I have a 20 mile ride to work, and even when the morning temps are in the '30s, my riding gear keeps me pretty comfortable with one exception....my fingertips. I have a pair of prettydecent linedgauntlets (the Hipporas from Fox Creek), but they aren't doing the job in that area. We only get a couple of months of weather this cold here, so I hate to spend premium cash on a pair of cold-weather gloves that'll sit in the closet most of the year.

Anybody else had this problem? What did you do? Liners?

 

I usually soak em in cider, till they are warm and she stops wiggling.

 

You could try heated grips that ought to do it

 

Go to a ski shop and get a pair of glove liners. Gortex makes some good ones.

If that deosn't work try the cider thing..not sure exactly where he's dippin those fingers though

 

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Liners help.

Electric is the only way to go. I commute year round. ( yeah I know it's Houston but it gets in the thirty's once in a while ) I have an electric jacket liner and gloves with dual thermostat. Much warmer without the bulk of a million layers. Start to feel cold....turn up the thermostat. I also believe that by using the electric jacket to keep my body warm helps to keep my legs warmer as well. I don't wear long johns anymore. Just jeans and chaps.

It's pricy but the best thing I ever purchased for the bike. If I ever had to start over again and money was an issue, I'd buy the electric gearfirstand hope I had money left over for bling on the bike.

 

If you aren't looking to spend too much money look for a good pair of mittens instead of gloves....fingers will always stay warmer when they can share a warm space. They can make operating brake and clutch a little more difficult, but not impossible.

 

stop wearing fingerless gloves[sm=smarty.gif][sm=joke.gif]sorry I could not resist....

I cant help you with an idea since I live in florida I actually want a portable A/C


Good luck thou...

 

It's quandaries such as this that make me glad I have a batwing.

I really liked my 2000 Road King.

I LOVE my Street Glide.

I know, not much help, but hey...you asked "what'cha do about [cold fingertips]?".

My answer: Batwing.

 

Well either bring the ol' lady along and she can keep them warm.
Or sporting goods store for liners (if enough room in gloves for this).
Most army surplus stores carry silk glove liners about $8 pair.
Other option is mittens. Mittens are warmer than gloves and you can use
liners in them.
Dexterity is hindered in mittens, but they work.