manxie49

OK, I got these gloves as a present last last year and have used them through one winter season and have to say that they have not disappointed. They were purchased with the 2A twin batteries that fit into a small pocket in the wrist of each glove. I was a bit unsure at first as to how bulky it would make the gloves, but TBH they're pretty unobtrusive. The batteries, when fully charged, give about 2.5hrs of heat on the high setting and 5 to 6hrs of heat on the low setting, plenty of power for commuting. The gloves feel, at first anyway, a little bulky and thick, but they soon wear in. It can feel a little fiddly to begin with operating the switches on the bike, especially the indicators, especially so when you're used to more sports oriented gloves, but you get used to that pretty quickly. I have to say that firstly, they are lovely and warm, I tended to have them on the medium setting for the cold frosty days and the low setting the rest of the time and never once had to complain of cold hands or numb fingers. The gloves are waterproof, and I rode in some torrential downpours, I keep them proofed using Nikwax leather guard which is pretty effective, it keeps them looking like new as well. One thing I would say when riding in the rain, the gloves have an adjustable, interior, wrist baffle, if you wear the gloves over your jacket, which you probably will if you use the battery packs to power them, make sure this baffle is done up snugly, if you don't, water runs down your jacket and goes inside the gloves. Protection wise they have hard TPU knuckle protection and scaphoid sliders. The gloves come with a lifetime warranty on heating elements, and if you prefer, they can be wired to the bike rather than use battery packs. I personally love these gloves for winter riding and have just brought them out of hiding again today for the cold season which seems to be back upon us.

I feel your pain, we have pet insurance, but I'm with s-westerly on that one, as soon as our dog reached 5yrs of age, the yearly insurance premium has sky rocketed.

Happy Birthday .... Enjoy

I didn't see it but I know how he feels. I had a blast on my mates e-bike, very nearly stuffed it into a hedge ..... You'd never believe, seeing me on that, that I'd been riding motorbikes since I was 14! Some power in that there throttle!

Our neighbours are pretty good, helpful, but keep themselves to themselves, my previous neighbour used to be a mechanic which was handy, sadly, moved away, probably got fed up with me asking to borrow tools .... The annoying ones live a few doors away, everyone tries to avoid them, always ramming green issues and climate change in everyones face. The bit that always amuses me though is they drive a 1986 Diesel camper van and are always burning garden rubbish, go figure that!

All the best .... Have a good birthday

I had the exact same problem with my tracer, it wasn't just annoying it was dangerous. As has been said, it's because of how lean they run. I wasn't sure about remapping but bit the bullet and had it done. I'm glad to say that it definitely smoothed the throttle out and totally transformed the bike. Not sure about the Kawasaki but worth looking into.

I love the way that video has been done .... Amazing

If Ghengis Khan wants to cut down on deaths in the capital he needs to start doing something about knife and gun crime, instead of side stepping the issues. all this IMO is just another example of the populous suffering for someone else's vanity....Like I said, I avoid that part of the world if I can now, Middlesex is as close as I ever get, and that's enough.

Lots of people tinker and alter their bikes, go to any track day or bike meet and see the myriad of changes people have done to their machines .... Why do it? simply because we can, not that I do it anymore, my bikes go far quicker than I ever will in stock form as they are. But a lot of bikers still like to tune their bikes to the last. It comes down to individual preference, you work, you earn your money, and if you want to invest coin in tuning your bike then why not? I personally invest in comfort now, but that's only because I'm getting older

I think the main effect will be felt by a lot of sports bike riders who, and I've done it myself, change exhausts, re-map, re-tune, de-cat .... Anything that fundamentality alters the emissions will probably get jumped on. I did wonder how it would be enforced but IMHO they would probably tweak the MOT to reflect changes in the law.

Interesting, but that said, the last time I rode through the centre of London I don't think I got the bike out of 1st gear .... Still glad I don't live in that city though! https://advrider.com/city-of-london-considering-15-mph-speed-limit/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_content=10_11_2021&fbclid=IwAR2VEHFmhN8Eiihw7Y86JT-KDloeVyM4WXsjE6K7lXVZnTh1JjuAJJ6ERQY

I wonder is this going to the herald the beginning of the end for those of us who like to tinker and modify our bikes https://www.britishmotorcyclists.co.uk/anti-tampering-threat/

Belated happy birthday, my excuse, as I’m usually late with birthdays, I was away working …. And you know what they say about excuses? They’re like ar*eholes, everybody has one!

Thankfully never tested mine in anger, however, they did save my bike when it toppled over on the car deck of the boat once, so, happy days, saved me a few Bob, I’d always have them.

Happy birthday

We’ve had similar things over here but on the green lanes, namely wooden planks on tracks with nails in them trying to catch enduro riders out. Police investigate but none of these f- - - - - G terrorists ever seem to get caught .

Couldn’t agree more

They’re out there!! My question would be why….

Happy birthday

Good luck with this .... I can't help, I was just another ill thought out consideration of my dads back then! Try posting a request on here http://www.ttwebsite.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?fid=12 Lots of older bikers and race lovers on there, someone may be able to help

Happy Birthday to both of you, hope you have a good day

Happy Birthday .... All the very best