Any suggestions for neck protection.

Thekerrick · 12-14-2008, 01:14 AM

Well having ridden in sup freezing temperatures I can say that all of the holes that air can get in are quite obvious. I thought I had all things patched up until I realized that, DUH!, my neck was freezing.

Anyone have any suggestions for a neck warmer/wind breaker. I cant find much just googling around.

Ive heard of those tube thing's but they don't seem very warm.

Im looking in a price range of 15-20 bucks.

Perhaps im looking a bit too deep into this but will a scarf just work?

Chuck289 · 12-14-2008, 01:20 AM

I like using one of these. Its just a fleece sleeve you can put around your neck.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...eckgaiter.aspx

Dodsfall · 12-14-2008, 10:55 AM

I use a scarf to keep the wind out when it's cool outside. I just wrap it around and tuck the ends down the front of my jacket.

There are a lot of different neck warmers available from the tube type to ones that include a full face or head cover.

iamgumby · 12-14-2008, 11:16 AM

My balaclava is so long that I can tuck it into my shirt. Even my "7-11" mask from Wally World is long enough to tuck in.

Goliath616 · 12-14-2008, 11:48 AM

I recommend 4 wheels and windows in sub freezing temps

but when I just "have" to ride, my cotton skull mask (covers only the lower portion of my face) is long enough to tuck into my shirt and be covered by my coat

Badlands-4-2 · 12-14-2008, 11:53 AM

I bought a baclava for my wife at a local farm/ranch store. She gets cold easy, and claims it is just the perfect thing. I just use a larger bandana tied around my neck.

louturks · 12-14-2008, 12:38 PM

Yes, a long balaclava. I have the Harley 98201-04V. $25. It is worth every penny.
http://www.amazon.com/Harley-Davidso.../dp/B000RY2S36

hsartteacher · 12-14-2008, 02:59 PM

I like the Buff for cool weather.. they run around $20. I am not sure about sub freezing, i don't think they are thick enough. But they are versatile to pull up over your face, wrap your helmet hair in, etc.http://www.buffwear.com/

also some gear shops sell them. They are a nice high tech fabric that works for a variety of temps, but keep in mind I live in FLORIDA.

HarveyCreek · 12-14-2008, 05:41 PM

I use a neoprene ski mask that has a long enough neck it tucks into my jacket collar. That coupled with a good turtleneck shirt, the hands become the limiting factor.

Gaevren · 12-14-2008, 11:38 PM

I use a $5 fleece scarf I bought from WalMart, with the ends tucked in. Granted, I live in Texas so the weather generally isn't chilly enough to need anything more...but as of this Thursday I'll be living in NJ so I might consider other options if the scarf doesn't work well enough!

Thekerrick · 12-15-2008, 02:59 PM

Hrmm so no problems with a scarf? Im also worried that a baclava will be too tight in my helmet. Thanks for the suggestions though ill def give them a look over.

primalmu · 12-15-2008, 03:28 PM

I love my Arctiva balaclava. Expensive, but worth its weight in gold on cold mornings.

Dodsfall · 12-15-2008, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thekerrick

Hrmm so no problems with a scarf? Im also worried that a baclava will be too tight in my helmet. Thanks for the suggestions though ill def give them a look over.

A good balaclava will probably keep you warmer than a scarf. I haven't had any problems wearing a scarf.

selmer · 12-15-2008, 03:52 PM

Grow a nice thick beard.....

It's the cheapest option.

I ONLY have a scarf, and it helps, but not enough on certain coldy-cold days.

dv

12-15-2008, 06:41 PM

I've ridden as low as 20 degrees and never had a need for neck protection, I suspect its the huge windshield

NAKEDandALONE · 12-15-2008, 06:59 PM

Dude I bought a knit beanie at Wal-Mart for $1. ONE STINKING DOLLAR! I cut the top off and it made a skin-tight scarf. No tail-ends flopping around, and it conforms to my face and neck. It looks pretty cool too before I put my helmet on, kinda like a ninja mask or something because I pull it up to my nose.

greasemonkey13 · 12-15-2008, 07:19 PM

i use the PHAROAH DELUXE BALACLAVA made by Schampa and it is awesome. no wind gets through it.

phoenixfire · 12-15-2008, 10:23 PM

Got an old wool hat - cut the top off and volia! Instant neck warmer. But a balaclava would be better and not that much more $.

lago · 12-15-2008, 10:47 PM

Balaclava, a neck warmer that came with my jacket, and about a month's worth of stubble as a base layer.

But last I checked it was 5 degrees F with a high predicted of 15.

12-14-2008, 01:14 AM	#1
Thekerrick Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Washington State Posts: 354	Any suggestions for neck protection. Well having ridden in sup freezing temperatures I can say that all of the holes that air can get in are quite obvious. I thought I had all things patched up until I realized that, DUH!, my neck was freezing. Anyone have any suggestions for a neck warmer/wind breaker. I cant find much just googling around. Ive heard of those tube thing's but they don't seem very warm. Im looking in a price range of 15-20 bucks. Perhaps im looking a bit too deep into this but will a scarf just work?

12-14-2008, 10:55 AM	#3
Dodsfall Administrator Join Date: May 2008 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 15,907	I use a scarf to keep the wind out when it's cool outside. I just wrap it around and tuck the ends down the front of my jacket. There are a lot of different neck warmers available from the tube type to ones that include a full face or head cover. __________________ 2008 XL1200R To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

12-14-2008, 11:16 AM	#4
iamgumby Fallen Riders Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 3,950	My balaclava is so long that I can tuck it into my shirt. Even my "7-11" mask from Wally World is long enough to tuck in. __________________ 03 Suzuki GSF1200S Bandit, HIR headlights, GIVI shield, SWMoto guards, Hayabusa shock, lowered 2", H/S backrest & tailrack, Avon Storms, VStrom Hand Guards, IBA SS 1k

12-14-2008, 11:48 AM	#5
Goliath616 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Over here Posts: 4,203	I recommend 4 wheels and windows in sub freezing temps but when I just "have" to ride, my cotton skull mask (covers only the lower portion of my face) is long enough to tuck into my shirt and be covered by my coat __________________ '08 Yamaha Road Star To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

12-15-2008, 03:28 PM	#12
primalmu 2005 Bandit 1200S Join Date: May 2008 Location: Starkville, MS Posts: 4,303	I love my Arctiva balaclava. Expensive, but worth its weight in gold on cold mornings. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

12-14-2008, 01:20 AM	#2
Chuck289 too slow Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SF Bay, California Posts: 440	I like using one of these. Its just a fleece sleeve you can put around your neck. http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...eckgaiter.aspx

12-14-2008, 11:53 AM	#6
Badlands-4-2 Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Badlands of North Dakota Posts: 9,662	I bought a baclava for my wife at a local farm/ranch store. She gets cold easy, and claims it is just the perfect thing. I just use a larger bandana tied around my neck.

12-14-2008, 12:38 PM	#7
louturks Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: VA Posts: 1,367	Yes, a long balaclava. I have the Harley 98201-04V. $25. It is worth every penny. http://www.amazon.com/Harley-Davidso.../dp/B000RY2S36

12-14-2008, 02:59 PM	#8
hsartteacher I Ride Like A Girl Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,526	I like the Buff for cool weather.. they run around $20. I am not sure about sub freezing, i don't think they are thick enough. But they are versatile to pull up over your face, wrap your helmet hair in, etc.http://www.buffwear.com/ also some gear shops sell them. They are a nice high tech fabric that works for a variety of temps, but keep in mind I live in FLORIDA.

12-14-2008, 05:41 PM	#9
HarveyCreek Out Standing In His Field Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Red Hills Of Oregon Posts: 593	I use a neoprene ski mask that has a long enough neck it tucks into my jacket collar. That coupled with a good turtleneck shirt, the hands become the limiting factor.

12-14-2008, 11:38 PM	#10
Gaevren Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 242	I use a $5 fleece scarf I bought from WalMart, with the ends tucked in. Granted, I live in Texas so the weather generally isn't chilly enough to need anything more...but as of this Thursday I'll be living in NJ so I might consider other options if the scarf doesn't work well enough!

12-15-2008, 02:59 PM	#11
Thekerrick Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Washington State Posts: 354	Hrmm so no problems with a scarf? Im also worried that a baclava will be too tight in my helmet. Thanks for the suggestions though ill def give them a look over.

12-15-2008, 03:52 PM	#14
selmer Verified Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: over there Posts: 88	Grow a nice thick beard..... It's the cheapest option. I ONLY have a scarf, and it helps, but not enough on certain coldy-cold days. dv

12-15-2008, 06:41 PM	#15
briang Guest Posts: n/a	I've ridden as low as 20 degrees and never had a need for neck protection, I suspect its the huge windshield

12-15-2008, 06:59 PM	#16
NAKEDandALONE Verified Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Southeastern PA, USA Posts: 51	Dude I bought a knit beanie at Wal-Mart for $1. ONE STINKING DOLLAR! I cut the top off and it made a skin-tight scarf. No tail-ends flopping around, and it conforms to my face and neck. It looks pretty cool too before I put my helmet on, kinda like a ninja mask or something because I pull it up to my nose.

12-15-2008, 07:19 PM	#17
greasemonkey13 Motorcyclist Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 11	i use the PHAROAH DELUXE BALACLAVA made by Schampa and it is awesome. no wind gets through it.

12-15-2008, 10:23 PM	#18
phoenixfire Verified Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 35	Got an old wool hat - cut the top off and volia! Instant neck warmer. But a balaclava would be better and not that much more $.

12-15-2008, 10:47 PM	#19
lago Master At Arms Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 113	Balaclava, a neck warmer that came with my jacket, and about a month's worth of stubble as a base layer. But last I checked it was 5 degrees F with a high predicted of 15.

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