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Oct 30th, 2008, 06:09 PM
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#1 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Stanton, NJ
Posts: 1,298 Model: 04 Dyna WG (with a 240 rear tire) Interests: Harleys, drag racing, family, fishing, my rottweilers, the UFC Occupation: Carpenter/Builder
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Hey Guys,
I got a question for anybody who rides in the cold.....it's starting to get chilly here and I will continue to ride as long as I can but I refuse to wear my full face helmet. Does anybody have a facemask that they wear?? I am looking at neoprene, leather, etc and have no idea what will be warmer, more comfortable, etc. Does anyone have any suggestions? I have seen half masks, full masks, and don't know anything about them. Of course I will be getting one with the skull face on it....  Please offer any/all suggestions.
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Oct 30th, 2008, 06:29 PM
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#2 | | More than 100 posts!
Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kentucky
Posts: 152 Model: 77 H-D FX Interests: my new(to me) bike,UK basketball, listening and DL music Occupation: CNA and Army Reserve Instructor
| I got a full face neoprene from J&P Cycles last fall. I rode with it on in 30 degree weather at 55mph and my face did not get cold at all.Took a half hour for my knuckles to unthaw when I stopped but my face was warm . | |
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Oct 30th, 2008, 06:43 PM
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#3 | | More than 100 posts!
Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cambridge, Minnesota
Posts: 133 Model: 2008 Harley Ultra Classis Interests: motorcycling,golf & cross country skiing Occupation: Engineer
| If you are not stuck on a design and all black is ok they some good stuff at ski shops. I down hill and cross country ski alot so I have that stuff. I have a mask that is a complete pull over the head style with a neoprene front and a lighter material for the rest of it. I wear this under my half helmet and I do not get cold on my face or neck. My problem is my feet I froze them 4 years ago when I was out at night training for a race. At 45 deg. my feet get cold.
I am still looking for a cure for that. | |
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Oct 30th, 2008, 07:37 PM
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#4 | | Very Active Poster 50+
Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mesa,AZ
Posts: 77 Model: 09 FLHTCUI/05 TMCC Interests: Bikes/RVs Occupation: Machinist
| Hey Voodoo, I have one of the neoprene ones with the skull on it and it works real well. I've worn it at 25 and your face won't get cold. Everything else is froze up though. | |
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Oct 30th, 2008, 07:59 PM
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#5 | | Has posted 500+
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Posts: 1,123 Interests: Anything outdoors (climbing, backpacking, fishing, Mtn biking, riding) Occupation: Chemistry teacher
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Only problem I have is that my glasses would fog over at lights. Would clear up after a little while when the light turned green and was going down the road....  | |
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Oct 30th, 2008, 08:10 PM
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#6 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alvin TX
Posts: 1,811 Model: 03 E Glide X cop bike Interests: My family Old Dodge truck's Riding My Glide Occupation: Retired truck Driver
| just don't where it in the 7/11  | |
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Oct 30th, 2008, 09:00 PM
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#7 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Michigan
Posts: 551 Model: Harley 02' Heritage Classic Interests: Riding Occupation: Riding - Semi Retired
| I would go with the neoprene. Leather that doesn't have some type of lining in it, like your skin, will be the same temp as the air flowing over it. | |
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Oct 30th, 2008, 09:27 PM
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#8 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
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Originally Posted by steveb  If you are not stuck on a design and all black is ok they some good stuff at ski shops. I down hill and cross country ski alot so I have that stuff. I have a mask that is a complete pull over the head style with a neoprene front and a lighter material for the rest of it. I wear this under my half helmet and I do not get cold on my face or neck. My problem is my feet I froze them 4 years ago when I was out at night training for a race. At 45 deg. my feet get cold.
I am still looking for a cure for that. | check the sporting goods stores for heated socks, they may even have them in ski shops, snowmobile shops.....plug into a cig lighter or power outlet..... | |
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Oct 31st, 2008, 04:22 AM
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#9 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Stanton, NJ
Posts: 1,298 Model: 04 Dyna WG (with a 240 rear tire) Interests: Harleys, drag racing, family, fishing, my rottweilers, the UFC Occupation: Carpenter/Builder
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Originally Posted by cowboy just don't where it in the 7/11 | Probably the best place to wear it! (as long as I didn't mind spending the night at my county sponsored Holiday inn if you catch my drift!)
I kinda thought that about the leather Ringo, plus the fact some of them are long and when tucked into my jacket wouldn't allow for easy head turning. As usual, all are great suggestions and I appreciate them. If anybody else has any ideas, please let me know.
Hey TM, when does it ever get to 25 in Az???
Thanks Guys | |
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Oct 31st, 2008, 08:41 AM
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#10 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oregon City, OR
Posts: 1,263 Model: 09 Ultra Classic, 01 Heritage Springer Interests: Motorcycles, camping, fishing, old cars Occupation: Home Inspector
| I really don't like full face helmets either but when the weather really gets cold or wet I do break out and dust off my full face flip front helmet and wear it. I wear glasses so the masks really don't work. When I come to a stop or riding really slow I flip it open and I don't get cold when riding. | 
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Oct 31st, 2008, 02:52 PM
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#11 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Stanton, NJ
Posts: 1,298 Model: 04 Dyna WG (with a 240 rear tire) Interests: Harleys, drag racing, family, fishing, my rottweilers, the UFC Occupation: Carpenter/Builder
| Yeah FLHT, I have a really nice full facer that the visor comes up as well as the chin, but ever since wearing a half shell, I feel the visibilty and the freedom of movement for periferal vision are compromised with my FF. JMO What about wearing glasses with the mask? I wear a pair of Wiley-X shades with the foam piece that seals around the eyes, I guess they will fog when stopped while wearing the mask?? Winter sucks...... | |
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Oct 31st, 2008, 09:19 PM
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#12 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 1,171 Model: 2004 E Glide Standard, Stage 1. Interests: Riding, fishing, hunting, camping, spending time with wife and daughter Occupation: Air Force Nurse
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Originally Posted by chucktx check the sporting goods stores for heated socks, they may even have them in ski shops, snowmobile shops.....plug into a cig lighter or power outlet..... | I used to have a pair of battery powered electric socks...think they ran on a pair of D cell batteries....one in each sock....they were almost TOO warm sometimes...... not sure if they make them still or not...check in the sports departement! | |
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Oct 31st, 2008, 10:13 PM
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#13 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oregon City, OR
Posts: 1,263 Model: 09 Ultra Classic, 01 Heritage Springer Interests: Motorcycles, camping, fishing, old cars Occupation: Home Inspector
| Nurse, they still make them and I have heard that there are battery operated gloves out now. I was at a leather store last weekend and saw a battery operated heated vest. Don't know how long the battery pack will last before it needs a re-charge. I know in the winter my Gerbling heated liner and gloves and a life saver. | |
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Nov 1st, 2008, 03:21 PM
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#14 | | Very Active Poster 50+
Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NW London UK
Posts: 84 Model: 2007 FXSTC Softail Custom Interests: Riding, Travel, Tropical Fish, Archaeology, Riding Occupation: Psychiatry
| I would imagine neoprene is warmer. Another option is a Buff. With it getting cold in the UK I just bought on of the so called Arctic Buff's. These do not cover as much face but are still pretty effective. | |
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Nov 2nd, 2008, 05:51 PM
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#15 | | Very Active Poster 50+
Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mesa,AZ
Posts: 77 Model: 09 FLHTCUI/05 TMCC Interests: Bikes/RVs Occupation: Machinist
| Ever been to Flagstaff in the winter Voodoo ? | |
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Nov 2nd, 2008, 06:29 PM
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#16 | | More than 100 posts!
Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cambridge, Minnesota
Posts: 133 Model: 2008 Harley Ultra Classis Interests: motorcycling,golf & cross country skiing Occupation: Engineer
| What I found to be the best to keep my feet warm is those small packets that you open and shake them and they generate heat. I will put one in ech boot under my toes and it keeps the fwet warm. I use those for riding on the days it is below 45 deg. I also use them all winter long when I am running or cross country skiiing. I can go out and do those things down to -25 deg. , anything colder than that and I will stay inside. | |
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Nov 3rd, 2008, 08:39 AM
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#17 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oregon City, OR
Posts: 1,263 Model: 09 Ultra Classic, 01 Heritage Springer Interests: Motorcycles, camping, fishing, old cars Occupation: Home Inspector
| I've heard that those electric (battery powered) socks work pretty good, anyone ever try them. | |
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Nov 3rd, 2008, 09:50 AM
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#18 | | Rookie 10+ posts
Join Date: May 2008 Location: Norcal
Posts: 30 Model: Harley Electraglide
| My cold weather gear is one of the neoprene masks, but I have the one with the clown face.... and I also have a neck thing made by schampa or something.. I put the next thing on first, then put on the mask, then put on my helmet, and pull the neck thing up over the helmet strap and bottom of the mask... works great, but like all the other posts.. does not do much for the numb fingers. | |
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Nov 4th, 2008, 05:16 PM
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#19 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Stanton, NJ
Posts: 1,298 Model: 04 Dyna WG (with a 240 rear tire) Interests: Harleys, drag racing, family, fishing, my rottweilers, the UFC Occupation: Carpenter/Builder
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Originally Posted by TM103 Ever been to Flagstaff in the winter Voodoo ? | Nope I sure haven't.....Are you really telling me it gets cold there cuz I really have no idea whatsoever....I've been around the country some but never to Az.
You guys are still posting some good ideas. I've heard of heated pants and jackets, as well as gloves, but I can't afford to shell out 800 bucks or so for that...plus the fact I took my scoot out the other day (50 degrees) and the bike ran like sh*t. 2nd and 3rd gear WOT and I felt like I could've run faster than it. I dunno, I thought I had the carb dialed in pretty well after installing Ken's carb kit, it actually ran better, until last Sunday. Oh well, I'm still up for anything that'll keep me warm so I can ride longer into the winter months. | |
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Nov 4th, 2008, 09:00 PM
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#20 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
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| when i was in the service and stationed in wilmington nc the only transportation i had was a 49 pan bobber......i had leathers, but wasnt enough. i used newspaper in my pants and coat....broke the wind real good and helped retain the heat. had foul weather gloves and boots, but still had cold hands and feet............. | |
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