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Discussions by Rad Model => RadRunner => Topic started by: farmerwelds on July 20, 2021, 12:49:21 PM

Title: Handlebar mitts
Post by: farmerwelds on July 20, 2021, 12:49:21 PM
It seems like there are so many things that don't work with the RR and RR+. The handlebar mitts was especially disappointing for me. Also, it seems like the mitts should fit fine on it.

Anyway, does anyone have a good alternative? I may just try to buy Rad's and see if I can make them fit and if it doesn't work I can put them on my wife's bike.


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Title: Re: Handlebar mitts
Post by: MagnumPA on July 20, 2021, 01:44:10 PM
Those things seem kind of dangerous if you're signaling a turn with your hand and then need to get it back in there in a hurry to grab the brakes.  Why not just use gloves?  I've been commuting on a vintage moped the last 13 years and even a thin pair of leather gloves is plenty warm at 30mph as long as it's not below 35f. 
Title: Re: Handlebar mitts
Post by: farmerwelds on July 20, 2021, 02:05:09 PM
Yeah it gets into the negatives where I'm at in the winter. Also, I just use my bike for a short commute mostly where there are very few turns


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Title: Re: Handlebar mitts
Post by: MagnumPA on July 21, 2021, 05:13:55 PM
I just saw that you can get usb heated gloves for as cheap as $8.99 on amazon, that might work for you?
Title: Re: Handlebar mitts
Post by: farmerwelds on July 21, 2021, 07:13:18 PM
I'm pretty picky I guess. I have good gloves already it's just another thing I have to remember all the time. So I would really like the handlebar mitts. Thanks for the advice though


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Title: Re: Handlebar mitts
Post by: MurderNote on July 21, 2021, 08:47:22 PM
They make those things for dual sport motorcycles. I would look for them on a site like Revzilla or Rocky Mountain ATV. you can also buy hand guards that would definitely fit the RR. You could get a plain pair for under $20 in pretty much any color your heart desires.
Here's a pair of mitts for $15

http://www.dualsportarmory.com/products/tusk-hand-mitts-black.html
Title: Re: Handlebar mitts
Post by: farmerwelds on July 22, 2021, 08:28:21 AM
Dang that's super helpful thank you I will definitely buy those


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Title: Re: Handlebar mitts
Post by: MurderNote on July 22, 2021, 08:29:58 AM
Sure thing. [emoji4]
Title: Re: Handlebar mitts
Post by: Veggyhed on December 14, 2021, 09:34:21 AM
Quote from: farmerwelds on July 22, 2021, 08:28:21 AM
Dang that's super helpful thank you I will definitely buy those


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Did you buy those and did they work well?


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