Cold weather gloves?
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From: Deep in the heart of New Jersey
I 've ridden in cold weather for years and what I find makes the difference in gloves is this,gauntlet gloves work ok IF your hands have protection from wind and rain. Bikes with fairings that block the wind, make using gauntlet gloves acceptable for a few hours. Then as heat is drawn away from the glove,your hand starts getting cold. On bikes without fairings ,this happens sooner. Electric gloves, I have found work the best for longer periods of time. They can be pricey, but Gerbings is the gear of choice by the Polar bear group I ride with for a few reasons. Their warranty can't be beat, they are very reliable, and they are not bulky. The biggest issue I have had with my heated gear is forgetting to turn it off before unplugging it, and popping a fuse. So it's smart to carry spares. It makes riding in low temps at 65 mph a pleasure.,,
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
I have this very issue. I have winter gauntlets, but they don't stop the wind. Even with the nylon rain covers, the tips of my fingers get very cold. I'm thinking about either mittens, or a set of these....
http://www.discountramps.com/atv-handlebar-mitts.htm
Worth a shot at only $15.99 a set.
http://www.discountramps.com/atv-handlebar-mitts.htm
Worth a shot at only $15.99 a set.
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From: Near Frankenmuth, MI
For temporary relief, if you have the need, there are hand warmer products out there that use a catalyst action to create heat. These are disposable and run about a dollar or two each, often on sale. They are small and designed for hands or feet. I keep a set of 4 for days like today that are going to be sunny and start out in the 20s and only warm to the lower 40s.
And I agree most gloves do the job for a while but after about 45 minutes of riding it's my finger and toes that get real cold. Then it's my legs. My leather knocks down the wind completely, but I still layer on the thermal, and a sweatshirt.
Nothing nicer than being warm and toasty as the "cagers" look at you and scratch their heads wondering why there's a fool on his motorcycle out in the cold.
We've got 3 good days in a row with the threat of our first real sticking snow coming by next week. I rode until the 29th of November last year, even washed the bike that day!
I will be riding today, Thanksgiving, and Friday it's going to 58 Woohoo! Could be the very last rides of the season for me though (awww!)
And I agree most gloves do the job for a while but after about 45 minutes of riding it's my finger and toes that get real cold. Then it's my legs. My leather knocks down the wind completely, but I still layer on the thermal, and a sweatshirt.
Nothing nicer than being warm and toasty as the "cagers" look at you and scratch their heads wondering why there's a fool on his motorcycle out in the cold.
We've got 3 good days in a row with the threat of our first real sticking snow coming by next week. I rode until the 29th of November last year, even washed the bike that day!
I will be riding today, Thanksgiving, and Friday it's going to 58 Woohoo! Could be the very last rides of the season for me though (awww!)
Last edited by JohnnyC; Nov 23, 2011 at 09:30 AM.
Big Kahuna HDF Member
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From: Calgary eh
What ever you go with they have to be loose fitting. Circulation is the key. I use my ski gloves sometimes, and I also have a pair of insulated leather gauntlets that work well too.
Here's a tip. If you're stuck in traffic or at a light don't sit holding the clutch in. That little bit of extra pressure on your fingers will reduce the circulation and make your hand cold. Also the cold from the lever transfers through to your hand. When ever you can loosen your grip on the bars, even give your hand a shake. Makes a big difference.
Here's a tip. If you're stuck in traffic or at a light don't sit holding the clutch in. That little bit of extra pressure on your fingers will reduce the circulation and make your hand cold. Also the cold from the lever transfers through to your hand. When ever you can loosen your grip on the bars, even give your hand a shake. Makes a big difference.
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From: Altoona, Pa.
I use these neat black leather gloves. They have this little black plastic cord and shiney plug. Fasten then to a mating plug on the sleeves of my jacket and for some strange reason, they get real hot. Tag on them says GERBING
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Road Master
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Hickory, NC
Unless your bike has a fairing to protect your hands from the wind, heated gloves are the only way your hands are not going to get cold. Doesn't matter what brand. Personally I have the Gerbing G3s. BTW, get heated gloves and NOT glove liners. Gloves over glove liners are too bulky.
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Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Canton, OH
Got tired of that so I purchased the HD heated gloves (98323-09VM). Very satisfied with these, but I did have to get the adjustable thermostat. All that is included with the gloves is an on/off switch-no ability to control the heat. With just the switch, the gloves actually get too hot in some spots. With the thermostat, I'm very pleased with the warmth and comfort.
Interested in a size M FXRG glove?!