves, two or three sweatshirts, a light jacket, insulated blue jeans (or jeans with sweatpants underneath), steel toed work boots, two pairs socks, a duster and a very beat up old full face helmet make up my list of typical winter wear when temps drop below freezing. Some day I hope to at least own a heated vest and gloves.....some day.
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I'll throw in too... I'm down to about -10 or so... As long and as cold as i can without snow or ice on the roads. Full snow suit for me though and this year i custom cut a huge lexan windshield for the bike to help with the wind. What a difference!
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I ride just fine in the 20s and 30s on the Sprint with a tall shield and heated grips and a few layers underneath. On the Triple, naked bike, 30s can be tough for more than half an hour.
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I will ride as cold as it is as long as no salt has been laid down. Then I am down until spring time after the rain washes the salt of the road. I was out today and it was 32
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Rode two hours today in 7 degree weather - felt colder tho - brrrr - definitely need warmer gloves. Hard to cave in and put the bike away for the winter -- there's a nice sunny week ahead (temps of 9 or 10) yet to enjoy! Is it spring yet?
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Allright, if a dirtbike counts than 18 inches of snow at -1 degrees. 2009 YZ 450F.
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