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Title: Gloves
Post by: wkreps on May 10, 2014, 07:38:15 PM: Pulled from another topic to help keep it on topic.

I picked up these Cortech DX 2 Gloves (http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/cortech-dx-2-gloves) and they are OK. Nice for summer riding but one index finger is giving me trouble. The sewn seam is digging under my fingernail while riding. Just a wee bit annoying. I'd like to get some nice heavy duty ones but I'll need to save some $$$ first. Too many things to buy. Let me know your experiences with gloves, what you have and your opinion on them.

Quote from: wkreps on May 10, 2014, 01:45:14 PM
CHRIS!!!

Thanks for the idea on gloves. I had no idea Mechanix made protective type gloves. Are they meant for riding or are you just dual using these gloves?

Quote from: Chris0381 on May 10, 2014, 04:05:41 PM
These are the glove $25 at wallmart. They look like multipurpose not specifically for riding.

http://www.fullsource.com/mechanix-mpt-51/?size=4&color=black_yellow&gclid=clb42yheob4cfrfk7aodb24aug (http://www.fullsource.com/mechanix-mpt-51/?size=4&color=black_yellow&gclid=clb42yheob4cfrfk7aodb24aug)
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: bluesin on May 10, 2014, 09:13:22 PM: I go to the local Military Surplus store for Camping/riding equipment. They carry everything from leather gauntlet ( cold weather )type to fingerless leather gloves, saddlebags, chaps, helmets, etc. Good deals...long lasting leather and inexpensive. :)
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: TroutBum on May 11, 2014, 04:51:57 AM: I have the same Cortech gloves. What you'll find is that it will soften up over time and the uncomfortable feeling you get will go away. I also found washing them in cold water in a gentle cycle aided in the softening process.
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: Hairy Bob on May 11, 2014, 07:16:23 AM: This is my range to cover all of our seasons ...
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: wkreps on May 11, 2014, 01:10:25 PM: yeah, it looks like at least 3 pair is what I'll need. These Cortech's aren't much for protection but certainly better than nothing. I also want a nice summer and cold weather pairs with hard knuckles. etc.

Nice collection Bob.

Thanks for the tip Trout.

bluesin, looks like I've added a riding trip to a surplus store to my places I want to ride to.
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: LidoCA on May 11, 2014, 02:29:42 PM: Taking a rock to the hand has been a concern. I have some S & S gloves. They are comfortable, but do not offer much protection for a hard impact. Those Mechanix gloves look like they would do the job. I was at the local Wal-Mart yesterday. They did not stock anything like that.
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on May 11, 2014, 06:43:59 PM: Anyone else see that top right one move !?
Might be a palmetto in there!
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: zombie on May 11, 2014, 09:27:26 PM: Or a wombat hiding from the Palmetto. I didn't actually see it move but I set it as my wall paper, and will keep a close eye on it.

Will report more details as the story develops.
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: Vivo on May 13, 2014, 07:13:10 AM: No gloves for me..!!!

A misconception on motocross gloves... some think they're fully protected because the sport itself is very rough... wrong!... motocross riders fall on dirt... not on pavement... ;)
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: Hairy Bob on May 13, 2014, 09:52:02 AM: Quote from: Stig on May 11, 2014, 06:43:59 PM
Anyone else see that top right one move !?
Might be a palmetto in there!

::) Bloody palmettoes - they're palm trees ya wombats. It ain't my fault you guys can't talk strine. ;)

" Yeah mate, I'll go a large serve of palmettoes and chips thanks and plenty of tomatoe sauce " .
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: zombie on May 13, 2014, 10:33:31 PM: Only on Sundays.
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: wkreps on May 14, 2014, 02:16:41 AM: Quote from: Vivo on May 13, 2014, 07:13:10 AM
No gloves for me..!!!

A misconception on motocross gloves... some think they're fully protected because the sport itself is very rough... wrong!... motocross riders fall on dirt... not on pavement... ;)

speaking of protection, (just thought of this) does anyone wear knee pads rather than expensive riding pants. Kinda like the Mechanix gloves rather than the high $ riding gloves.
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: zombie on May 14, 2014, 02:18:42 AM: Karate gear is big in Asia for protection. Seriously...
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: wkreps on May 14, 2014, 02:19:59 AM: Quote from: zombie on May 14, 2014, 02:18:42 AM
Karate gear is big in Asia for protection. Seriously...
I laughed because you wrote "Seriously . . . ". Sometimes it's hard to tell.
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: zombie on May 14, 2014, 02:22:56 AM: I know... LOL ;D
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: Vivo on May 14, 2014, 02:24:16 AM: Quote from: wkreps on May 14, 2014, 02:19:59 AM
I laughed because you wrote "Seriously . . . ". Sometimes it's hard to tell.

Yeah, seriously.... Actually it's Taekwondo gear...
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: zombie on May 14, 2014, 02:28:55 AM: Thats what I meant... You would look stupid riding around in a Gi.
Besides the belt Always gets caught in the spokes.
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on May 16, 2014, 03:23:00 PM: Quote from: wkreps on May 14, 2014, 02:16:41 AM
speaking of protection, (just thought of this) does anyone wear knee pads rather than expensive riding pants. Kinda like the Mechanix gloves rather than the high $ riding gloves.
When Our Filipino scooter riding friends hit the roads for one of their mass outings it looks like 150 Yankees catchers set loose on the world. They love those things, and I gotta admit... they look pretty cool...but folks round here would just think I am on my way to Ump a softball game.
Title: Re: Gloves
Post by: zombie on May 17, 2014, 07:04:07 AM: Yeah but the about to be divorced gals love a guy with big leathery mitts.

Have ya heard the one about the ... WOW!! I almost messed up Big Time. WHewww...