Riding with gloves?
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2015
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From: Snohomish, Wa
I always wear gloves. Friend, who always wears also, was headed to Sturgis three years ago. Bought, for the first time some fingerless for the trip. Ended up nailing a deer on I-90 in Montana. His only injuries were the exposed fingers. Chewed them up pretty good. I think they went in the trash after that. His belief is that full gloves would have likely kept him injury free.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2005
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Alright it was chilly here today and I went for a ride. The first leg I rode without gloves. My hands had a good frozen feel. So on the ride back I wore my gloves.
Now I've never put much thought into it, but I did not like the way the bars felt. It's almost like no feeling of the bike. The feel of the road isn't the same.
Am I the only one who n has this sensation? Or anyone else notice this?
Now I've never put much thought into it, but I did not like the way the bars felt. It's almost like no feeling of the bike. The feel of the road isn't the same.
Am I the only one who n has this sensation? Or anyone else notice this?
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 1,129
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From: Illinois
I don't ride without gloves, even on the hottest day. As for winter, I still use my deerskin summer gloves but add liners inside. I've tried a few winter/insulated gloves and do not like the feeling. I feel disconnected from the bike.
I am working on getting handlebar shields as some suggested here on a previous post to make it even more comfortable.
I am working on getting handlebar shields as some suggested here on a previous post to make it even more comfortable.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Studio City, CA via Rochester, NY
I could count on one hand, (no pun intended), the number of times I've ridden without gloves over the years. And those would be VERY short rides. I feel nekked without them.
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Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Virginia
I always ride with gloves as well. Warm weather it is fingerless and I have gel palms which are great. Cold weather is when I don't like gloves. Like the OP, thicker gloves take away from the feel of the ride. I have some heated gloves that I really like just not clutching and braking. My fingers feel stiff like and not as flexible as not wearing gloves. The pair I have that is a HD gauntlet style is better but still not on the mark.
I need a really thin insulated glove that allows me the "feel" of the bike when I ride.
I need a really thin insulated glove that allows me the "feel" of the bike when I ride.
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