cold weather pants

['73 H1 Triple]

Thinking about purchasing a pair of cold weather pants ( overall/bib type) so I can keep riding to work.

It was 42* this morning and after the 18 mile ride, I was glad to stop. :dthumb:

Any suggestions? :idk:

Thanks
Jeff

[JoJoYZF]

Thinking about purchasing a pair of cold weather pants ( overall/bib type) so I can keep riding to work.

It was 42* this morning and after the 18 mile ride, I was glad to stop. :dthumb:

Any suggestions? :idk:

Thanks
Jeff

You could always try under armour cold gear leggings for under your pants. Theyll help a little bit. Only problem is theyd be a bitch to take on and off when you get there. Or you could leave em on and just be a little warm.

[fnfalman]

Just get a commuter suit like the Field Sheer Highlander II. It's pretty cheap and convenient.

[Gas Man]

I have been known to show up to a sportbike outing like this...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Riding/mixed_008a-1.jpg

Get in line ladies...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Riding/mixed_019-1.jpg

['73 H1 Triple]

You could always try under armour cold gear leggings for under your pants. Theyll help a little bit. Only problem is theyd be a bitch to take on and off when you get there. Or you could leave em on and just be a little warm.

A little bit won't be good enough plus as a machinist, I'd hate to get coolant on them. :rant:

Just get a commuter suit like the Field Sheer Highlander II. It's pretty cheap and convenient.
Thanks, I'll check them out but it may be more than my budget right now.


I have been known to show up to a sportbike outing like this...
Get in line ladies...


I'll check out chaps too. Never thought about them.

[JoJoYZF]

A little bit won't be good enough plus as a machinist, I'd hate to get coolant on them. :rant:


From when I used to use em for sports in HS they were great so Im guessing theyd help cut down how cold the wind can get, but yeah the coolant would suck.

[nhgunnut]

While the not the Bib type, for cold weather riding I use the First Gear Touring pants. They have Armor a removable lining and are water proof. I usually wear the First Gear ” Kilimanjaro” Touring Jacket although they and work fine with my Olympus jacket as well. I have been very happy with them. I did a 1500 miler through mixed weather in late October early November last year and was dry and warm all the way.

[jeeps84]

I wore ski bibs for years. Easier to find living beside a ski town.

['73 H1 Triple]

Stopped at a few local places to check things out. Underground Biker ( www.undergroundbiker.com ) had insulated chaps but none in stock in my size ( their order is due in mid week). I purchased an 8" Schampa neck warmer for $15 from them.

Went to the local Triumph dealer who share remain nameless due to me being ignored by the "not busy" sales people. Prices seemed a bit high.

I then rode to Blackmans Cycle (www.blackmanscycle.com ) and was approached by a salesman after about 5 minutes who said " just let me know if you need help with anything". :dthumb:

I got a pair of Tourmaster Venture insulated pants in size XL. These fit over my regular jeans ( waist size 36 ) ( I was wearing my Sliders today) including around my buck knife in it's sheath on my belt. I had to let the velcro straps out a bit but there is still some room left. They're armored in the knees & hips and also have reflective piping.

Very comfortable and warm. I tried them on and decided to purchase them. They were priced at $109.99. I took them off, took them to the counter and paid for them. I had the girl cut the tags and took them back into the changing room where I put them on to wear home.

I really like these and an added plus is they're waterproof. I think I'll be wearing these with the zip out liner removed once it warms up in the spring.

Thanks for the replys everyone :dthumb:
Jeff

[Gas Man]

Sweet!! Let us know after a few runs with them if you still like em.

['73 H1 Triple]

Sweet!! Let us know after a few runs with them if you still like em.

I wore them yesterday for about 30 miles and did 80 miles this morning. It was about 45* when I left. I was nice and comfy warm.

Tomorrow morning will be the real test when I leave for work at 5:50 am. The weather idiots are calling for 31* :panic:

Jeff

[jeeps84]

Sounds great. You should have a real knowledge on if they work or not. Hope you have good gloves too.

['73 H1 Triple]

Sounds great. You should have a real knowledge on if they work or not. Hope you have good gloves too.

I have decent gloves, they're exactly like these only I paid $20 at Underground Biker right down from my house.
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The waterproof cover is stored in the zippered pocket in the gaunlet of each glove. Since I have a windscreen, they seem to be OK so far.

If my hands get cold, I'll spend the coin on better gloves.

Jeff

[marko138]

I wore them yesterday for about 30 miles and did 80 miles this morning. It was about 45* when I left. I was nice and comfy warm.

Tomorrow morning will be the real test when I leave for work at 5:50 am. The weather idiots are calling for 31* :panic:

Jeff
It's officially cold now.

[Carolina]

nice

they have a nice lil used v star 1100 with low mile for about 6 g's hmmm. I can't wait to get back on two

[jermey]

I wore ski bibs for years. Easier to find living beside a ski town.

I use my snowboarding pants if it's cold, but I live in FL, so that only happens twice a year.

['73 H1 Triple]

I wore them yesterday for about 30 miles and did 80 miles this morning. It was about 45* when I left. I was nice and comfy warm.

Tomorrow morning will be the real test when I leave for work at 5:50 am. The weather idiots are calling for 31* :panic:

Jeff

It's officially cold now.

:iagree: Marko speaks the truth.

The weather idiots blew it again as it was 25* when I left for work this morning. The good news is the pants worked great. No bad drafts or cool spots. I highly recommend these :dthumb:

The bad news is my winter gloves suck. About 14 miles into the 18+ mile ride my hands were real cold. I was actually happy to get stuck at the red light that my bike won't trip so I could get a little warmth into my hands.

I'll be getting some better gloves this weekend.

Jeff

[jeeps84]

:iagree: Marko speaks the truth.

The weather idiots blew it again as it was 25* when I left for work this morning. The good news is the pants worked great. No bad drafts or cool spots. I highly recommend these :dthumb:

The bad news is my winter gloves suck. About 14 miles into the 18+ mile ride my hands were real cold. I was actually happy to get stuck at the red light that my bike won't trip so I could get a little warmth into my hands.

I'll be getting some better gloves this weekend.

Jeff

You could invest in some grip heaters. Cheap, easy to install and work.

[Gas Man]

Yeah HOLY FUCK its cold!! 30 outside this morning!!!

[jeeps84]

Yeah HOLY FUCK its cold!! 30 outside this morning!!!

Not much better here.

[Particle Man]

I have a pair of Joe Rocket Alter Ego pants that I've ridden in down to 22 degrees... I also had long johns under them.

They worked pretty well.