Colorado Springs was a brisk 47 degrees this morning...and for the first time ever...I was thankful for the cockpit heat. I would normally not ride any of my previous motorcycles in weather under 50 degrees, but thought I would be good in the SS. And yep...enjoyed the drive in to work.
Cold Weather Riding Gear / Heated Clothing / Extended Riding [ heat / thermal ]
Colorado Springs was a brisk 47 degrees this morning...and for the first time ever...I was thankful for the cockpit heat. I would normally not ride any of my previous motorcycles in weather under 50 degrees, but thought I would be good in the SS. And yep...enjoyed the drive in to work.
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For @Bill Martin ...
It's so cold today I saw a lawyer with his hands in his OWN pockets!
(Now THAT's cold!!!
1. Check out some good motorcycle heated gear such as Gerbings. It can plug into the socket located between the seats.The temps are dropping below freezing up here in the great white north. We're lucky enough to not have snow yet, but it is coming...
Does anyone have any tips on how to extend the riding season? I plan to ride the SS to work as long as I can (it's currently approaching 10 degrees below freezing in the mornings) and I'm sure there are others out there that are crazy like me.
Let's share tips on how to keep riding when the mercury drops!
2. Full face helmet.
3. Use good judgment whether or not to ride when there is the possibility of ice on the road.
Excellent work. How about some more information about materials used, cost, etc. Thanks.There's plenty of heat to be had -- you just have to let more of it out from the engine compartment and direct it towards the passenger(s). I took the "radio panel" and replaced it with some vents. On a warm day -- close the vents. On a cold day, open one or two. These vents swivel, so you can share the heat with a passenger.
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