We have goggles that we use for snowboarding. Will give those a try but they are smaller than the dirt bike goggles so narrower field of view.
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Riding motorcycles in the snow
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My problem was snow caking on the lenses. A wipe of the gloves made it workable. There used to be a brand of glove that had a wiper strip built into the back of it.
My closest call was a pedestrian stepping out in front of me thinking nothing was moving on the road. Instead of SMIDSY it was Sorry mate, I saw you but didn't believe my eyes.
The 100% brand MX goggles have the nice big field of view but are dual pane to combat fogging. How they work in the winter I don't know, work great in the summer though.
A CKX Mission helmet is one of if not the best no-fog helmets (not including powered-visor units).
Yeah, a lot of rain/winter gloves have that wiper blade on the back of the left index finger.
BMW Motorrad Pro Winter Gloves:
BMW Motorrad Pro Winter Gloves:
Okay, Take 2 on this studded tire thing.
We learned a little bit the last time we went out, mainly, what studs *aren't* good for... So today, we headed out to the local FSRs just around the corner to where we live, where the snow plows dare not venture.
Ok! This is more like it!
Because this is a public road, it sees a lot more vehicular traffic. The snow here more tamped down, which makes it a bit less slippery than the deep pow we were wading through last week. Also, because it is a public road, we did need to slap on the license plates again.
Weather was also a bit more clearer than the last time we went out
We learned a little bit the last time we went out, mainly, what studs *aren't* good for... So today, we headed out to the local FSRs just around the corner to where we live, where the snow plows dare not venture.
Ok! This is more like it!
Because this is a public road, it sees a lot more vehicular traffic. The snow here more tamped down, which makes it a bit less slippery than the deep pow we were wading through last week. Also, because it is a public road, we did need to slap on the license plates again.
Weather was also a bit more clearer than the last time we went out
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Neda tried the ski goggle thing. Worked out well for her - no fogging at all. I was a bit stubborn and still used my MX goggles. Fogged up a bit, but it wasn't as damp as the last time, so it was bearable. We were going a bit faster as well, so definitely needed some wind protection for the eyes.
Took lots of breaks, had some fun in the snow!
We did so much better this time round. Because it was less slippery, we weren't fighting the bikes and were able to stay on the trails a lot longer. Still not going super-fast, I think the fastest I saw on the odo was around 35-40 km/h. The front wheel tracks better the faster you go, but the consequences of falling off are more dire as well too, so there seems to be some kind of balance to be struck there.
Definitely have to move around on the bike to keep the wheels planted. Uphill, you've got to scootch all the way up the tank, downhill, your butts on the rear fender.
Did a quick stud check. All of them are still in!
No surprise. There's virtually no wear at all on the slippery surface. The winter rubber we've mounted will probably outlast our bikes!
Took lots of breaks, had some fun in the snow!
We did so much better this time round. Because it was less slippery, we weren't fighting the bikes and were able to stay on the trails a lot longer. Still not going super-fast, I think the fastest I saw on the odo was around 35-40 km/h. The front wheel tracks better the faster you go, but the consequences of falling off are more dire as well too, so there seems to be some kind of balance to be struck there.
Definitely have to move around on the bike to keep the wheels planted. Uphill, you've got to scootch all the way up the tank, downhill, your butts on the rear fender.
Did a quick stud check. All of them are still in!
No surprise. There's virtually no wear at all on the slippery surface. The winter rubber we've mounted will probably outlast our bikes!
Although sunset is slowly getting later and later, we did find ourselves racing against the clock to get back before dark
One thing we miss about the OHV park is that the views are much better. FSRs tend to be boring... more Forest, more Service...
We hit the local FB groups online and they gave us some good tips on roads to go for some nice scenery, we'll try those next. Also, we want to try taking these studded tires on a frozen lake. These studs are not as long and sharp as true ice studs, but they should still do okay. Will need to do some research on where to go. The only place we've found is a couple of hours north, where they actually hold car races on the ice. Not sure I want to spend all that time in the truck just for an hour or two of ice riding, though...
We'll see.
Neda is winning. So competitive...
Relax
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Is that only when moving, or also when stopped? The AMS Carbon is a really nice design, but I'm hesitant to buy for street use because of the DOT-only rating. When I contacted CKX last month, they said "In order to have acceptance in all provinces and states in North America, the DOT is most accepted. We will adapt to the new ECE standard shortly."
Seems like overkill for street use.
Pinlock works fine and is available for just about every major lid manufacturer out there.
What is a Pinlock Visor insert? | Pinlock
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Relax
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Seems like overkill for street use.
Pinlock works fine and is available for just about every major lid manufacturer out there.
What is a Pinlock Visor insert? | Pinlock
All of my helmets have been Pinlock-ready, but I've never bothered to try it. I read too many reviews over the years claiming they degraded visibility. I'm super sensitive to my visor's optical clarity.
Both, although depending on air temp difference and how hard you’re breathing, it’s possible to make any lid fog even if it’s electric.
Added to my bucket list.
Mikedezo44
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Check out their 6x6 Ford ranger project. Thing is awesome
Third time out's the charm!
We found a frozen lake in the town just north of us. Called... Lake Country. LOL!
It looks a bit different from all the ice racing video we've seen because the snow above the ice hasn't been cleared by a snowplough. We didn't know how thick the ice was, but there was already a set of car tracks on there just recently, so we know it'll hold at least our bikes and us.
The snow was the perfect thickness, only 3-4 inches deep. Shallow enough that the studs could still get through it and dig into the ice underneath.
Perfect conditions to hoon around the lake!
We learned quickly to stay away from the coast... the ice is pretty bumpy there. A lot more smooth going in the middle of the lake.
We found a frozen lake in the town just north of us. Called... Lake Country. LOL!
It looks a bit different from all the ice racing video we've seen because the snow above the ice hasn't been cleared by a snowplough. We didn't know how thick the ice was, but there was already a set of car tracks on there just recently, so we know it'll hold at least our bikes and us.
The snow was the perfect thickness, only 3-4 inches deep. Shallow enough that the studs could still get through it and dig into the ice underneath.
Perfect conditions to hoon around the lake!
We learned quickly to stay away from the coast... the ice is pretty bumpy there. A lot more smooth going in the middle of the lake.
I suppose a life jacket might be useful 
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