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Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
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?

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Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Reply #1 - 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,

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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28663 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather? Reply #2 - 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... ...
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v-pilot Senior Member Offline Loud bikes rule! Posts: 257 Rexford NY Gender:	Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather? Reply #3 - 12/24/12 at 09:07:46 Serowbot wrote 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... ... You're gonna like'em! Heated grips are the bomb though
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Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Reply #4 - 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.

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Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Reply #5 - 12/24/12 at 11:17:56

verslagen1 wrote on 12/24/12 at 09:08:46:

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

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gdrseeker Senior Member Offline Addicted!! Posts: 365 Carson Valley NV	Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather? Reply #6 - 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-Sil...
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DavidOfMA Senior Member Offline Getting back in gear after a long time away Posts: 336 Beverly, MA Gender:	Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather? Reply #7 - 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.
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Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Reply #8 - 12/24/12 at 15:14:20

verslagen1 wrote 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.

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

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houstonbofh Senior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 420 Houston, TX Gender:	Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather? Reply #9 - 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...
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Dj12midnit Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline If you'r here and I'm here isn't this our time? Posts: 1036 Lynden Wa. Gender:	Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather? Reply #10 - 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
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thumperclone Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline PGR rider riding with respect Posts: 6077 Grand Junction Colorado Gender:	Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather? Reply #11 - 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
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Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Reply #12 - 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.

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Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather?
Reply #13 - 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

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Grayowl Junior Member Offline Always learn from yesterday Posts: 56 North Texas Gender:	Re: Keeping hands warm in cold weather? Reply #14 - 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?... ... Kidding,... you have to learn to cheat... "D!ck's Sporting Goods"...- Serow ...
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