cold weather riding

[rickmeister56]

looking for some advice on a good winter riding glove. here in kansas i basically ride most of the winter as long as the roads arent icy. havent found a glove yet that would keep my mitts warm any suggestions? http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[ds06nomad]

Either heated grips or heated gloves and clothing. The heated gloves would be more effective since you don't lose any heat transfer b/t the grip and the glove. There are some with 2- and 3-position settings (hi-med-lo) depending on how hot you want them.
Here's an example of heated grips though, if you're interested in going that route:

http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=heated+gloves&Search.x=19&Search.y=14

The heated clothing also come in sets (pants, jacket, gloves combo) that wire into the bike's battery fairly simply.
http://www.gerbing.com/

DS

[bluetongue]

yup heated clothing is the answer. I am lucky since it rarely gets to cold to ride here in houston area.

[oldbiker]

I have a question. I ride an 04 Nomad and have never owned a pair of heated gloves. Will the charging system support them. It does get cold enough in NW Georgia--------- Sometimes.

[michiganmike]

I also have an '04 Nomad and it has more than enough power to run your electric clothing. I use an Aerostich Airvantage electric vest and it uses 45 watts, while Gerbing's electric gloves use only 27 watts.

I would also recommend electric gloves for riding in cold weather. I was out for 2 hours in 37 degree weather the other day, and even with the vest turned on full, my fingers eventually got quite cold. I was wearing my snowmobile gloves, but they only kept my fingers warm for about 40 minutes. If I could find a way to keep the wind off of my fingers, I believe my fingers would stay warmer much longer.

[ds06nomad]

If I could find a way to keep the wind off of my fingers, I believe my fingers would stay warmer much longer.[/quote]

MichiganMike,
I recall seeing wind deflectors that a member got and put on his Suzuki Boulevard when I was on that forum. You may want to research it and see if they're available for the Nad. His were a transparent plexiglass (or similar) and secured to the handlebar near each grip.

DS

[oldbiker]

"Gadgit Fix It" website shows you how to make wind deflectors for Nomads. Glad you mentioned it as I had forgotten. Must be my age.

[dogdoc]

Nice looking steed oldbiker,, I ride the same color '05.

[naugaman]

Yes, the trick is to keep as much of the cold wind off the fingers. I have modified a Harley batwing faring for my bike and it really does make a difference. I have ridden in 30 degree weather for hours and the only thing that ever got cold has been my face. I now have a bandana for that.

[ds06nomad]

Yes, the trick is to keep as much of the cold wind off the fingers. I have modified a Harley batwing faring for my bike and it really does make a difference. I have ridden in 30 degree weather for hours and the only thing that ever got cold has been my face. I now have a bandana for that.

Neoprene full face mask would be comfy, cosy too... and toasty warm to boot!
http://host396.ipowerweb.com/~dbgearco/c....d4a 0cc9501e66b (http://host396.ipowerweb.com/~dbgearco/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=44&products_id=55&osCsid=88a6e1701e1fd25687d4a0cc9501e66b)

More funerer ones here! http://www.hotleathers.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=544

Ride on,
Daryl

I got thinking the other day about heated grips and I had the idea that it would probably work just as good to go down to walmart and buy a pack of those hand warmers that you shake up and put in your gloves. They're really warm and last for hours

[Todd]

I got thinking the other day about heated grips and I had the idea that it would probably work just as good to go down to walmart and buy a pack of those hand warmers that you shake up and put in your gloves. They're really warm and last for hours

You can do that Wolfy..but if you do, make sure to wear glove liners and put the heat pack between the liners and the gloves...those little jewels can and will burn if you put them straight on skin....I found out snow skiing when I didnt follow directions....

or buy the gloves with the built in pocket for 'em.

Ive never actually used them so Thanks for the tip.

[jayc]

I got thinking the other day about heated grips and I had the idea that it would probably work just as good to go down to walmart and buy a pack of those hand warmers that you shake up and put in your gloves. They're really warm and last for hours

That's what I do. I think $1.69 for a six pack of em.