Julesholling Posted February 13, 2009 Posted February 13, 2009 Been struggeling with freezing cold fingers in the mornings and was thinking about getting some handlebar muffs. I've already bought some Alpinestar winter gloves which helped but just delayed the freezing process.Anybody here use any handlebar muffs or are they a bit of a no go? Quote
Guest Posted February 13, 2009 Posted February 13, 2009 I use heated grips with summer gloves and never had an issue. Call me vain, but never liked the look of handlebar muffs. Quote
Guest Posted February 13, 2009 Posted February 13, 2009 If they work for you go for it - you can take thm off in the warmer weather.When I tried some on the Pan they obscured the mirrors so were a no-no. Quote
Guest Posted February 13, 2009 Posted February 13, 2009 I bought a pair and they are great. Mine have a nice opening for the mirrors so it does not restrict anything but I never used them in anger. My inner thermal gloves and external winter water proof ones are great. Quote
nman1 Posted February 13, 2009 Posted February 13, 2009 Yep, don`t give a shite what they look like, I do have a set. Must admit I do not use them as much as I thought I would, because they are a little restrictive, especially getting your hand back on the bar after wiping your visor. They do however work and on long journeys and in weather like we have been having I would not hesitate to use them. Quote
Guest Posted February 13, 2009 Posted February 13, 2009 Always see this guy on a scooter with them in the morning, looks kind of silly but.. : Quote
cruz Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 I have used them, look fuggin ugly but one of the most practical things you can add for winter riding. Just a pain to fit and remove, couldn't be arsed this year (what a mistake that's turned out to be ). Quote
Guest akey Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 I have a set, and they are great in the winter!Where abouts are you mate?? Quote
Alex Gold Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 I have used them, look fuggin ugly but one of the most practical things you can add for winter riding. Just a pain to fit and remove, couldn't be arsed this year (what a mistake that's turned out to be ).Are this type that just fit on with a strap that tightens past the levers no good?http://i9.ebayimg.com/02/i/001/18/69/0e57_35.JPG Quote
Guest Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 I have used them, look fuggin ugly but one of the most practical things you can add for winter riding. Just a pain to fit and remove, couldn't be arsed this year (what a mistake that's turned out to be ).Are this type that just fit on with a strap that tightens past the levers no good?http://i9.ebayimg.com/02/i/001/18/69/0e57_35.JPGthe only thing with them is making sure they dont apply the front brake/brake light as the wind pushes them back towards the bar,i made a small bracket that came off the bar end and held them in position to avoid this Quote
cruz Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 I have the Oxford ones that use the mirror to secure them, the whole mirror off/muff on/mirror on/adjust mirror thing is a pain Quote
Rosie Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 http://i9.ebayimg.com/02/i/001/18/69/0e57_35.JPG I had these on my 125 and found them great sadly they didn't fit properly on my 600 so sold them.going down the heated grips route now. Quote
bbobeckyj Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 You'll need to check that they fit your bike, mine didn't, the mirrors are in the way. So I have a pair similar to the pictures above (Tech 7), that I need to list on eBay at some point to get rid of them.Presumably you can buy ones with openings for the mirrors. Quote
Guest akey Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 You'll need to check that they fit your bike, mine didn't, the mirrors are in the way. So I have a pair similar to the pictures above (Tech 7), that I need to list on eBay at some point to get rid of them.Presumably you can buy ones with openings for the mirrors. You need to cut a hole; take the mirrors off, fit muffs, line up with where the mirrors go, cut a small hole and then re-fit mirrors. Quote
bbobeckyj Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 You need to cut a hole; take the mirrors off, fit muffs, line up with where the mirrors go, cut a small hole and then re-fit mirrors.That makes them a bit more permanent than I would like, not so simple as strapping them on/off. If I tried to take mirrors off I would probably break something. Quote
Alex Gold Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 How about just cutting a slit for the handlebar then? Quote
Julesholling Posted February 17, 2009 Author Posted February 17, 2009 Thanks for the tips guys. Sounds like they are worth it (Even i they do look ugly as hell!!). Think best thing would be to have a word with my local dealer to see which would fit best etc.Ta Quote
guitarman Posted November 4, 2012 Posted November 4, 2012 I've just bought a pair of Oxford Muffs for my Honda CBF125. They will look huge on it. I tried to put them on and are not convinced they will close enough to keep the water and wind out.Has anyone else used the Oxford Muffs on a CBF125 that could give me some advice?CheersJohn Quote
Throttled Posted November 4, 2012 Posted November 4, 2012 The smaller the bike the more ridiculous muffs look IMO. I have these from Autokickerhttp://www.autokicker.com/Motorcycle-Mo ... B005KVQNIMwhich I put over my handguards so they do not flatten in the wind. They also do not have a lining, so they don't soak up water. Quote
Uncle Meat Posted November 4, 2012 Posted November 4, 2012 I bought the Turcano Urbano ones for my YBR 125 they work great. Look a bit naff but I don't give a hoot as my hands are warmer and dry. Quote
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