Fingerless Gloves??? Whats the big stigma???
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I have always worn figerless gloves, Even when I rode Dukes and Latest Jap rocket.
Had a few major and lots other accidents and no real damage to my figers.
Most of the time will be your palm that gets hit when you go down. (reflex when U fall)
Ripped a big chunk of skin on my palm so was like a flap of skin hagging there, Went to the medical centre to have my arm looked at as I thought may have broken my wrist again. So idiot doctor wanted to stitch the flap back on my palm so I ripped it off with my teeth and told him to bandage it instead. Imagine trying to ride with a stitched palm.
Love wearing figerless gloves and my latest HD set don't have an opening on the back of the hand and are elastic around the wrist. Nice tight fit. No more burns on back of hand and have never had burnt fingers so don't know where that come from.
Had a few major and lots other accidents and no real damage to my figers.
Most of the time will be your palm that gets hit when you go down. (reflex when U fall)
Ripped a big chunk of skin on my palm so was like a flap of skin hagging there, Went to the medical centre to have my arm looked at as I thought may have broken my wrist again. So idiot doctor wanted to stitch the flap back on my palm so I ripped it off with my teeth and told him to bandage it instead. Imagine trying to ride with a stitched palm.
Love wearing figerless gloves and my latest HD set don't have an opening on the back of the hand and are elastic around the wrist. Nice tight fit. No more burns on back of hand and have never had burnt fingers so don't know where that come from.
RE: Fingerless Gloves??? Whats the big stigma???
Hey Strgzr...I would expect that kind of silly-assed question from an odd-numbered ET! 
But I'm just raggin' on ya buddy...I'm a retired ETCS (SW) myself...gave it up in 1993 after 20 years of service. I'm proud to have served! I work for the State of Florida now and love it!
Back to the gloves...personally I don't like the looks of fingerless gloves myself...but that's just me. My oldest is a SGT with DeKalb County PD in Atlanta and wears them all the time...says it's the best of both worlds! I wear a light weight set of deerskin Tour Master gloves whenever I ride...they are essentialslike my helmet...and I gear-up before I ride each and every time! Too many hot, sharp, pokey things that can hurt you on your motorcycle...and that's before you pull out of the driveway! I'm thinking that fingerless gloves get a bad rap because punkers and big haired musicians used to wear them in the 80's to look tough.
Ride safe and take care shipmate...
Steve
But I'm just raggin' on ya buddy...I'm a retired ETCS (SW) myself...gave it up in 1993 after 20 years of service. I'm proud to have served! I work for the State of Florida now and love it!Back to the gloves...personally I don't like the looks of fingerless gloves myself...but that's just me. My oldest is a SGT with DeKalb County PD in Atlanta and wears them all the time...says it's the best of both worlds! I wear a light weight set of deerskin Tour Master gloves whenever I ride...they are essentialslike my helmet...and I gear-up before I ride each and every time! Too many hot, sharp, pokey things that can hurt you on your motorcycle...and that's before you pull out of the driveway! I'm thinking that fingerless gloves get a bad rap because punkers and big haired musicians used to wear them in the 80's to look tough.
Ride safe and take care shipmate...
Steve
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RE: Fingerless Gloves??? Whats the big stigma???
wouldn;t wear anything elsefor along ride on a hot day ... and it is easier to pick your nose and the bugs out of your teeth.
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RE: Fingerless Gloves??? Whats the big stigma???
This first step is to admit you have a problem......
Iwear fingerless gloves.........
Whewww....I am glad I got that off my chest.............
See how easy it is guys...........
Iwear fingerless gloves.........
Whewww....I am glad I got that off my chest.............
See how easy it is guys...........
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RE: Fingerless Gloves??? Whats the big stigma???
The fingerless gloves are gay bit comes from the popularity of fingerless gloves, fringed vests and chaps among gay men with a leather fetish. For enlightenment, have a beer at the local gay bar, you will understand, Grasshopper!
The fact that leather gear is a functional part of the motorcycle world has no bearing on this forums warped sense of humor.
The fact that leather gear is a functional part of the motorcycle world has no bearing on this forums warped sense of humor.