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Message started by DavidOfMA on 12/24/12 at 07:45:41

Title: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Post by DavidOfMA on 12/24/12 at 07:45:41

Wondering what you guys do to keep your fingers warm when riding in cold weather. I have winter motorcycling gloves, but after an hour or so my fingers are frozen, while everything else is fine. Heated grips seem like overkill for this bike, as I don't do a lot of winter riding, and heated gloves seem cumbersome and are expensive.

Other helpful hints?

Title: Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 12/24/12 at 07:59:36

Id think gloves for skiing should be pretty good.
Whatever you go with, remember that rule, Layers, layers, layers.
A very thin nylon glove, inside a brown cotton glove, inside a leather glove is many times better than just a leather glove.
If ya hafta buy different sizes to make layers, ehh,, ya do,, I used to do that for winter time on the rigs, bigger jeans to make room for layers underneath.
I have 2 sets of chaps, one, over jeans, the other fits over my Insulated Coveralls to keep the air outta them, & I wear em at the same time if its cold enough,

Title: Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Post by Serowbot on 12/24/12 at 08:53:26

I just got some brush guards to see if they will deflect wind...
Santa won't let me open them 'till tomorrow... :-?...

Title: Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Post by v-pilot on 12/24/12 at 09:07:46

7066716C74616C77030 wrote:

I just got some brush guards to see if they will deflect wind...
Santa won't let me open them 'till tomorrow... :-?...

You're gonna like'em! Heated grips are the bomb though

Title: Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Post by verslagen1 on 12/24/12 at 09:08:46

I usually treat my glove once a year to keep ol' jack frost out.
But my commute is only a 1/2 hour or so.

a vapor barrier to keep the wind out is what you need.
When I ski, normal ski gloves are too hot for me, so I snow proof a pair of roping gloves. And they are just rite for me.

As a backup, I would try latex gloves under the winter gloves. Although might not be good to have sweaty hands in severe weather. Certainly would work as a second layer though.

Title: Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Post by 12Bravo on 12/24/12 at 11:17:56

6C7F6869767B7D7F742B1A0 wrote:

As a backup, I would try latex gloves under the winter gloves. Although might not be good to have sweaty hands in severe weather. Certainly would work as a second layer though.

I have worn latex/nitrile gloves under my gauntlet gloves and they work (yes your hands sweat). I only do that if I have to ride when temps are below freezing

Title: Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Post by gdrseeker on 12/24/12 at 14:38:14

I use winter ski gloves with liners that have Metallic thread weaved into them to reflects body heat for added warmth.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/14/67/903/716/ITEM/Olympia-Sports-C8-Silver-Gloves-Liner.aspx?SiteID=Google_PLA903&WT.mc_ID=10012&esvt=0-GOUSC&esvadt=9-0-3886819-1&esvaid=30548&zmam=88421133&zmas=1&zmac=45&zmap=716&kw={keyword}&gclid=CJLipouNtLQCFUxxQgodpkcARw

Title: Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Post by DavidOfMA on 12/24/12 at 15:06:35

The glove liners look interesting. I'll try a pair. Too bad the shipping costs more than the gloves, but at least they are cheap.

Title: Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Post by DavidOfMA on 12/24/12 at 15:14:20

73607776696462606B34050 wrote:

Gloves I have are waterproof, but my fingers still get painfully cold. I'll experiment. Thanks for the idea.

Title: Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Post by houstonbofh on 12/24/12 at 18:20:53

Cycle Gear has glover liners on sale right now. http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product/Inner_Glove_Liners/web1008353 Only $10 to find out...

Title: Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Post by Dj12midnit on 12/24/12 at 20:03:13

I use leather palms and then just reach down and warm them on the jug. You can also sit on your hands.

Sounds strangely dirty.... ...very strangely... :-?... - Serow

Title: Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Post by thumperclone on 12/24/12 at 22:33:45

i rarely ride when its below 40f(40f x 40mph = 28f)
gauntlet gloves with cheapo jersey gloves as inserts work for me.
had a pair of rabbit fur lined gloves years ago when i rode a gt550
bread sacks and rubber bands over them kept the cold out ::)

Title: Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Post by WD on 12/25/12 at 06:23:40

Go to BMW, Triumph or your local snowmobile shop. Buy riding MITTENS, gloves are a waste of time below 40*F. I've ridden at zero with an old pair of fur lined leather BMW riding mittens (old as in 1930s old) and my hands stayed functionally, comfortably warm. If none of the local shops carry leather riding mittens, a local shoe repair shop can make them.

Title: Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Post by Grayowl on 12/25/12 at 09:20:44

As WD said mitts are the best way to go and they are available all over the internet for $20-$50, these are $30 from thingy’s Sporting Goods and have a nice pile lining to them. When I lived in MN I learned real quick about chopper mittens verses any other glove for keeping your hands warn. The old timers up there swear by them and would only wear them for any outside chore.

Perfect for keeping your hands warm and protected from the harsh elements, the Hot Fingers® Men's Leather Chopper Mitt is constructed of nubuck leather and has a pile lining for added comfort. These mitts offer a simple look with full cold weather protection perfect for any outdoor activity.

Features:
• Pile lining
• Nubuck leather outer shell
• Hot Fingers

Title: Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Post by Grayowl on 12/25/12 at 09:24:22

Should have been thingy’s Sporting Goods, spell checker got the better of me.

You mean,.. Thingy's Sporting Goods?... ;D...
Kidding,... you have to learn to cheat...
"D!ck's Sporting Goods"...- Serow :-?...

Title: Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Post by Grayowl on 12/25/12 at 09:27:23

I guess something on the site will not allow thingy's in a message. I have had it correct in both posts and then it comes up thing's in the actual posts.

Title: Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Post by DavidOfMA on 12/25/12 at 09:30:37

6A793D0 wrote:

I have a pair of heavy leather mittens. Seemed like I'd lose some flexibility using them, but they are worth a try. Also applied some mink oil to my gloves to make them less breathable, and will try inserting some thin gloves inside them. Lots of good ideas here. Thanks!

Title: Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 12/25/12 at 11:01:52

JUst a pair of the brown cotton gloves to hold the leather off the hand & hold a pocket of warm air is good, if ya cant land a pair of those super thin liners to go inside the brown ones. Its okay to buy a size larger leather glove to maintain flexibility & avoid compressing the brown cotton so much ya lose the insulating effect.

Title: Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Post by stinger on 12/25/12 at 23:29:26

I posted this a couple of years ago and what I do is bought a small rubber hot water bottle from the dollar store and fill it with hot water and stick it up under the front of my jacket. It keeps my chest warm and when I pull over I use it for a hand warmer and fill my cup with hot water so I can have hot chocolate. When I have to come to a stop I just slide my hands up the front of my coat for a bit and warm my fingers back up. Everything else I try as far as gloves go hamper my grip on the handlebars.

Title: Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Post by RidgeRunner13 on 12/26/12 at 10:16:03

I have several different pairs of gloves, none of which keep my hands warm for long. My leather gauntlet gloves, treated with mink oil, don't even do the job.

I got some "Scooter Mitts" on Amazon for less than $13. They needed a little modifying to fit but they work great. They're not pretty but they do the job.

There are several other brands, some of which would probably fit better, but for the $$$ they work. Bought a second pair for my friend Ken who rides to work every day no matter how cold it gets. He gives them 2 warm thumbs up also. 8-)

On a recent round trip ride of over 150 miles in the 40s, my hands stayed warm with only my summer gloves. Can't beat that!

Title: Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Post by Dj12midnit on 12/26/12 at 19:03:48

My wife has these and she has not had the chance to get them out for some real cold yet. http://www.taichimoto.com/rs-taichi-heat-generator-inner-gloves/

http://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server1400/5ff11/products/138/images/621/RST123_BLK__78886.1292631653.1280.1280.jpg

Title: Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Post by DavidOfMA on 12/27/12 at 11:44:45

My brother mentioned handlebar gauntlets as an option. I see several types in eBay. Most seem intended for ATV use, but some look like they also work with motorcycles. Anyone try these and find a brand that works well on a bike?

Title: Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Post by Greg on 12/27/12 at 12:17:32

I just came back from a short ride (15 miles). I put a pair of the exam type gloves under my GatorSkin liners and Firstgear Thinsulate lined gloves. It was 30*F. Problem solved. At least for that ride.

http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/07/14/83/15/0007148315017_500X500.jpg

http://a248.e.akamai.net/origin-cdn.volusion.com/cnkz5.742zm/v/vspfiles/photos/GS003-2T.jpg?1322589489

http://www.firstgear-usa.com/images/fargo.jpg

Title: Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Post by Joe F on 12/28/12 at 19:49:25

Gerbing heated gloves. Run the wires down your coat sleeves and down the back of the jacket. Run a wire from the battery so that it hangs out from under the seat. You have to plug in when you sit down but your hands are never cold. I commute into the high 20s (F) without any problems. They are sometimes too warn.

They also make a pair of battery powered gloves but I've never tried them.

Title: Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Post by perajani on 12/29/12 at 02:36:49

As this is regular topic here where we have currently 60cm snow, just look the gear on this KTM. Heated grips + fixed handle gloves.
http://www.matkaendurot.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=8309&start=90

Title: Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Post by runwyrlph on 12/29/12 at 10:17:21

5E6B7860766E752B292828190 wrote:

I guess something on the site will not allow thingy's in a message. I have had it correct in both posts and then it comes up thing's in the actual posts.

A few years back when I started on here, I was confused by all the threads and questions about "pet thingy's' ....
testing. testing ... ' petcock "

- edit: looks like they fixed that problem ;D

Title: Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Post by Digger on 01/01/13 at 19:57:13

I live in Colorado Springs and ride throughout the winter as I don't own a cage.

I use a knock-off version of Hippo-Hands during the cold season:

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/Digger109/HippoHands-2E.jpg

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/Digger109/HippoHands-1E.jpg

Bought 'em at a garage sale a while back for about two bucks....I think they are made for ATVs. Works fine on my bike (buckhorn handlebars).

IHTH!

Title: Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Post by Jahoo on 01/04/13 at 15:45:24

Did anyone say gloves yet?

Title: Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Post by DavidOfMA on 01/10/13 at 18:46:48

112A27242611362D2D26317270430 wrote:

Ordered the same Scooter Mitts from Amazon. What did you have to do to them to get them to fit the S40?

Title: Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Post by Digger on 01/10/13 at 20:33:23

51575A5A5E575C5B515047350 wrote:

Ordered the same Scooter Mitts from Amazon. What did you have to do to them to get them to fit the S40?

I don't use those particular items, but I will say that it is desirable to adjust them such that you can remove a hand from one and then be able to easily reinsert said hand at speed (i.e. you want the mitt to stream about straight back in the wind if your hand is removed from same).

Title: Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Post by strang on 01/11/13 at 12:12:32

Mate of mine just wears a flimsy pair of gloves and then at the stop lights he puts his hands down on the engine to warm them up.
Last time I had a beer with him he mentioned that he had melted his gloves. ;D
proper old school

Title: Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Post by DavidOfMA on 01/11/13 at 15:44:19

Yeah... I'm looking for something a little more reliable. Not many lights where I ride, anyway. Scooter Mitts seem promising.

Title: Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Post by CaramelQT on 03/15/13 at 18:34:38

I use vinyl/latex/exam gloves under my leather gloves, double up on pants, and put the hoody on under my 3/4 helmet & it works out well.

Title: Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Post by RidgeRunner13 on 03/15/13 at 20:23:12

I don't think I had to do anything for the Scooter Mitts to work on the Savage. I had to modify them a bit to fit my 950 though. They're shorter than what Digger has, making it easier to get your hands in & out. 8-)

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n94/Pappygt13/FILE0292_zpsa0e764f4.jpg

Title: Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Post by DavidOfMA on 03/15/13 at 20:48:57

Got the mitts and, like you, didn't find they needed any modifying. But, I'm also finding I don't really need them. Slathered my winter gloves in mink oil and heated them up with a hair dryer to get it to soak in, and they're good as long as the temp is 40 or above. Below that, I wear a glove liner, too. I don't think I'd need the mitts unless I was riding for longer than a couple of hours without stopping. Winter riding is getting to be kind of, well, cool!

Title: Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Post by wheelsoffreedom76 on 03/16/13 at 13:53:58

I was just out at walmart and checked their glove section and found a pair of wells-lamont cowhide gloves with 100 gram thinsulate marked $5. When I checked out they rang up $3. I tried them out on the way home (it's around 45 right now) and they worked great. My other leather gloves have much less insulation and I'd have swore I had frostbite the other morning (was 27 out). I have a pair of ski gloves that are 100 gram thinsulate that I wore that next morning and they kept my fingers warm, but I feel much better having leather/cowhide gloves on just in case I have to go body surfing on the pavement.