Cold knees?? El cheapo fix!!

[old2soon]

Before i start this got the idea from my brother "da prez". Tried this out today and i like it. 48 Deg F when i left today about 65 70% humidity.    O-k take your EMPTY 1 and a half pound plastic bread sleeve/loaf wrapper and cut out the closed end. DO NOT put the plastic against yer skin. You have been warned. After you put on your long johns pull that plastic sleeve you have up over your knee and part way up your thigh.  Take some tape of YOUR choice and put a LITTLE bit on each end of the plastic to hold it loosely in place. I really noticed a difference using this today. The old knees did not get as cold as they normally would have. In fact i could tell exactly where the plastic ended top and bottom. Bottom line-worked fer me and i like it. YOUR results may be different. I make ZERO guarantees. RIDE SAFE.

[Flat6Valk]

I remember a guy about 6 years ago, he had purchased a new to him bike, when I was taking a cold day ride I stopped at a McDonalds for a quick lunch and warm up.  He had carpet padding wrapped around his legs.  He said it was cheap warmth.

I could hardly stop from laughing. 

[old2soon]

I'm always looking for ways to extend my riding season-on a budget. These old bones will be 67 in Feburary. Ain't nowhere near as young i used to was. I put on a lot more clothing now than i did just 15 or 20 years ago for a given temperature. RIDE SAFE.

[..]

I don't have the photo of Smokin Joes custom shopping bag boot wrappers but the image is burnt into my brain.

[Michvalk]

You haven't seen the size of my legs. I don't think Texas Toast wrappers would fit I'm not even sure a regular breadwrapper bag would fit my elbows

[art]

You haven't seen the size of my legs. I don't think Texas Toast wrappers would fit I'm not even sure a regular breadwrapper bag would fit my elbows

Use a 30 gal trash bag

[bogator]

   DOG GONE, O.T.S.--get a pair of panty hose--- and see if that will keep your legs warm. I use to do that when I was huntin in cold weather---it doe's work---   GOD BLESS   OH YEA  I to will be 67 in FEB---on the 4th----

[old2soon]

  DOG GONE, O.T.S.--get a pair of panty hose--- and see if that will keep your legs warm. I use to do that when I was huntin in cold weather---it doe's work---   GOD BLESS   OH YEA  I to will be 67 in FEB---on the 4th----

  Ya got me beat by like 11 days dude. And here i thought i had that picature of Broadway Joe outin my head.  Well like i said-gots ta do da best i can on a budget!! After pricing out heated gear-it fer DANG sure ain't in the budget. RIDE SAFE.

[BF]

Anybody ever tried a pair of these?

http://www.legleathers.com/default.asp

[old2soon]

Anybody ever tried a pair of these?

http://www.legleathers.com/default.asp

I'd like to but i'm athinkin she belong to somebody already. A pair of what?? RIDE SAFE.

[BF]

Anybody ever tried a pair of these?

http://www.legleathers.com/default.asp

I'd like to but i'm athinkin she belong to somebody already. A pair of what?? RIDE SAFE.

The LEG LEATHERS........not the girl.  But I'd like to try a pair of her too.   

[hotglue #43]

I'll tell ya... but don't spread it around..... I got soooo cold on a ride, I stopped and bought a pair of pantyhose... went to the bathroom and put them on.... really glad no one walked in on that.....
   Made a real big difference..... toasty warm... don't knock it til ya try it...I did cut a slit fo a fly...

[Super Santa]

My riding buddy, Santa Chuck, who some have met, wears those lower leg leathers and seems very pleased with them.  

I asked him about them and decided that for the little really cold weather we get in Texas I did not want to invest in those.  YMMV

[sugerbear]

here ya go. well within the budget. no i don't have them.
thought about it a coupla times, but just use my rain suit pants.

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/hopnel-rain-gators-keep-your-legs-dry/part/BBP-RG200

[R J]

You haven't seen the size of my legs. I don't think Texas Toast wrappers would fit I'm not even sure a regular breadwrapper bag would fit my elbows

It would fit my elbow now, but it ain't going to get past my ankles.    My legs have always been big, ever since I played football.

[R J]

here ya go. well within the budget. no i don't have them.
thought about it a coupla times, but just use my rain suit pants.

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/hopnel-rain-gators-keep-your-legs-dry/part/BBP-RG200

I've used those rain-gators and they do work on cold days.   But with my Baker Air Wings, I can deflect the engine heat  to my knees on the Valk, and both will keep the legs toasty warm.   On the Chevy Trike it is a different story.    Ain't no heat inside dat big girl, it all blows around ya...........  but not on ya or into the cab.

That damn artificial knee metal will get real cold real quick.........  Trust me.

[Farther]

I have used neoprene soft knee braces to keep my knees warm.  They work best over long underwear but work well without too.  This site has some nice leggings and other stuff: http://www.acehighleathers.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=49&Itemid=49

[ValkFlyer]

I'll tell ya... but don't spread it around..... I got soooo cold on a ride, I stopped and bought a pair of pantyhose... went to the bathroom and put them on.... really glad no one walked in on that.....
   Made a real big difference..... toasty warm... don't knock it til ya try it...I did cut a slit fo a fly...

Pantyhose?    ah that's ok..I fork over the cash for a trash bag....   

[old2soon]

 Everybody that posted back has given me more things to ponder and a few different ways to go. Another thing to like about this board we are a part of. And another thing(and truthfully i knew about this right after i signed up) the humor on this board. Just totally priceless. Good ideas good intentions mixed with the humor. Somebody said this before and more than once but it bears repeating-this board ROCKS.   Thanks to all of ya'll. RIDE SAFE.

[alph]

my mother was really cheap, i'm the youngest of four, so i got the most worn out winter boots possible!  i use to put on a pair of socks, then a plastic bread bag, then another pair of socks!  worked great!  often times my outer sock would be soaking wet, but because of that plastic bag, my inner sock was dry keeping me warm.

i've been thinking of making a pair of cycle jeans that'll have some kinda wind deflecting plastic in the knees, i'm alright with leather, but sometimes too much is too much....

[The Anvil]

I have seen work jeans (Carhart style) with leather knee panels. I believe roofers wear them. You might want to try Duluth trading.

[ChromeDome]

I don't have the photo of Smokin Joes custom shopping bag boot wrappers but the image is burnt into my brain.

Here ya go PAul ... our man Joe ... the toast of Clinton, TN and slave to fashion!

[Jess from VA]

Yeah, do not be posting pics of men in pantyhose (or tights).... this is a family forum.  It does work, though (playing high school football in old worn uniforms in MI winter).

I have UnderArmor Coldgear drawers, and they are nothing but heavy duty microfleece lined pantyhose, and they are TIGHT (so go two sizes up).

How about waterproof (mostly windproof) jeans? Dry-plus is just cheaper Goretex.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Bargain-Cave/Mens-Casual-Clothing/Pants-Jeans|/pc/105591780/c/105697980/sc/105699780/Cabelas-Dry-Plus174-Lined-Jeans/1089211.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fbargain-cave-mens-casual-clothing-pants-jeans%2F_%2FN-1102721%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_105699780%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253Bcat105591780%253Bcat105697980&WTz_l=SBC%3Bcat105591780%3Bcat105697980%3Bcat105699780

or
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Bargain-Cave/Mens-Casual-Clothing/Pants-Jeans|/pc/105591780/c/105697980/sc/105699780/Carhartt174-Washed-Denim-Double-Front-Dungarees/733327.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fbargain-cave-mens-casual-clothing-pants-jeans%2F_%2FN-1102721%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_105699780%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253Bcat105591780%253Bcat105697980%26recordsPerPage%3D108&WTz_l=SBC%3Bcat105591780%3Bcat105697980%3Bcat105699780

or
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Bargain-Cave/Mens-Casual-Clothing/Pants-Jeans|/pc/105591780/c/105697980/sc/105699780/RIGGS-WORKWEAR174-by-Wrangler174-Thinsulate8482-Pants/752350.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fbargain-cave-mens-casual-clothing-pants-jeans%2F_%2FN-1102721%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_105699780%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253Bcat105591780%253Bcat105697980%26recordsPerPage%3D108&WTz_l=SBC%3Bcat105591780%3Bcat105697980%3Bcat105699780

or
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Bargain-Cave/Mens-Casual-Clothing/Bibs-Coveralls|/pc/105591780/c/105697980/sc/105710580/Carharttreg-Insulated-Sandstone-Bibs/727154.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fbargain-cave-mens-casual-clothing-bibs-coveralls%2F_%2FN-1102733%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_105710580%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253Bcat105591780%253Bcat105697980&WTz_l=SBC%3Bcat105591780%3Bcat105697980%3Bcat105710580

or
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Bargain-Cave/Mens-Casual-Clothing/Bibs-Coveralls|/pc/105591780/c/105697980/sc/105710580/Cabelas-Roughneck-Insulated-Canvas-Bibs/751492.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fbargain-cave-mens-casual-clothing-bibs-coveralls%2F_%2FN-1102733%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_105710580%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253Bcat105591780%253Bcat105697980&WTz_l=SBC%3Bcat105591780%3Bcat105697980%3Bcat105710580

or
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Clothing/Mens-Casual-Clothing/Mens-Jeans/Mens-Lined-Jeans|/pc/104797080/c/104746680/sc/104405580/i/104079780/Cabelas-Roughneck-Relaxed-Fit-Denim-Jeans-Fleece-Lined/722768.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fclothing-mens-casual-clothing-mens-jeans-mens-lined-jeans%2F_%2FN-1100857%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104079780%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253Bcat104797080%253Bcat104746680%253Bcat104405580&WTz_l=SBC%3Bcat104797080%3Bcat104746680%3Bcat104405580%3Bcat104079780

I have the earlier version of these, and with a removable liner, they are waterproof and great (except in summer)
http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/pants/textile_pants/fieldsheer/mercury_2_textile_motorcycle_pants.html

or
http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/pants/textile_pants/tour_master/venture_textile_motorcycle_overpants.html

but if you insist on panyhose, I like black (on my women, not you)  
http://www.amazon.com/American-Apparel-Opaque-Pantyhose-X-Small-black/dp/B003IFYJYC/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1322857992&sr=8-14

EDIT:  Sorry, you have to copy and past the long links into the url window




 

[The Anvil]

http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/mens/mens-pants/work-pants-for-men/34505.aspx

These are neat too because they have double layer knees with a pocket for a knee pad.

http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/mens/mens-pants/work-pants-for-men/34505.aspx

Not cheap but nice...

http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/mens/mens-pants/mens-lined-pants/32519.aspx

Duluth has a ridiculous amount of stuff really. But you'll pay for it.

[eric in md]

I don't have the photo of Smokin Joes custom shopping bag boot wrappers but the image is burnt into my brain.

Here ya go PAul ... our man Joe ... the toast of Clinton, TN and slave to fashion!

      cant hide money there huh joe?

[ricoman]

Before i start this got the idea from my brother "da prez". Tried this out today and i like it. 48 Deg F when i left today about 65 70% humidity.    O-k take your EMPTY 1 and a half pound plastic bread sleeve/loaf wrapper and cut out the closed end. DO NOT put the plastic against yer skin. You have been warned. After you put on your long johns pull that plastic sleeve you have up over your knee and part way up your thigh.  Take some tape of YOUR choice and put a LITTLE bit on each end of the plastic to hold it loosely in place. I really noticed a difference using this today. The old knees did not get as cold as they normally would have. In fact i could tell exactly where the plastic ended top and bottom. Bottom line-worked fer me and i like it. YOUR results may be different. I make ZERO guarantees. RIDE SAFE.

always used to use dry cleaner bags but don't go to the dry cleaners anymore.
don't know if the bread wrappers will fit but gonna give it a shot.
I did the pantyhose thing (remember Joe Namath did that too?)-did not work at all for me,still froze my a$$ off - but the "queen size" should fit anybody! and they come in colors to coordinate with your jacket!
We often used jumbo trash bags for rain gear when on the job, that may be a good approach.

[Oss]

when its real cold out I will put the knee armor in the draggin jeans but usually just chaps over the jeans and I am happy,

that is good down to about 18 degrees and highway speed.

Maybe I should think about looking for where I put the fixed pieces of the baker air wings now that
its almost winter... I am sure they are SOMEWHERE around here

Never thought about plastic, have used newspaper in my mesh jacket when I forgot my liner

wear the mesh all winter just like the breeze I guess

[da prez]

 Saran wrap fits all sizes. I worked outside in N/E Illinois for many , many years and know most of the tricks. Beware of the panty hose being to tight, passing a forceful gas could blow your riding boots off.

[Chattanooga Mark]

Thanks for the links to Duluth Trading Anvil. You're right, they have some really nice stuff.

All the best,

Mark

[bogator]

 OLD TO SOON, send me your address, and I'll send you something you will like, free of charge, I have some leather gators that I won some time ago and have never worn. if you can use them ---you are more than welcome to them .---- jamesclay352@gmail.com----it's been so long -I don't remember when or how I won them-

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

I don't have the photo of Smokin Joes custom shopping bag boot wrappers but the image is burnt into my brain.

Here ya go PAul ... our man Joe ... the toast of Clinton, TN and slave to fashion!

      cant hide money there huh joe?

Yes I know.....You Can't Hide Money    We followed Coot that day going to Cheaha mountain in Alabama. It rained side-ways at times with tornado warnings all around us several of the roads we was on had flooding water going across them     What a RUSH 

[YoungPUP]

Starter Brand Thermal Star avail at Wally World. ALOT cheaper than Underarmor. Thats my winter base layer here in Indiana for working outside throwing trash all winter.  about $16 bucks for the longsleeve shirt, and $18(?) for the pants  Love this stuff!!!

[barbarianthemadserb]

Saran wrap fits all sizes. I worked outside in N/E Illinois for many , many years and know most of the tricks. Beware of the panty hose being to tight, passing a forceful gas could blow your riding boots off.

hahahahhaha. LMAO! That is funny as ell!
The Mad Serb

[fudgie]

I use to use knee high panty hose, queen size, on my left arm to cover up my tattoos for work. Stopped wearing it cause I was discriminated against for the ink.  Respritory guy would always ask me where my arm panty was.  It definitly was warm tho.
My HD bud that rides year round wheres silk long johns. I just use chaps.

[Gary]

I'll tell ya... but don't spread it around..... I got soooo cold on a ride, I stopped and bought a pair of pantyhose... went to the bathroom and put them on.... really glad no one walked in on that.....
   Made a real big difference..... toasty warm... don't knock it til ya try it...I did cut a slit fo a fly...

With the panty hose and all, I figgered you'd just sit, no need for the slit. 
Thanks for that mental pic much older and wiser bro, I had to start doing my goes-intas to wipe it out... 

[Momz]

Cold Knees and Warm Beer. Isn't that a Limey thing?

[Farther]

What's with this panty hose thing?  Why not just wear long underwear?  There is no panty hose on the planet that is warmer than my two layer Duofold with merino wool on the outside layer and Thermax polyester on the inside layer.

[Jess from VA]

Correct.

However, pantyhose are warmer than someone's old droopy, washed-out, cotton waffle drawers. 

[¿spoom]

A few times I can remember stopping for gas and buying a paper so I could slide a section down the front of each pant leg. Works great!

[Duffy]

I don't have the photo of Smokin Joes custom shopping bag boot wrappers but the image is burnt into my brain.

Here ya go PAul ... our man Joe ... the toast of Clinton, TN and slave to fashion!

That is a great picture of Joe Thom! (If you ignore the 'boots')