Should i get a full faced helm and how often should i refill?

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Matrix

i have a nighthawk 250, and wondering if i should get a full faced helmet, because i would feel kinda goofy since it is not a sportsbike. however i have problems where i use my regular half helmet and a pair of sunglasses, i get air in my eyes and i feel funky when i go over 45 mph
also i used to have a ninja and i would refill every 200 miles or so using the odometer, so how often should i refill on this?

Answer
I have a Honda Shadow ACE 750 and a full face helmet. I admit I thought it would feel odd, but I don't mind it and I've noticed a lot of bikers here in Vegas wear full-face regardless of the kind of bike they're on.

As far as refilling goes, the snide answer is "before you run out of gas". But there's truth there. Figure out how much you get, roughly, per gallon and how much the tank holds and try to plan it out accordingly. Of course, if you're using the bike as a commuter, just fill it up once a week regardless and you're golden.

What do you wear for cycling in cold/wet weather?

Rokia K

I'm a bit concerned because I've never really biked in cold weather before, and on the one occasion when I got caught out in the rain in otherwise reasonably warm weather, I was really uncomfortable. With my jacket closed, I was overheating, but with it open I was cold and wet. Can anyone help me figure out what to wear this winter (in Atlanta, not Alaska) for cycling?

Thanks!

Answer
Riding in the wet when temperatures are close to freezing is unpleasant, your extremities will get wet and very cold, but if temperatures are above, say 45 f, you can stay pretty comfortable if you have the right gear and if your bike is equipped for wet weather. My commuter bikes were always equipped with mudguards to keep splashing to a minimum, but even then, my feet always got wet no matter what waterproof footwear I had. Staying warm is more important than staying dry. For colder weather, I have a variety of clothing solutions, tights, leg warmers, knee warmers, arm warmers, vests and jackets. Wicking undershirts, long sleeve jerseys and of course shoe covers. You also may need some kind of thin hat or balaclava to wear under your helmet. If it gets cold, you can also use clear packing tape to cover some of the vents on your helmet. With practice, you can learn to choose the right mix of clothes for the day, a difference of less than 5 degrees can mean 1 more layer, or 1 more item of cold weather gear. Acclimatization also plays a big part, you get used to being out in cooler temperatures. My ride today started out at about 42 f, I wasn't even wearing a jacket, just a windproof vest, long sleeve jersey, short sleeve undershirt, and a short sleeve jersey. I had included arm warmers, but quickly had to take them off because I was too warm, but a month ago I would have been cold, my body has adapted. You have to experiment to find out what works for you. I have been on rides when my water bottle froze without much discomfort.

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