Today I rode up to Salem for political rally on the steps of the capitol building. There were quite a few motorcyclists there, and quite a few patched riders from various MCs/MAs/RCs/MOs. I commented to my friend who rode his Thruston to the rally that it was just like the motorcycle rights rally in May, just fewer bikes. Substitute one political message for another. Whatever.
Anyways it was cold as buck today. Gear wise I wore my new Icon Patrol gloves, new RSD "Mission" leather jacket, new-ish Fly Butane pants, and some other stuff I'd had already. The pants are great, no complaints other than that the placement of the inner liner means your crotch gets little cooler than everything else. The jacket is nice, very comfortable, but has vent holes in the front so unless you have something underneath to block the wind you'll get cold, sizing is off (bought a large which fits like a medium). The gloves were nice, good wind resistance, sizing is off, order once size up, they have a squeegee built in which is nice.
At 32 degrees and foggy my poor little battery powered vest was just not going to cut it. I've been wanting to get "real" heated gear and decided now was the time. I rode from the rally over to Cyclegear in Salem and bought their house brand heated jacket liner, heated gloves, and controller. 30 minutes later I had it wired up in the parking lot. After chatting with the guys there about riding, life, the universe, and everything I set everything to high and kicked off.
Oh, my, god, have I been missing out! Riding down the freeway in 35 degree weather every part of me was comfortable except my head. Time to get a balaclava huh?
I just need to get my new rear tire mounted and I may actually start enjoying this winter riding thing!
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