Anyone remember "Hippo Hands"? My old buddy Jim Kelly uses them on his Honda ice racer in On any Sunday.
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What's Your Temperature Cut-Off For Riding?
- Thread starter Prince
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Yeah I think I had Hippo Hands back in the 70s - they do work - ugly as sin.
Can't use them on the Burgman as it blocks the mirrors.
Was okay today but can't go much lower without doing something about hands - was down to 8
not sure its worth the effort this late in the season as most rides will be local
Wednesday looks good tho and next Sat but I'll be away
Oh well decent weather to cage it to Chicago.
Can't use them on the Burgman as it blocks the mirrors.
Was okay today but can't go much lower without doing something about hands - was down to 8
not sure its worth the effort this late in the season as most rides will be local
Wednesday looks good tho and next Sat but I'll be away
Oh well decent weather to cage it to Chicago.
Riceburner, you're really on to something there, those are pretty neat.
Riceburner
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Thanks. Depending on the bodywork it could work for many. I've got some extra sheets if anyone wants a couple.
I've even used half a windshield washer bottle strapped to the bars on my naked bike in the past. Blue ones. Looked like the Barkbuster covers until you looked close.
I've even used half a windshield washer bottle strapped to the bars on my naked bike in the past. Blue ones. Looked like the Barkbuster covers until you looked close.
Got 300k in at 8-10 degrees - then after dark did another 50k at 7 and was okay tho hands and feet could feel the cold - was not unpleasant so felt good about that. Still have one extra layer available top and bottom so 5 looks to be okay and lower on short jaunts.
Glad we dodged what eastern PA got.
Mirror position on the Burgman makes handshielding an issue
Glad we dodged what eastern PA got.
Mirror position on the Burgman makes handshielding an issue
silverbullet132
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Got 300k in at 8-10 degrees - then after dark did another 50k at 7 and was okay tho hands and feet could feel the cold - was not unpleasant so felt good about that. Still have one extra layer available top and bottom so 5 looks to be okay and lower on short jaunts.
Glad we dodged what eastern PA got.
Mirror position on the Burgman makes handshielding an issue
On my dads Burgman I am able to use 'hippo hands' or 'atv mitts' without blocking the mirrors.
That picture is ****ing depressing!
Well - get out there ....coming soon to a highway near you
same storm
I could just see riding the bike down highway 10 from Flescherton with that coming down......eastern PA is not all that far away in a straight line and the wind was from the sought yesterday .....
same storm
I could just see riding the bike down highway 10 from Flescherton with that coming down......eastern PA is not all that far away in a straight line and the wind was from the sought yesterday .....
I have problems with my hands anyways from too many years with drop bars and some resulting nerve damage so I image good circulation will help.
HH are cumbersome - but I remember wearing them riding in snow storms in University and they were reaaaaaaaaallly good ....no heated grips then.
For all it's upfront protection - the Burgman funnels wind right on to your hands
HH are cumbersome - but I remember wearing them riding in snow storms in University and they were reaaaaaaaaallly good ....no heated grips then.
For all it's upfront protection - the Burgman funnels wind right on to your hands
Thanks. Depending on the bodywork it could work for many. I've got some extra sheets if anyone wants a couple.
I've even used half a windshield washer bottle strapped to the bars on my naked bike in the past. Blue ones. Looked like the Barkbuster covers until you looked close.
Thanks for the pics! That's a pretty simple solution to that problem. I'll see if I can copy you.
If its 5 in the morning and a high of 10 during the day.
I've got a heated vest now, and its so cozy, like sitting in front of a fireplace. Hate pluggin in and out though
Tell your commanding officer riding a dirt bike is good for reconnaissance missions. Easy to maneuver and escape in the sands of Afghan
I've got a heated vest now, and its so cozy, like sitting in front of a fireplace. Hate pluggin in and out though
Tell your commanding officer riding a dirt bike is good for reconnaissance missions. Easy to maneuver and escape in the sands of Afghan
Thanks. Depending on the bodywork it could work for many. I've got some extra sheets if anyone wants a couple.
I've even used half a windshield washer bottle strapped to the bars on my naked bike in the past. Blue ones. Looked like the Barkbuster covers until you looked close.
Was checking my bike out while I was riding and that wouldn't work for me
I wonder if those dirt bike ones would fit on my handle bars...
Riceburner
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Would make a big difference. They make some for most street bikes too... http://www.barkbusters.net/products/storm.html
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Did about 250km today. 10 degrees out wasn't too bad. Soooo happy to be out riding!
ashkan
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That ^^^^^.
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