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Another thought do you actually want to get your hands that hot? I have cheap Chinese heated grips with copy grip puppies on top, they do not get as hot as Oxford which I have had previously. However my hands are never really cold. my hands do not get sweaty in my gloves which I find keeps my hands much warmer, than when I had hot Oxford grips. The other factor not accounted in the above photo is the insulation effects of your hand on the grip, which will allow the grip to warm further.

I have no objection to buying cheap and direct. Often other “quality” products just have more middle men making a markup. Possibly with more knowledge of quality. With things like this where you don’t know if it will work I often buy cheap. If it works I can replace with better or a Mk2 when I have a better idea of what I want.

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Yes they work and can make big depending on various factors. Affordable ones available on Amazon. Cheap ones Temu probably from same factory.

I have heard of valve rubbers perishing resulting in flat tyres (undo valves 1/2 turn). Condensation in fuel tank that's just water right? maybe a workman could spill a little paint stripper on the seat? Or even paint the ceiling above, messy drips. Or it could just start an oil leak just drops of oil below it. Similar with coolant. Or the local tea leafs might decide it's desirable. Just a thought.

As above yes no problems, tip for putting grip puppies on. Compressed air, electric paddles board pump, or dinghy pump. I can recommend these for 1/5 the price. Grip puppies direct from China.

Well that's me home from 500 miles drive in 30 hours. During which I had to much time to contemplate. I once would do that sort of thing by bike for a nooky run and think nothing of it... You know when your getting old, when your doing it for a funeral

My suggestion if its in a shed then don't cover. The air cold it gets damp, on a good day without a cover it will dry out. With a cover it will dry out less. Can you add ventilation to shed reduce damp? Experience from boats and winter, 2 ways to stop damp heating and dehumidification or lots ventilation.

Feeling that your description is not clear enough I have done some pain staking research… This gentlemen is modelling suspenders amply hi-lighted by his thumbs. These ladies are using suspenders to hold up there lower leg protection, some riders prefer this minimalist approach to bike gear. Maybe they find the zips difficult to undo when it comes to toilet stops? I hope this helps reduce confusion.

Ok I cocked up one was meant to say always…

Not certain if this should be in here or have it’s own post motorbike service survival strategy.. …

I am guessing you used to ride pushbikes and are used to riding them in wind. Same goes for motorbikes relax, concentrate on where your going and the bike should follow. However bigger bikes are generally less effected by wind.

A simple question curious about the result.

My suggestion if your looking for Subtle control for the grips: Heated Grips Paired with these: Grip covers I know cheap and cheerful but they work and I have had one set fail after 6 years. Yes they dont get supper hot, but they have always kept my hands warm.

I will not show this post to my misses, I would be bankrupt!

He lives in Shetland, he knows more about wind in his face standing still, than we could learn at normal road speed in the UK. I would suggest partially faired by makes big difference. I am going to through in a curve ball.. Enfield Himalayan - not honda, however comfy at 60 mph, tough as old boots and capable on road and off. Moderately affordable. If your dreaming of getting your kneedown by the sports bike. If you want a decent commuter buy adventure style. Honda NX750 not bad choice but I would ride with gears then get lazy but that's personal preference.

They work for me, in deep dark winter you just have to wipe down a bit more..

There is a lack of tolerance in the UK at the moment that seems to be growing. Impatient people with a self righteous attitude. My solution has been to avoid people, not ideal. Then I meet enough of the general public at work that I figure is see enough people. Supermarkets have always been horrible as a bloke particularly of a week day. Women of all ages pushing you about, etc. I learned to be patient if the person in front dithered wait, then when the person behind starts being rude step aside and see how they handle they handle the person causing the problem. Online shopping is my solution, it’s a holiday novelty going shopping for me now. As many know we have 2 dogs, one is reactive improving but reactive. I have learned walking in the rain is preferable then the people seem to be more human. Even my misses has seen it met a lady whilst walking my dog it starts being reactive (she does look horrible when she does). Lady starts aggressive out of control dog lecture (dog on lead me trying to distract etc, hers of lead tormenting). Misses comes round corner and attitude suddenly changes, nice to see your trying etc. Its not everyone but now I assume all people are knobs until proven otherwise. Sometimes being polite can be fun, holding doors open or gates open for the person behind. I thought we all did it but it’s amazing how many family groups just walk through and expect you to do it for there whole family. Let parents through and then let door gently (deliberately gently if necessary, to make sure you don’t hurt anyone) close on children following behind. “I though you would hold the door open for your own children/ family / friends”. As a male sadly aggression will only get you in trouble, over kindness and taking offence will cause them many more problems. It’s the new form of bullying. Try it next time you have some one pushing, be polite let a car out of a side road. See how they react, the new rule of the road regarding pedestrians have right of way etc. Best exercised to let children cross when you have impatient car (normally school mum) behind you. Try it on the tram, invite them on when stepping off? Maybe a polite “You get on first, will get off after”. Then person who last pushed me to a junction on the bike had an unexpected delay when I didn’t immediately pull out I waited till I could just get ahead of the lorry. Last I saw of him he was in my mirror stuck behind the lorry, who was not helping his overtake. There endeth my lesson on how to be the biggest knob of the day. Apparently I do it so naturally now it’s embarrassing. “They deserved it”, “I know but you didn’t have to”.

Advantages of living down south we rarely see snow. However when we do Oh my the driving goes to…. then wait a couple of hours and they are all scared off the roads or stuck in ques somewhere and you have them to yourself.

Down here he is mobile comes too you .. I am not certain how far he travels. Today I didn't ride to work, my misses started defrosting the car for me. Probably a good thing as my crew mate fell over on the sheet ice in the car park.

Always with being home to watch the misses be wrong, first hand

Did it spark because positive touched negative earthed chasie?