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Nireen

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Protection from wind on legs and hands??
« on: September 09, 2017, 08:56:20 AM »
I know you can buy those mits you put over the handles but I would like some kind of guard.  I have heated grips which helps amazingly but still a wind shield would be awesome I would think.  Also for the bottom part of my legs that to gets alot of wind.  Any ideas!?
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Re: Protection from wind on legs and hands??
« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2017, 10:51:14 AM »
Maybe a Scooter Skirt, or armored over pants for the legs.
The windguard you describe exists in a variety of shapes sizes and price points.  Some have built on covers as well if ya poke around.
Here's a link that shows some of the range.  Poke around a bit you may find better prices and more exactly what you want.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/10980440/d/motorcycle-handguards  (No endorsement for this site, they were bought recently and I haven't used them since..)

On my wife's bike I have some off-roading handguards & sometimes cover them with some mitts of the over the handlebar type you describe (see the peak link below)

I bought those over the years before some of the nicer ones that are made to work together came to be.  If I were to do it over again I'd get the combo.

http://www.peakscooter.com/foulweather.html is the cheapest scooter skirts I've found.  I have a review for 'em around this site somewhere.

I bought the skirt and the cheaper apron.  I still have the apron since my wife uses it on occasion, but the HD didn't fit the skirt as well so I let it go with the S200.
I generally use my over-pants since they add a layer of protection as well.
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in cold weather
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2017, 12:29:31 PM »
I use this with gauntlets.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v434/ice1/blacksnowsuit7022_zps4b8f26c8.jpg

Update: Sorry for the picture problem. Photobucket is screwing up everything nowdays.
It was a snow suit. Cost $70. US.
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Re: Protection from wind on legs and hands??
« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2017, 08:54:25 PM »
Wow like that scooter skirt!  never see these before!


Maybe a Scooter Skirt, or armored over pants for the legs.
The windguard you describe exists in a variety of shapes sizes and price points.  Some have built on covers as well if ya poke around.
Here's a link that shows some of the range.  Poke around a bit you may find better prices and more exactly what you want.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/10980440/d/motorcycle-handguards  (No endorsement for this site, they were bought recently and I haven't used them since..)

On my wife's bike I have some off-roading handguards & sometimes cover them with some mitts of the over the handlebar type you describe (see the peak link below)

I bought those over the years before some of the nicer ones that are made to work together came to be.  If I were to do it over again I'd get the combo.

http://www.peakscooter.com/foulweather.html is the cheapest scooter skirts I've found.  I have a review for 'em around this site somewhere.

I bought the skirt and the cheaper apron.  I still have the apron since my wife uses it on occasion, but the HD didn't fit the skirt as well so I let it go with the S200.
I generally use my over-pants since they add a layer of protection as well.
Kat :)

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Re: in cold weather
« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2017, 08:54:59 PM »
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Re: Protection from wind on legs and hands??
« Reply #5 on: September 09, 2017, 11:22:31 PM »
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Re: Protection from wind on legs and hands??
« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2017, 02:18:37 AM »
Wow like that scooter skirt!  never see these before!
Those are everywhere on scooters in Europe.

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Re: Protection from wind on legs and hands??
« Reply #7 on: September 10, 2017, 10:40:10 AM »
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Re: Protection from wind on legs and hands??
« Reply #8 on: September 10, 2017, 10:41:31 AM »
To keep legs warmer , I  add top layer of FroggTogg rain pants.
I use heated gloves under gauntlets.
Might try mitts this winter....gauntlets over heated gloves are very bulky;  worse - they certainly will depart my hands during on an 'off'.
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Re: Protection from wind on legs and hands??
« Reply #9 on: September 10, 2017, 12:01:25 PM »
yay found one in Canada :)  http://www.scooterunderground.ca/products/accessories/Scooter_Skirts-.htm



Those may not work as well as you would like Kat because of the feet forward position of the Downtown. Stigs suggestion of the Frogg Togg pants really does help to knock the wind off of the legs.
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Re: Protection from wind on legs and hands??
« Reply #10 on: September 11, 2017, 07:49:44 AM »
You'll have to poke around a bit but Termoscud is pretty much the bar on these, & they do have one for you.
Not the cheapest but it might well be the best.
http://www.tucanourbano.com/int/termoscudr-9091.html

yay found one in Canada :)  http://www.scooterunderground.ca/products/accessories/Scooter_Skirts-.htm
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Re: Protection from wind on legs and hands??
« Reply #11 on: September 11, 2017, 08:35:40 AM »
NICE! 

You'll have to poke around a bit but Termoscud is pretty much the bar on these, & they do have one for you.
Not the cheapest but it might well be the best.
http://www.tucanourbano.com/int/termoscudr-9091.html
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Re: Protection from wind on legs and hands??
« Reply #12 on: September 11, 2017, 08:38:27 AM »
I like!  tell me though why these one's are they better than most other rain-suits? I like the boot covers I am seeing to here.   https://fortnine.ca/en/frogg-toggs?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIj7m1j92c1gIVilqGCh1BQgY8EAAYASAAEgLS2_D_BwE



Those may not work as well as you would like Kat because of the feet forward position of the Downtown. Stigs suggestion of the Frogg Togg pants really does help to knock the wind off of the legs.
Kat :)

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Re: Protection from wind on legs and hands??
« Reply #13 on: September 11, 2017, 09:32:21 AM »
I dont know if they are better than others or not. I do know they work. And they are generally cheaper.  ;) I like rain bibs more than rain pants. No gaps between the jacket and pants to let cold air or water in.
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Re: Protection from wind on legs and hands??
« Reply #14 on: September 11, 2017, 09:34:09 AM »
Froggtoggs are pretty much all I've used when riding.  light breathable and store well.
Durability..I am due for a new set.  I've never used the boot covers though.  The SYM does OK for the most part and the burger has really good protection for my feet..that and wool socks.
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