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Re: Winter gear thread...
« Reply #80 on: November 11, 2012, 07:46:56 AM »
Jay, I don't think you are going to like a one piece suit. PIA to get in and out of.

Hey ZG, if it eases your mind at all, I have it down to less than 30 seconds donning and doffing my Roadcrafter. That is fully clothed, with boots on, in the dark, bad knee, and sore back  ;D. SUPER easy...

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Re: Winter gear thread...
« Reply #81 on: November 12, 2012, 03:38:35 PM »
This is what I saw when riding this past weekend.



Heated grips, seat, and jacket liner do come in handy.
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Re: Winter gear thread...
« Reply #82 on: November 12, 2012, 03:47:20 PM »
This is what I saw when riding this past weekend.

I would *NEVER* ride a motorcycle anywhere there was a chance of snow or ice on the road!  I would be down in an instant.
Shoodaben (was Guhl) Mountain Runner ECU flash, Canyon Cages front/rear, Helibars risers, Phil's wedges, Grip Puppies, Sargent World seat-low & heated & pod, Muzzy lowering links, Soupy's stand, Nautilus air horn, Admore lightbar, Ronnie's highway pegs, front running lights, all LED, helmet locks, RAM Xgrip, Sena SMH10, Throttle Tamer, MRA X-Creen, BearingUp Shifter, PR4-GT, Scorpion EXO-T1200,etc

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Re: Winter gear thread...
« Reply #83 on: November 12, 2012, 05:14:35 PM »
This is what I saw when riding this past weekend.

 :yikes:

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Re: Winter gear thread...
« Reply #84 on: November 12, 2012, 06:50:54 PM »
That was approaching the summit of Mount Mitchell, the tallest peak east of the Mississippi.

The snowy patches were only in the shade.  The Blue Ridge Parkway was closed south of Mount Mitchel. 

The Concours needed tires so I rode the Voyager this past weekend.



The views were worth the effort
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Re: Winter gear thread...
« Reply #85 on: November 12, 2012, 08:01:13 PM »
^^^^You da man!!^^^^
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Re: Winter gear thread...
« Reply #86 on: November 14, 2012, 04:08:21 PM »
Hey ZG, if it eases your mind at all, I have it down to less than 30 seconds donning and doffing my Roadcrafter. That is fully clothed, with boots on, in the dark, bad knee, and sore back  ;D . SUPER easy...

Woohoo, the Stich arrived today!  :)
 
I have to agree JC11, that one zipper from ankle to neck is absolutley awesome!! I can put this entire suit on alot faster than it takes me to just put on my Tourmaster pants!  ;D
 
The size is a pretty good fit, I think I'm gonna keep it!  :)   :thumbs: :chugbeer:

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Re: Winter gear thread...
« Reply #87 on: November 14, 2012, 07:02:50 PM »

Woohoo, the Stich arrived today!  :)
 
I have to agree JC11, that one zipper from ankle to neck is absolutley awesome!! I can put this entire suit on alot faster than it takes me to just put on my Tourmaster pants!  ;D
 
The size is a pretty good fit, I think I'm gonna keep it!  :)   :thumbs: :chugbeer:
Report back in 4 months, and do something else then ride five miles to work and back.  ::)  ;D

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Re: Winter gear thread...
« Reply #88 on: November 14, 2012, 07:11:04 PM »
Report back in 4 months, and do something else then ride five miles to work and back.  ::) ;D

Will do and will do!  :chugbeer:
 
 
And just so everybody else knows... I've been riding to/from work in the rain the past couple weeks and Gumbi has been driving his truck when it's wet...  :o ;) ;D

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Re: Winter gear thread...
« Reply #89 on: November 14, 2012, 07:13:26 PM »
I'm going from Tampa to Savannah tomorrow to meet friends at Tybee Island.

Might have to slip a liner in my jacket at about the GA border  8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
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Re: Winter gear thread...
« Reply #90 on: November 14, 2012, 10:24:33 PM »
Anyone with a Stich suit using the additional hip and back protection? Are you using the TF3 or TF5 pads? Any comments good or bad?
Thanks in advance for any comments.  :chugbeer:

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Re: Winter gear thread...
« Reply #91 on: November 16, 2012, 04:37:52 AM »
I don’t have the hip or back pads...yet. This suit is...ummm...a bit stiff to deal with in the winter so I keep it in the house when the temps drop instead of the garage. I don’t know what the difference between the two pads is, but I do know the suit comes with TF3. I would imagine the hip and back pads would add a layer of insulation in the winter along with the added protection, I don’t think you can go wrong either way.

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Re: Winter gear thread...
« Reply #92 on: November 16, 2012, 09:38:44 AM »
I'll let you know when it arrives, but if it's as much the cat's pajama's as you folks on here say it looks like I'll be selling off the jacket/pants I currently have...  :-\ 

Loving the Stich so far, my jacket/pants are now for sale in the classifieds section if anyone is interested, here's the link...  :chugbeer:
 
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=11571.msg141441#new
 

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Re: Winter gear thread...
« Reply #93 on: November 16, 2012, 07:53:28 PM »
II just went over to winter gear a couple of weeks ago as the temps. have now fallen into the 30's.

I am trying Gerbing heated soles and so far I like them overall. I had been wearing heated socks and while they work well, they are a pain in the butt to put on, take off, maintain (keep the wires from making loops) and walk while wearing them. The heated soles are much better overall at least so far although the top of my feet and bottom of my shins do get cold on highway rides at lower temps. (below 37 F or so). I may have to use heated socks for long rides on very cold days still.

My winter riding coat is the warmest thing I have ever owned (seriously). I cannot wear it until the temps. well down into the 40's and I cannot wear it for long without moving at almost any temperature. It is a genuine "Textport" brand; the real 'made in Pakistan' version, not some cheap copy. :-)  I bought it at a motorcycle show a few years ago and I believe it was $60- by far the best warmth for the buck value in riding gear, and it is actually waterproof too.

Otherwise the pretty much usual Gerbing gear- jacket liner, heated pants and heavy gloves (the original, long gauntlet, heavy glove before the T3, T5 series). I had to replace the heated power cord on the bike this year as the original had corroded badly enough to get quite hot when using it. The inside of the connector was green with corrosion.... probably a KiPass fault of some kind.

Brian


So I decided to finally break down and get some GOOD winter gear for the coming cold/wet riding season...
 
Here's the list of what I went with, I'm really pleased with all of it, tested in full this week in the now wet PNW. I'm planning to do more wet weather commuting this year than in past, something about riding to/from work is mentaly rewarding for me and helps clear my head (even if it's wet/cold).  :)
 
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Please post up what gear you're using on this thread and maybe we can have this be a good depository for future, maybe even a sticky thread if Sparky finds it worthy...  ;)   :chugbeer:
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Re: Winter gear thread...
« Reply #94 on: November 17, 2012, 08:26:02 PM »
I am trying Gerbing heated soles and so far I like them overall. I had been wearing heated socks and while they work well, they are a pain in the butt to put on, take off, maintain (keep the wires from making loops) and walk while wearing them. The heated soles are much better overall at least so far although the top of my feet and bottom of my shins do get cold on highway rides at lower temps. (below 37 F or so). I may have to use heated socks for long rides on very cold days still.

Do you notice the cords running up the inside of the boots much Brian with the heated insoles?

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Re: Winter gear thread...
« Reply #95 on: November 18, 2012, 07:24:34 AM »
Nope, not at all. I installed the soles for the trip east in June and have not taken them out since so the cord really doesn't get in the way or cause any discomfort or I would have removed the insoles in July or August when it was in the 90's.

Brian


Do you notice the cords running up the inside of the boots much Brian with the heated insoles?
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Re: Winter gear thread...
« Reply #96 on: November 18, 2012, 05:26:16 PM »
I have noticed Columbia and LLBean selling battery operated boots lately. LLbean also has battery operated jackets pants and gloves this year. And by battery I mean Lithium Ion. Rechargeable.
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Re: Winter gear thread...
« Reply #97 on: November 18, 2012, 08:38:20 PM »
FAI DA TE. ;D






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Re: Winter gear thread...
« Reply #98 on: November 19, 2012, 03:41:09 PM »
ok...here's my list

Gerbing's Heated Gloves, Jacket Liner, Pants Liner, Heated socks.
First Gear Kathmandu Jacket
Olympia X-Moto Pants
Sidi Fusion Boots

I have ridden in temps down to 18 degrees and stayed warm.

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Re: Winter gear thread...
« Reply #99 on: November 19, 2012, 07:33:00 PM »
I got my Alpinestars Space jacket today and I have to say that it is one of the few things that I have bought off the internet that was actually better than listed.  The quality of this jacket is amazing and I love the subdued logos that make it look much more understated than the majority of their gear.  It is super warm and I will post up my thoughts after a couple weeks of riding.  Didn't get to ride today since deer season is winding down and I am trying to tag out.

The ST-5 pants should be here tomorrow......
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