Unprepared

[hunterjr81]

This morning it’s 34 outside here in northwest Houston and not feeling so good with a cough and runny nose, I decided to drive the cage to work. I was a little surprised to see a motorcycle behind me on the freeway so I moved over and slowed down a little to see what he was riding and gear he was wearing. Being a relatively new rider I check all you fellow riders out lol

The bike was a Harley fat boy and to my surprise, he was wearing a regular ball cap turned backwards, no gloves, what looked like a carhart jacket, blue jeans and boots.

He passed me going about 70. My first thought was this guy is high, drunk or dumb. Following him now I notice him flinging his left arm around and putting it in his coat pocket it. He slowed down suddenly so I moved over and passed. Pretty sure he had both hands in his pocket trying to get them unfroze lol.

I continued on and leave him way behind as he doesn’t speed back up. Who in their right mind would ride like that in such cold weather?!

 

[ntklr650]

Ha, bragging rights at work probably. Never understood those Harley guys.
That being said, my wife and I only have one car and a bike so on days she has to have the car I have to ride. It's made for some interesting mornings for sure.

 

[gixxerjasen]

One time, we'd had an overnight cold snap and it went down to the 20's. On the way to work I saw a guy on a sport bike in shorts and t-shirt. Guess he didn't check the weather before crashing at his girlfriends house for the night. Was hoping he didn't have far to ride.

 

[Tourmeister]

I gave up trying to look cool years ago. It's not worth the hassle.

 

[blupupher]

Last little cold spell a few weeks ago I saw similar on Katy Freeway, looked like a mechanic riding his Harley, just wearing a bandana, button up short sleeve shirt, dockers and boots, probably 40°F. I was doing 70 in the HOV, he was doing at least 10 over that in the regular lanes.
Whatever floats your boat, hope you don't die.
I had my full face helmet with baklava, fleece jacket, vest and jacket liner, mesh jacket, winter gloves, jeans with sweat pants over them and boots. Plus I have a windscreen and hand deflectors.
I was almost comfortable.

 

[tshelfer]

I enjoyed a 50 mile round trip over the weekend. It was 39*, drizzly, and foggy. But I was dressed to the 9s for the weather, and stayed warm & cozy, except my chilly fingers.

And I had a specific purpose - buy a new pair of winter gloves, and give them a good test on the ride home. Sadly, none of the gloves I was looking for were in stock, so I rode back home with chilly fingers.

 

[duchess]

I gave up trying to look cool years ago. It's not worth the hassle.

Ha! Pun

 

[duchess]

I enjoyed a 50 mile round trip over the weekend. It was 39*, drizzly, and foggy. But I was dressed to the 9s for the weather, and stayed warm & cozy, except my chilly fingers.

And I had a specific purpose - buy a new pair of winter gloves, and give them a good test on the ride home. Sadly, none of the gloves I was looking for were in stock, so I rode back home with chilly fingers.

Chilly fingers can be very distracting

 

[Windmill]

In the late 70's my only transportation was an old Jeep CJ5 with no top. Many cold days driving to work. We do what we have to do. I guess it beat walking or staying home with no pay

 

[hunterjr81]

I plan to ride in tomorrow although it is suppose to get down to 29 tonight. Roads are dry so there shouldn’t be any ice. Like you guys I have all the gear so I can ride comfortably enough. That dude this morning was just nuts though lol