Fingerless gloves and the Dyna
Road Captain
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From: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
RE: Fingerless gloves and the Dyna
I have learned a few decadesback what the reaction is when going down on a bike, your hands tend to try and block the initial impact with the concrete. Might not be the smartest move, but itis the reaction at the time. So whether they are fingerless or not, gloves are probably a good thing.
Seriously now, I have never owned fingerless gloves, but you bring up some important factors that could change my view. Picking my nose while riding is tops on the list, then when waving to 2007fxdc, I can flick a booger at him!
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Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Palm Beach
RE: Fingerless gloves and the Dyna
ORIGINAL: Elginator
I think Topspin is just trying to get a reaction with his question on the fingerless gloves. There are pros and cons to discuss, but overall, it is more good fun rather than serious issue. Good thing to talk about during a truely shitty winter.
I think Topspin is just trying to get a reaction with his question on the fingerless gloves. There are pros and cons to discuss, but overall, it is more good fun rather than serious issue. Good thing to talk about during a truely shitty winter.
I wear a pair of gloves, boots, long pants and a long sleeve shirt EVERYTIME I ride. It's waht I was taught by an expert. Call me wrong... but I listen to a 24 year motorcycle cop with no scars.
Cruiser
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RE: Fingerless gloves and the Dyna
Ok, This debate is so stupid,do i wear gloves or not!,do i wear chaps or not!, do I wear a chain wallet or helmet, do I get a tattoo or can I put
a patch on my leather or jean jacket.
This sounds like an image issue, leather is worn forprotection,asphalt
has no mercy on you,you need something between you and the road if you have to lay her down,leather does not protect you from impact,it will not stop you from breaking bones,it will help protect your hide,as gloves will protect your hands,has anyone ever took a stone hit to the nuckles,it will make you let go of the bars ,I promise even with gloves on.
So get over the image complex and be your self and ride,ride safe it is
your hide thats sliding acrossthe pavement,it is your responceability to
take care of yourself and be yourself so don't worry what others say about
what you wear .I think fingerless gloves have an advantage, it makes it easy to get your keys or change out of you pocket,and getting into your wallet and putting on your helmet,and cooler in hot weather,but it is a matter of choice you can allways take off your full gloves to do the above too... so it is up to you.......
Eno
a patch on my leather or jean jacket.
This sounds like an image issue, leather is worn forprotection,asphalt
has no mercy on you,you need something between you and the road if you have to lay her down,leather does not protect you from impact,it will not stop you from breaking bones,it will help protect your hide,as gloves will protect your hands,has anyone ever took a stone hit to the nuckles,it will make you let go of the bars ,I promise even with gloves on.
So get over the image complex and be your self and ride,ride safe it is
your hide thats sliding acrossthe pavement,it is your responceability to
take care of yourself and be yourself so don't worry what others say about
what you wear .I think fingerless gloves have an advantage, it makes it easy to get your keys or change out of you pocket,and getting into your wallet and putting on your helmet,and cooler in hot weather,but it is a matter of choice you can allways take off your full gloves to do the above too... so it is up to you.......
Eno
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: T-City, Wa.
RE: Fingerless gloves and the Dyna
You must be kidding me. There are some that will take the time to look at what someone is wearing and judge them for it? HA HA Yep, no matter what you do, say, wear, ect. someone will always have a neg. to say about it, and like others have said here, who cares? I've been called worse by better poeple in that case. Life is to short to care what others might think, ride how you like.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Dallas, Texas
RE: Fingerless gloves and the Dyna
You ever tried to pull a wedgie out with full fingers? It's impossible.
It's doubly impressive sitting at a light digging around for the wedgie when you're surrounded by cars.
It's doubly impressive sitting at a light digging around for the wedgie when you're surrounded by cars.
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Schaumburg, IL, near Elgin, IL
RE: Fingerless gloves and the Dyna
ORIGINAL: Topspin
Even though I march to the beat of my own drum when it comes to style... I really wanted to know. I seriously was not just trying to get a reaction. I heard fingerless gloves mentioned on this forum but did not understand the gist of the comments.
I wear a pair of gloves, boots, long pants and a long sleeve shirt EVERYTIME I ride. It's waht I was taught by an expert. Call me wrong... but I listen to a 24 year motorcycle cop with no scars.
Even though I march to the beat of my own drum when it comes to style... I really wanted to know. I seriously was not just trying to get a reaction. I heard fingerless gloves mentioned on this forum but did not understand the gist of the comments.
I wear a pair of gloves, boots, long pants and a long sleeve shirt EVERYTIME I ride. It's waht I was taught by an expert. Call me wrong... but I listen to a 24 year motorcycle cop with no scars.
Fingerless gloves
Fingerless gloves (or glovelettes) are garments worn on the hands which resemble regular gloves in most ways, except that the finger columns are half-length and opened, allowing the tops of the wearer's fingers to emerge through.
Design and use
Fingerless gloves are often padded in the palm area, to provide protection to the hand, and the exposed fingers do not interfere with sensation or gripping. In contrast to traditional gloves, often worn for warmth, fingerless gloves will often have a ventilated back to allow the hands to cool; this is commonly seen in weightlifting gloves.
Fingerless gloves are also worn by bikers as a means to better grip the handlebars, as well as by skateboarders and rollerbladers, to protect the palms of the hands and add grip in the event of a fall. Some anglers, particularly fly fishermen, favor fingerless gloves to allow manipulation of line and tackle in cooler conditions.
Fashion
Fingerless gloves are usually leather and have a distinct appearance. Much like rocker jackets, they are sometimes worn by people who wish to display a certain sense of rebellion, recklessness, "toughness" or general disregard for the standards of society (such as John Bender in The Breakfast Club). This is why they are quite common in heavy metal and punk fashion and are sometimes decorated with metal studs or spikes. Some non-conformist individuals would wear a single glove on one hand leaving the other hand glove-less.
A woolen variety became popular in the early 1980s, largely due to the example of English pop star Nik Kershaw.
Fingerless gloves are also known as "hobo gloves", due to their association with homeless people.
AND NOW for the reason they keep getting talked about on our forum:
We like to have fun, and bashing at stereotypes is one of the ways we do it. A stereotype of gays is theat they are overly fashion conscious, and that they try to dress "macho." And as noted in Wikipedia, fingerless gloves are often worn to display toughness. So we say those that wear fingerless gloves are gay. Trying to be funny, because obviously there is absolutely no link between being gay and what gloves we wear. It's funny because calling someone gay is no longer the insult is was 30 years ago, and yet it is still something straight guys don't wan't to hear. In other words, we are clowning around and having fun. No harm is intended and I doubt that anyone, gay or straight is offended, Just having fun.
So that's why you see it talked aboutso much. IMH
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From: NC
RE: Fingerless gloves and the Dyna
just wear what ya want.........
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Tourer
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 400
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From: Southwest Florida
RE: Fingerless gloves and the Dyna
If I were you I wouldn give a sh%t what others think. I live in South Florida and most riders down here dont wear helmets ( we have a no helmet over 18 law). I ve seen riders here in shorts and flip flops. I dont care , it isnt me though, its their lives and their bikes. I wear a helmet ,jacket,full fingered gloves and long pants. Now in the summer here the humity is like 98% and you would probably die of heat stroke if you wore a jacket here in the summer. Ride for you and fu&k everyone else. What is this a fashion show.
