Reccomend me muff?

[G]

Ok, just bar-muffs as I'm sure you've worked out.

Got the Oxford 'sport' ones and they work ok, but have to be used with some kind of enduro style guard (I made one out of old shelving before).
Any recommendation for better ones? Will be on the zx9 again, as the others are on the KTM and I've found work surprisingly well for off-roading too, so will probably be staying

[Ariel Badger]

Blue Peter them.
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[27cows]

Got some Bike Tec ones. Cheap and cheerful, but do the job.

[kate t]

Ha ha, you just made me spit my wine out on the screen, with a laugh reading your post title

[27cows]

Those bucket ones would be the business for keeping the cold out

[Alexio]

lol, I have to say that this thread also made me laugh very loudly. That poor CG! It looks like a pig and will now be as aerodynamic as one too. Saying that, it is getting rather cold and I need to do SOMETHING to get myself warmer on the roads very soon. Last winter I just struggled through and this winter I'm reading all these posts about the right gear that everyone seems to be posting. I'm hoping that those threads, including this one, shall have me prepared!!!
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[Alexio]

[Pernig]

Having a go at the old vegetable oil bottle hand guards tomorrow. Will let you know if it's any good .
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[G]

Unfortunately you really need muffs to be a bit, err, tighter than that ... and no, it's not just my small... hands .
Want them to be decently encompassing to get a reasonable amount of stillish air in them.

I have those ones already Alexio - definitely need some kind of solid guard if you want to go over 40mph - otherwise they start to press onto the levers. Not so nice having your brake lever pushed in at 70mph, so having to use your right hand to hold the muff out.

Suspect it's the same with most grips however - as I've said, I made a bodged guard one out of some old metal shelving for current ones.
Be interesting to hear if there's any that 'work out of the box'.

[Peirre oBollox]

[G]

I have them over the plastic ones on my KTM and it doesn't particulary hinder it. Does perhaps hold it open a bit more, which allows more air in, which may reduce performance, but makes it easier to replace hands. If you're not bodging it, any cheap guard that has two points of contact should do the trick I reckon.

[Imonster]

Tucano Urbano one's are excellent - they've thought it through and already put small rubberised holes in the side, so you can slip them over your bar ends to stop them coming back on to your levers. Plus they have additional support towards the front of the muff.

Been running mine for over a year with no issues - arms go deep inside, and they're very warm and waterproof. I wouldn't think twice about buying another pair.
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[G]

[2E]

I got some bar muffs with a £40 winter gear ebay purchase.

Not exactly sure what make they were as they were completely blank, black with white fur lining but they had a rigid curve on one side which stopped it pressing against the brake/clutch lever at speed... tested to 100mph on a autobahn with no problems!!

I had them fitted to my CB750...

Try to look out for some with that feature on them, it stops you having to fashion something yourself

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[Imonster]

[G]

Cheers, think I'll go for a set then - brighton's a fair way away for me and I'm not in that much of a rush.

[Kris]

I got my set from Infinitys in Holborn although you could probably get them cheaper elsewhere.

I was toying with the idea of coming along to the karting / minimoto thingy on Sunday, that way you could 'feel da muff' although the weather is supposed to be a deluge all weekend...

meh
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[G]

Can probably get a lift if you come along - definitely from Reading.
Though, reading was named on the news as an area possibly badly hit, so bike may not be the best form of transport, however warm a muff you've got your hands in.
(Though, may still be better than being stuck in a queue in the car .)

[Imonster]

Didn't realise that they now did different models

These are the one's that I have - I can't comment on the others...

https://www.harpersraceshop.co.uk/item4085.htm

Edit: Sticking some on the offroader soon too! Gets mighty wet in Sussex in Winter
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[G]

As I've said elsewhere - found that along with the symtec heated grip kit they work really well for greenlaning - out in the ridiculous wet a few weeks ago, while my hands were wet, they stayed warm and it did help dry it out a bit, which made it a lot more comfortable riding generally.

[tutton]

Seems most of them boast strengthening to stop it pushing the bar
The motrax description says
Price including VAT - £19.99

Designed to provide optimum protection against the wind and rain
Reinforced leading edge designed to stop wind from forcing muffs onto brake/clutch leversFully adjustable will fit any motorcycle
Heavy duty velcro and adjustable buckle fittings
Reflective leading edges for increased visibility
Will not impede controls or comfort.

https://www.motrax.eu/item3580.htm
Suspect ill buy them, unless the other ones in this thread are a similar price..
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