bB2NER

I manage cold (down to 40 degrees) by using Leather and layers. Got a new leather face wrap I'm looking forward to trying out.
I use lined chaps and jacket along with some ICE Proof gloves.

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Lv.

Thanks for the list. I will receive my 1986 Honda Rebel on November 5th and had some questions about staying warm not that it is cooler in the mornings. I am hoping to ride most of the winter down here in New Mexico as it dose not get that cold until very late and dose not stay cold very long.
Any suggestions on eye wear? I read yellow is good for night time, but how dark of a yellow can you go? Lv

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Buickguy

My cold weather stuff is mostly old but still quite effective.
I have an Eclipse heated vest, the Yukon BMW model and Eclipse Alpine heated chaps.
For keeping the cold off of my neck, I have an Apple Warmer made by Lockhart.
Unfortunately, all of those things are discontinued and most can no longer be found. Eclipse stopped making the Yukon model vest some years back, replacing it with a full jacket liner, and has recently gotten out of the heated gear end of the business completely. They have medium and large jacket liners in closeout and the XL size for the chaps left. Heavily discounted but no warranty.
(The Rebel cannot support the power draw from the newer jacket liner, FYI but it can handle the draw from the chaps alone)

On the Virago, I have Hot Grips model 401 heated grips. The BMW had BMW branded Hiessgriffs (Hot Grips manufactured). I use a long winter gauntlet type glove with those heated grips.
Under a windproof layer (Heine Gericke leather jacket and rain pants) this gear kept me warm down to 15F (9C) on three and four hour freeway rides.

Modern heated gear (like Gerbings) has a high power draw that the Rebel just cant handle but there are things out there that are battery operated. Gerbings makes a hybid that will plug in to the vehicle electric system or can be powered by a rechargable battery pack. Expensive stuff but if you are dealing with some real cold, it works

There are some folks who have undertaken building heated gear themselves. It can be done. The downside is that the builder would either have to know about sewing or using an existing piece of motorcycle clothing, be content with a less than professional looking piece.
The upside is that with the proper calculations and supplies the builder can tailor the power draw down to a smaller amount the Rebel can handle and get the costs down to a fraction of what ready made heated gear costs.

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BrenYoda

Here is a little trick I learned when I worked construction, outdoors in all weather.. Including the midwest winters.... it is a simple and inexpensive trick... spicy food... thats right.. I know it sounds weird... but a dash or two of a hot sauce will warm you up... also, you can buy warming lotions..they help your hands stay warm...
Of course.. you do also need good clothing.. these are just little tricks that help...

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Lv.

Yes hot, spicy food will give you a warm feeling, I have a wool lined leather jacket, and gloves,m also thermals and am looking a chaps. I will need the chaps warm or cold as I ware suits to work every day but Friday. Still have not figured out how to get to work in a skirt suit

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Buickguy

Side saddle?

Seriously, perhaps leggings under the skirt that can be removed when you get in the office ?
When you figure that one out I'll bet there will be a lot of women who want to know the solution!

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cagie

plus you can get thtat extra boost needed on those long uphill roads LOL

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BrenYoda

lol.. Cagie.. that is funny... still laughing at that one...

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DeeG

Skip the chaps and get a pair of over pants. I wear skirts to work all the time. I just kinda roll/hike up the skirt and put on my Aerostich suit and off I go.

Love my 'stich, I can go grocery shopping in my jammies if I want to...

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flitecontrol

Chaps don't provide any protection to a part of the body that usually makes contact in a spill. JM2CW.

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