Cold Hands--Need Advice
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From: Bristow, VA
Cold Hands--Need Advice
Hey all,
Thanks up front for any info!
So, moved from Cali this summer to Virginia. A bit colder here in the winter...especially the 35-40 degree days like today. Had to get out on the bike because there was sun shining. But the hands were getting a bit uncomfortable...ok, I was cold.
Thought about getting some heated gloves, but hate the thought of plugging myself into a battery with wires. Kinda seems a bit much.
But, still need a way to keep the hands warm. First, any recommendations on non-heated winter gloves? I've seen quite a few, even looking at stuff from REI and BMW (Pro-Winter's).
Second, should I just bite the bullet and get heated? Is it worth $250 for the couple of months I would use them? I would much rather use that money on chrome, but...if it's worth it, it's worth it.
Thanks, Amigos!
Skippy
Thanks up front for any info!
So, moved from Cali this summer to Virginia. A bit colder here in the winter...especially the 35-40 degree days like today. Had to get out on the bike because there was sun shining. But the hands were getting a bit uncomfortable...ok, I was cold.
Thought about getting some heated gloves, but hate the thought of plugging myself into a battery with wires. Kinda seems a bit much.
But, still need a way to keep the hands warm. First, any recommendations on non-heated winter gloves? I've seen quite a few, even looking at stuff from REI and BMW (Pro-Winter's).
Second, should I just bite the bullet and get heated? Is it worth $250 for the couple of months I would use them? I would much rather use that money on chrome, but...if it's worth it, it's worth it.
Thanks, Amigos!
Skippy
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Instead of heated gloves, look into heated grips.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...ted-grips.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...ted-grips.html
Last edited by Uncle Paul; Dec 15, 2012 at 06:56 PM.
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I don't have heated gear, so can't really speak to that. But I think HD actually makes some nice gloves. I've got a pair that are 4 yrs old and still going strong. Can't remember what model they are, but they're gortex lined keeping the water out and very warm. I'm sure there are other great gloves I could order, but I hate doing that. Would much rather try 'em on and get what fits/works. Good luck.
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Instead of heated gloves, look into heated grips.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...ted-grips.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...ted-grips.html
My experience with heated grips... While anything warm feels good when it's cold, don't count on heated grips keeping your fingers warm.
I'm in CA so I don't ride much in 30 degree weather, but still, it can get relatively cold here this time of year. 40s are not that uncommon.
On Batwing bikes with standard mirrors, I think the biggest contributor to cold fingers is the mirrors catching the wind and channeling it directly across your fingers on the grips. Just last night I started playing with some deflectors to eliminate this problem. I've got some cardboard mock-ups that I'm sure will work, but aesthetically they leave a little to be desired.
Unfortunately, I think heated gloves are the only real answer.
Road Captain
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From: the woodlands, tx
Quality gloves
These are very comfortable, warm and flexible.
Yes they cost a bit more than most.
Quality company.
http://www.leeparksdesign.com/catalo...product=148851
Yes they cost a bit more than most.
Quality company.
http://www.leeparksdesign.com/catalo...product=148851
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Road Captain
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From: houston, tx
If you have fairing mounted mirrors you can use these http://www.motosport.com/atv/MOOSE-PAW-GAUNTLETS
They barely fit over the switches, but they worked pretty well in 30 degree weather going about 70mph. No batteries and price is right.
They barely fit over the switches, but they worked pretty well in 30 degree weather going about 70mph. No batteries and price is right.
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I have heated gloves, and grips. Running across the mojave desert at 6 am in winter gets down to the 20s and sometimes the teens, and nowhere to stop & thaw out, the gloves will heat the outer portin of your hands and the grips will heat the inner. there is no such thing as overkill, I have had them both maxed out and still could have used more.
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From: Mountain West, Big Sky Country
lived in Montana for a long time. Cold weather riding was something that happened alot, you would start out on a summer day in late sept early oct and by noon you would be riding in slush and trying to get out of the cold. Best thing i found, as i just do not like heated gear, was a pair of lined gauntlet gloves, and the small gel packets that get warm. the gloves slipped up over your jacket sleeves to prevent the wind from coming in and i would snap the gel packets to get the chemical reaction going that made them get hot. Slip one of these packets in your gloves on top of your hands up where the veins are and your hands will be warm for anywhere from 3 to 5 hours. Use to stop and slip one in my boots on top of my foot , to keep the toes warm as well.
they were cheap, about $1.00 a piece, they kept for a long time, could be carried in the saddlebags till needed and were not messy.
Usually can buy them at hunting supply stores or army navy surplus stores.
they were cheap, about $1.00 a piece, they kept for a long time, could be carried in the saddlebags till needed and were not messy.
Usually can buy them at hunting supply stores or army navy surplus stores.