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Motorcycle & Scooter

momto3

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7. I may have to break down and get heated gloves.

Reply to rfranklin (Reply #6)

Mon Dec 19, 2011, 09:06 AM

Dec 2011

I do have big insulated mittens that I have tried. I was extremely uncomfortable wearing them due to an inability to work the front break properly, so my only solution may be going to heated gear.

Thanks for the advice.

Tracy

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Cold weather riding. [View all] momto3 Dec 2011 OP

I made my own riding vest. lumberjack_jeff Dec 2011 #1

Thanks. momto3 Dec 2011 #3

Windguards will help. Slows or stops the wind. Gold Metal Flake Dec 2011 #2

I am going to look into wind guards. My bike does not have them now. momto3 Dec 2011 #4

If it's temporary just look for something universal and large. Gold Metal Flake Dec 2011 #5

Gerbings electric gloves... rfranklin Dec 2011 #6

I may have to break down and get heated gloves. momto3 Dec 2011 #7

I've heard it argued that you don't need heated pants and gloves if your core body temp is maintain lumberjack_jeff Dec 2011 #8

I have a vest and I can tell you it may not be enough... rfranklin Dec 2011 #9

In practice? Bullshit, LOL. Gold Metal Flake Dec 2011 #10

I avoid discomfort, so what do I know? lumberjack_jeff Dec 2011 #11

When selecting gloves edgineered Dec 2011 #12

Hand guards for less money. edgineered Dec 2011 #13