It could feel warm when stopped while riding a motorbike on a 40-degree winter day. As soon as you reach highway speeds, the temperature drops quickly. You can read more here.
The wind chill reduces from 40 degrees to a chilly 24 degrees at 65 mph. Your blood vessels contract as the cold strikes your hands, drastically lowering the temperature of your hands and leading to:
- Tactile sensitivity impairment
- A decrease in manual dexterity
- Reduced motor performance
- Reduced capacity to use machinery
- Increased discomfort
- Beginning of frostbite
Avoid cotton as it absorbs moisture but does not wick it away; opt for synthetic, silk, or wool layers. Chaps and leather jackets are not just for show; the same goes for full-coverage motorcycle boots; they help block the wind and retain heat. Do not forget the neck muffler to pull on after your jacket. A full-face helmet is the best insulation for your head. It’s important to note that you do not need to wear a full-face helmet.
- Heated Gear: Many bikes come with heated grips and seats, but you might want to consider some other heated gear if yours does not. The seat indicated earlier is a more reliable method of warming the core since heated jackets heat from the sides. A heated glove will shield your fingertips from the wind and cold.
- Heated Inserts: You might use warming inserts to increase your body’s temperature if you ride during the cooler months. They are available in a range of sizes that match your hands and feet and even larger ones that you can place into the lining of your jacket to warm your core.
- Eat: Eating food is one of the finest methods to warm up. To digest food, your body must burn calories, which produces heat. Of course, drinking something warm will help you warm up.
- Keep Dry: Water quickly drains body heat. You will be able to retain more of that priceless body heat by maintaining dry skin. Include rain gear: Even when it’s not raining, it helps provide a second layer of clothing outside and reduces wind.
- Ready Your Bicycle: Check to see whether your motorbike needs any repairs. Consider replacing worn-out components, notably the tires, and adding additional amenities like heated grips and a big windscreen. Use the appropriate car fluids for winter weather as well.
- Increase Your Separation From Other Vehicles: You and other drivers will have a tougher time seeing each other and potential hazards when it’s raining, foggy, or dark. Increase your following distance to give yourself enough time and space for unexpected stops and turns. If you need to go someplace quickly in the winter, use your car rather than speed.
