Ok obviously I am a new rider. This is my first bike and my first season coming up. IN MI this week as well as next week temps are supposed to stay anywhere between 36-49. I am curious as to when I should call the dealer and tell them to prep the bike? I know its all personal and what temps you can withstand but I am asking what everyone elses point is when they will start to ride. thanks
whats your breaking point
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e.blackadder
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It really depends on your age, health and stamina. I moved to Western WA some 18 years ago and loved it back then. Now the 150 non-rainy days a year (doesn’t mean sunny or fair), the constant overcast, fog, dampness and drizzle get to me and there is hardly ever a day when I don’t bitch about the lucky bastards in So Ca. I get all achey below 45 and try not to ride then.
I went to ride in the Cascade foothills last Saturday (Ben Howard road and around). It was good 55 at the sea level, but the moment we got into the hills and thick forest it dropped to low 40’s-upper 30’s. I was uncomfortable, even with all the layers.
You got to try what feels good for you.
I went to ride in the Cascade foothills last Saturday (Ben Howard road and around). It was good 55 at the sea level, but the moment we got into the hills and thick forest it dropped to low 40’s-upper 30’s. I was uncomfortable, even with all the layers.
You got to try what feels good for you.
I can handle anything as long as it is over 40°. My hands I can't seem to keep warm.
flyingminno
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Hey now, we aren't always sunshine and warmth. This week is heavy rain and mid 50's, but I did catch a 30° reading on my on the bike thermometer last month.
But I do agree, minus any ice and with the right gear, you could go riding in any weather you can personally stand.
I am 27 with no health issued fortunately enough. 
Being I am a relatively new rider I want to do the MSF course a couple times in the parking lots here just to become more accustomed to the bike before I take to the streets. So I am guessing I should have the bike below 30mph for the first 2 weeks of riding.
Being I am a relatively new rider I want to do the MSF course a couple times in the parking lots here just to become more accustomed to the bike before I take to the streets. So I am guessing I should have the bike below 30mph for the first 2 weeks of riding.new rider, I would go out unless it stays above 40 for a few days... black ice is not something to mess with....
layer up and you can ride down to freezing... but you need the gear for it... winter gloves, Balaclavas , heavy duty socks, etc. and yes, a good base layer (read NOT COTTON) to keep you dry. Otherwise, wait until it's in the 60's or you will be miserable.
layer up and you can ride down to freezing... but you need the gear for it... winter gloves, Balaclavas , heavy duty socks, etc. and yes, a good base layer (read NOT COTTON) to keep you dry. Otherwise, wait until it's in the 60's or you will be miserable.
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Ditto here....as long as there isn't any ice I'm good to go.
I have ridden in 15 degree weather but I work over night and it is real cold in the morning so I figure if it is around 40 when I leave it wont be so bad on the way home
For me it was a "Need to ride" that caused that cold trip to happen... yeah the wife crashed her car into the back of my suv and therefore the only transportation not wrecked was the 6r... luck me! still made it to work, cold but happy!!
For me it was a "Need to ride" that caused that cold trip to happen... yeah the wife crashed her car into the back of my suv and therefore the only transportation not wrecked was the 6r... luck me! still made it to work, cold but happy!!
KamiKaziCalm
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Can't really add anything that hasn't been said, but being a new rider I would avoid any wet areas at freezing temps or otherwise as long as your bundled and so restricted by your gear that you cant move freely, your good to go.
just remember, anytime it is below freezing, there is the possibility of ice... not just when it's been "wet" out.... I've seen "soda slicks" in the worst places, black ice is from dew points, not rain.
Black ice won't bother you in the straights, unless you need to stop, then your are in trouble... it will always bother you in turns...
Just a friendly reminder, especially for "new riders"... and/or those that don't have years of road experience period..
Black ice - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
ouch... this says even exhaust from other vehicles can cause it as well... so intersections where cars sit become spots for black ice too.
Black ice won't bother you in the straights, unless you need to stop, then your are in trouble... it will always bother you in turns...
Just a friendly reminder, especially for "new riders"... and/or those that don't have years of road experience period..
Black ice - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
ouch... this says even exhaust from other vehicles can cause it as well... so intersections where cars sit become spots for black ice too.
i find that anything < 40deg F is going to require some really good gear, probably heated. generally i won't ride more than an hour because my hands get too cold (i bought new gloves that are warmer, but my hands are still cold)
effective temperature of 45deg going 60mph is 25deg. a bit chilly!