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While very helpful, most bikes do not include a thermometer. As you put more miles on your bike, you will soon discover that at certain temperatures, riding is not as fun and becomes a chore.  On the low end of the scale, your hands are numb and your reflexes are slow. On the high end, you feel faint and dehydrated from the heat. Knowing what those temperatures are can help you plan how to dress for your next ride.

A quick trip to the motorcycle store or an online catalog is quite a sticker shock. Even the cheapest thermometer cost $30.00.....the really nice ones are over $65.00. Some of us just can't bring ourselves to pay that much knowing it cost just a few bucks to make.

Well there are other options out there. Zipper thermometers, which cost around $3.00, are used by hikers and skiers all the time. you can hook one to your jacket or put it in your tank bag window.   Also liquid crystal temperature strips also work. They cost around $7.00 and easily slip into your tank bag or can be easily taped to the handlebars.