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hppants, thank you, the PDM60 also allows to be switched with an ignition trigger, in the past I have always ran with my lights on for better conspicuity.
Pterodactyl, thank you also for the feedback. I can switch amps on the PDM for whatever I have set to it. Its at 15 so I think I should be okay.

Thanks again to both of you.
Dave

Today, I rode it to train for the upcoming North Georgia Frosty Balls Ride. I did 569.7 miles in below freezing and not-too-far above freezing while Team Captain Jwilly monitored my spot track and offered encouragement when appropriate. All in all a good training day. Learned again that all the heated gear in the world won’t take the place of a toboggan under the helmet. Bike performed superbly.

bill lumberg wrote: ↑Thu Dec 19, 2019 9:25 pm Today, I rode it to train for the upcoming North Georgia Frosty Balls Ride. I did 569.7 miles in below freezing and not-too-far above freezing while Team Captain Jwilly monitored my spot track and offered encouragement when appropriate. All in all a good training day. Learned again that all the heated gear in the world won’t take the place of a toboggan under the helmet. Bike performed superbly.

Outstanding!

bill lumberg wrote: ↑Thu Dec 19, 2019 9:25 pm Learned again that all the heated gear in the world won’t take the place of a toboggan under the helmet. Bike performed superbly.

So, I've discovered what I think is the perfect setup. A few years ago I bought second hand barely used the full Gerbing suit with liners and socks and everything except the gloves. I always hated that suit. It fit super loose in the torso and tight in the arms. I joke that with a description like that you'd think I was built like Popeye. I can assure you that I am in NO way built like Popeye. The torso would get breezy negating anything the liner was doing. I tried wearing a sweatshirt over the liner which helped put the heat to my torso but then the arms were so tight I was loosing circulation.

A few weeks ago in Minneapolis I picked up one of those down puffy vests. The other day when it was 30F I wore that over the heated liner and let me tell you, that thing filled up the jacket perfectly and seriously insulated the heated liner. Keep the core warm and the rest does it's job. I think I'm going to like this setup.

bill lumberg wrote: ↑Thu Dec 19, 2019 9:25 pm ... Learned again that all the heated gear in the world won’t take the place of a toboggan under the helmet. Bike performed superbly.

If a toboggan under your helmet makes things too tight, a Lycra skullcap works wonders. Look for a snow skier accessory ...

The one on the right....

^^^

How long has the GT version of the Road 5 been available?

Well allright!! Let's find out if the 5 GT is worth the 2nd mortgage!!

bill lumberg wrote: ↑Sat Dec 21, 2019 9:42 am The one on top....

Fixed

Let’s find out if it’s worth the $14 more it cost over the Road 5.

Two days ago, I couldn’t find one for sale online, but my shop could order one. Yesterday
morning, Revzilla and the usual suspects were showing GT’s.

FJRoss wrote: ↑Sat Dec 21, 2019 9:57 am ^^^

How long has the GT version of the Road 5 been available?

Managed to get out for a nice 50 miles or so today. Sun came out and it broke 50 degrees. Not bad for PA a few days before Christmas

Ordered a new Motobatt AGM battery. Merry Christmas to me!

Rode it to work this morning. Temps were above freezing, forecast calls for over 50 by the time I leave for home.

Rode about 300 miles on Saturday.

Rained all day Sunday.

Rekeyed the helmet lock from Scott (Townsend) so that my ignition key fits and works!!!! Thanks Scott!

I bought a FJR today.

Anybody need a slighty used 09?

Looked at it, longingly...

Rainy day here in North Georgia. Washed it up. Filthy from the last ride that started with wet roads. Looking at riding the day after Xmas.

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fontanaman wrote: ↑Mon Dec 23, 2019 9:00 pm I bought a FJR today.

Anybody need a slighty used 09?

What?!

Yer not getting off that easy...spill the beans. Pronto dammit!