It's damn scary when it gets this cold...

**placidfemme** · 7th June 2005, 10:42

Originally Posted by Oakie

I was told that women's silk gloves are good as liners so I spent 5 minutes in a local shop last week looking at silk gloves but they were all way too small for my big man-hands (and yes I got some strange looks while I browsed) . Perhaps you might have better luck?

I've never heard about silk gloves as inner linings... not a bad idea, I'll keep an eye open for them. My gloves are "Neo" gloves from Red Baron... they're the ones that have the air vents on the knuckles... kinda hard to stay warm with those on lol

**MikeL** · 7th June 2005, 11:01

Originally Posted by Oakie

When I'm stopped at a red light and I can feel only pain in my finger tips I lean down and put my hands on the crankcase covers. They're not too hot to damage the gloves but warm enough to return the circulation to my digits. 30 seconds of that and I'm right for another few minutes of riding. Yeah I probably look a bit of a dick leaning forward like a GP racer while stationary at the lights but it keeps me comfy so I don't care. (And yes, my arms are quite long).

One of the advantages of no fairings. I find that the cylinder heads are more accessible and don't stretch the arms as much. Sometimes I find myself wishing the light would stay red a bit longer...

**gamgee** · 7th June 2005, 11:38

harden up, i rode to work at 8:00 last friday in the snow!! only had one hairy moment when turning onto stuart st, the back wheel slid a little bit but regained it and carried on fine, my dad wasn't so lucky, he slid into a gutter in his car and bent the lower suspension arm, lucky he's a mechanic aye?

**Pwalo** · 7th June 2005, 11:42

Yep damned cold this morning. As Skunk has said no ice in Newlands, but I was sure careful down by the bus depot. Man does it get cold down there!

**Coldkiwi** · 7th June 2005, 12:47

Originally Posted by wayne kohi

I'll take the ute thanks

only cause you don't have to fit auckland traffic!

cold and crisp this morning? yes
breath like a dragon fogging the visor? check!
Frozen hands because I didn't think it was bad enough for glove liners? uh huh!

wished I'd taken a car instead?: NO WAY!!

no rain, no wind and no snow up this way.. I can live with a bit of a chilly start

**Jonty** · 7th June 2005, 12:51

Originally Posted by gamgee

harden up, i rode to work at 8:00 last friday in the snow!! only had one hairy moment when turning onto stuart st, the back wheel slid a little bit but regained it and carried on fine, my dad wasn't so lucky, he slid into a gutter in his car and bent the lower suspension arm, lucky he's a mechanic aye?

You have got to watch Stuart street in the winter!! I remember my student days of sliding down Queens street. You would end up flying straight across Warrender street and up the hill. Highly dangerous doing it on your ass let alone on a bike!

**sels1** · 7th June 2005, 13:02

Originally Posted by Pwalo

Yep damned cold this morning. As Skunk has said no ice in Newlands, but I was sure careful down by the bus depot. Man does it get cold down there!

Yep, gets icy down there sometimes. I spent my first 25 years in Newlands before I wised up and moved to Kapiti....

**Biff** · 7th June 2005, 13:04

Originally Posted by Oakie

I was told that women's silk gloves are good as liners so I spent 5 minutes in a local shop last week looking at silk gloves but they were all way too small for my big man-hands (and yes I got some strange looks while I browsed) . Perhaps you might have better luck?

Yeah ok mate. Match your touring handbag do they?

I've come over all ghey, I won't ride to work in this weather, just too darn dangerous through the lanes near me. So it's back into the cage until we get some clear ice free mornings.

Be safe

**Gremlin** · 7th June 2005, 13:48

speaking of steam from the mouth, I've seen helmets with an insert that covers the nose.

I have an HJC CL-14, are they a clip in or something, or is it part of certain helmets??

**Marmoot** · 7th June 2005, 14:41

Originally Posted by placidfemme

I've never heard about silk gloves as inner linings...

Me neither, but if it is as good as silk G-string

then I'll.......ah, better not talk about that here....

**Ixion** · 7th June 2005, 14:45

Yeh,silk inner gloves are an old trick. You need to get mens sizing though - try outdoors and ski shops

Silk balaclavas are good too

**vifferman** · 7th June 2005, 14:45

Originally Posted by Gremlin

speaking of steam from the mouth, I've seen helmets with an insert that covers the nose.

I have an HJC CL-14, are they a clip in or something, or is it part of certain helmets??

There are aftermarket ones (OXford, and probably others) and some helmets have them as accessories (like Shoei, Arai, and AGV).
Must see about getting me one of those, and a 'chin curtain' (no, I'm not talking about a beard or other hairy decorations...)

**Pwalo** · 7th June 2005, 14:57

Originally Posted by sels1

Yep, gets icy down there sometimes. I spent my first 25 years in Newlands before I wised up and moved to Kapiti....

You cheeky beggar. I KNOW how cold it can get up in Kapiti!! Besides I live in Paparangi, not Newlands (so at least I get the sun and avoid the southerlies).

I take it that you work up on the coast, as it would be a major commute into Wellington. Used to drive my Mum and Dad, and brother mad.

**Hitcher** · 7th June 2005, 15:34

Originally Posted by Oakie

I was told that women's silk gloves are good as liners so I spent 5 minutes in a local shop last week looking at silk gloves but they were all way too small for my big man-hands (and yes I got some strange looks while I browsed) . Perhaps you might have better luck?

Go to any good hunting/camping/shooting/fishing store and get your silk gloves there. I have largish "man-hands" and have a set of silk gloves that I wear as liners on colder days. Bloody good too, they are.