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#4691

10-09-2016 | 05:27 PM

soft 02

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Originally Posted by gamble71

heated gear just defeats the purpose for me. If it's too cold for my half helmet and short sleeved shirt, I'll sit in my truck, drink coffee and listen to the radio

I'm getting older and wiser. Nice to hop in my car and go. More of a fair weather wallet biker now. This will be solidified when I get a garage.

#4692

10-09-2016 | 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DanHappy

With mornings really cold here, than warm afternoons, as long as I csn get to work not 100% numb, I am happy. I do around 45 each way too. Half highway. Always think, should I ride faster and get there sooner, or slow down and have less wind on me?

I'm a "quick death" kind of guy.

#4693

10-09-2016 | 05:28 PM

OKMICK

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Originally Posted by DanHappy

Physics is physics

http://www.wisegeek.org/do-you-get-w...n-the-rain.htm

#4694

10-09-2016 | 05:28 PM

soft 02

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Originally Posted by DanHappy

Thought about grip wind guards?

#4695

10-09-2016 | 05:32 PM

DanHappy

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Originally Posted by OKMICK

Physics is physics

http://www.wisegeek.org/do-you-get-w...n-the-rain.htm

Thanks and yea i know, just always looking for ways to get warm.

#4696

10-09-2016 | 05:34 PM

DanHappy

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Originally Posted by soft 02

Thought about grip wind guards?

I was thinking about those today while out riding. Don't know where to look for them besides make them myself.

#4697

10-09-2016 | 05:36 PM

OKMICK

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Originally Posted by DanHappy

Thanks and yea i know, just always looking for ways to get warm.

Might I suggest one of these

#4698

10-09-2016 | 05:37 PM

DanHappy

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I like how you think! I could handle that!
I don't think it is lesley approved though...

#4699

10-09-2016 | 05:39 PM

soft 02

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Originally Posted by DanHappy

I was thinking about those today while out riding. Don't know where to look for them besides make them myself.

JP cycles has some. Clear or smoke poly. I see lots of them around here on club bikes.

#4700

10-09-2016 | 05:41 PM

OKMICK

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Originally Posted by DanHappy

I like how you think! I could handle that!
I don't think it is lesley approved though...

Dan, those pesky wedding vows come in to play...'in sickness and in health'...you can sell that.