Rajun Cajun
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posted November 06, 2011 02:09 PM
BORED!
The winter months are coming faster tha Rickey Gadson! I feel like I have cabin fever because of not being able to ride my 14!
I do not have heated boots, heated gloves, heated jacket nor a heated seat.
I need to ride! I WANNA RIDE MY BIKE! AAGGGRRRR! ....don't laugh!
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Candy Thunder Blue 2006 ZX-14, +1 rear, RoaringToyz blocks, windscreen spikes! (VERY SHARP! DO NOT TOUCH!!!!)
Time lost can not be retrieved! Its not dumb to ask questions. Rajun Cajun
  
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3000psi and falling
Zone Head
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posted November 06, 2011 08:18 PM
Me and 2 friends did a 160 mile ride yesterday up to the cascades, 30-40 degree temps, long johns, blue jeans, a few heavy shirts under our leather jackets with light gloves. Cold but worth it.
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08 ZX14, 2010 Persimmon Red bodywork.
Flies pulled, 16-42, BMC street, 8" extensions, drag shock, cut pan, Cycle Concepts Drag Pack and springs, muzzy m14 w/ oval can, lowered, Shinco usoft rear, pcv with autotune, leightweight Shori 18ah battery, throttle meister. 500lbs at bandimeres scales with half tank of juice.
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ryn0cer0s
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posted November 06, 2011 08:59 PM
Arctic socks, silkweight underwear, gaiter neck, heavy winter gauntlet gloves, and stop at every walmart to warm up. And I ride year round.
Of course, I am a Texan, so, its not like I ride in the snow
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2010 Candy Persimmon Red ZX-14
Brock's Ceramic coated Alien Head full exhaust
PCV, SpeedoHealer, lowered
"Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly"
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3000psi and falling
Zone Head
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posted November 06, 2011 10:30 PM
I have rode my bike in several feet of semi packed down snow last spring on mt baker (WA) at the ski lodge. To my suprise it did just fine, I was not going fast, just 1st gear.
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08 ZX14, 2010 Persimmon Red bodywork.
Flies pulled, 16-42, BMC street, 8" extensions, drag shock, cut pan, Cycle Concepts Drag Pack and springs, muzzy m14 w/ oval can, lowered, Shinco usoft rear, pcv with autotune, leightweight Shori 18ah battery, throttle meister. 500lbs at bandimeres scales with half tank of juice.
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BrucerZX14
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posted November 07, 2011 05:47 AM
 Edited By: BrucerZX14 on 7 Nov 2011 13:47
75 degrees here in Abilene, TX yesterday. Got both bikes out for a short ride. Just a comfortable jacket on top.
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dcjens
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posted November 07, 2011 10:14 AM
Heated gear works very good for winter doldrums... Ive ridden the cascades myself in mid 20s and its sometimes too warm  a neccessary item here its always wet and cool. I wear a t shirt and jeans plus outer leathers with the heated gear ..gerbings all the way!
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Rajun Cajun
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posted November 07, 2011 03:32 PM
thanks guys! I ride all year long but it has to be 55 and up! I need to invest in some heated gear!
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Time lost can not be retrieved! Its not dumb to ask questions. Rajun Cajun
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LeoVinceZX14
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posted November 08, 2011 03:41 PM
You might also try a good 1-piece rainsuit,
Rajun:
If you don't have one, look also into a quality 1-piece rainsuit to wear over your normal chilly weather gear on a very cold day. Waterproof, yes but also very effective against the wind and holds in the body heat lost with regular chilly weather gear.
I live in central Florida but travel north on the bike regularly to visit friends and family as long as the roads are clear since I am from PA originally. My Triumph 1-piece suit worn over 2-piece leathers, works well down to the low 30's @ 80-90 mph. Low tech, but awesome for holding the windchill at bay if you don't have electric plug-ins. Of course the bike will run better with that cold dense air so have at it when the roads are clear.
Good luck and ride on bro,
Leo
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PC V
Custom map
BMC filter
Leo Vince 4-2-1 w/ carbon can
Sato frame sliders
Supersprox 42T
Cox radiator guard
DID 530 X-ring chain.
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Rajun Cajun
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posted November 11, 2011 06:21 PM
Thanks Leo!I didnt think of that.
What do you wear to keep your feet from freezing?
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Time lost can not be retrieved! Its not dumb to ask questions. Rajun Cajun
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LeoVinceZX14
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posted November 13, 2011 10:22 AM
Warm feet...
Rajun:
So far I have gotten away with just a heavier weight sock in my Sidi's. The key is to keep your "core" warm. As long as the vital organs are happy and warm then the warm blood flow to your feet and hands continues and the digits and toes stay warm. Just bought some Under Armor Coldgear yesterday which I have not tried before.
In the past I wore long underwear, leathers and then the rain suit. Problem with the long john's was some times I would actually sweat, but then not have the moisture dealt with which is NOT a good thing riding in the cold. Hopefully UA will solve that. Swear by their (UA) Hotgear under my leathers in the warmer months. I hope my experiences are helpful for you.
Good luck with it bro.
Leo
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'12 14R SE
PC V
Custom map
BMC filter
Leo Vince 4-2-1 w/ carbon can
Sato frame sliders
Supersprox 42T
Cox radiator guard
DID 530 X-ring chain.
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