39-41 Degrees Out With My 300i

[Syl]

It was a bright sunny day, clear sky, no snow or rain, no wind and an inviting day for a much awaited winter ride. Well with the 300 shielding most of the legs, the windshield covering approximately to neck level, helmet with the 3/4 face shield, linered jacket, good gloves and the desire to get out, it was for a great afternoon!. Wasn't cold other than just a bit under the jaw area. The bright sun helped one think it was a cool summer day only. I was surprised in not seeing any other 2 wheelers of kind on the road but I didn't let it bother me. Camera gear in my side cases went along the river and other places just enjoying the day. Reading about riders going out on cold days, I decided to try it and was not sorry. If I didn't have all the shielding, I would have been cold,

[zombie]

A TRUE Scooter-er-ist. The generally run better in the cold dense air.

[TANWare]

If you bundle properly the 39-41f is fine to ride in. Especially on a good sunny day too. Below those temps and I will tend to stay away............

[boo]

If you like to ride in on cool/cold sunny days, a thin full head cover, full face helmet, gauntlets, and a snow mobile suit works great.
This gear will increase your riding season.

[Syl]

For some reason, a full helmet restricts my breathing to a point besides everything fogging up. I have the Fulmer helmet with the double shield visors, tinted and clear which the clear covers 3/4 of my face. Further, I ordered another same thing for any riders I may have. I also put on the quick release strap.

[fshfindr]

A balaclava is what you need.  I just got one and luv it.

Richard L.

[zombie]

"A balaclava"
Believe it or not... They are illegal in New York City! Anything that covers your face. Come on now "big brother"!

[boo]

A balaclava is what you need.  I just got one and luv it.

Richard L.

Yea, that is what I was trying to say when I mentioned a full head cover.
Did not know how to pronounce or spell.
The the nylon type work surprisingly well and don`t break your ears like the thick ones do.

[fshfindr]

Yea, that is what I was trying to say when I mentioned a full head cover.
Did not know how to pronounce or spell.
The the nylon type work surprisingly well and don`t break your ears like the thick ones do.

You pronounced it just fine.  Soon as you said it, I knew what you meant.  lol

[Syl]

fshfindr....thanks for that name! when I was young and in shape, I swam, and did some scuba diving and bragging a bit, used to be able to hold my breath...timed at 3 minutes 14 seconds. At my older age today!....I never try to hold my breath for time being I don't think I want to try for even a minute! Anyway, full face mask or my new word "balaclava", either give me a blocked breathing feeling. Probably could try breathing through my nose only but through all the sports and all sorts of bumps, that's not easy. Maybe I should carry my tanks for breathing! Really I stopped diving years ago and had my experiences. I guess I have to keep hoping for half decent weather like at least 40 degrees with clear sky and sun!

[TANWare]

A good full face and scarf around the neck should do. That is along with proper layering of clothing etc. With proper layering I could survive high 30's but I refuse lower temps.

Not that I couldn't bundle up but am afraid or frozen roads. It is bad enough in a cage but I've been there before on a bike and do not know if my bowles would hold this time..................

[fshfindr]

 I guess I have to keep hoping for half decent weather like at least 40 degrees with clear sky and sun!
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40F is my limit too.  I have no trouble covering my nose with balaclava.

[zombie]

 "I have no trouble covering my nose with balaclava."
~Too easy~

[Syl]

I used a balaclava (if that's what it's called)! the other day to clear snow while it being a very cold, snowy, windy day and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Glad you brought that up so now I will attempt to use it on the scooter even though I thought restricting my breathing would be bad. I still have my Military Fatigue Jacket w/liner and winter shooters gloves and the cold was not a factor, age was though! Thanks!

[Syl]

This unpredictable weather...... a couple days were 45-50 degrees with the sun in and out and not feeling too bad thinking to scoot to work but......by 4-4:30 the sun goes totally hidden the wind picks up (cold) and it just don't feel as comfortable as the 39-41 degree day with no wind and the sun out all day with clear sky. Tried it once with the chancy sun and that was the last time until Spring/Summer. I envy the warm weather bike states!