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Testing my layers

Posted by Andy C <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Andy+C' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on December 14, 2024, 4:48 pm

Went out for the usual 40 or so mile run this aft, according to the Him Temp gauge ambient was between 8 and 10 degrees.

I had my zero fit base layer on, shirt, pullover, leather and waterprrofs up top.

Down below, Zero fit, underpants, jeans and waterproofs, plus double layer of socks.

Happy to say no problems with the cold, reckon I could easily cope with lower temps.

Santa is bringing me some heated grips so should be even better.

The low sun was a bit problematic as it sunk towards the horizon - just ride accordingly.

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Re: Testing my layers

Posted by JERRY <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=JERRY' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on December 14, 2024, 5:04 pm, in reply to "Testing my layers"

I'm out tomorrow Andy. I have a zero fit top but also a one piece that I haven't tried yet. Only problem I see is going for a pee which we all know that riding in the cold doesn't help. Mine zips down from the top so trying to unzip to get to willie area is bloody impossible with all riding gear on so I guess it will be down to just the top. I'm not sure if I could now ride without heated grips in the winter as getting older my wel'ardness is waning. Nice to see a bit of Londistan sun today even if riding into it in the winter is not good.

The oldest rocker in town!

Re: Testing my layers

Posted by Andy C <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Andy+C' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on December 14, 2024, 5:52 pm, in reply to "Re: Testing my layers"

The bottom half of my Zero fit are made like a pair of Y fronts so easy to access the willy area!

My strategy is to take a pee before I go out

Without doubt Zero fit is good stuff, I find I feel warm as soon as I put it on.

Heated grips are a luxury for me, I can still cope without them at the moment, but would welcome a bit of warmth.

Have a good ride tomorrow.

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Re: Testing my layers

Posted by Will <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Will' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on December 14, 2024, 6:45 pm, in reply to "Re: Testing my layers"

I recently invested in a Keis heated mid-layer. Lovely!

For even more luxury a heated seat cover is now available from Oxford products.

Re: Testing my layers

That sounds very toasty Will, if it keeps us old codgers on the road during the colder weather it can only be a good thing.

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Re: Testing my layers

Posted by MadMike <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=MadMike' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on December 14, 2024, 7:36 pm, in reply to "Re: Testing my layers"

I also have had to recognise the effects of age. For the last 62 years I have ridden through the winter wearing thick padded gloves. Currently a pair of Frank Thomas gloves thatbI bought about 30'years ago and very effective they still,are. However I have written tomFather Christmasto tell him that I have been a very good boy this year, and have asker him for a pair of heated gloves, sorry Frank Thomas. I have requested a pair of Paragon 6 gloves with rechargeable batteries. I am fairly sure that he old boy in red will grant me my wish, but my fingers remain crossed, very firmly crossed.

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Posted by geoff the bonnie <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=geoff+the+bonnie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on December 14, 2024, 10:47 pm, in reply to "Re: Testing my layers"

I still have just normal lined jackets and thermal trousers and nice thinsulate gloves but my rides are fairly short. The body warming vests seem to be good. I have some heated grips but not bothered to fit since they were on my Suzuki back in 2008

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Mike I can recommend the Oxford Products heated grips.

The oldest rocker in town!

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I have tried heated grips in the past. However I always find that exposure to the cold atmosphere on a bike in winter makes the back of the hands and the fingers suffer most. So I have asked Mr Claus for a pair of heated gloves that heat the back of the hands and the fingers. I am told that is what the gloves I have asked for do. three heat settings with the hottest being about 60 degrees and the lowest being 40 degrees. Friends have them ans swear by their total effectiveness for the whole hand. They use 7 volt rechargeable batteries which last around 3 hours...I seldom ride for that amount of time these days, but have asked for a spare set of batteries to carry like I do with my Brownie box camera.

Other opinions may be available but this one is always correct.

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Posted by geoff the bonnie <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=geoff+the+bonnie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on December 15, 2024, 5:36 am, in reply to "Re: Testing my layers"

I would think heated gloves would be very good Mike.The heated waistcoats also available can keep you very warm and usually worn on building sites. I found heated grips wired to the bike get just a bit too hot if i was not riding fast but the were nice but had to turn them off in Town riding.
So far, i am not getting cold fingers but possibly its not so cold here at sea level

Re: Testing my layers

Posted by Tonupdave <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Tonupdave' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on December 15, 2024, 9:50 am, in reply to "Re: Testing my layers"

I had heated grips on my Thruxton and the Pan one set was bought online can't remember the make the others were Oxford both very good and a variations of heat riding gear was always warm had detachable lining never leaked and very flexible can't remember the make but still having in the cupboard

Tonupdave..T.U.D.

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Posted by A65Bill <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=A65Bill' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on December 16, 2024, 10:55 am, in reply to "Testing my layers"

I prefer cotton next to my skin & have always been disappointed with so-called wicking technology fibres.
The makers/sellers have never answered when I've asked what happens to the moisture once it gets to the outside of the fabric (if it ever does).
Same with wicking & "waterproof" jackets.
Borrowed a big name, silver one piece once that certainly kept the rain out, but meanwhile I broiled in my own juices inside.
Gloves with heating elements for the backs of fingers seem like a good idea - heated grips don't help with that area & muffs/handshields won't fit on the Sprint.

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Posted by MadMike <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=MadMike' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on December 16, 2024, 10:13 pm, in reply to "Re: Testing my layers"

I have written to Santa to tell him that I have been a very good boy this year, and asked him for a pair of RST Paragon 5 heated gloves. They warm the back of the hands and the fingers. Rechargeable batteries last 2.5 to 3.5 hours depending upon which heat setting you use. They have been very highly recommended. I hope that Santa reads my letter.

Other opinions may be available but this one is always correct.

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Hope he can get down your flue

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