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M.C
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PostPosted: 09:02 - 30 Mar 2016    Post subject: Lever sleeves Reply with quote
Anyone use these, and do they help with cold fingers? Also any DIY solutions being used?
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PostPosted: 09:16 - 30 Mar 2016    Post subject: Re: Lever sleeves Reply with quote
M.C wrote:
Anyone use these, and do they help with cold fingers? Also any DIY solutions being used?
I used to have one fitted to my clutch lever on my Africa Twin to stop the metal pulling heat out of my fingers when riding round town and the clutch was in constant use. Made a big difference to me anyway.

Bought some recently for my Versys for the same reason but the thing just tore when trying to get it over the lever ball end. I will try again with the remainder of the pair, perhaps after warming it up thoroughly this time.
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PostPosted: 13:45 - 30 Mar 2016    Post subject: Re: Lever sleeves Reply with quote
M.C wrote:
Anyone use these, and do they help with cold fingers? Also any DIY solutions being used?


How about a length of heat-shrink from Maplins (or work, if you're fortunate)?
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PostPosted: 21:12 - 30 Mar 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
We just wrap everything in electrical tape at work. Was thinking of wrapping the levers in tape but thought it might not be that effective.

If it's the same sort of temps early next week (about 5 degrees) I'll order some, as I've started getting a tingling in my fingers which lasts the day Confused
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PostPosted: 21:38 - 30 Mar 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
God.i wrote:
Never heard of them. I'm hardcore I rode all winter without heated grips or muffs.


The same as half the people (if not more) who ride through winter, haven't seen any muffs or heated grips at college.
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PostPosted: 21:44 - 30 Mar 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
God.i wrote:

Try 60 odd miles over the pennines daily in all weathers.


You get mountains on your commute!?

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PostPosted: 22:04 - 30 Mar 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
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PostPosted: 22:10 - 30 Mar 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
God.i wrote:

Try 60 odd miles over the pennines daily in all weathers.


I manage fine through the North London mountain range all winter, snow every day, even in summer and up hill both ways.
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PostPosted: 17:09 - 31 Mar 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
God.i wrote:
I'm hardcore I rode all winter without heated grips or muffs.

Then pi$$ on your hands to warm them up?
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PostPosted: 17:20 - 31 Mar 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
Don't hold your piggies on the tewibwee cold levers and your handypops won't cool down so much.
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PostPosted: 01:07 - 02 Apr 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
Electrical tape will likely ooze adhesive and unwind itself. Heatshrink stays put but you'll need a few layers. Foam sleeves like grip puppies feel horrible and are fatiguing to use. Silicone sleeves are least shit if you can find them.

My sister found me some randomly, perhaps intended for pedal iron. Probably from a belgian market stall. I see these from time to time on ebay whikst searching other items, perhaps m&p or wemoto also helpful.
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PostPosted: 01:41 - 02 Apr 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
So, you wrapped eleventy layers of duct tape round them, and this didn't achieve the intended result because... ?
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PostPosted: 03:01 - 03 Apr 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
Oooh, look, the adverts on the thread have the answer. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorcycle-Black-Silicone-Lever-Sleeves-Brake-Clutch-Lever-Grips-Pair-/400988223006?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368
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PostPosted: 14:52 - 04 Apr 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
Do these interfere with the clutch lever, I'm guessing you adjust your clutch cable once fitted?
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