Ok, a little late, but oh well.
With the Change from Summer to Winter riding, time for SEAN to get on his SAFETY soap box (really only because I care [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]) I will try to be brief, if you want more info let me know and I would be glad to chat.

<u>Number 1 safety tip (and most important) PLEASE, I would recommend NOT wearing any type of COTTON clothing</u> (I won't check your underwear though) while riding, especially in wet weather.
DO NOT even wear it under yor rain gear, it can and will get wet.
The three most important things to not be covered with cotton are your feet, your hands, and your head (which we wear a helmet, but I would throw a non cotton stocking hat in your pocket for when you stop and take your helmet off).

Cotton retains all the water it absorbs, and stays wet. Thus quickly robbing your body of it's heat.
When cotton gets wet it loses ALL of it's insulating properties.
Trust me, once you get wet, it doesn't take long for hypothermia to set in. Especially while riding and having the cold wind blowing on you.

(2) Wear synthetic, fleece, or wool clothing.
Wear it in layers to fit your comfort level.
Wear a good comfy pair of long underwear as your first layer (not cotton) and go from there.
Wear a warm under coat and pants

(3) The outer layer should be a good windproof and waterproof (not resistant) layer.
While riding you do not want the cold wind and/or rain getting through.
The windchill alone while riding can cause you to start to become hypothermic, and it doesn't take long.

(4) Wear good waterproof boots, insulated preferred. With warm socks (not cotton).

(5) Try to find some good waterproof gloves, and as windproof as you can. A thin glove liner doesn't hurt.
It's hard to find gloves that work well for ridng, but Gore-Tex seems to work well and you can get some pretty lightweight ones..

This is just a very basic overview, but I think you get the point. This will be a good start, if you want any more info just let me know. I have lots of files and websites I can share.

Thanks for reading

 

There will be plenty trips coming up. I have a couple new motors to try out soon[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

Watch out!!!! It will turn into a Sweetquad drag racer. You will be going after thos DSs you saw down at sand lake[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

NO talk all action. Dec 26 - Jan 2 [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

Horsfalls - spinreel - WINCHESTER After todays storm them dune are gona be STEEP!!!!!!! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

The Boss dont want to go with the motor home[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif[/img] so I will pull the hauler down and meet you guys one of the weekends

 

If Im lucky the old 770 might make it up um[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/img]

 

Dont worry Mr Big I will bring a red ride just in case it wont pull up um

 

You can tell its been all work and no play!!!! Just had to go to the trailer and smell the race fuel to calm my nerves!!!!!!! Thanks Sean for the winter reminder[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

Your talking about the Mr. BIG pile driver/crusher.........RIGHT [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]