I ride my Ninja motorcycle in sub-zero temps all the time, and currently use a group of thermal, leather, and armored gloves. Now I am looking for something that can sustain 50mph or higher wind and still keep me warm. Any fellow bikers know of some good gloves?
2007-01-19 04:31:48 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
The palm and top of the hand arent the, issue, the vunerable area is the fingertips.
2007-01-19 04:37:15 · update #1
The palm and top of the hand arent the, issue, the vunerable area is the fingertips.
2007-01-19 04:37:16 · update #2
If you are truly in sub-zero temps, the only thing that will keep your hands warm are heated gloves with elements in each finger. They are not cheap, however.
2007-01-19 13:39:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For starter, I'd never pay the extra $20 just to have the Brand name, but that's just me. Next, have you ever crashed? Did you do it on your knuckles? The answer's probably no. There might be some superficial scrapes, but the palm and surrounding area is what takes most of the damage. I've worn a much cheaper style of this glove for many years on dual purpose, indoor mini-moto, and the like, and have never had a knuckle issue. I would not use them for roadracing or high speed use. The carbon fiber is super strong.
2016-05-24 07:26:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just a suggestion try the thermal and put on a pair of surgical rubber gloves under it or the rubber painters gloves that you can purchase at Lowes or Home Depot worked for me
2007-01-19 11:46:32 · answer #3 · answered by Jack C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Upgrade to heated grips, if that isn't enough in combination with the leather gloves, get heated gloves. They attach to a battery pack.
The other alternative is to get those hot packs that skiiers use, but the electrically heated grips are the way to go. My BMW has them - their GREAT. But, I'm a wimp, I don't go out when it's below 50F
My new car (2007 Maxima) has heated steering wheel ;)
2007-01-19 04:40:06 · answer #4 · answered by Fester Frump 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gotta agree with Kirk. I've always used a good quality ski glove made from Gore-Tex and Thinsulate lined. Waterproof and they've always kept hands and fingers warm Only cost about $20.
2007-01-19 05:10:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Great to hear that you are able to ride your bike all year round.
Personally I swear by my Held gloves. They are quite chunky but they keep my hands very warm in temperatures just above zero. I don't know how they work in sub-zero temps but my guess is that they would perform just great.
Keep riding :-)
2007-01-19 04:36:44 · answer #6 · answered by Great Dane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are riding in these cold temps you may just want to look into heated handle warmers.
Other wise you are going to be looking at gloves that are so heavy that you could lose the feel of the bike.
2007-01-19 04:38:30 · answer #7 · answered by michteddybear1969 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Gerbing heated gloves
2007-01-19 10:01:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get heated grips. They are cheap, easy to install, and will keep your hands warmer than any gloves.
2007-01-19 06:52:33 · answer #9 · answered by NY1Krr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use snowboard gloves, but you know you can get warmers for your handle/throttle right?... btw, the warmers will warm up 100% of your hand including your fingertips
2007-01-19 04:35:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋