Staying warm at continuous high speed riding on coldest days

[ronzx9]

I just put my clear top Doo gauntlets on and they fell good and don't interfere with my had positions or cramp anything. It's a bit of a PITA to snake the strap through the cables on the brake side but other than that no issues. I do have hand guards as well. If you zoom in on the picture in my previous posts you can see the guards.

 

[DVW]

I am on the hunt to update my gear for those coldest days running 80mph + all day like Timmins to Hearst

Who has the best
1) Jacket - reviewing: Yamaha Velocity made with Outlast - not sure if its a gimmick or Klim Climate Parka
2) Bib pants - same
3) Gloves - reviewing: FXR heated , Klim Togwotee or is there better ? (trying to unload the muffs)
4) Boots - Baffin
5) Helmet - reviewing CKX Titan with heated goggles or new 509 fullface (not interested in BVS feels soggy on the face)
6) Baliclava - ?

Any suggestions.

My normal ‘go to’ is Klim’s warmest with a BV2S helmet. The fancy zipper vents get used on warm days. The BVS2 helmet lacks vents but it is so fog free you need not lift the face shield when you come to a stop on a cold day. Seven years ago I had a requirement to stay warm at continuous high speed while sitting motionless for 24 hours. My normal ‘go to’ gear would not cut it. On that day I used a hard shell snowcross jacket that had thick shoulder pads. A byproduct of impact protection was warmth. The helmet used was a early Noland motorcycle helmet modified with a 3M respirator mask. That helmet was all around better than my current BVS2. To bad it wore out. It goes without saying that a big windshield is important. For most big windshield/driver combinations the top of the helmet is still in the turbulent zone. Not a problem with cold but it is a bit noisier than if the helmet is up in the laminar flow zone. I have borrowed air flow technology from sport touring motorcycles to give me extra loft (and drag) but that is another post. Big windshields create a swirl of air on the the drivers back. A extra layer takes care of that. Some bibs have a extra bib in the back. A little little known fact is that the windshield used on the big wide track Bear Cat will bolt right up. A little trimming with a tin snips makes it perfect. It looks hideous but everyone will think it looks pretty good the first day of a cold trip. Having this windshield waiting in the wings might not be such a bad idea.

 

[Rtbo]

Ok

My normal ‘go to’ is Klim’s warmest with a BV2S helmet. The fancy zipper vents get used on warm days. The BVS2 helmet lacks vents but it is so fog free you need not lift the face shield when you come to a stop on a cold day. Seven years ago I had a requirement to stay warm at continuous high speed while sitting motionless for 24 hours. My normal ‘go to’ gear would not cut it. On that day I used a hard shell snowcross jacket that had thick shoulder pads. A byproduct of impact protection was warmth. The helmet used was a early Noland motorcycle helmet modified with a 3M respirator mask. That helmet was all around better than my current BVS2. To bad it wore out. It goes without saying that a big windshield is important. For most big windshield/driver combinations the top of the helmet is still in the turbulent zone. Not a problem with cold but it is a bit noisier than if the helmet is up in the laminar flow zone. I have borrowed air flow technology from sport touring motorcycles to give me extra loft (and drag) but that is another post. Big windshields create a swirl of air on the the drivers back. A extra layer takes care of that. Some bibs have a extra bib in the back. A little little known fact is that the windshield used on the big wide track Bear Cat will bolt right up. A little trimming with a tin snips makes it perfect. It looks hideous but everyone will think it looks pretty good the first day of a cold trip. Having this windshield waiting in the wings might not be such a bad idea.

Ok you peaked my interest, what were you doing that you had to stay motionless for 24hrs at continuous high speed?

 

[DVW]

Ok

Ok you peaked my interest, what were you doing that you had to stay motionless for 24hrs at continuous high speed?

What I was doing was fulfilling a dream that turned into a quest. It was get up in the morning, reach out as far as possible and get back before the day is done. A common snowmobile day just bigger. In the end I went up to the border and back on a Friday. Start at midnight and end at midnight. I was 60 years old and had to conserve energy (and stay warm) on the long straight stretch’s. It was a navigational challenge as much as anything. The number I am proud of is 225 miles (straight line distance) to goal and back before the day was done.

 

[Rtbo]

What I was doing was fulfilling a dream that turned into a quest. It was get up in the morning, reach out as far as possible and get back before the day is done. A common snowmobile day just bigger. In the end I went up to the border and back on a Friday. Start at midnight and end at midnight. I was 60 years old and had to conserve energy (and stay warm) on the long straight stretch’s. It was a navigational challenge as much as anything. The number I am proud of is 225 miles (straight line distance) to goal and back before the day was done.

That sounds bad #*$&@. I would love to do the RAP tour in Ontario in one day. I heard a few people have done it but I’m only 39 and I’m sure I would be beat for a few days after. I hope I can still ride like you when I’m your age, god bless ya