choosing the right gloves
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Cruiser
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From: foley,alabama
choosing the right gloves
I know it doesnt get as cold down here as it does up north, but it still gets cold! yesterday I was taking my bike to harley for service. Everything was fine except for my fingers, it was about 38 degrees. my thick gloves wasnt doing the trick. dealer said to get there gortek gloves. they were $98, heated gloves were about $225 with cig plug in adapter. what is the best way to go & the best value?. also, where do I get them? any help from some of you cold weather riders would be very helpful. I dont mind spending a few bucks for somthing that works! yesterday my fingers hurt something awful, & its a good 50 miles to dealer. I bought some throw-away rubber gloves to go inside my thick ones for the trip home, they seem to help some, but, it also had warmed up tohigh 40s. thanks in advance.
Road Master
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From: Outer Banks, NC
Hi BigE:
I just bought some Gerbing heated gloves (and a jacket liner). Most say Gerbing is the best for heated clothing. They work like a charm. They ain't cheap but when I head from N.E. NC to Florida in a month I'll be real glad I have them.
Just do a Google search for "Gerbing".
I just bought some Gerbing heated gloves (and a jacket liner). Most say Gerbing is the best for heated clothing. They work like a charm. They ain't cheap but when I head from N.E. NC to Florida in a month I'll be real glad I have them.
Just do a Google search for "Gerbing".
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From: Knoxville, TN
Gerbing or HD for heated gloves.
HD are made by Gerbing and carry the same lifetime warranty.
For non-heated gloves, I use a brand called Olympia.
http://www.olympiagloves.com/
I think the key to fitting gloves for warmth is not buying them too tight.
HD are made by Gerbing and carry the same lifetime warranty.
For non-heated gloves, I use a brand called Olympia.
http://www.olympiagloves.com/
I think the key to fitting gloves for warmth is not buying them too tight.
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From: Las Vegas, NV
Hi BigE:
I just bought some Gerbing heated gloves (and a jacket liner). Most say Gerbing is the best for heated clothing. They work like a charm. They ain't cheap but when I head from N.E. NC to Florida in a month I'll be real glad I have them.
Just do a Google search for "Gerbing".
I just bought some Gerbing heated gloves (and a jacket liner). Most say Gerbing is the best for heated clothing. They work like a charm. They ain't cheap but when I head from N.E. NC to Florida in a month I'll be real glad I have them.
Just do a Google search for "Gerbing".
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If its really cold and you're riding for any length of time I don't think you will find any glove thats going to keep the cold out. I fought it for years and last year I bought the Gerbrings G-5 heated gloves and jacket liner. Not cheap but the best investment I've made in cold riding gear. Bite the bullet and get the heated gloves.
Road Captain
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From: Parrish, FL
I had a friend from up north tell me that the best thing was snowmobile mittens. They will keep your hand warm better than anythng else. Of course you are sacrificing a little dexterity with a mitten. But having all four fingers togther helps perserve the heat from you hand.
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I know it doesnt get as cold down here as it does up north, but it still gets cold! yesterday I was taking my bike to harley for service. Everything was fine except for my fingers, it was about 38 degrees. my thick gloves wasnt doing the trick. dealer said to get there gortek gloves. they were $98, heated gloves were about $225 with cig plug in adapter. what is the best way to go & the best value?. also, where do I get them? any help from some of you cold weather riders would be very helpful. I dont mind spending a few bucks for somthing that works! yesterday my fingers hurt something awful, & its a good 50 miles to dealer. I bought some throw-away rubber gloves to go inside my thick ones for the trip home, they seem to help some, but, it also had warmed up tohigh 40s. thanks in advance.
http://www.gerbing.com/Products/Gloves/T5.html
Not pimping for these guys but good video on the subject....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAtBxiWzW38
Last edited by fat_tony; Jan 22, 2011 at 12:32 PM.