| Cold weather riding [message #488048] |
Wed, 19 October 2005 08:53 |
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I am trying to extend my riding season this year and one item of
clothing I have found really helps:
Polypropylene:
Sock liners and thermals under leather. This stuff is light weight,
warm and comfortable.
This stuff works, the models aren't too cute but they aren't ridin with
me:
http://www.tii.us/itmidx1.htm or http://www.tii.us/
Sock liners can be found at Walmart for a buck and a half. Put some
nice wool socks over them and you will be amazed how warm your feet will
stay in your boots.
I ride 36 miles to work and did 38 degrees Monday with no problems.
Will try down into the 20's as long as the roads are dry.
When the salt goes down, the bikes get stored.
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| Re: Cold weather riding [message #488049 ] |
Wed, 19 October 2005 14:45 |
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Gerbing Ultra electric suit is even better.
B~
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| Re: Cold weather riding [message #488052 ] |
Wed, 19 October 2005 16:17 |
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In article <Ddr5f.460904$5N3.121903 [at] bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net>,
bent_peg [at] worldnet.att.net says...
> Gerbing Ultra electric suit is even better.
>
> B~
Just me, but I can't see plugging myself into the bike to keep warm.
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| Re: Cold weather riding [message #488056 ] |
Wed, 19 October 2005 17:17 |
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On Wed, 19 Oct 2005 10:17:31 -0400, rail and gun wrote:
> In article <Ddr5f.460904$5N3.121903 [at] bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net>,
> bent_peg [at] worldnet.att.net says...
>> Gerbing Ultra electric suit is even better.
>>
>> B~
>
> Just me, but I can't see plugging myself into the bike to keep warm.
Then either:
A. you just haven't been cold enough yet or
B. you have a British bike.
--
Spunky the Tuna
don't make me get all therapeutic on your ass!
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| Re: Cold weather riding [message #488057 ] |
Wed, 19 October 2005 17:26 |
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"rail and gun" <deximethisone [at] activatormail.com> wrote
> Just me, but I can't see plugging myself into the bike to keep warm.
Stop around Cleveland in March for the ride south to Daytona with me and
give me yer opinion after you ride in 30-something degree temps for 6 or 8
hours. *I* will be warm head to toe..........
112 <----- Gerbings set on 'broil'
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| Re: Cold weather riding [message #488058 ] |
Wed, 19 October 2005 17:40 |
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TL Mitchell wrote:
> "rail and gun" <deximethisone [at] activatormail.com> wrote
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>
>>Just me, but I can't see plugging myself into the bike to keep warm.
>
>
> Stop around Cleveland in March for the ride south to Daytona with me and
> give me yer opinion after you ride in 30-something degree temps for 6 or 8
> hours. *I* will be warm head to toe..........
>
> 112 <----- Gerbings set on 'broil'
Same here, only I bought just the H-D branded gloves.(made by Gerbing, I
think.) Rode many days when it was in the high teens and low 30's.
I would not have have made it without them.
Also on full tilt.. no thermostat.
Also used those Iron oxide chemical pocket warmer gizmos and stuck them
in my boots.
They seemed to last all day, riding typically from 6/7 AM to 5/6 PM.
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| Re: Cold weather riding [message #488059 ] |
Wed, 19 October 2005 18:28 |
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rail and gun wrote:
> In article
> <Ddr5f.460904$5N3.121903 [at] bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net>,
> bent_peg [at] worldnet.att.net says...
>> Gerbing Ultra electric suit is even better.
>>
>> B~
>
> Just me, but I can't see plugging myself into the bike to keep warm.
Just me, but I don't like bundling up like the Michelin Man just to keep
warm. OTOH, it's soooo nice riding in 30-40 temps (rare for me in AZ)
with the 'lectrics turns up high. Almost like sitting in front of a
tire... I mean "fire."
--
Mike
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| Re: Cold weather riding [message #488062 ] |
Wed, 19 October 2005 20:04 |
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rail and gun wrote:
> I am trying to extend my riding season this year and one item of
> clothing I have found really helps:
>
> Polypropylene:
>
> Sock liners and thermals under leather. This stuff is light weight,
> warm and comfortable.
Besides the thermals, I'll wear a fleece turtle-neck pull-over and a
Balaclava face mask. Combine those with my HD grip heaters and a pair
of rubberized rain pants(chaps are not warm enough), I stay fairly
comfortable in this Michigan weather.
> When the salt goes down, the bikes get stored.
Me too!
[/Aol]
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Duroc
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| Re: Cold weather riding [message #488063 ] |
Wed, 19 October 2005 20:18 |
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duroc wrote:
"........(chaps are not warm enough)
I never could understand the reasoning for chaps.
Not only do they not protect the two brothers or ones ass, they look
kinda faggy.
Every time I see ANYONE wear chaps, I can't help but "see" that odd/sick
image of Eugene Levy in John Candy's movie, "Armed and Dangerous."
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| Re: Cold weather riding [message #488068 ] |
Wed, 19 October 2005 21:50 |
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"Gary Peacock" <US [at] bass.gov> wrote in message
news:u3w5f.15532$Hm3.13769 [at] fe09.lga...
> duroc wrote:
> "........(chaps are not warm enough)
>
> I never could understand the reasoning for chaps.
> Not only do they not protect the two brothers or ones ass, they look kinda
> faggy.
>
> Every time I see ANYONE wear chaps, I can't help but "see" that odd/sick
> image of Eugene Levy in John Candy's movie, "Armed and Dangerous."
>
I've could never find a set of chaps that fit comfortably. I mentioned
this to a patch sewer / leather tailor at the Harley Store and she offered
something different she was doing. She takes a pair of your broken in
jeans and sews leather onto those areas usually covered by chaps. She does a
great job, even extending them so my feet are well covered sitting on the
bike. Everyone asks where I got them, that is, if they even notice they're
not chaps!Costs about 50 bucks and I swear you don't know you're wearing
them off the bike. I carry them in my bag during warm weather for rain also.
I would think anyone that sews leather could do the same.
Gerry
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| Re: Cold weather riding [message #488072 ] |
Wed, 19 October 2005 23:13 |
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Gary Peacock wrote:
> duroc wrote:
> "........(chaps are not warm enough)
>
> I never could understand the reasoning for chaps.
> Not only do they not protect the two brothers or ones ass,
I've seen "crotch closures" for them, but even so, I don't think they
insulate as good as rain suit pants. IMO, chaps are only good for lower
body protection should one ever go down.
<snip>
> Every time I see ANYONE wear chaps, I can't help but "see" that odd/sick
> image of Eugene Levy in John Candy's movie, "Armed and Dangerous."
LOL! There's a visual I didn't need.
I love seeing women in chaps. They tend to push everything up and out.
Mmm,Mmm,Mmm! <g>
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Duroc
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| Re: Cold weather riding [message #488074 ] |
Wed, 19 October 2005 23:59 |
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duroc wrote:
> Gary Peacock wrote:
>
>>duroc wrote:
>>"........(chaps are not warm enough)
>>
>>I never could understand the reasoning for chaps.
>>Not only do they not protect the two brothers or ones ass,
>
>
> I've seen "crotch closures" for them, but even so, I don't think they
> insulate as good as rain suit pants. IMO, chaps are only good for lower
> body protection should one ever go down.
That's the point!
Chaps do NOT provide any decent protection, should one fall at speed.
Yer ass is RASHED!
>>Every time I see ANYONE wear chaps, I can't help but "see" that odd/sick
>>image of Eugene Levy in John Candy's movie, "Armed and Dangerous."
> LOL! There's a visual I didn't need.
Mutant wear!
I stand SEVERAL paces or blocks away from anyone wearing them.
Full-n-decent leather gear/pants on the other hand... WOO HOO!
My ass and "the two siblings with the big nose" is "covered"!
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| Re: Cold weather riding [message #488079 ] |
Thu, 20 October 2005 02:49 |
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In article <3Bt5f.16523$vw6.5238 [at] newsread1.news.atl.earthlink.net>,
tlmitchell99 [at] earthlink.myjohnson.net says...
> "rail and gun" <deximethisone [at] activatormail.com> wrote
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> > Just me, but I can't see plugging myself into the bike to keep warm.
>
> Stop around Cleveland in March for the ride south to Daytona with me and
> give me yer opinion after you ride in 30-something degree temps for 6 or 8
> hours. *I* will be warm head to toe..........
>
> 112 <----- Gerbings set on 'broil'
>
>
>
I understand what you are saying and if I did touring year round I am
sure the electric suit would be the way to go. I burn all my vacation
in the summer months so this isn't an issue for me.
I am just trying to keep riding as long as possible to work to save on
gas. I have a 72 mile round trip and my truck sucks gas like crazy. An
electric suit doesn't appeal to me in my situation.
They use salt on the roads here during the winter and I personally don't
think it is worth the bother to rinse the bike off everytime I ride.
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| Re: Cold weather riding [message #488080 ] |
Thu, 20 October 2005 02:55 |
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In article <1129745077.175665.222370 [at] f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com>,
duroc98 [at] aol.com says...
> rail and gun wrote:
> > I am trying to extend my riding season this year and one item of
> > clothing I have found really helps:
> >
> > Polypropylene:
> >
> > Sock liners and thermals under leather. This stuff is light weight,
> > warm and comfortable.
>
> Besides the thermals, I'll wear a fleece turtle-neck pull-over and a
> Balaclava face mask. Combine those with my HD grip heaters and a pair
> of rubberized rain pants(chaps are not warm enough), I stay fairly
> comfortable in this Michigan weather.
I broke down and got a full face helmet. I don't care what it looks
like with me on the Harley, it keeps the cold air off my face just fine.
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| Re: Cold weather riding [message #488089 ] |
Thu, 20 October 2005 15:47 |
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rail and gun wrote:
> I am trying to extend my riding season this year and one item of
> clothing I have found really helps:
>
> Polypropylene:
>
> Sock liners and thermals under leather. This stuff is light weight,
> warm and comfortable.
>
> This stuff works, the models aren't too cute but they aren't ridin with
> me:
>
> http://www.tii.us/itmidx1.htm or http://www.tii.us/
>
> Sock liners can be found at Walmart for a buck and a half. Put some
> nice wool socks over them and you will be amazed how warm your feet will
> stay in your boots.
>
> I ride 36 miles to work and did 38 degrees Monday with no problems.
> Will try down into the 20's as long as the roads are dry.
>
> When the salt goes down, the bikes get stored.
Thanks for the link. Many years ago my dad gave me a polypro neck
warmer. I still use it every winter but it's getting pretty old. I'm
ordering a new one.
--
Donna A.
Wench #17/Bitch #17/BS #26/AH#107/SLOB #9
'95 FLHTCUI Fuel Injected 30th Anniversary Electraglide "Fueley"
'66 H-D Bobcat "Baby Blue"--Harley Hummer Club Member #1066
http://spoiled-brat.com/rwr (m/c related site)
http://userpages.chorus.net/witw (photography site)
"There's only *one* RE."
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| Re: Cold weather riding [message #488090 ] |
Thu, 20 October 2005 15:54 |
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Donna A. wrote:
> rail and gun wrote:
>
>> I am trying to extend my riding season this year and one item of
>> clothing I have found really helps:
>> Polypropylene:
>> Sock liners and thermals under leather. This stuff is light weight,
>> warm and comfortable.
>>
>> This stuff works, the models aren't too cute but they aren't ridin
>> with me: http://www.tii.us/itmidx1.htm or http://www.tii.us/
>>
>> Sock liners can be found at Walmart for a buck and a half. Put some
>> nice wool socks over them and you will be amazed how warm your feet
>> will stay in your boots.
>>
>> I ride 36 miles to work and did 38 degrees Monday with no problems.
>> Will try down into the 20's as long as the roads are dry.
>> When the salt goes down, the bikes get stored.
>
>
> Thanks for the link. Many years ago my dad gave me a polypro neck
> warmer. I still use it every winter but it's getting pretty old. I'm
> ordering a new one.
Yeah, I'm answering myself. <grin> I went to order a new neckwarmer and
they wanted more for the postage than the cost of the item! Forget it...
My old one still works okay.
--
Donna A. "The Cheap Norwegian"
Wench #17/Bitch #17/BS #26/AH#107/SLOB #9
'95 FLHTCUI Fuel Injected 30th Anniversary Electraglide "Fueley"
'66 H-D Bobcat "Baby Blue"--Harley Hummer Club Member #1066
http://spoiled-brat.com/rwr (m/c related site)
http://userpages.chorus.net/witw (photography site)
"There's only *one* RE."
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| Re: Cold weather riding [message #488091 ] |
Thu, 20 October 2005 17:32 |
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In article <dj87qm$fg$1 [at] news.doit.wisc.edu>, flhtcui1995
[at] SPAM.hotmail.com says...
> Donna A. wrote:
> Yeah, I'm answering myself. <grin> I went to order a new neckwarmer and
> they wanted more for the postage than the cost of the item! Forget it...
> My old one still works okay.
That's the problem with ordering a small quanitity of low priced items
on the internet a lot of times but I thought the info would be helpful
in case you run across this stuff in a retail outlet.
I found mine at Harry's in Dearborn, MI.
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| Re: Cold weather riding [message #488093 ] |
Thu, 20 October 2005 17:44 |
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rail and gun wrote:
> In article <dj87qm$fg$1 [at] news.doit.wisc.edu>, flhtcui1995
> [at] SPAM.hotmail.com says...
>
>>Donna A. wrote:
>
>
>>Yeah, I'm answering myself. <grin> I went to order a new neckwarmer and
>>they wanted more for the postage than the cost of the item! Forget it...
>>My old one still works okay.
>
>
> That's the problem with ordering a small quanitity of low priced items
> on the internet a lot of times but I thought the info would be helpful
> in case you run across this stuff in a retail outlet.
>
> I found mine at Harry's in Dearborn, MI.
What kind of a store is Harry's? I've checked for a replacement at
sporting good stores (both the soccer/baseball/running kind and the
hunting/fishing kind) and haven't found anything other than fleece.
--
Donna A.
Wench #17/Bitch #17/BS #26/AH#107/SLOB #9
'95 FLHTCUI Fuel Injected 30th Anniversary Electraglide "Fueley"
'66 H-D Bobcat "Baby Blue"--Harley Hummer Club Member #1066
http://spoiled-brat.com/rwr (m/c related site)
http://userpages.chorus.net/witw (photography site)
"There's only *one* RE."
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| Re: Cold weather riding [message #488094 ] |
Thu, 20 October 2005 20:42 |
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Donna A. wrote:
> rail and gun wrote:
>
>> In article <dj87qm$fg$1 [at] news.doit.wisc.edu>, flhtcui1995
>> [at] SPAM.hotmail.com says...
>>
>>> Donna A. wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Yeah, I'm answering myself. <grin> I went to order a new neckwarmer
>>> and they wanted more for the postage than the cost of the item!
>>> Forget it... My old one still works okay.
>>
>>
>> That's the problem with ordering a small quanitity of low priced
>> items on the internet a lot of times but I thought the info would be
>> helpful in case you run across this stuff in a retail outlet.
>>
>> I found mine at Harry's in Dearborn, MI.
>
> What kind of a store is Harry's? I've checked for a replacement at
> sporting good stores (both the soccer/baseball/running kind and the
> hunting/fishing kind) and haven't found anything other than fleece.
Might I suggest one of your usual haunts? You know, the farm supply
place? <d&r>
--
Mike | A much wittier reply came to mind immediately
'04 FLHTCUI | after I clicked the 'Send' button.
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| Re: Cold weather riding [message #488095 ] |
Thu, 20 October 2005 21:03 |
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Donna A. wrote:
> > What kind of a store is Harry's? I've checked for a replacement at
> sporting good stores (both the soccer/baseball/running kind and the
> hunting/fishing kind) and haven't found anything other than fleece.
Harry's is basically a military surplus store, however, they've taken
on lots of other items such as camping gear; boots; hunting clothes;
police gear; etc. They're located about 1.5 miles from me. If Rail and
Gun (R&G)can be more specific on what he bought, I'm willing to pick
one up for you if it's what you're looking for and ship it out. I'm
thinkin' R&G is about 60 miles away from Harry's, but I could be wrong.
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Duroc
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| Re: Cold weather riding [message #488097 ] |
Thu, 20 October 2005 21:12 |
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Tinman wrote:
> Donna A. wrote:
>
>>rail and gun wrote:
>>
>>
>>>In article <dj87qm$fg$1 [at] news.doit.wisc.edu>, flhtcui1995
>>> [at] SPAM.hotmail.com says...
>>>
>>>
>>>>Donna A. wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>Yeah, I'm answering myself. <grin> I went to order a new neckwarmer
>>>>and they wanted more for the postage than the cost of the item!
>>>>Forget it... My old one still works okay.
>>>
>>>
>>>That's the problem with ordering a small quanitity of low priced
>>>items on the internet a lot of times but I thought the info would be
>>>helpful in case you run across this stuff in a retail outlet.
>>>
>>>I found mine at Harry's in Dearborn, MI.
>>
>>What kind of a store is Harry's? I've checked for a replacement at
>>sporting good stores (both the soccer/baseball/running kind and the
>>hunting/fishing kind) and haven't found anything other than fleece.
>
>
> Might I suggest one of your usual haunts? You know, the farm supply
> place? <d&r>
LOL Tried that. I can get a dandy pair of heavy gloves about three sizes
too big, but no neck warmers! I suppose I could buy a *really* big pair
of gloves, cut off the wrist part, and then use *that* as a neck warmer.
I'd be *such* a fashion statement, wouldn't I? [flutters eyelashes] 8-)
--
Donna A.
Wench #17/Bitch #17/BS #26/AH#107/SLOB #9
'95 FLHTCUI Fuel Injected 30th Anniversary Electraglide "Fueley"
'66 H-D Bobcat "Baby Blue"--Harley Hummer Club Member #1066
http://spoiled-brat.com/rwr (m/c related site)
http://userpages.chorus.net/witw (photography site)
"There's only *one* RE."
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| Re: Cold weather riding [message #488098 ] |
Thu, 20 October 2005 21:16 |
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duroc wrote:
> Donna A. wrote:
>
>
>>>What kind of a store is Harry's? I've checked for a replacement at
>>
>>sporting good stores (both the soccer/baseball/running kind and the
>>hunting/fishing kind) and haven't found anything other than fleece.
>
>
> Harry's is basically a military surplus store, however, they've taken
> on lots of other items such as camping gear; boots; hunting clothes;
> police gear; etc. They're located about 1.5 miles from me. If Rail and
> Gun (R&G)can be more specific on what he bought, I'm willing to pick
> one up for you if it's what you're looking for and ship it out. I'm
> thinkin' R&G is about 60 miles away from Harry's, but I could be wrong.
Wow, what a nice offer! However, it gives me an idea to check out the
army/navy surplus shop in the town north of us. Maybe they'd have them.
They have a variety of stuff in there. It's been a while since I've been
there and it'd be nice to check it out again.
My old neckwarmer is still okay but I'd kind of like to have a 2nd one.
I really like it because it wicks away water, so in the really cold
weather, when you're breathing into it and your breath condenses, it
stays dry. I think my dad originally mail-ordered it from somewhere. I
remember when he gave it to me, I looked at it and had no idea what it
was for. Turns out it was one of the nicest things he'd ever given me.
Well, I guess that wasn't too hard, tho, since he only gave me two
presents in my life. <grin>
--
Donna A. "if you're wondering, the other was an Autoharp"
Wench #17/Bitch #17/BS #26/AH#107/SLOB #9
'95 FLHTCUI Fuel Injected 30th Anniversary Electraglide "Fueley"
'66 H-D Bobcat "Baby Blue"--Harley Hummer Club Member #1066
http://spoiled-brat.com/rwr (m/c related site)
http://userpages.chorus.net/witw (photography site)
"There's only *one* RE."
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| Re: Cold weather riding [message #488099 ] |
Thu, 20 October 2005 22:27 |
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In article <1129835022.294568.51580 [at] o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com>,
duroc98 [at] aol.com says...
>
> Donna A. wrote:
>
> > > What kind of a store is Harry's? I've checked for a replacement at
> > sporting good stores (both the soccer/baseball/running kind and the
> > hunting/fishing kind) and haven't found anything other than fleece.
>
> Harry's is basically a military surplus store, however, they've taken
> on lots of other items such as camping gear; boots; hunting clothes;
> police gear; etc. They're located about 1.5 miles from me. If Rail and
> Gun (R&G)can be more specific on what he bought, I'm willing to pick
> one up for you if it's what you're looking for and ship it out. I'm
> thinkin' R&G is about 60 miles away from Harry's, but I could be wrong.
>
> __
>
> Duroc
>
>
I just picked up the thermal top for $19.99 plus tax. They have the
thermal bottoms but I didn't need those. They are on a rack in the
middle of the store. The neck label shows Tullahoma Indust, LLC.
The only reason I mentioned these were they are supposedly military spec
and I was impressed with how something so thin could be so warm. It has
a high zip up neck that comes to the jaw line. This is half the battle
of keeping warm, keeping cold air off your neck.
If Donna is looking for a polypropylene gaiter, I think Gander Mountain
may have them but I won't swear to it.
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| Re: Cold weather riding [message #488100 ] |
Thu, 20 October 2005 23:05 |
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rail and gun wrote:
> I just picked up the thermal top for $19.99 plus tax. They have the
> thermal bottoms but I didn't need those. They are on a rack in the
> middle of the store. The neck label shows Tullahoma Indust, LLC.
> The only reason I mentioned these were they are supposedly military spec
> and I was impressed with how something so thin could be so warm. It has
> a high zip up neck that comes to the jaw line. This is half the battle
> of keeping warm, keeping cold air off your neck.
> If Donna is looking for a polypropylene gaiter, I think Gander Mountain
> may have them but I won't swear to it.
Nope. At least not here. They only have fleece. I do have a fleece neck
warmer I got there last year. It's okay but not as nice as the polypro one.
--
Donna A.
Wench #17/Bitch #17/BS #26/AH#107/SLOB #9
'95 FLHTCUI Fuel Injected 30th Anniversary Electraglide "Fueley"
'66 H-D Bobcat "Baby Blue"--Harley Hummer Club Member #1066
http://spoiled-brat.com/rwr (m/c related site)
http://userpages.chorus.net/witw (photography site)
"There's only *one* RE."
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| Re: Cold weather riding [message #488107 ] |
Fri, 21 October 2005 13:28 |
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On Thu, 20 Oct 2005 14:12:32 -0500, "Donna A."
<flhtcui1995 [at] SPAM.hotmail.com> wrote:
>Tinman wrote:
>
>> Donna A. wrote:
>>
>>>rail and gun wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>In article <dj87qm$fg$1 [at] news.doit.wisc.edu>, flhtcui1995
>>>> [at] SPAM.hotmail.com says...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Donna A. wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Yeah, I'm answering myself. <grin> I went to order a new neckwarmer
>>>>>and they wanted more for the postage than the cost of the item!
>>>>>Forget it... My old one still works okay.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>That's the problem with ordering a small quanitity of low priced
>>>>items on the internet a lot of times but I thought the info would be
>>>>helpful in case you run across this stuff in a retail outlet.
>>>>
>>>>I found mine at Harry's in Dearborn, MI.
>>>
>>>What kind of a store is Harry's? I've checked for a replacement at
>>>sporting good stores (both the soccer/baseball/running kind and the
>>>hunting/fishing kind) and haven't found anything other than fleece.
>>
>>
>> Might I suggest one of your usual haunts? You know, the farm supply
>> place? <d&r>
>
>LOL Tried that. I can get a dandy pair of heavy gloves about three sizes
>too big, but no neck warmers! I suppose I could buy a *really* big pair
>of gloves, cut off the wrist part, and then use *that* as a neck warmer.
>I'd be *such* a fashion statement, wouldn't I? [flutters eyelashes] 8-)
>
Just gave me an idea for a Halloween Costume. X-Large pair of gloves
glued around my wifes neck.
--
Zombywoof
Si vis Pacem, Para bellum
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| Re: Cold weather riding [message #488108 ] |
Fri, 21 October 2005 15:39 |
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Donna A. wrote:
>
> [...]it gives me an idea to check out the
> army/navy surplus shop in the town north of us. Maybe they'd have them.
> They have a variety of stuff in there. It's been a while since I've been
> there and it'd be nice to check it out again.
I've always enjoyed walking around those places. I don't always go with
the intension of buying anything, but it seems that I always come home
with something. <g>
I'm gonna take a ride by Harry's probably tomorrow (Sat)to check out
the hunting gear. I'll take a look at 'em while I'm there. Maybe I'll
take my camera along and see if they'll let me get a pic. or two of the
tops and send them to you if you'd like.
> My old neckwarmer is still okay but I'd kind of like to have a 2nd one.
> I really like it because it wicks away water, so in the really cold
> weather, when you're breathing into it and your breath condenses, it
> stays dry.
You might also try a snowmobile shop. They're the best place I've found
to purchase Balaclava's from.
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| Re: Cold weather riding [message #488109 ] |
Fri, 21 October 2005 15:51 |
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rail and gun wrote:
>
> I just picked up the thermal top for $19.99 plus tax. They have the
> thermal bottoms but I didn't need those. They are on a rack in the
> middle of the store. The neck label shows Tullahoma Indust, LLC.
Thanks. I'm gonna try to get there Sat. - I'll check 'em out while I'm
there.
> The only reason I mentioned these were they are supposedly military spec
> and I was impressed with how something so thin could be so warm.
It really is impressive. The Balaclava's I use are of the same
material. I wore them snowmobiling and they kept my face warm at below
zero temps.'Course my full-faced helmet helped too.
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This is half the battle
> of keeping warm, keeping cold air off your neck.
> If Donna is looking for a polypropylene gaiter, I think Gander Mountain
> may have them but I won't swear to it.
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| Re: Cold weather riding [message #488110 ] |
Fri, 21 October 2005 16:24 |
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In article <1129901991.583441.303100 [at] g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>,
duroc98 [at] aol.com says...
>
> I'm gonna take a ride by Harry's probably tomorrow (Sat)to check out
> the hunting gear. I'll take a look at 'em while I'm there. Maybe I'll
> take my camera along and see if they'll let me get a pic. or two of the
> tops and send them to you if you'd like.
> Duroc
The links I provided in the original post show pics of the thermals I
was talking about.
Seriously man, if you are going to take pictures of underwear, go to
Noir Leather in Royal Oak. You are going to get some strange looks if
you ask the clerk if you can take pictures of underwear at Harrys.
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| Re: Cold weather riding [message #488111 ] |
Fri, 21 October 2005 20:51 |
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rail and gun wrote:
> In article <1129901991.583441.303100 [at] g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>,
> duroc98 [at] aol.com says...
> >
>
> > I'm gonna take a ride by Harry's probably tomorrow (Sat)to check out
> > the hunting gear. I'll take a look at 'em while I'm there. Maybe I'll
> > take my camera along and see if they'll let me get a pic. or two of the
> > tops and send them to you if you'd like.
>
>
> The links I provided in the original post show pics of the thermals I
> was talking about.
> Seriously man, if you are going to take pictures of underwear, go to
> Noir Leather in Royal Oak. You are going to get some strange looks if
> you ask the clerk if you can take pictures of underwear at Harrys.
LOL! I think I'll be okay as long as I don't start kissin' on the
manikins. <g>
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| Softail rear fender [message #488114 ] |
Sat, 22 October 2005 14:32 |
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Morning,
Through no fault of my own, I find myself in need of a rear fender for
my 99 Nighttrain (got rear ended by my lady). What I'd like to know is
if a rear fender from a 2000 up softail will fit on my bike with out to
much trouble?
Thanks in advance
Rob
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| Re: Softail rear fender [message #488115 ] |
Sat, 22 October 2005 16:13 |
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"Rob Semonis" wrote...
> Morning,
> Through no fault of my own, I find myself in need of a rear fender for
> my 99 Nighttrain (got rear ended by my lady).
Maybe you should let her lead.
> What I'd like to know is
> if a rear fender from a 2000 up softail will fit on my bike with out to
> much trouble?
No! Different frame. You're better off using anything from '99 and earlier
> Thanks in advance
Your welcome!
--
hawgeye ©
www.hawgeye.com
www.stealer-dealer.com
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| Re: Softail rear fender [message #488117 ] |
Sat, 22 October 2005 20:13 |
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On Sat, 22 Oct 2005 12:32:28 GMT, Rob Semonis <semonis [at] austin.rr.com>
wrote:
>Morning,
>Through no fault of my own, I find myself in need of a rear fender for
>my 99 Nighttrain (got rear ended by my lady). What I'd like to know is
>if a rear fender from a 2000 up softail will fit on my bike with out to
>much trouble?
>
>
>Thanks in advance
>
>Rob
>
What is your definition of trouble? The Y2K series of Softails are
very much a different beast then their predecessors. There is very
little interchangeability between the pre-2000 bikes and the 2000 and
up series.
Now pretty much everything from `99 down should bolt right up with no
problems at all and there was a shitload of them made. I've seen all
sorts of sets of skins on e-bay for Softails at pretty reasonable
asking prices they are either take-offs or new unpainted
reproductions. I picked up a complete set of take-off tins for
$280.00 a while back.
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Zombywoof
Si vis Pacem, Para bellum
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