kwn306
High Miler
It was 14 degs this morning when I left for work, the Gerbings just wouldn't keep up, had to turn around and go home and get the cage. Guess I found the limit of heated gear
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kwn306 said:It was 14 degs this morning when I left for work, the Gerbings just wouldn't keep up, had to turn around and go home and get the cage. Guess I found the limit of heated gear
john zibell said:Are you aware that most motorcycle tires reach their glass point (don't stick much if at all) at about 21 degrees F? The risk from riding at temperatures below 30 is significant.
NeroGuzzi said:john zibell said:Are you aware that most motorcycle tires reach their glass point (don't stick much if at all) at about 21 degrees F? The risk from riding at temperatures below 30 is significant.
John, I first saw you post this information last year. I was not aware of these tire properties. I have since heeded the advice and shared it with other riders. Thanks.
john zibell said:kwn306 said:It was 14 degs this morning when I left for work, the Gerbings just wouldn't keep up, had to turn around and go home and get the cage. Guess I found the limit of heated gear
Kurt,
Are you aware that most motorcycle tires reach their glass point (don't stick much if at all) at about 21 degrees F? The risk from riding at temperatures below 30 is significant.
kwn306 said:john zibell said:kwn306 said:It was 14 degs this morning when I left for work, the Gerbings just wouldn't keep up, had to turn around and go home and get the cage. Guess I found the limit of heated gear
Kurt,
Are you aware that most motorcycle tires reach their glass point (don't stick much if at all) at about 21 degrees F? The risk from riding at temperatures below 30 is significant.
Do what??????????? Turn to glass???????? Please explain.
I do realize that tires do not 'stick" until they warm up, hence race cars scuffing or warming up tire during caution laps, or in the case of M/C or F1 racing.......tire heaters.
Been riding for 45+ years and never had a tire not stick in the winter time on dry pavement, granted I'm not hanging out in the corners for the first 20 or so miles, though after a 60 mile speed blast up RT 95 as I am heading around the Pentagon I have been known to double the exit ramp speed as long as the pavement is dry. VDOT just did an exceptional job on that exit, the right curve, banking, etc.
With all the ambulance chasing lawyers in this country why is there not a warning label on the bike or the tires stating "only operate when the OAT is above 30 - 32 F"?