Temporary Winter Hand Guards

Netnorske · 11-30-2009, 09:01 PM

In no way can I take credit for this, but since "EB" is a little challenged in the computer dept....I will provide some "professional assistance". This great idea was all his though. Maybe some of you out there have used these before, but I've never seen'em until I saw them on his bike so in my book, he gets the credit ;)!

Yesterday I rode with "EB", aka John Biddle of Mountlake Terrace, WA....and he had these really cool molded foam hand guards on his bike that are essentially made for ATV's and such. The cool thing about them is that they just strap on/off with a Velcro strap and provide nearly twice the coverage of the permanent plastic hand guards! These are perfect for winter riding as they will really increase the wind/rain protection and best of all.....they are only $20.00 at Wally World

!

Anyways, John swore by them so I had to run right out and pick up a set (they will be found in the ATV section of the Automotive Dept). I just strapped these on right over my plastic ones and they will stay there until spring! These can easily be packed (they will lay flat) for a long haul trip in case of sudden rain storms, etc.

I know, I know.....get to the pics!

Check these out....they may not be the prettiest things, but functional beyond belief! Besides....we don't all have the luxury of riding in 80 degree weather all year....like....hhhhmmm.....CJ and BD come to mind....... ::)

! This time of year in the Pacific Northwest, a good riding day is 45 degrees...

. If it's still dry when you roll back into the garage...well.....then you better believe it was a GREAT riding day...

! Thanks to EB for the inspiration!

Regular Hand Guards:

Molded Foam Hand Guards:

Package:
PS....They come in camo too if you need to match your camo paint job.... ;)

**ringadingh** · 11-30-2009, 09:07 PM

Princess Auto here sells something similar to those but its more like a large gauntlet that your hand goes into on the bars. It would actuall cover your entire hand. They are usually on sale there for about $12.00 a pair.

Netnorske · 11-30-2009, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ringadingh

Princess Auto here sells something similar to those but its more like a large gauntlet that your hand goes into on the bars. It would actuall cover your entire hand. They are usually on sale there for about $12.00 a pair.

I thought about those "Moose Paws" you see all the cops using, but they seem like over-kill....

lw · 11-30-2009, 09:12 PM

Thanks for the info Kris. I have the plastic ones already and these foam guards will definitely improve the comfort factor.

cactusjack · 12-01-2009, 07:22 PM

Once again, I am grateful I don't have to deal with such things here in the desert.

billz410 · 12-01-2009, 07:28 PM

Good Lord! It's the Largest Hand Protector In The WORLD!!!! :)

psychocycle · 12-01-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Once again, I am grateful I don't have to deal with such things here in the desert.

Yes, but these may be helpful in preventing armadillos flying up into your hands whacking you as your cruising the deserts.

Sin City Stan · 12-01-2009, 08:08 PM

Just curious, are these deflectors self supporting or do they need the plexi handguard or a mirror to support them.

Not much need for them in the desert (low 40s on the way to work this morning. Maybe upper 30s later this week.). I'm just thinking of Spring rides through the Colorado Rockies.

duneseven · 12-01-2009, 08:21 PM

ear flaps for the nad

Netnorske · 12-01-2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Sin City Stan

Just curious, are these deflectors self supporting or do they need the plexi handguard or a mirror to support them.

Not much need for them in the desert (low 40s on the way to work this morning. Maybe upper 30s later this week.). I'm just thinking of Spring rides through the Colorado Rockies.

Well, I know EB used them as stand-alone devices. I kind of used my plexiglas ones as support. You might have to get creative in holding them on, whatever works for you, but these things provide alot of protection! They have one long Velcro strap at the small end.

cactusjack · 12-01-2009, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psychocycle

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

Once again, I am grateful I don't have to deal with such things here in the desert.

Yes, but these may be helpful in preventing armadillos flying up into your hands whacking you as your cruising the deserts.

We don't have armadillos in the Sonoran Desert. Coyotes, javelinas, poisonous snakes, scorpions, gila monsters, vultures, that sort of thing.

dogdoc · 12-03-2009, 05:11 PM

I too bought the Stearns hand guards to try them out. What a major difference they are. i can now ride with my reg winter gloves and NOT still have my hands freeze. They are a little big but who gives a sh*t when its COLD! :-)

xncrman · 12-03-2009, 08:06 PM

I bet you show up on radar!!!

skeeter · 12-03-2009, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by xncrman

I bet you show up on radar!!!

ROFLMBO!!

billz410 · 12-03-2009, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Netnorske

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ringadingh

Princess Auto here sells something similar to those but its more like a large gauntlet that your hand goes into on the bars. It would actuall cover your entire hand. They are usually on sale there for about $12.00 a pair.

I thought about those "Moose Paws" you see all the cops using, but they seem like over-kill....

It's been said, netnorske, that Premeax makes a dandy of a fairing for the Nomads that might eliminate the Cold Hand Syndrome...

Perhaps you should consider one for Christmas.

11-30-2009, 09:01 PM	#1
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Temporary Winter Hand Guards In no way can I take credit for this, but since "EB" is a little challenged in the computer dept....I will provide some "professional assistance". This great idea was all his though. Maybe some of you out there have used these before, but I've never seen'em until I saw them on his bike so in my book, he gets the credit ;)! Yesterday I rode with "EB", aka John Biddle of Mountlake Terrace, WA....and he had these really cool molded foam hand guards on his bike that are essentially made for ATV's and such. The cool thing about them is that they just strap on/off with a Velcro strap and provide nearly twice the coverage of the permanent plastic hand guards! These are perfect for winter riding as they will really increase the wind/rain protection and best of all.....they are only $20.00 at Wally World ! Anyways, John swore by them so I had to run right out and pick up a set (they will be found in the ATV section of the Automotive Dept). I just strapped these on right over my plastic ones and they will stay there until spring! These can easily be packed (they will lay flat) for a long haul trip in case of sudden rain storms, etc. I know, I know.....get to the pics! Check these out....they may not be the prettiest things, but functional beyond belief! Besides....we don't all have the luxury of riding in 80 degree weather all year....like....hhhhmmm.....CJ and BD come to mind....... ::) ! This time of year in the Pacific Northwest, a good riding day is 45 degrees... . If it's still dry when you roll back into the garage...well.....then you better believe it was a GREAT riding day... ! Thanks to EB for the inspiration! Regular Hand Guards: Molded Foam Hand Guards: Package: PS....They come in camo too if you need to match your camo paint job.... ;) __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-30-2009, 09:07 PM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Temporary Winter Hand Guards Princess Auto here sells something similar to those but its more like a large gauntlet that your hand goes into on the bars. It would actuall cover your entire hand. They are usually on sale there for about $12.00 a pair. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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11-30-2009, 09:12 PM	#4
lw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 2,117	Temporary Winter Hand Guards Thanks for the info Kris. I have the plastic ones already and these foam guards will definitely improve the comfort factor.
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12-01-2009, 07:28 PM	#6
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12-01-2009, 08:08 PM	#8
Sin City Stan Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 3,746	Temporary Winter Hand Guards Just curious, are these deflectors self supporting or do they need the plexi handguard or a mirror to support them. Not much need for them in the desert (low 40s on the way to work this morning. Maybe upper 30s later this week.). I'm just thinking of Spring rides through the Colorado Rockies. __________________ Oldest Saloon In Nevada http://www.pioneersaloon.info/ "Sin City Stan" Henderson, NV VBA #01004 VROC #29365 2004 Nomad 1500L5 +100 "The Bike" 2009 Nomad 1700 (past) 2004 Vulcan Classic 800 (past) 2010 Cortez - 2011 Crescent City - 2012 Kanab - 2013 Estes Park
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12-03-2009, 05:11 PM	#12
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Temporary Winter Hand Guards I too bought the Stearns hand guards to try them out. What a major difference they are. i can now ride with my reg winter gloves and NOT still have my hands freeze. They are a little big but who gives a sh*t when its COLD! :-)
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