Cold weather contact

Maybe it just in my head but it seems like when the temps start dropping and hanging around 39-52 degrees that there should be a concern for the bike tires not having as affective traction as when its normal warm/hot temps.

What I mean is you know the tire is cold and harder and not as receptive to its traction potential when its cold out. The road surface as well is not its usual warm receptive traction maker when its cold out.Wouldn't this preclude that one should factor that in when riding in colder weather?

I swear I feel more then normal rear tire slippage when its cold out. And by cold I mean 35-42 degrees. It was so prevalent on Tuesday that I thought perhaps my psi was low. But it wasn't.

Water isn't gonna even close to freeze at 35 to 42+ degrees. But I think summer weather creates a perfect match for the asphalt and the motorcycle tire, both becoming reciprocatingly complimentary. Not so much when its colder,like when its 35-42+ degrees.

I wouldn't know as I'm not crazy enough to ride when it's colder than 50 outside. :roflmao:

They make excellent cold weather gear. Full face helmets,gautlet gloves with thinsulate, same with jackets and pants. Not to mention heated gear.

Theres just not much one can safely do about 2 wheels and snow and ice.

I do have a 3/4 helmet with a 1968 Buco bubble shield on it that I'm using now for the cooler weather. I managed to buff out all of the deeper scratches on it using 600 sandpaper & rubbing compound. Some of you may remember the snafu TommyC & I had about the bubble shield LOL. But I refuse to spend the $$$ on the other stuff. Like gloves, for instance. Remember when major leaguers would have never even considered wearing batting gloves? O, what softies we've become!:roflmao:

While one shouldn't fall off their motorcycles it unfortunately does happen, you'll be glad for the extra protection.

Bubble shields are everywhere, its a '60's revival,lol:

Biltwell Helmets

Never had a problem...

It's been in the 40's of the mornings when I'm coming to work for the last couple of weeks so I have a mask and heated gloves and grips. The afternoons have been in the 70's so that makes for a great ride home. Supposed to be in the 60's Saturday and I'm planning on doing a Veteran's ride. Looking forward to it. Riding has been great therapy for me.

You suck...I mean that in a loving way

+1 "you suck". In a loving way also!
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Flat as a board...That wood needs to age a little bit...Green wood is hard to work with...

I had no idea. Mine has an aluminum edging around it - the newer ones don't. I'm finding I'm really liking the shield a lot. Perfect for colder weather riding.

May be soft, but if you gonna ride all winter, gotta have gloves. Some places no choice, got snow and ice, but even in NC Mtns, we can ride every month of the year generally. But upper 30s low 40s, full face helmet and gloves a must... for me at least...

Oh you definately have a artifact that tells your age,lol.

I have to laugh a little when you say 50 is too cold to ride Josh. Come December here, 50 will feel hot and sweaty.

Nice photos HRK. Every winter when it gets cold here, the women are so covered-up that your imagination can't even guess what's under there. Keep up the good work--we in the frozen North need something to keep us warm.

+1..its a long 4-5 months....:biker: