Winter Riding

Trauma · October 9th, 2012, 06:38 AM

After riding my Panigale in 45 degree weather, in a mesh Ducati leather jacket that lets the air right through (it was a great idea this summer!) - I was wanting to find what others wear in 50 and below degrees - either under your mesh leathers, or instead of.

mrbrettbaker · October 9th, 2012, 08:05 AM

A garage!
Just kidding. Full leathers, I've ridden the track at 38 degrees,150 mph. Teaches you to tuck under the fairing

kensteele · October 9th, 2012, 08:38 AM

for me, the season is winding down. not often do i ride in 50s and below. when it's chilly, i wear long johns and lots of layers.

duckyduc · October 9th, 2012, 11:21 AM

one piece transition suite, and heated gears. i ride year round, it would be interesting to see how much grip i can get out of the SP tire under 32F

jyli19 · October 9th, 2012, 11:25 AM

seat warmers come stock on the Panigale. Just wear wool gloves under a pair of oversized riding gloves, 2 pairs of socks, as long as your hands and feet are warm, then it's good to go

BlueBear · October 9th, 2012, 11:44 AM

i wear good thermal and leather jacket with lining in it
in melbourne, australia winter comes to 30F

some reason im ok with it as long as your prepared to deal with cold

HESSIAN · October 9th, 2012, 01:17 PM

Had to stop & think, and then laugh, at the reply that "heated seats come standard on the 1199."
I personally like my First Gear Kilimanjaro 2 piece suit. It's actually very well insulated and not bulky. In fact, sometimes it can get a little too warm before I even turn on my separate heated vest and gloves. Yes, I've already installed the battery connection for my heated gear. I can't stand the idea of this beautiful machine just sitting in my garage for 4-6 months.

Sleekstyle · October 9th, 2012, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jyli19

seat warmers come stock on the Panigale.

Lmao

alb · October 9th, 2012, 01:51 PM

I recon mine is away until April now. 32F this morn and they've started putting salt down.

Not fair.

Marcbc · October 9th, 2012, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by alb

I recon mine is away until April now. 32F this morn and they've started putting salt down.

Not fair.

Methinks mine will only have another few weeks. Temps are not too bad, but lots of leaves and flooding on the surrounding roads. Nothing dries out until late afternoon.

supduc10 · October 9th, 2012, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alb

I recon mine is away until April now. 32F this morn and they've started putting salt down.

Not fair.

Yeah not long for me now either. Even the nights are drawing in so after work rides are all but gone then nowt after the clocks change. Can"t believe your getting the salt treatment already,its a bike killer that crap. I"m still gonna get out when I can,I fooking adore this bike and every ride is a joy.

TransNone13 · October 9th, 2012, 02:38 PM

Just a friendly warning. I've done it three times now, I forget the changing temps and the back end gets wild. Watch out, be safe!

Gulf Coast · October 9th, 2012, 07:39 PM

Under Armour cold gear mock tops plus a couple of thin fleeces under jacket. Just purchased Klim Traverse jacket for winter commute. Genuine goretex woven into 840 cordura for $299!!! Have to buy arm, shoulder and back protectors separately but only about $30 each. I'm really pleased with it!

D1199 · October 10th, 2012, 02:43 AM

At 45 F degrees how are you getting your tires warm, pre heating them or just slow drive warm up ?? Cold tires are the worst !!!! At that temp I am sure the road chills them down too !!!

pizzadude2010 · October 10th, 2012, 03:56 AM

I ride all year.
When I say all year I don't mean I get on the bike every day or commute.
If it's sunny, and the streets are dry I will take a spin on the bikes just to get them out a bit.
Low 30s is about the coldest I got out in.
Under armor, and I layer up, usually wear a turtle neck and a balaclava is a must for me!!
I have a Dainese D system D dry jacket which is great in the winter.
also good gloves are key as for me it's the fingers that go first.

Trauma · October 10th, 2012, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pizzadude2010

I ride all year.
When I say all year I don't mean I get on the bike every day or commute.
If it's sunny, and the streets are dry I will take a spin on the bikes just to get them out a bit.
Low 30s is about the coldest I got out in.
Under armor, and I layer up, usually wear a turtle neck and a balaclava is a must for me!!
I have a Dainese D system D dry jacket which is great in the winter.
also good gloves are key as for me it's the fingers that go first.

I think this is what I am looking for:
Dainese D System D-Dry Jacket Black/Red - Long Range Touring Jackets - Textile Jackets: Men's - Gear - SoloMotoParts.com - Motorcycle Parts, Accessories and Gear

My Ducati leathers arre breathable, so wind goes right through them. I want something warm, that isn't huge, doesn't look like I should be on a Paris Dakar ride!

bronch · January 13th, 2013, 07:40 PM

I thought I'd resurrect this thread. I'm looking for winter gloves and for those of you that ride year round, I'm curious what you wear. I bought a pair of Rev'It Bastion GTX on a recommendation and they kind of fall short. I rode yesterday in 29-34F temps and couldn't feel anything below my wrists after about 25 min. Unfortunately, they're too snug to put liners on underneath.

TransNone13 · January 13th, 2013, 07:41 PM

I've just been sucking it up with my GP Pro gloves. ALl my gear is made to move air, great in summer... lol

Capt CF · January 14th, 2013, 03:46 AM

IMHO, unless you are a genetic freak or install brush guards you can't make the hands work in those kinds of temps for anything except short distances unless you get heated gear (Gerbings, Powerlet, etc.) or heated grips.

I have Gerbings at the moment and ride year round. We have another thread on it someplace around here...

VA Panigale · January 14th, 2013, 04:25 AM

I have been using my Joe Rocket Jacket and gloves and been getting by around Norhtern VA and DC. When I ride further (couple hundred miles) I just put liners in with my gloves. I must admit the only thing that gets cold on me is my hands. I wear only jeans for my legs and I will put a hoody on under my riding jacket. This gets me by for the 30's but I think if it gets any lower I will have to figure something else out.

October 9th, 2012, 06:38 AM	#1
Trauma Senior Member Joined: Jun 2012 From: St. Louis Posts: 3,101 Thanks: 471 I Ride: 1199 ABS, K1300S, ZX7R	Winter Riding After riding my Panigale in 45 degree weather, in a mesh Ducati leather jacket that lets the air right through (it was a great idea this summer!) - I was wanting to find what others wear in 50 and below degrees - either under your mesh leathers, or instead of.

October 9th, 2012, 11:25 AM	#5
jyli19 Senior Member Joined: Jul 2012 From: So-Cal Posts: 346 Thanks: 12	seat warmers come stock on the Panigale. Just wear wool gloves under a pair of oversized riding gloves, 2 pairs of socks, as long as your hands and feet are warm, then it's good to go Thanks from Nikt

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October 9th, 2012, 08:05 AM	#2
mrbrettbaker Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: Albany NY Posts: 66 Thanks: 2	A garage! Just kidding. Full leathers, I've ridden the track at 38 degrees,150 mph. Teaches you to tuck under the fairing

October 9th, 2012, 08:38 AM	#3
kensteele Senior Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: Overland Park, KS Posts: 416 Thanks: 20	for me, the season is winding down. not often do i ride in 50s and below. when it's chilly, i wear long johns and lots of layers.

October 9th, 2012, 11:21 AM	#4
duckyduc Senior Member Joined: Feb 2012 From: boston Posts: 379 Thanks: 9 I Ride: 1199, 10'CBR1000RR, Metropolitan Scooter (yup)	one piece transition suite, and heated gears. i ride year round, it would be interesting to see how much grip i can get out of the SP tire under 32F

October 9th, 2012, 11:44 AM	#6
BlueBear Senior Member Joined: Aug 2012 From: Melbourne, AUS Posts: 296 Thanks: 36 I Ride: White 1199S w/ ABS	i wear good thermal and leather jacket with lining in it in melbourne, australia winter comes to 30F some reason im ok with it as long as your prepared to deal with cold

October 9th, 2012, 01:17 PM	#7
HESSIAN Member Joined: Sep 2012 From: USA Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 I Ride: Street '12 1199S/ABS. Track '12 1199S/ABS.	Had to stop & think, and then laugh, at the reply that "heated seats come standard on the 1199." I personally like my First Gear Kilimanjaro 2 piece suit. It's actually very well insulated and not bulky. In fact, sometimes it can get a little too warm before I even turn on my separate heated vest and gloves. Yes, I've already installed the battery connection for my heated gear. I can't stand the idea of this beautiful machine just sitting in my garage for 4-6 months.

October 9th, 2012, 01:51 PM	#9
alb Senior Member Joined: Jul 2012 From: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 178 Thanks: 7 I Ride: Ducati 1199 Panigale ABS, Yamaha FJR1300A	I recon mine is away until April now. 32F this morn and they've started putting salt down. Not fair.

October 9th, 2012, 02:38 PM	#12
TransNone13 Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: Someville, Somestate Posts: 2,181 Thanks: 148	Just a friendly warning. I've done it three times now, I forget the changing temps and the back end gets wild. Watch out, be safe!

October 9th, 2012, 07:39 PM	#13
Gulf Coast Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: East Bay Area, San Fran Posts: 271 Thanks: 3	Under Armour cold gear mock tops plus a couple of thin fleeces under jacket. Just purchased Klim Traverse jacket for winter commute. Genuine goretex woven into 840 cordura for $299!!! Have to buy arm, shoulder and back protectors separately but only about $30 each. I'm really pleased with it!

October 10th, 2012, 02:43 AM	#14
D1199 Member Joined: Jul 2012 From: Germany Posts: 79 Thanks: 1 I Ride: 1199 S	At 45 F degrees how are you getting your tires warm, pre heating them or just slow drive warm up ?? Cold tires are the worst !!!! At that temp I am sure the road chills them down too !!!

October 10th, 2012, 03:56 AM	#15
pizzadude2010 Member Joined: Jun 2012 From: Indianapolis Posts: 66 Thanks: 2 I Ride: 2012 1199 tricolore, 2011 Ducati Multistrada 1200, 2010 Ducati 696, 2003 Honda CBR 600RR	I ride all year. When I say all year I don't mean I get on the bike every day or commute. If it's sunny, and the streets are dry I will take a spin on the bikes just to get them out a bit. Low 30s is about the coldest I got out in. Under armor, and I layer up, usually wear a turtle neck and a balaclava is a must for me!! I have a Dainese D system D dry jacket which is great in the winter. also good gloves are key as for me it's the fingers that go first.

January 13th, 2013, 07:40 PM	#17
bronch Senior Member Joined: Nov 2012 From: Tacoma, WA Posts: 844 Thanks: 145 I Ride: '12 1199S ABS and '13 MTS PP	I thought I'd resurrect this thread. I'm looking for winter gloves and for those of you that ride year round, I'm curious what you wear. I bought a pair of Rev'It Bastion GTX on a recommendation and they kind of fall short. I rode yesterday in 29-34F temps and couldn't feel anything below my wrists after about 25 min. Unfortunately, they're too snug to put liners on underneath.

January 13th, 2013, 07:41 PM	#18
TransNone13 Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: Someville, Somestate Posts: 2,181 Thanks: 148	I've just been sucking it up with my GP Pro gloves. ALl my gear is made to move air, great in summer... lol

January 14th, 2013, 03:46 AM	#19
Capt CF Senior Member Joined: Nov 2012 From: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,051 Thanks: 188 I Ride: 1199S ABS, F1098	IMHO, unless you are a genetic freak or install brush guards you can't make the hands work in those kinds of temps for anything except short distances unless you get heated gear (Gerbings, Powerlet, etc.) or heated grips. I have Gerbings at the moment and ride year round. We have another thread on it someplace around here...

January 14th, 2013, 04:25 AM	#20
VA Panigale Senior Member Joined: Dec 2012 From: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 146 Thanks: 8 I Ride: 1199 Panigale Base with ABS	I have been using my Joe Rocket Jacket and gloves and been getting by around Norhtern VA and DC. When I ride further (couple hundred miles) I just put liners in with my gloves. I must admit the only thing that gets cold on me is my hands. I wear only jeans for my legs and I will put a hoody on under my riding jacket. This gets me by for the 30's but I think if it gets any lower I will have to figure something else out.