A Christmas Miracle - 52 degrees and sunny, so a rare late December ride

[pawineguy]

Breaking in the steer cafe racer a bit more on an unexpectedly perfect day to take a ride through the country.

 

[nick123]

That's how it's been the past few days in California. I just returned from SoCal, where it was gorgeous. Same thing up here, and looks like it'll stick around for at least another week! Cold, but clear and a nice change from the maniacal rain we've been having here. Perfect jacket weather, perfect weather.

 

[bn1966]

Nice...! Weather too cold over here today BBbbrrrrrr ;-D

 

[pawineguy]

That's how it's been the past few days in California. I just returned from SoCal, where it was gorgeous. Same thing up here, and looks like it'll stick around for at least another week! Cold, but clear and a nice change from the maniacal rain we've been having here. Perfect jacket weather, perfect weather.

It's absolutely perfect but we are about to get more normal winter weather. My goal this year is to push the limits of the temperature that I ride in... bought some new gauntlet gloves and awaiting a balaclava. I hate putting the bike away for the winter.

 

[IXL]

I hope you get a good ride. We are at 30°F and snowing today. If you encounter a fogging problem after getting the balaclava, consider getting a Pinlock face shield for your helmet: they are magic.

 

[kojax]

i live in boston mass we hit 55 my harley is in blankets it stays there till april lol

 

[pawineguy]

I hope you get a good ride. We are at 30°F and snowing today. If you encounter a fogging problem after getting the balaclava, consider getting a Pinlock face shield for your helmet: they are magic.

It was a great ride today, only a few annoying bicyclists to deal with... yes, I have Shoei helmets with Pinlock and cannot imagine riding without it, have never fogged once since using them. Magic is the right word. I was watching my buddy's helmet start fogging a bit today while he was talking to me...

 

[pawineguy]

i live in boston mass we hit 55 my harley is in blankets it stays there till april lol

There were almost no bikes on the road today despite the perfect weather. We attributed it to most having put their bikes in storage until the Spring.

 

[Stearmen]

It hit 48 Fahrenheit on Christmas, so I rode a couple of hours. Good thing, the snow moved in that night! I hope it is clear enough for our annual New Years day ride. Damn the cold, full speed ahead!

 

[Otter]

My external weather gizmo is giving me -6 celsius, but bright and sunny outside. Time to layer up and go for a walk in the hills.

 

[Meerkat]

It was a great ride today, only a few annoying bicyclists to deal with... yes, I have Shoei helmets with Pinlock and cannot imagine riding without it, have never fogged once since using them. Magic is the right word. I was watching my buddy's helmet start fogging a bit today while he was talking to me...

I had a pinlock that came 'unglued' slipped sideways and distracted me to the point of crashing...I use a shark helmet ...no add ons just a great venting system ...beats my arai into a cocked hat....lovely and mild here too but the roads are er challenging....

 

[2wheelgrplr]

Breaking in the steer cafe racer a bit more on an unexpectedly perfect day to take a ride through the country.

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Great looking jacket! Which one is your bike from the two in the picture?

It was a great ride today, only a few annoying bicyclists to deal with... yes, I have Shoei helmets with Pinlock and cannot imagine riding without it, have never fogged once since using them. Magic is the right word. I was watching my buddy's helmet start fogging a bit today while he was talking to me...

I have a Shoei Neotec, which I usually wear for longer, multi-day trips. I was going to use the pinlock on it, but read that they reduce visibility by 80% in the dark so refrained from using them. Usually I'm finding if I keep the screen cracked open a fraction then I don't encounter much fogging, especially once I'm on the move.

Best of luck with your winter riding - please feel free to share more pics

 

[pawineguy]

Great looking jacket! Which one is your bike from the two in the picture?



I have a Shoei Neotec, which I usually wear for longer, multi-day trips. I was going to use the pinlock on it, but read that they reduce visibility by 80% in the dark so refrained from using them. Usually I'm finding if I keep the screen cracked open a fraction then I don't encounter much fogging, especially once I'm on the move.

Best of luck with your winter riding - please feel free to share more pics

Mine is the CTX in the front, I prefer a lighter bike, and that's my buddy's Road King in the back. The Pinlock is definitely not for night riding. I keep a few different shields in my saddle bags since they are light and can be swapped in about 20 seconds.

 

[Grayland]

Your cafe racer looks sharp. Is it the heavyweight steer?

 

[pawineguy]

Your cafe racer looks sharp. Is it the heavyweight steer?

Yes, heavy steer, much more grain than my FQHH, still a lot of breaking in needed as it's a beast of a jacket.