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The C10, aka Kawasaki Concours - The Original => Accessories and Modifications - C10 => Topic started by: DarkKnight on May 16, 2011, 03:44:27 PM

Title: I need riding gloves
Post by: DarkKnight on May 16, 2011, 03:44:27 PM: Any advice
Title: Re: I need riding gloves
Post by: snarf on May 16, 2011, 04:00:04 PM: Check out LeatherUp.com
They have all kinds of gloves at very good prices. Last year I picked up a pair of carbon fiber nuckle gloves for the misses and myself. Couldn't be happier with their products.
Title: Re: I need riding gloves
Post by: oldsmoboat on May 16, 2011, 04:40:15 PM: Don't get the lightweight "Bilt" gloves on sale at cyclegear.com. They lasted 3 weeks then started ripping apart on a seam.
Title: Re: I need riding gloves
Post by: CRocker on May 16, 2011, 04:53:14 PM: Quote from: oldsmoboat on May 16, 2011, 04:40:15 PM
Don't get the lightweight "Bilt" gloves on sale at cyclegear.com. They lasted 3 weeks then started ripping apart on a seam.

Warranty?
Title: Re: I need riding gloves
Post by: Pfloydgad on May 16, 2011, 06:07:06 PM: www.ironpony.com (http://www.ironpony.com)
Lots of choices, and check the closeout section for some great buys.
Ride safe all.
Greg
Title: Re: I need riding gloves
Post by: jim_de_hunter on May 16, 2011, 06:26:18 PM: Tractor Supply for leather working gloves.
Title: Re: I need riding gloves
Post by: oldsmoboat on May 16, 2011, 06:46:18 PM: Quote from: CRocker on May 16, 2011, 04:53:14 PM
Warranty?
I didn't keep the receipt but I am going to try anyway.
Title: Re: I need riding gloves
Post by: sas mayhem on May 17, 2011, 03:46:43 PM: Quote from: oldsmoboat on May 16, 2011, 06:46:18 PM
I didn't keep the receipt but I am going to try anyway.

You shouldn't need one Cycle Gear is the only seller of Bilt ans Sedici brand wear. I ask the salesman the same question when I got my Sedici brand summer gloves. They have a lifetime warranty and Built a 5 year warranty.

Cheers
Ron
Title: Re: I need riding gloves
Post by: DarkKnight on May 17, 2011, 05:17:47 PM: How do you buy gloves and riding pants online with out trying?
Title: Re: I need riding gloves
Post by: George in N Az on May 17, 2011, 05:24:45 PM: I don't buy gloves online. I like trying them on. I found Icon gloves fit me very well. That is one thing that is really tough, certain manu's large might be your xtra large.

The best gloves I ever tried on- Dianese, leather velvet. but really pricey.
For the money a good pair of deer skin American made gloves from a decent hardware store did fine for me when I lost a pair! Doh! I still have them, very comfortable and washable - deerskin. Last a long time, not fancy but work.

I learned my lesson. I put a spare pair of gloves under my seat in the little pocket over the fender. I hate riding without gloves.
Title: Re: I need riding gloves
Post by: tvpierce on May 17, 2011, 05:46:39 PM: I wear a set of Wells Lamont work gloves from Wal Mart: $10. Nice soft thick leather, and the best fitting gloves I've ever had.

I just bought a set of these Fieldsheer for warm riding. Nice fit too, but I haven't had a chance to wear them... it hasn't warmed up yet. Hard to beat for $15. They run small, so the 3XL that's available will likely fit if you normally wear XL.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/37/16461/CITEM/Fieldsheer-Ranger-Perforated-Gloves-Closeouts.aspx (http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/37/16461/CITEM/Fieldsheer-Ranger-Perforated-Gloves-Closeouts.aspx)
Title: Re: I need riding gloves
Post by: txfatboy on May 18, 2011, 12:20:15 AM: For the summer, I found a pair of Icon's.... no cuff, perforated leather with knuckle protection at my local Cycle Gear, AND they were on sale. I have to try on gloves before purchase. I think I tried 20+ pairs before I found the Icon's and they are some of the best fitting gloves I've ever bought.
Title: Re: I need riding gloves
Post by: Walker18 on May 18, 2011, 04:34:00 AM: Quote from: DarkKnight on May 16, 2011, 03:44:27 PM
Any advice
Myself, I like gloves, with gaunlets. I feel if I have a 'get-off', I know my hands are going to try to save me, and I
want to keep the skin on them, hence, gloves. I have 4 pairs, always an extra in the bags. 1-cold weather(Firstgear?),
2-carbon knuckle leather summers (Cortech injector), 1- leather (From local leather shop). None cost me more than around 60 bucks tops, on sale.
Title: Re: I need riding gloves
Post by: Roadhound on May 18, 2011, 08:42:06 PM: Aerostitch Elkskin Gauntlet gloves, most comfortable gloves I've ever worn. I think they are about $77.00 a pair and well worth it.
Title: Re: I need riding gloves
Post by: Uglydog56 on May 19, 2011, 10:00:51 AM: Cortech Adrenalin. Pricey but worth it.