Hands are bloody freezing!! 😬

[Frostdog]

Hi guys, been viewing from afar the last few weeks and finally posting. Thanks for all the informative topics, I've learnt a great deal.

I passed my cbt in July last year after a few years of wanting to scratch the biking itch, various girlfriends and wives have talked me out of/not let me - whipeesh!! Sound of the whip I know 😉

I quickly bought a ybr 125 used, two lady owners and only 1500 miles so that's doubled now, I commute 18 miles on mainly back roads with a bit of dual carriageway and city riding. I stopped around October, scared of the dark 😳😄 mainly not seeing road properly and being cautious. Had it out a couple times daytime through winter and started commuting on it now properly last week.

A bit more background, I started off with cheap boots £60 helmet, textiles and got a good used Scott's leathers textile with armour on Gumtree. Now I can really tell the difference with the GOOD gear! Duh. Upgraded to Sidi touring boots (£50 eBay) what a world of difference! So much more feel in my feet with the gear changes, grip warmth etc.

I've digressed a bit but basically my hands are freezing now. I've tried 3 pairs of gloves, like the texspeed ones the best £30 amazon and they did the job - til now. Bought spada inner gloves - still shite! I don't want to get heated grips as I thought they looked quite difficult to install, I'm crap and I plan on another summer on 125 then taking test any going for a bandit or hornet or similar (kawasakis looking good, never gave then much thought but seen a couple models that have grabbed my attention.)

This morning was unbelievably cold, around -1 in aberdeen at 06am and frosty, my hands have never felt like it! Still tingling now. I have looked at heated gloves, I see Gerbing ones highly rated. Can pick some up on eBay for around £80 and wondered if any of you guys use them or have anything to add?

I know this is long winded and if you are still with me thanks for reading, I just wanted to introduce myself as well and apologies if I've posted in wrong section!!

Ride safe
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YBR 125, Bandit 600, Er6N, Honda CB400 Super Four

[ficedula]

Tried muffs?

Yeah, they look stupid, but once the temperature gets below ~3-4 degrees, you won't care, because they'll stop your hands from going numb with cold. I've just about got to the point of not needing them on my morning commute - but then I don't live in Aberdeen!

Also, if you're going to be sticking with the YBR through next winter, and it still has original bulbs on it - likely, if you got it with 1500 miles on the clock - change the bulb for one with a higher output. Doesn't need to be higher wattage or LED, just a better bulb than the crap one Yamaha fits.
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Bike history: YBR125 -> XJ600

[wr6133]

Look in to muffs. Yeah they look shite but they will keep your hands warm.

[Frostdog]

Thanks guys that's a good idea and I'm guessing a bit cheaper too 😁👍

Yeah I don't care about how I look, I couldn't believe the difference with the early start compared to all my other rides, been cold but this was unreal!

The lights pish so I'll do that, cause I've never really ridden in the dark it's not been a problem but I think I will this year weather permitting. I put a new tyre on it and that's about it, chain was rusty but more neglected than anything else. I gave it a good clean, spray and topped up oil it's been very reliable and I've outgrown it now but very loyal to me and is teaching me still.
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YBR 125, Bandit 600, Er6N, Honda CB400 Super Four

[Doovy]

Alpinestars Polar GTX goretex gloves. I would not use anything else. Have done for the past 4 and a bit years and all still good. Waterproof too.

https://www.extremesupply.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/600x600/alpinestars_gloves/Alpinestars_PolarGTX_Gloves.jpg
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[Frostdog]

Good shout I'll go have a looky 👍🍺
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YBR 125, Bandit 600, Er6N, Honda CB400 Super Four

[pinkyfloyd]

Tucano Urbano muffs and summer gloves. Doesnt matter how cold it gets my hands never suffer.
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[Doovy]

[Frostdog]

👆 haha😂

Turcano ones look good and tbh I can't be arsed buying another pair of gloves, ones I have are normally great. Muffs ftw
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YBR 125, Bandit 600, Er6N, Honda CB400 Super Four

[TheSmiler]

[pinkyfloyd]

[thewhyoffry]

KNOX Zero (outdry) are my glove of choice. I attached muffs to my bike and they lasted for all of two weeks. Not only did I feel like a knobber with them on but it made my bike about 4 inches wider in total so those times when you know you can get through a gap become hmm can I?

They are completely waterproof, pretty thick so offer decent warmth and loads of protection, not only for the knuckles but also wrist.

https://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/images/InitialSet/knox_zero_LG.jpg
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The why of fry

[Doovy]

Ah my bad. I apologise for taunting your ailments, you old bugger.

But fair play for being wrist-deep in muff!
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[Frostdog]

At £1.10 this is really stretching my budget, I am Scottish you know 😉 cheers
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YBR 125, Bandit 600, Er6N, Honda CB400 Super Four

[Rogerborg]

Over-grip heating pads, £2.15 delivered from China or £3.69 (ostensibly) UK stock.

They do actually work and are very easy to fit - you just need to find a 12V wire.

Also: muffs. Really. Just do it. -2 in East Kilbride, I had to turn the heated grips on Ze Beemer down.
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[Frostdog]

Perfect muffs ordered Fnarr Fnarr 😳😁

Aye it's lovely weather now but still cold in the am
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YBR 125, Bandit 600, Er6N, Honda CB400 Super Four

[BTTD]

You could also make a set of heated glove liners for £20 or probably less.

I used a pair of Lidl running gloves for £3, and some Beadalon stainless wire (used for making bead bracelets).
For my gloves I used five strands of wire together, 180cm long, and heat shrinked it, then stitched it onto the outside of the running glove. I think the wire I used was 0.12mm diameter (x5 = 0.6).
It worked out almost perfect in terms of heat output. Now that the weathers warming up I could do with attaching the £5 PWM controller I bought on ebay to turn them down a bit.

I also have muffs, and find the heated gloves + muffs better than the heated grips + muffs, but the gloves are bit more of a faff to put on and off.

[Frostdog]

👆 you need to sell these 😄
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YBR 125, Bandit 600, Er6N, Honda CB400 Super Four

[thepuma]

Heated grips....its the only way really. Ive ridden almost every day through winter and that would have been impossible without heated grips.

I bought Oxford HotHands...they are heated over grips rather than replacement grips as I knew I would be changing bike soon and wanted to easily transfer them to the new bike.

only cost about £50 and are worth their weight in gold....only took 5 minutes to fit too.
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YBR125 (SOLD) - CBR250R(SOLD) - CBR650F(SOLD) Current - Street Triple
765 RS

[Boris the spider]

I just removed my Urbano Tucano muffs at weekend.
And the temperature drops
Can really feel the cold now.
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[Frostdog]

https://www.urbanrider.co.uk/brands/tucano-urbano/bar-muffs-r319-no-bar-end-weights.html

Went for these in the end, I think they will so the job so cheers for the heads up pinkyfloyd
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YBR 125, Bandit 600, Er6N, Honda CB400 Super Four

[Doovy]

It's these ones that most of BCF usually go for:

https://img.motoraccs.co.uk/ebay/mandp/595336.jpg
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[Frostdog]

I was between the two but in the end thought the nylon looked more water resistant and from what I gather you can touch indicators more freely? Who knows 😁 they were a tenner more so thought if I'm doing it I'll muff dive in!!
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YBR 125, Bandit 600, Er6N, Honda CB400 Super Four

[Rogerborg]

Valid choice. It depends on the bike. I use Tucano neoprenes on my Burgman (and they really are good), but need enclosing muffs on Ze Beemer because of the verdammt indicators.
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[Frostdog]

After learning that the neoprene more popular on here and a bit smaller, and watching a video or two online I ended up phoning them up and changing, they were very good and a tenner more in my pocket. I appreciate everyone's help 😁👍
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YBR 125, Bandit 600, Er6N, Honda CB400 Super Four