[fatburg]

Well, it had to be done this morning. Hung up the summer mesh and got out the leather jacket . I'm still gonna have to figure out something to do about my hands come colder weather cause I until it starts snowing, I'm gonna keep on riding.

What does everyone here use to keep there hands warm? Heated grips or gloves? Hippo Hands? Bar mounted hand guards?

What does everyone use to keep there shield from foggin? I have a nose guard insert but just curious.

thanks

 

[bumblebee]

neoprene liners inside my gloves...it gets 40s and down to high 30's here every once in a while

 

[jeeps84]

Hippo hands. Do they still make those?

 

[jetskifast]

Heated grips rock :dthumb:

 

[2FURYUS]

I just ride faster and hang on with a white knuckle grip...
then my hands don't get cold.

Seriously though, don't have that problem here, just wear lined leather gloves.

 

[Gas Man]

Yeah this time of the year sucks.... had to use my heat in my truck this morning.. :rant:

 

[R1up0n1]

Yeah this time of the year sucks.... had to use my heat in my truck this morning.. :rant:

:iagree: well I'm driving my car now...the truck will sit for a while to save mileage, :damn:

 

[fatburg]

Well I went with the heated grips option. Actually went for heating elements to put under my stock grips. I'll let you all know how that turns out when they get here.

 

[bumblebee]

I just moved to Florida...not an issue...problem solved... :lol:

 

[pickle.of.doom]

Wear either a pair of jersey gloves under your regular gloves ( I still use a pair that came free with a TWO magazine a couple years ago) or if you can't fit those, wear a simple pair of latex gloves underneath. They will do wonders for keeping the heat in and the wind out.

 

[Gas Man]

latex glove Pickle? Never tried that!

 

[JK_DILLA]

ive heard of the latex glove layer. Might give it a go. Last winter it got down to 19 degrees in the morning on my commute so this year its heated grips. I saw some on aerostich.com that go over the grips. Which i like when i want to simplify my bike for the summer. Grips and a Respro mask this winter.

 

[fatburg]

well I just got done with the install. I went with the Dual-Star brand but no heat-troller unit, just a hi/low toggle switch. One thing I like about the dual-star over the aerostich brand is the dual elements, they offer a wider range of temps depending on whether you wire them in parallel(35w), series(9w) or just use one of the elements(17w). I've read that using the full 35w is just too darn hot and most just used a single element. The toggle switch goes between hi, just using one element or to low by wiring in series. If I decide this isn't enough for the really cold mornings I'll install the heat-troller and utilize the full 35-watts.

I also added an aux relay triggered off the head light switch to disengage the grips when the motor is not on. I used an SAE connector to utilize the battery tender quick connect I installed today also. So when it does get to cold to ride, I unplug the grips and hook up the battery tender. :dthumb:

I have a total of $30 for the grips (shipped) and $10 for the aux relay and connectors.

I'll have more to report after the first cold morning.

 

[Gas Man]

fat... :nopicsbs:

Sounds pretty nice... got any good links?

 

[fatburg]

Here's what I got: Dual-Stars I liked this one because it came with a much nicer rocker switch than straight from D-S or from aerostich. If anyone is thinking about it, here is a great how-to site I referenced alot.

I'll try to get some pics of the toggle switch, connector etc.

 

[Gas Man]

Good stuff...TNX!

 

[JK_DILLA]

keep us updated, im interested.

 

[fatburg]

So I flipped them on on the way in this morning and noticed my first issue I might have to deal with. The throttle side got pretty toasty, but the clutch side was definately lacking. I'm pretty sure my aluminum bars are just having way to much heat sink effect. Gonna have to figure out a way to insulate b/w the element and the bar. Maybe some heat shrink tube or epoxy down a piece of foil? Anyone have any other ideas?

 

[Gas Man]

Could you fill the clip on with some foam or somin to absorb more heat? :scratch:

 

[fatburg]

Could you fill the clip on with some foam or somin to absorb more heat? :scratch:

The thing is I don't want the bars to absorb the heat, I want the heat to come through the grips.

additional side note: I have risers and handlebars on the FZ not clipons.