You neglected foot wear, interjecting, I use undersocks. They are made by Wigwam called dry-foot wonder wick, 100%polypropolyne , wicking sock to keep you dry and warm because sweating in your boots in winter of course will make it colder. These fit on first then you put on your regular socks over them. Made in Wisconsin so you know they know how to stay warm in winter. They are very thin so won't feel bulky under your socks.
Passive gear is the hard way to go. Rode for decades like that and frequently froze my nutz off. Electric gear is the gold standard. I would never go back. Electric under jacket and gloves are sufficient. Plain old long underwear and thick socks are fine for the lower body. I find that if my core stays warm it'll keep pumping decent blood flow to the lower extremities to keep them comfortable with wind breaking pants and boots. I imagine that southern Arizona isn't quite as extreme as Ohio over the winter so the passive stuff may be sufficient. Up here, the electricity is flowin or I ain't goin!
Yeah southeast missouri can get to cold without electric heated gear. I've been out below freezing with my heated gloves and extra layers, that's fine for me here riding around town for 20-30 minutes at a time depending on wind.
Dan, new sub here, love your channel. I'm 55, live in Pa & ride year round on a 1995 1200 Sporty. 35 degrees is pretty much my limit although I've ridden colder. I commute every day on my bike, good tips here, I dress exactly as you describe. Love your bike & channel!
I live in Australia and experience extreme heat and cold where I'm based - I own a Roland Sands Tracker jacket and wouldn't piss on it given that it completely fails in wet weather. In wet winter weather I wear a Dainese Gator Gortex jacket and I actually stay dry but have honestly frozen in it on rides up to our High Country. Some days you just get cold and there's bugger all you can do apart from packing your jacket with news paper!
for keeping your legs warm wearing loose fitting base layers worked best for us in the Army. We would just wear our PT sweatpants under our BDUs and that worked fantastically most times, Gore tex when it got under freezing.
My commute to work at current temperatures would be about 28°F. It will get colder. The scarab gloves don't deflect the wind-chill for very long. I've installed a set of poly hand guards, but they don't seem to help. It looks like heated gear for my hands will be a must if I'm going to continue during winter months. My body is fine in leather with liner, it's just my fingertips. I'm not sure what would be a satisfactory way to go. My bike's charging system can't handle a full suit. I need gloves or a cage.
Hey, I know it's by no means your latest video (lol) but ... As someone who is approaching their first motorcycle, there's the kind of thing I am a bit confused about with gear. Before the two-minute mark, you're talking about a jacket, saying, and I'll be careful to quote, "... it's more of a touring jacket; it's not really a street or cruiser jacket ..." What's the deal with that aspect of gear? Pretend, in my search for a first set of full gear, I get a set of that, basically, like if I find a reasonable price on a set of "touring" gear, matching set of jacket and pants, and similar applies to boots as well. Is the genre of riding or the style of motorcycle somehow relevant? Besides say, lots of pockets for storage in a touring set being relevant to long, long rides, what gives? What am I missing, as someone new to motorcycles almost entirely, as for kind of bike and what gear is purchased?
Keep in mind that when you start layering up or adding heated undergarments your outer gear gets really tight and miserably uncomfortable. If you have a proper fitting helmet adding something over your head will make your helmet miserably tight and give you a headache. All this riding gear takes the fun out of riding a motorcycle not to mention extremely expensive. Lets not even talk about if you gain a little weight, now that $1000. gear no longer fits, off to the gym.
Well... It does extend your season until it gets below freezing or starts snowing :P It's the difference of parking the bike in September or early November.
I'm curious to know what (coldest) temperatures you're riding and for how long. I can't go more than 2 hours below 40F without heated gloves and 35F and below without heated socks.
Ah, I see... I was in Kingman, AZ in a late October once, and it was like 28F in the morning. I thought maybe you were in those temp ranges, too. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
You neglected foot wear, interjecting, I use undersocks. They are made by Wigwam called dry-foot wonder wick, 100%polypropolyne , wicking sock to keep you dry and warm because sweating in your boots in winter of course will make it colder. These fit on first then you put on your regular socks over them. Made in Wisconsin so you know they know how to stay warm in winter. They are very thin so won't feel bulky under your socks.
Passive gear is the hard way to go. Rode for decades like that and frequently froze my nutz off. Electric gear is the gold standard. I would never go back. Electric under jacket and gloves are sufficient. Plain old long underwear and thick socks are fine for the lower body. I find that if my core stays warm it'll keep pumping decent blood flow to the lower extremities to keep them comfortable with wind breaking pants and boots.
I imagine that southern Arizona isn't quite as extreme as Ohio over the winter so the passive stuff may be sufficient. Up here, the electricity is flowin or I ain't goin!
Yeah southeast missouri can get to cold without electric heated gear. I've been out below freezing with my heated gloves and extra layers, that's fine for me here riding around town for 20-30 minutes at a time depending on wind.
Hiya, I'm in Maryland and have intentions of riding through the winter. What would you recommend for a jacket and gloves?
Dan, new sub here, love your channel. I'm 55, live in Pa & ride year round on a 1995 1200 Sporty. 35 degrees is pretty much my limit although I've ridden colder. I commute every day on my bike, good tips here, I dress exactly as you describe. Love your bike & channel!
Jim Mansi be safe out there man!!
Riding in winter in southern Arizona 😂. Adorable.
I live in Australia and experience extreme heat and cold where I'm based - I own a Roland Sands Tracker jacket and wouldn't piss on it given that it completely fails in wet weather.
In wet winter weather I wear a Dainese Gator Gortex jacket and I actually stay dry but have honestly frozen in it on rides up to our High Country.
Some days you just get cold and there's bugger all you can do apart from packing your jacket with news paper!
Been looking for good info on winter gear, especially gloves. Thanks for the tips on all this.
Southern Arizona Winter riding tips!? When it's like 60-70F? That's our summer after the sun goes down. How about the upper Midwest below 32F?
Perfect. I am going for the Klim balaclava on Amazon. I had $30 left to spend on there. Getting ready for some colder climate riding. Thanks.
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for keeping your legs warm wearing loose fitting base layers worked best for us in the Army. We would just wear our PT sweatpants under our BDUs and that worked fantastically most times, Gore tex when it got under freezing.
My commute to work at current temperatures would be about 28°F. It will get colder. The scarab gloves don't deflect the wind-chill for very long. I've installed a set of poly hand guards, but they don't seem to help. It looks like heated gear for my hands will be a must if I'm going to continue during winter months. My body is fine in leather with liner, it's just my fingertips. I'm not sure what would be a satisfactory way to go. My bike's charging system can't handle a full suit. I need gloves or a cage.
Klim mittens with glove liners. Your hands will stay toasty.
Hey, I know it's by no means your latest video (lol) but ... As someone who is approaching their first motorcycle, there's the kind of thing I am a bit confused about with gear. Before the two-minute mark, you're talking about a jacket, saying, and I'll be careful to quote, "... it's more of a touring jacket; it's not really a street or cruiser jacket ..."
What's the deal with that aspect of gear? Pretend, in my search for a first set of full gear, I get a set of that, basically, like if I find a reasonable price on a set of "touring" gear, matching set of jacket and pants, and similar applies to boots as well.
Is the genre of riding or the style of motorcycle somehow relevant? Besides say, lots of pockets for storage in a touring set being relevant to long, long rides, what gives? What am I missing, as someone new to motorcycles almost entirely, as for kind of bike and what gear is purchased?
I drive a Genuine Buddy 125 to commute to work here in the midwest would this gear work for me? LOL
post covid, no one looks twice now at someone wearing a face covering...lol!
You'd be surprised at the quality of base layers you can find @ Cabala's!
Keep in mind that when you start layering up or adding heated undergarments your outer gear gets really tight and miserably uncomfortable. If you have a proper fitting helmet adding something over your head will make your helmet miserably tight and give you a headache. All this riding gear takes the fun out of riding a motorcycle not to mention extremely expensive. Lets not even talk about if you gain a little weight, now that $1000. gear no longer fits, off to the gym.
Much cheaper and better kit in the snow sports and marine markets
I live in Northern Alberta Canada sadly winter gear won't extend my motorbike season :( Klim makes great snowmobile gear however
Well... It does extend your season until it gets below freezing or starts snowing :P It's the difference of parking the bike in September or early November.
I just posted a video... how to winterize your mx helmet. Stop freezing your head. Also work's with other types of vented helmets.
I'm curious to know what (coldest) temperatures you're riding and for how long. I can't go more than 2 hours below 40F without heated gloves and 35F and below without heated socks.
Ah, I see... I was in Kingman, AZ in a late October once, and it was like 28F in the morning. I thought maybe you were in those temp ranges, too. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
You said Dainese D-Core "Dry" Shirt/Pants, but did you mean the D-Core "Thermo" Shirt/Pants? They're not exactly the same.
Wow $300 for a motorcycle jacket and it doesn't have any protection for one's self. Not a good buy for a first jacket.
Loose clothing, wool, layers…kinda laughing in Minnesotan. Look at snowmobile gear and heated everything.
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