I have the OEM handguards and like most here with them recommend them for colder riding. With them, I hardly ever use my non-heated winter gloves, the summer gloves I have usually are enough (although I carry the winters just in case). I was going to spring for a set of heated gloves but don't really feel the need any longer. I do need to say that I don't ride much when the temps are below about 40 any more though as I got a touch of frostbite some years ago and my hands hurt something awful if they get cold.

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Doug in Kentucky (Semper Fi)
Live in the moment, for only the moment is real.
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2007 Wee-Strom
2009 Suzuki Burgman 650 Executive
2001 Honda Helix (Sold)
1980 Honda Express (my toy!)

Hippo Hands are a great addition if you have hand guards which prevent the problem chetc described. My HHs will be going back on the bike soon.

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2009 DL650A Grey
2004 DL650 Blue - sold
Long ago TC-90

Just for the Storm plastics, not including the aluminum backbone assembly.


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2012 DL650 Shiro Nakama #27
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