guitarman Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Can anyone tell me if Hand Guards are worth having to keep my hands warm during cold weather riding? A search of the internet brings mixed opinions, but I can't find any opinions on this forum.I'm thinking of getting some for my Fazer 600 but don't want to waste my money if they are not worth having.CheersJohn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 A few members have fitted them in the past and rate them highly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benn Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Wind chill is what makes your hands really cold, so I'd imagine so, yeah If you were going 70mph on a 2º day, the temp on your hands would be -8º.http://www.csgnetwork.com/windchillcalc.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acting_strange Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Pure silk inner gloves have always worked for me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimmers Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 I spent 70 on some barkbusters for my hornet, and they really do help. I'm not going to say they solve the freezing /cold/painful hands thing completely, but they definitely help, as the wind is deflected over your hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimmers Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 The ultimate solution is hand guards, handle bar muffs and heated grips. Guy I park up next to has this combination and he rides all year round in summer gloves that are so old they have big holes in them. The hand guard /handlebar muff combo helps stop the muffs hitting your brake lever at speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fro Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 It's just a pisser that muffs and handguards don't really fit with the sportsbike look (well, none that I've seen anyway) and/or they foul the fairing and could cause steering issues or chafe. A set of those with heated grips would certainly take the edge off the winter mysery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benn Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 It's just a pisser that muffs and handguards don't really fit with the sportsbike look (well, none that I've seen anyway) and/or they foul the fairing and could cause steering issues or chafe. A set of those with heated grips would certainly take the edge off the winter mysery.Heated gloves and grips, sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nman1 Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 They did tend to push on my levers when doing any sort of speed but if it`s a steady commute then they work really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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