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Old 11-26-2008, 06:12 AM
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So... as usual, even though it's cold I don't want to stop. This morning it was 33F when I left the house and I had very little issues with the cold when heading to work, with the only pain point being my hands.

What is the best solution for keeping my fingers cold in the winter, the more specific the better. My bike is a '00 SV650.

Currently my all-year-round gloves are: These teknics

I am considering a pair of the harley gloves reviewed here.

Though I am thinking of getting some grip warmers instead, how well do these work? Any suggested brands?

Or are there some of the "cafe style" or dirtbike style hand blockers available, and do they work better?
Old 11-26-2008, 09:21 AM
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I use these gloves:

http://www.newenough.com/gloves/insulated_...cle_gloves.html

and these grip heaters:

http://www.casporttouring.com/store/mercha...t1300_Hand-Cont

I used these grip heaters for 5 years on my last bike. Liked them so much that it was the first thing added to my VFR800.
Old 11-27-2008, 06:37 AM
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get some glove liners, fit under your current riding gloves
i have see these liners with heating wires attached.

heated grips are difficult to remove in the summer. they heat the wrong side of the hand.

harley is kinda ghay
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Originally Posted by jah,Nov 27 2008, 10:37 AM
heated grips are difficult to remove in the summer. they heat the wrong side of the hand.
The heaters I recommended go under the grips. You can use any grip you want and don't have to change them out for the summer.

Oh...and I agree, they do heat the wrong side of your hand. Still, I won't ride with out them when the temp is in the 30s.
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you are crazy..............


















just like me lol the other day it was like 28 and still rode around
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