Topic: hand deflectors for wind/cold

[evinrude7]

who's using what?  any modifications to make them work? thanks. 

[HondaMan]

who's using what?  any modifications to make them work? thanks. 

Hippo Hands from Vetter! Maybe find some on fleaBay? They also came in heated versions for bikes with bigger alternators.

[HondaMan]

Although...I use gauntlet gloves myself....behind my Vetter...

[evinrude7]

thank you mark. 

[andy750]

Ive used both Hipoo hands (cheap) and Barkbusters (no mods required for them to fit to CB750 bars). Both work for wind/cold but for anything below 35F I use heated gloves of riding for more than 1hr. I have tried goretex snowmobile gloves, lots of moto winter gloves and even the best ones give me 45-60 mins in freezing cold before hands get cold heated grips alleviate cold a little but under 35F heated gloves are better.

[HondaMan]

Ive used both Hipoo hands (cheap) and Barkbusters (no mods required for them to fit to CB750 bars). Both work for wind/cold but for anything below 35F I use heated gloves of riding for more than 1hr. I have tried goretex snowmobile gloves, lots of moto winter gloves and even the best ones give me 45-60 mins in freezing cold before hands get cold heated grips alleviate cold a little but under 35F heated gloves are better.

Andy, have you seen heated grips for the throttle side? I'm curious how the wires might be run...

[MoMo]

"back in the day" (whenever that was ) I used Hippo Hands and a full fairing as heated grips hadn't quite been introduced.  Hippo Hands are convenient because they are easily removed and attached....Larry

[754]

If you are low on bucks, just cut down plastic bottles...

[HondaMan]

If you are low on bucks, just cut down plastic bottles...

Now THERE'S a timely idea! Good one!
(I use the bottles as targets, myself, but this is also good...).

[strynboen]

i cut a set old high boots..the nice ones vith vhite soft lining inside...and clamped them on my handel...and aut on the frozen salty sea vith my DKV 125 2 stroke...this vas back in 1978..ve got the mail to the small iland vith us..helicopter vas to expensive..to a daily turnaraund..it vas a full month ve dit the rides..later the clima thanges killed the fun...

[evinrude7]

some of those big bulky up the arm covers that you stick your hand down into look dangerous as hell. 

[SKTP]

I have never heard these Hippo-hands...so after a quick google:

http://craigvetter.com/pages/Motorcycle_Designs/Hippo-Hands-pages/Hippo-Hands-Main-page.html

[Gordon]

Andy, have you seen heated grips for the throttle side? I'm curious how the wires might be run...

I've had heated grips on my K1 for about 12 years.  On the throttle side you just have to leave a small gap between the grip and the switch housing and enough slack in the wire to allow for full throttle movement. 

[USMC5811]

If you are low on bucks, just cut down plastic bottles...

Great idea!
As conversation starters, use your empty oil bottles label side out.


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[Tim2005]

I've been wondering about trying these too, here in the UK they are known as "handlebar muffs", which might suggest something a bit different in the US. These type seem quite good, though I'm a bit concerned about the potential for clumsiness they could cause.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-CB-400-4-F2-Four-1978-Tech-7-Handlebar-Muffs/131353086050?hash=item1e95410862:g:8KwAAOSwB-tZ4Iqz

[evinrude7]

If you are low on bucks, just cut down plastic bottles...

Great idea!
As conversation starters, use your empty oil bottles label side out.


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i can see the post title now.  "get popcorn - what kind of oil bottles are you using for hand deflectors?"

[evinrude7]

Ive used both Hipoo hands (cheap) and Barkbusters (no mods required for them to fit to CB750 bars). Both work for wind/cold but for anything below 35F I use heated gloves of riding for more than 1hr. I have tried goretex snowmobile gloves, lots of moto winter gloves and even the best ones give me 45-60 mins in freezing cold before hands get cold heated grips alleviate cold a little but under 35F heated gloves are better.

andy, which heated gloves do you recommend? 

[spotty]

who's using what?  any modifications to make them work? thanks.

can I recommend emigrating to Australia.....hottest November in 150 years, hasn't dropped below 15C for nearly 3 weeks and most days have been over 30C and summer doesn't start for another 2 weeks or so.....
or too look at it another way, where can I get a Kevlar lined t shirt for the upcoming holiday riding season?

[RAFster122s]

Mesh kevlar long sleeve shirt, don't want road rash all over your arms...
Wear a T shirt, soak it in cold water before suiting up.  Fill a large (2-3L) hydration bladder full of ice with some cold water.  Put it inside a mesh MC jacket.  Joe Rocket Phoenix or Ion model jackets are examples of the open mesh I am talking about.
The ice will melt and the evaporation will help cool you if you are not in stop and go traffic.  Then the ice pack will melt slowly enough to give you cooling to your core.  You need to use the bladder outside its typical pack.
When it melts stop at a convienence store for something to drink and refill your hydration bladder with ice before you get your drink.  When ready refill your cup with cold water and do the wet t-shirt thing again.

May want to pack a small kit to wash up a bit in the restroom when you arrive at your destination, along with clothes suitable for that location.  You can do your Clark Kent impression...

Or, as a friend in AZ would say,  I couldn't carry on the bike what we were bringing with us today, a carful of cold air.

You will adjust

[andy750]

Andy, have you seen heated grips for the throttle side? I'm curious how the wires might be run...

I've had heated grips on my K1 for about 12 years.  On the throttle side you just have to leave a small gap between the grip and the switch housing and enough slack in the wire to allow for full throttle movement.

+1 I think I got the idea to use them from Gordon many moons ago

[andy750]

I've been wondering about trying these too, here in the UK they are known as "handlebar muffs", which might suggest something a bit different in the US. These type seem quite good, though I'm a bit concerned about the potential for clumsiness they could cause.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-CB-400-4-F2-Four-1978-Tech-7-Handlebar-Muffs/131353086050?hash=item1e95410862:g:8KwAAOSwB-tZ4Iqz

Tim this is what motorbike couriers use in the UK all the time. Its where i got the idea from. I have a photobucket pic that I cant post of me using Hippo Hands in South Dakota in October just after a snow storm - temps -2C. Worked as advertised no issue getting in out.

[andy750]

Ive used both Hipoo hands (cheap) and Barkbusters (no mods required for them to fit to CB750 bars). Both work for wind/cold but for anything below 35F I use heated gloves of riding for more than 1hr. I have tried goretex snowmobile gloves, lots of moto winter gloves and even the best ones give me 45-60 mins in freezing cold before hands get cold heated grips alleviate cold a little but under 35F heated gloves are better.

andy, which heated gloves do you recommend?

I use Gerbing heated gloves. Keep in mind that my CB750K4 has Anders upgraded alternator allowing me to run heated gloves and heated jacket (Gerbing again). It really is night and day difference compared to using non-heated winter gloves.  For me, the alternator upgrade was totally worth it.

[evinrude7]

Ive used both Hipoo hands (cheap) and Barkbusters (no mods required for them to fit to CB750 bars). Both work for wind/cold but for anything below 35F I use heated gloves of riding for more than 1hr. I have tried goretex snowmobile gloves, lots of moto winter gloves and even the best ones give me 45-60 mins in freezing cold before hands get cold heated grips alleviate cold a little but under 35F heated gloves are better.

andy, which heated gloves do you recommend?

I use Gerbing heated gloves. Keep in mind that my CB750K4 has Anders upgraded alternator allowing me to run heated gloves and heated jacket (Gerbing again). It really is night and day difference compared to using non-heated winter gloves.  For me, the alternator upgrade was totally worth it.

ahh you have one of those. 

[andy750]

Hippo hands in action -Needles Highway, SD

[evinrude7]

Hippo hands in action -Needles Highway, SD

what a view. 

i bought some eastern made abs clear deflectors.  looking for some battery powered heated gloves.