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zoomman · 04-25-2008, 05:58 AM

Rode to work this morning in 40degree+ weather. Basically from RI to Boston. Figured with the gloves I was wearing (Fox cloth) it wouldn't be so bad. My fingers were frozen to the point of pain.

What do others wear in this in between weather? Would leather had been better?

Any suggestions, and just curious as to what others wear.

Thanks
Paul

**wrightme43** · 04-25-2008, 06:05 AM

insulated leather gloves work well. I keep hot hands in my tankbag or under the seat. They help alot.

gomd3 · 04-25-2008, 06:23 AM

I've ridden in 20 and lower weather, and yes the biggest problem is the fingers. Only thing I came up with was using Underarmour gloves underneath my regular bike gloves and that helps a bit, I would say for about 30 degrees and up but with the low temps I did suffer a bit still.

04-25-2008, 06:28 AM

I use a Gortex lined gauntlet type glove that works well in temps under 30 degrees and to back them up I have a second pair of gloves that stay against my chest. When the pair I am using starts to feel cold I just stop and switch gloves then put the cold pair back against my chest to get warm again. This way I always have a warm pair to put on.

teeter · 04-25-2008, 06:55 AM

Winter Riding always leaves me with "turkey talon syndrome." Obviously Insulated leather gloves and heated grips would be a big help, but lately I've been picturing dirtbike/enduro style hand guards to keep the cold wind off.

Acerbis or similar... Multiconcept "T" Touring Handguards

I haven't tried this yet, but I hope to soon. (by "soon" I mean a month into next winter when I've nearly lost a few digits to frostbite)

Beknatok · 04-25-2008, 07:07 AM

For winter weather, I actually look more towards skiing or snowmobile gloves. The key is to get something that's windproof. Leather will not necessarily be better, and is arguably worse, since leather "locks in" cold and makes for a mediocre insulator at best.

I myself will ride in 30-40F temps, and have a pair of winter gloves I picked up from Cabelas, that are wind & waterproof. Overall, they do a good job. I've also heard of folks wearing silk liner gloves for additional warmth, but never tried that one myself.

Scorphonic · 04-25-2008, 07:12 AM

I use summer gloves...really thin kangaroo leather but it means the heat from my heated grips hits me faster...and its alot warmer...but if you want to get some good gloves look into heated gloves.

**Doorag** · 04-25-2008, 08:18 AM

Gerbing make some good heathe gloves. I have some thin, wool inner liners that I wear under my normal gloves. When it's bitter cold (i.e. below freezing) I add windstopper gloves on top of it all. Works fine unless it's raining as well. All bets are off then.

**Nelly** · 04-25-2008, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fz6pride

Rode to work this morning in 40degree+ weather. Basically from RI to Boston. Figured with the gloves I was wearing (Fox cloth) it wouldn't be so bad. My fingers were frozen to the point of pain.

What do others wear in this in between weather? Would leather had been better?

Any suggestions, and just curious as to what others wear.

Thanks
Paul

Mate,

Thats still cold as, I use the claw type glove which is a mix of leather and textile. Works for me on longer journeys at similar temps.

Neil

**Nelly** · 04-25-2008, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doorag

Gerbing make some good heathe gloves. I have some thin, wool inner liners that I wear under my normal gloves. When it's bitter cold (i.e. below freezing) I add windstopper gloves on top of it all. Works fine unless it's raining as well. All bets are off then.

I forgot about my silk liners, good call mate.

04-25-2008, 05:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
zoomman Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Massachusetts Bike: 2006 FZ6 Red Posts: 140 Rep Power: 4 Member #1837	My Frozen Digits Rode to work this morning in 40degree+ weather. Basically from RI to Boston. Figured with the gloves I was wearing (Fox cloth) it wouldn't be so bad. My fingers were frozen to the point of pain. What do others wear in this in between weather? Would leather had been better? Any suggestions, and just curious as to what others wear. Thanks Paul __________________ I am invincible as long as I'm alive! Only a rat, can win the rat race!

04-25-2008, 06:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
wrightme43 Super Sock Puppet Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bowling Green KY Bike: 07 FZ6 in Blue. Posts: 5,177 Rep Power: 10 Member #42	Re: My Frozen Digits insulated leather gloves work well. I keep hot hands in my tankbag or under the seat. They help alot. __________________ Texas to update slogan from 'Don't Mess with Texas' to 'We Warned You' as homeowners gun down would-be burglars at record rate.

04-25-2008, 06:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
gomd3 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland, USA Bike: 2005 FZ6 Posts: 161 Rep Power: 4 Member #2290	Re: My Frozen Digits I've ridden in 20 and lower weather, and yes the biggest problem is the fingers. Only thing I came up with was using Underarmour gloves underneath my regular bike gloves and that helps a bit, I would say for about 30 degrees and up but with the low temps I did suffer a bit still.

04-25-2008, 06:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
HavBlue Guest Posts: n/a Member #	Re: My Frozen Digits I use a Gortex lined gauntlet type glove that works well in temps under 30 degrees and to back them up I have a second pair of gloves that stay against my chest. When the pair I am using starts to feel cold I just stop and switch gloves then put the cold pair back against my chest to get warm again. This way I always have a warm pair to put on.

04-25-2008, 06:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
teeter Frank Zappa the 6th Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Bike: '06 FZ6 and '07 XT225 Posts: 336 Rep Power: 8 Member #804	Re: My Frozen Digits Winter Riding always leaves me with "turkey talon syndrome." Obviously Insulated leather gloves and heated grips would be a big help, but lately I've been picturing dirtbike/enduro style hand guards to keep the cold wind off. Acerbis or similar... Multiconcept "T" Touring Handguards I haven't tried this yet, but I hope to soon. (by "soon" I mean a month into next winter when I've nearly lost a few digits to frostbite)

04-25-2008, 07:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
Beknatok Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bolingbrook, IL Bike: 2007 Yamaha FZ6 & 2000 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic Posts: 101 Rep Power: 5 Member #1357	Re: My Frozen Digits For winter weather, I actually look more towards skiing or snowmobile gloves. The key is to get something that's windproof. Leather will not necessarily be better, and is arguably worse, since leather "locks in" cold and makes for a mediocre insulator at best. I myself will ride in 30-40F temps, and have a pair of winter gloves I picked up from Cabelas, that are wind & waterproof. Overall, they do a good job. I've also heard of folks wearing silk liner gloves for additional warmth, but never tried that one myself. __________________ "There is no problem that cannot be solved by the use of high explosives." ----------------- - Current Mods - ----------------- FAZR6 FE kit \| Motovation Axel & Frame Sliders \| SW-Mototech Handlebar Risers \| Throttlemeister Cruise Control \| Vizi-Tec Brake Modulator

04-25-2008, 07:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
Scorphonic No Man is an Ireland. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Republic Of Ireland Bike: 2007 RED FZ6 S2 Posts: 552 Rep Power: 12 Member #352	Re: My Frozen Digits I use summer gloves...really thin kangaroo leather but it means the heat from my heated grips hits me faster...and its alot warmer...but if you want to get some good gloves look into heated gloves. __________________ British officer: You're seven minutes late, Mr. Collins. Michael Collins: You've kept us waiting 700 years. You can have your seven minutes. Mods to date: K&N filter, Oxford Heated Grips, Puig Touring Windscreen, Dual Headlights, Meta Alarm....em...soon to have Two Brothers (once money isn't an issue!!)...o and i suppose a PCIII will be required.

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Doorag Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West London Bike: 2007 FZ6-S2 Posts: 1,047 Rep Power: 25 Member #1338	Re: My Frozen Digits Gerbing make some good heathe gloves. I have some thin, wool inner liners that I wear under my normal gloves. When it's bitter cold (i.e. below freezing) I add windstopper gloves on top of it all. Works fine unless it's raining as well. All bets are off then. __________________ David '07 FZ6 Fazer S2 in stealth Black, CAT1/2 alarm, stainless Scorpion cans, Puig dark smoke screen, bd43's dual headlight mod complete with uprated Xenon bulbs, Yamaha (GIVI) 45L detachable rear 'courier' box, frame sliders, center stand removal, red reflective rim tape, Reiobard's swing-arm stickers, Conti RoadAttack tires, full sticker removal

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