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    Gloves ..... Cold wind blowing up old leather jacket sleeve

    I have always used the short leather gloves.
    But I am now bored of the wind blowing up the
    sleeves of ny old leather jacket.

    This became an issue , although I endured
    it on a EU tour.

    Anyone got any good gloves advice ?
    Anyone who has rode miles and miles with an
    old leather jacket will know what I mean.

    Always like recommendations from true bikers
    on things like this so I thought I'd ask
    before I take off again.
    UKJULES
    ---------------------------------
    Owner of following bikes:
    1980 Suzuki GS550ET
    1977 Yamaha RD 250D
    1982 Kawasaki GPZ 750 R1
    1980 Suzuki GSX 250E

    #2
    I prefer my Alpinestars leather gauntlet gloves and just put them over the top of my jacket sleeves during the winter

    My summer weights - https://www.motorcyclegear.com/stree...v2_gloves.html

    and my winter gloves - https://www.motorcyclegear.com/stree...of_gloves.html
    Last edited by cowboyup3371; 05-08-2021, 09:09 PM.
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    Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

    1981 GS550T - My First
    1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's
    2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

    Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
    Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
    and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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      #3
      Yep, get a decent set of gauntlets.
      Only time I wear short gloves is during the summer proper.
      ---- Dave
      79 GS850N - Might be a trike soon.
      80 GS850T Single HIF38 S.U. SH775, Tow bar, Pantera II. Gnarly workhorse & daily driver.
      79 XS650SE - Pragmatic Ratter - goes better than a manky old twin should.
      92 XJ900F - Fairly Stock, for now.

      Only a dog knows why a motorcyclist sticks his head out of a car window

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        #4
        I use a pair of Gerbing gauntlets, and plug them in when it gets cold
        1978 GS 1000 (since new)
        1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
        1978 GS 1000 (parts)
        1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
        1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
        1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
        2007 DRz 400S
        1999 ATK 490ES
        1994 DR 350SES

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          #5
          Another one for gauntlets. I've got a pair of reverse sheepskin military DR gauntlets from the 70s that are so thick you can hardly bend the fingers. Not exactly the pinnacle of style but... toasty...
          79 GS1000S
          79 GS1000S (another one)
          80 GSX750
          80 GS550
          80 CB650 cafe racer
          75 PC50 - the one with OHV and pedals...
          75 TS100 - being ridden (suicidally) by my father

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            #6
            I've used a set of snowmobile gauntlets for ~ 35 years and my hands NEVER get cold. They're about worn out now 8(.
            Expecting the Spanish Inquisition
            1981 GS850G: the Ratzuki
            1981 GS1100E

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              #7
              Gauntlets it is then.
              Damned expensive gloves now ........
              UKJULES
              ---------------------------------
              Owner of following bikes:
              1980 Suzuki GS550ET
              1977 Yamaha RD 250D
              1982 Kawasaki GPZ 750 R1
              1980 Suzuki GSX 250E

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                #8
                Originally posted by Big T View Post
                I use a pair of Gerbing gauntlets, and plug them in when it gets cold
                I treated myself to a Gerbing's heated jacket & gloves about 10yrs ago, after 15mins into my 1st proper winter ride using them I was trying to figure why I'd waited so long.
                1978 GS750C

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                  #9
                  Option a Cheap alternative.
                  Welder's gauntlets, specifically "tig welders".These are real Leather, but avoid "suede"*.
                  No insulation and not tailored***, but if you try a bunch on** you may find an awfully comfortable gauntlet for less than $20(CAN)...I have a pair Ive bbeen wearing for years from April-October.

                  Locally "Watson gloves" as a brand is worth a look. Used to be made in Vancouver. PoliceMC even bought theirs there, with reflective cuffs! Sigh. I'm not sure how far they export nowadays

                  * so-called suede is really split or "cuff-tan" and does not wear so well. Some say suede catches pavement when sliding
                  **might be a loose fit but perhaps try with a pair of thin cotton garden gloves..?
                  ***My Strong Opinion: never buy gloves or boots online
                  Last edited by Gorminrider; 05-09-2021, 12:39 PM.

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                    #10
                    I'll second that Welders Glove vote.
                    1980 Yamaha XS1100G (Current bike)
                    1982 GS450txz (former bike)
                    LONG list of previous bikes not listed here.

                    These aren't my words, I just arrange them

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                      #11
                      My motorcycle jackets have zippers on the sleeves. Pretty much solves that issue.
                      1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

                      2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by Rob S. View Post
                        My motorcycle jackets have zippers on the sleeves. Pretty much solves that issue.
                        Only if you really love the trickling of rain up your arms.
                        ---- Dave
                        79 GS850N - Might be a trike soon.
                        80 GS850T Single HIF38 S.U. SH775, Tow bar, Pantera II. Gnarly workhorse & daily driver.
                        79 XS650SE - Pragmatic Ratter - goes better than a manky old twin should.
                        92 XJ900F - Fairly Stock, for now.

                        Only a dog knows why a motorcyclist sticks his head out of a car window

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                          #13
                          Welders gloves may work for some but they won’t provide much in the way of knuckle protection. To me, that is just as, if not more, important than just wind protection
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                          Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

                          1981 GS550T - My First
                          1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's
                          2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

                          Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
                          Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
                          and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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