| I don't care how much everybody is talking about | | | | wind won't make its way through. A thin nylon |
| Global Warming, cold is cold, and when you are riding | | | | windbreaker underneath the jacket or even your rain |
| in the winter, it feels even colder. Wind chill can be | | | | jacket over top can be a great addition. |
| terrible, compound the factor of speed where the | | | | Your head and face are extremely sensitive. Good |
| faster you ride the more the temperature falls. | | | | full-face lids with closable vents are definitely the way |
| Using the following tips, you will be able to survive | | | | to go. If you're in an area that sees a lot of snow |
| the winter on your motorcycle. | | | | and super low temperatures, you may want to look |
| Many of you silly people like cold weather, I will never | | | | into snowmobile helmets for the winter. The ones |
| understand that. Maybe it is because I'm a skinny | | | | that have heated visors would be a great choice. |
| man and I do not have much fat to hold in the | | | | Of course, one of the most common ways to help |
| heat. I live down South for a reason, but even in | | | | keep your head warm, is wearing a beanie under |
| the dirty dirty it gets cold now and again. When the | | | | your lid. If that is too thick for a comfy fit, try the |
| mercury goes down and the wind picks up I'm | | | | sporting goods and ski shops for balaclava's. The |
| layering every article of heavy clothing I can wear at | | | | ones made of nylon are usually really thin. There's |
| once. If I look like the little brother from a | | | | always the old-fashioned bandana as well. This will |
| Christmas Story when I'm done, so be it. | | | | at least keep the wind off your face, and your |
| Hands, are the first line of defense, and Winter | | | | breath will keep your face warm. Keep breath |
| gloves are usually a good idea, something with | | | | mints handy though. |
| Gore-Tex or Thinsulate is a plus. Just about every | | | | One more simple trick for limiting fog and retaining |
| major motorcycle apparel manufacturer sells a winter | | | | heat. If your helmet does not include a breath |
| glove, and many can be found for under $80 with | | | | deflector, you can construct one out of duct tape. |
| different degrees of protection and insulation from | | | | Double up the tape and bend it to fit your face. |
| the elements. But aside from running out and | | | | Then, tape it right to the inside of the chin bar. Just |
| buying a name brand glove, there are some other | | | | be sure you do not leave any adhesive exposed, |
| steps you can take before you shell out some dough | | | | unless you want your face waxed while riding down |
| on specialty gloves. | | | | the street. |
| Take a run down to either the local grocer, | | | | Your feet and knees are always in the breeze. Ski |
| hardware, or auto parts store and buy a box of | | | | socks are a major plus. The longer they are, the |
| disposable rubber gloves. These are great for | | | | better too. Insulated boots are really the smart |
| retaining your natural body heat. And since they are | | | | way to go, the less wind that can get in the better. |
| form fitting, you can wear them inside your riding | | | | A great piece of gear I found is motocross knee |
| gloves as additional insulation. Some people may | | | | and shin guards, these are similar to hockey shin |
| have a problem with latex, in which case sporting | | | | guards with plastic caps, foam padding and fabric |
| goods stores and outdoor outlets carry glove liners | | | | liners. The great thing about them, is that they are |
| made of various materials. | | | | thin enough to wear under loose fitting pants. The |
| Even if you wear full gauntlet gloves, while in the | | | | plastic blocks the wind very well while the foam helps |
| riding position, and when you are moving around, | | | | to trap in the heat. These are fairly inexpensive |
| your sleeves can slide up and let in the wind. Try a | | | | too, they can be purchased for under $40. For the |
| pair of wristbands, a great cheap trick for keeping | | | | rest of your lower extremities, double up on pants. |
| the wind out of your sleeves. | | | | Sweat pants, Track pants, thermals, etc. |
| Thick shirts are a must, but too much at once | | | | Of course there is always the option of using heated |
| cannot only be uncomfortable, but can limit | | | | riding gear. This can be expensive, but if you are |
| movement. Thermal shirts are definitely a plus, in | | | | going to ride in very cold climates, it is most likely a |
| addition to a sweater and lined jacket. Try one of | | | | smart investment. The cheaper solution is using |
| those cool max shirts as a base layer. Anything that | | | | hand warmer packs. They're fairly cheap and some |
| can wick away moisture from your body will keep | | | | last up to 8 hours. If you are going to do some |
| you that much warmer. If your jacket lets any | | | | long-distance riding, I would suggest getting some. |
| wind through in any spots try and pin point them | | | | You can position them in your shoes to keep your |
| from the inside. The fix for this is simple... duct | | | | feet warm, in your gloves to help out your hands |
| tape. Patch up the problems on the inside so the | | | | and any place else you feel it would help. |