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Originally Posted by Chocaholic View Post
Guess I’m getting old. Have no interest in bundling up, balaclava, thick gloves with liners, etc, all to freeze while having little tactile feel for controls, fogged shields, etc. I guess if it’s necessary transportation. For pure recreation, I’ll wait until the mercury gets above 50.

Ride safe guys!
^doubt its an age thing...

I have found my mindset is completely different once I adopted the motorcycle as a transportation/commuter tool vs. a recreational toy.

The only difference in my kit for 10 degrees F vs. 90 degrees F is an electric jacket inner layer under my Aerostich Darien Jacket outer layer, and I use insulated moto gloves as opposed to the plain leather I use in the warmer weather. The bike has heated grips. Because I practice ATGATT, 30 degrees is actually much better than 90, but you need the right gear and heated grips are crucial.
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