[tbfoto]

So in the morning I'm taking off on my first longish ride =3 hours. Also I will be riding in lower temps than I have ever ridden in before. It may be as low as (37 degrees). I have only ridden in temps down to about 50 degrees before and some parts of my body got very cold then. One area was my wrists. With my arms stretched forward my wrists are exposed because I do not have winter riding gloves. I went to a local bike shop to look at some but at $65.00 I decided to pass.
So today I put on my thinking cap and came up with this simple solution for tomorrows ride.
I cut the toe out of an old pair of heavy socks and will wear them on my arms to help block some of the wind. Hey it's better than nothing....until I break down and get some longer gloves.

I'm sure I'm not the only one to have done this.

 

[7xclm]

Nice idea. Should help.

 

[gat803]

Those socks are not going to stop the wind. I predict you are going to be way cold. Maybe too cold. At highway speeds with that temperature, the wind chill is going to be in the teens.

Buy the warm gloves....something with long gauntlets. Being comfy is better than being miserable.

 

[firehawk]

I know it won't do you any good tomorrow but, I bought a pair of these gloves a couple of years ago. Very nice warm glove at a VERY nice price!

Olympia Sports 6000 Mustang Gloves - Motorcycle Superstore

 

[jwinker]

Yeah, the socks would help at 50 degrees, but I have to agree with Gat. At 37 degrees, you're going to be bitter-cold very quickly.

If it's too late to get the gauntlets, wrap some aluminum foil and saran wrap around your wrists along with the socks. Give it a few layers (like 2 layers of foil & 5 layers of saran wrap). It will give you a little barrier between the wind and your skin, keep some of the body heat in. It's not as good as Thinsulate or other insulation, but better than nothing.

3 hours is a LONG time in sub-40 weather without real gauntlets. plan on frequent stops to warm up and try to stop each time before you feel your hands getting cold.

 

[Scared]

If you happen upon a Rural King on the way to Marshall, they might have gauntlet gloves in their motorcycle leather section. At least they do down here in Evansville. They are around $20.

 

[smilie]

I've been watching your banter for the last week and I've been on the fence trying to decide whether to take the ride or not. Between the 4 1/2hr ride in the cold and tweeking my back yesterday, I think I'm missing this one. Really wanted to meet some of the hsn members. I'm still looking to put together a meet and greet/ride so may still have the chance. Ride safe and have fun guys!

 

[Eagle7840]

So in the morning I'm taking off on my first longish ride =3 hours. Also I will be riding in lower temps than I have ever ridden in before. It may be as low as (37 degrees). I have only ridden in temps down to about 50 degrees before and some parts of my body got very cold then. One area was my wrists. With my arms stretched forward my wrists are exposed because I do not have winter riding gloves. I went to a local bike shop to look at some but at $65.00 I decided to pass.
So today I put on my thinking cap and came up with this simple solution for tomorrows ride.
I cut the toe out of an old pair of heavy socks and will wear them on my arms to help block some of the wind. Hey it's better than nothing....until I break down and get some longer gloves.

I'm sure I'm not the only one to have done this.

You're going to get cold wrists and hands not to mention other parts if not protected by the wind . Do you have and oversized rainsuit combo pants and jacket? Use them as a weather wind breaker over the top of some cold weather wear.

 

["Captain D"]

Kinda late on this, BUT >
Wavy has cardboard taped to his handlebars near the levers, to provide a windbreak for his hands during his 32 degrees trip to FL, he still has them taped on
IF you can keep the wind off & out, you`re TWO Steps ahead!!!
Enjoy the sunrise, I`m headed out

EDIT>
Ugly is BETTER than COLD

 

[firehawk]

Kinda late on this, BUT >
Wavy has cardboard taped to his handlebars near the levers, to provide a windbreak for his hands during his 32 degrees trip to FL, he still has them taped on
IF you can keep the wind off & out, you`re TWO Steps ahead!!!
Enjoy the sunrise, I`m headed out

Ride safe Captain!

 

[firehawk]

If you happen upon a Rural King on the way to Marshall, they might have gauntlet gloves in their motorcycle leather section. At least they do down here in Evansville. They are around $20.

Hmmm, just remembered. There is a Rural King on US 40 just past Seelyville on the east edge of Terre Haute.

 

["Captain D"]

I have no destination this morning, I just wanna ride with you fellas

 

[PA Dave]

I absolutely agree with the need for good winter gauntlet gloves. That said, when I was in college I only had a motorcycle for transportation and a Navy issue pea coat for a jacket, I used the sock trick. I bunched it up between the glove and opening of the sleeve and while far from perfect, it was a world better than without. It kept most air from going up my sleeve. I'm pretty sure from that experience that it would be inadequate on a long ride.

Of course, this advice is too late, so how did it work out?

 

[tbfoto]

Well. It turned out even colder than forecasted. 34 degrees this morning. It was suggested to me ( by Scaredofmyownshadow) in this thread to go to Rural King and pick up some gloves (gauntlet type) there so that is what I did. The local store opened just as I was leaving so I stopped in and bought a nice heavy pair. They were on sale too! Not sure I could have made the trip without them.


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[firehawk]

Well. It turned out even colder than forecasted. 34 degrees this morning. It was suggested to me ( by Scaredofmyownshadow) in this thread to go to Rural King and pick up some gloves (gauntlet type) there so that is what I did. The local store opened just as I was leaving so I stopped in and bought a nice heavy pair. They were on sale too! Not sure I could have made the trip without them.


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You were shivering pretty good when you got to Greencastle the way it was...:-(

 

["Captain D"]

Yeah, I`m sure the new gloves DID make it possible to make the trip bearable...
I buy my winter gloves off the discounted rack AFTER winter, when they put them on Clearance SALE!!!
I`m still wearing the ones I bought in 2008 but they ARE showing wear nowadays...
Headed to Leathermans in Eastman for another Clearance SALE...

Glad You`re ALL home and safe...

 

[tbfoto]

You were shivering pretty good when you got to Greencastle the way it was...:-(

Yeah....that was kind of weird because although I WAS cold, my body core really wasn't THAT cold, but my hands were. I was having a hard time getting my hands to stop shaking. That warm sunshine we were standing in really helped. I have never been a cold weather person. I simply hate the cold. This ride definitely helped me realize what gear is needed in order to ride in these temps. I've noted a few adjustments that I can make to help me the next time too.

 

[tbfoto]

The really weird part of the day was despite the cold start of the day I managed to come home with a sun burnt face. The sun shining in the afternoon while waiting in line for a burger must have been enough to burn me. I've got a red nose and forehead today. Go figure.


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[firehawk]

The really weird part of the day was despite the cold start of the day I managed to come home with a sun burnt face. The sun shining in the afternoon while waiting in line for a burger must have been enough to burn me. I've got a red nose and forehead today. Go figure.


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Got sunburned on my face too.

 

[jwinker]

I buy my winter gloves off the discounted rack AFTER winter, when they put them on Clearance SALE!!!

Yup, if you're going to buy some gauntlets watch for snowmobile closeouts from April through August. The big catch is finding what you want, in your size, at a good price. I picked up my Flys around September 1st two years ago for about $30 (regularly $140-ish) and they will last me for years at this rate.

Riding in cold weather is a new animal. It can be very dangerous if you're not careful, or trying to cut corners. Now that you have some time before your next trip and you have some gauntlets which will work, also pick up some of those chemical "hand heaters" at a sporting goods or hunting store. They are great for a quick warm-up when you're filling up or feel yourself getting cold.