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From: Ft. Wayne IN
I hate to say it guys but the colder weather is coming. In another month and a half some of us will be needing cold weather gloves. I am looking to purchase a new set. The pair I have now, the palms are so thick that I can t feel the grips. I have to hold them so tight that I get a cramp in my hands. Anyone now of a good pair of gloves for colder weather that the palms aren't so thick? The backs of my hands and fingers are the only thing that get cold. My palms usually warm enough. I do have heated grips but they don't really work that well. Not sure I want to spend the money on heated gear because the bike is put away from early November till late March/early April. Any help is appreciated
Seriously, heated gloves can extend your riding comfort greatly when the cold arrives. My riding season is much like yours, April-October, so I don't need much. I have a pair of HD warm weather gloves that usually do the trick. When a bit more is needed, I have a pair of heated glove liners that I have used a few times with good results.
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rufasim, I don't know how old you are now, but as you age, the cold will get to you more in your bones. So, the money spent on heated gear will help you in those later years. Even in Boston you get days in November when you can ride, and the heated gloves and jacket will help keep you warm. Heck, you spent more on mufflers than you would on a jacket and gloves. Spend that coin on something FUNCTIONAL for the first time! LOL!!
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From: Susanville CA
I hate to say it guys but the colder weather is coming. In another month and a half some of us will be needing cold weather gloves. I am looking to purchase a new set. The pair I have now, the palms are so thick that I can t feel the grips. I have to hold them so tight that I get a cramp in my hands. Anyone now of a good pair of gloves for colder weather that the palms aren't so thick? The backs of my hands and fingers are the only thing that get cold. My palms usually warm enough. I do have heated grips but they don't really work that well. Not sure I want to spend the money on heated gear because the bike is put away from early November till late March/early April. Any help is appreciated
I ride in sub freezing weather hands get cold but not to bad.
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Your info says "Boston", so that means real winter.
However, you left out the most important piece of information, and that is how long are your intended rides? If it's a 20-minute commute, then there are many options. If it's all-day touring, then the list gets a lot shorter.
KLIM makes a great motorcycle glove that has a dual inside liner. One side is the extra warm side, and the other has a thinner palm for more dexterity. I've had a pair for several years, and they are the best cold-weather, non-heated gloves I have.
If you do long rides during the winter, however, no motorcycle glove will keep your fingers warm. As was stated above, go to the nearest ski shop or snowmobile shop or ice fishing shop, and get something there. It will be a lot warmer. Keep in mind, the warmer the glove, the thicker the glove, and the harder it gets to hold a motorcycle grip.
Or, do the best thing and get heated gloves.
However, you left out the most important piece of information, and that is how long are your intended rides? If it's a 20-minute commute, then there are many options. If it's all-day touring, then the list gets a lot shorter.
KLIM makes a great motorcycle glove that has a dual inside liner. One side is the extra warm side, and the other has a thinner palm for more dexterity. I've had a pair for several years, and they are the best cold-weather, non-heated gloves I have.
If you do long rides during the winter, however, no motorcycle glove will keep your fingers warm. As was stated above, go to the nearest ski shop or snowmobile shop or ice fishing shop, and get something there. It will be a lot warmer. Keep in mind, the warmer the glove, the thicker the glove, and the harder it gets to hold a motorcycle grip.
Or, do the best thing and get heated gloves.
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