hand protection for cold weather - Page 3 - Suzuki Volusia Forums : Intruder Volusia and Boulevard Forum

Vol4Life · 01-08-2013, 09:59 PM

Looks good - very clean mod and never would have pegged that as self-fabricated. Not trying to rub anyone the wrong way, but it's just not my taste. I'm a minimalist - no passenger seat, no bags, etc. But that's a nice job!!

bipestuff · 01-09-2013, 08:17 AM

Thanks, not considering it a rub. Everyone has their own taste and preferences, that's what's great about this forum! I'd rather get honest opinions and experience when posting!

Furbird · 01-09-2013, 09:20 AM

Forgive my ignorance, but what do the extensions on the bottom of the windshield do? Keep wind off your knees? Honest question as I really don't know.

I plan on building something similar to that to put on the crash bars. I can fab lexan for 1/4 the cost of soft lowers plus they'd last longer.

cactusjack · 01-09-2013, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Jendesigner

And living in Arizona

I have heavy leather, fleece lined gloves. So far rode down to 18 degrees, no problems.

Hey, it gets cold here. This time of year when I ride to work at 06:15 AM, it's in the upper 20's-lower 30's. It might be 70° for the ride home in the afternoon, but it's **** cold in the morning. Plus, I ride in other places than AZ.

bipestuff · 01-09-2013, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Furbird

Forgive my ignorance, but what do the extensions on the bottom of the windshield do? Keep wind off your knees? Honest question as I really don't know.

I plan on building something similar to that to put on the crash bars. I can fab lexan for 1/4 the cost of soft lowers plus they'd last longer.

Those are my version of lowers. I built them based on some plans found here on the forum. They keep some of the wind from coming up over the tank and buffeting your face/head. To me they make a huge difference in riding.

DCinCT · 01-09-2013, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Furbird

Forgive my ignorance, but what do the extensions on the bottom of the windshield do? Keep wind off your knees? Honest question as I really don't know.

I plan on building something similar to that to put on the crash bars. I can fab lexan for 1/4 the cost of soft lowers plus they'd last longer.

usually helps with a condition referred to as buffeting...a problem many..not all tho..experience when riding with a shield...you definitely will know if you have a shield and need to add them..I never needed them on my vol but had to get them when i went to my c90.

VT John · 01-11-2013, 08:34 AM

I'm one of the cheap people. Mittens & hand warmers. Hand warmers last 7-12 hours depending on whose you buy. Put the warmers on the back of your hands & ride for hours.

**Polovision** · 01-11-2013, 09:36 AM

I recommend getting the upper body garment as well as the gloves. When your chest cavity starts getting cool your body will restrict blood flow to your extremities in a effort to keep your vital organs warm – that includes your hands and feet.

WichitaWade · 02-11-2013, 07:01 PM

Vetter Hippo Hands. Fleece lined. super heavy textured vinyl outters. I'm selling. $50.

theonemudstud · 02-11-2013, 08:00 PM

I built a wind deflector for my ms batwing that works great..

01-11-2013, 08:34 AM	#27 (permalink)
VT John VR Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Southern Vermont Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts	I'm one of the cheap people. Mittens & hand warmers. Hand warmers last 7-12 hours depending on whose you buy. Put the warmers on the back of your hands & ride for hours. __________________ Just east of nowhere & next to nothing

01-11-2013, 09:36 AM	#28 (permalink)
Polovision Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA, Cameron Park. (Near Sacramento) Posts: 10,820 Thanks: 423 Thanked 305 Times in 240 Posts	I recommend getting the upper body garment as well as the gloves. When your chest cavity starts getting cool your body will restrict blood flow to your extremities in a effort to keep your vital organs warm – that includes your hands and feet. __________________ My Rides in the west

01-08-2013, 09:59 PM	#21 (permalink)
Vol4Life VR Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: King, North Carolina Posts: 169 Thanks: 20 Thanked 26 Times in 17 Posts	Looks good - very clean mod and never would have pegged that as self-fabricated. Not trying to rub anyone the wrong way, but it's just not my taste. I'm a minimalist - no passenger seat, no bags, etc. But that's a nice job!!

01-09-2013, 09:20 AM	#23 (permalink)
Furbird VR Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Semmes, AL Posts: 120 Thanks: 8 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts	Forgive my ignorance, but what do the extensions on the bottom of the windshield do? Keep wind off your knees? Honest question as I really don't know. I plan on building something similar to that to put on the crash bars. I can fab lexan for 1/4 the cost of soft lowers plus they'd last longer.

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