Today I learned another reason to wear gloves. - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Michigunman · 08-28-2007, 08:22 PM

So I have been undecided on a new pair of gloves and putting off the purchase. On my way to work this morning in moderate traffic I feel something on my right index finger while approaching a red light. Since I'm in decelleration mode I just roll my finger up to see a bee. By the time I can safely lift my hand it's already stung me. The person behind me probably had a laugh watching me try to shake the little thing off.

Not like it was big deal but guess what I bought after work tonight?

GregR1 · 08-28-2007, 08:24 PM

a jar of honey?

i currently own 4 pairs of gloves, and i'm about to buy a fifth (and then try to sell of two of the existing pairs)

DeRiggi · 08-28-2007, 09:08 PM

i ALWAYS wear gloves....Might not always be riding gloves...Right now i am wearing black Mechanix gloves....

Warputer · 08-28-2007, 09:10 PM

Dayum bees ! I had a run in with one last month .....got caught in my helmet and stung my face 5 times before I could get him out.

Michigunman · 08-28-2007, 09:38 PM

Code:

a jar of honey?

No honey!

Warputer · 08-28-2007, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michigunman

Code:

a jar of honey?

No honey!

IntruderCruiser · 08-29-2007, 01:38 AM

rode tens of thousands of miles without gloves and never got stung by a bee on the hand -- did have one sting me on the temple under the frame on a pair of glasses

of course -- after I got older -- I now wear gloves all the time -- never can be too safe

kay · 08-29-2007, 02:05 AM

I always wear gloves too.
I have summer (mesh-like ones) gloves and regular leather gloves, winter gloves when it gets REALLY COLD (Goretex material, complete with a tiny rubber wiper thingy on my left hand glove so I can wipe off the rain from my visor in case of rain), and racing leather gloves.

Seems like a lot but they all have different purposes.

**inspiron** · 08-29-2007, 04:08 AM

I also have 3 pairs of gloves - 1 "winter" pair (GoreTex lining, nice and thick, with a long shaft that covers half of my forearm), 1 "spring" pair (GoreTex, but shorter shaft), and 1 "summer" pair (thin Kangaroo leather).

I've had insects and stones bounce off my fingers and knuckles. I won't ride more than a KM without gloves anymore.

Xerses · 08-29-2007, 03:06 PM

I think gloves are a must. When I picked up my M50, I picked up a nice pair of black Joe Rocket gloves that breath very well, but have padding it the right places. I was on the highway earlier this summer doing about 100km/h and some huge bug nailed me in the left hand. I barely felt it thanks to my gloves, but this sucker exploded and streamed bug crap all over the place, my hand was covered and so was the left grip. Without gloves it probably would have hurt and would have made me barf.

To me gloves are part of the gear and I believe in ATGATT (see my sig)!

mtalicarox · 08-29-2007, 03:09 PM

i <3 my gloves.. the Icon Timax ones.. titanium knuckes. things rule... ive taken a few rocks that proly would have broken some fingers, but just bounced off those.. also when my bike slid out from under me.. the gloves hit the ground.. barely got scratched... icon makes some good protective gear

womper · 08-29-2007, 08:55 PM

i have 2 pairs... i have a pair of joe rocket air-something... keeps my hands cool on the hottest days.
i have a backup pair.. generic cruiser gloves i bought for the safety course, comfy and padded where it should.

i'll be buying another pair soon... once it hits about 10c outside at night it's downright cold!! need some armoured winter gloves (i want something like inspiron has!)

i don't believe in fingerless gloves, as i tend to not pick my nose when on the bike

Barbarian · 08-30-2007, 01:11 PM

I own a few pairs of gauntlets. Mostly so when people annoy me at work I have something convenient with which to slap 'em.

Apertureguy · 08-30-2007, 01:18 PM

I own several pairs of gloves and continue to buy them. It's nice having an alternate pair or four to rotate.

Been hit with many rocks and debris...I never ride without them.

Warputer · 08-30-2007, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Apertureguy

Been hit with many rocks and debris...I never ride without them.

+1 !

My favorite pair .....

**Trapper** · 08-30-2007, 01:32 PM

I prefer wiping my own bum as opposed to having someone else do it. That's just me. Gloves all the time while riding.

Xerses · 08-30-2007, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Trapper

I prefer wiping my own bum as opposed to having someone else do it. That's just me. Gloves all the time while riding.

OK!?

I must be think as a castle wall because I don't understand where the bum thing comes in?

EDIT: Never mind, I just got it!!! Damn allergies are killing my brain cells!

cvillechopper · 08-30-2007, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xerses

OK!?

I must be think as a castle wall because I don't understand where the bum thing comes in?

EDIT: Never mind, I just got it!!! Damn allergies are killing my brain cells!

Sure.. Blame it on the allergies

I've worn gloves for years off and on depending on the weather. I went down almost 2 years ago and luckily had on gloves, but not motorcycle gloves. One palm slid up and I was picking out gravel for about a week. Also found out why motorcycle jackets have narrow forearms as the leather I had on slid up my arm and my wrist and forearm had the gravely thing as well. I've got real gear now and I wear it.

In short, gear that's made for the purpose is always best, but anything is better than nothing.

Xerses · 08-30-2007, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvillechopper

In short, gear that's made for the purpose is always best, but anything is better than nothing.

frostbitevinnie · 08-31-2007, 09:27 AM

Yesterday morning going to work it was in the lower 50's. I could hardly move my hands to clutch and brake. Bought a pair right after work and went for a long ride last night. What a difference! Just need to get used to them. A question though, I did not want to buy a think pair thinking it would be difficult to clutch and brake. Do you guys have trouble with the thicker gloves?

08-28-2007, 08:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Michigunman In Training Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Walled Lake, MI Posts: 107	Today I learned another reason to wear gloves. So I have been undecided on a new pair of gloves and putting off the purchase. On my way to work this morning in moderate traffic I feel something on my right index finger while approaching a red light. Since I'm in decelleration mode I just roll my finger up to see a bee. By the time I can safely lift my hand it's already stung me. The person behind me probably had a laugh watching me try to shake the little thing off. Not like it was big deal but guess what I bought after work tonight?

08-28-2007, 09:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
DeRiggi Wants Better Weather Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: Central New Jersey Posts: 694	i ALWAYS wear gloves....Might not always be riding gloves...Right now i am wearing black Mechanix gloves.... __________________ For every moment of triumph, for every instance of beauty, many souls must be trampled. - HST Kuryakyn ISO Grips and Throttle Boss, Drilled Pipes, Rear Taillight/Fender Mod and relocated signals....More to come soon!!

08-28-2007, 09:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
Warputer Kickstand Operator Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 05 Busa-GSX1300R Location: Lake Murray South Carolina Posts: 253	Dayum bees ! I had a run in with one last month .....got caught in my helmet and stung my face 5 times before I could get him out. __________________ Chris

08-28-2007, 09:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
Michigunman In Training Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Walled Lake, MI Posts: 107	Code: a jar of honey? No honey! Attached Thumbnails

08-29-2007, 01:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
IntruderCruiser TurtleWax Taster Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2003 Intruder 1500 Posts: 585	rode tens of thousands of miles without gloves and never got stung by a bee on the hand -- did have one sting me on the temple under the frame on a pair of glasses of course -- after I got older -- I now wear gloves all the time -- never can be too safe __________________ Ride to Live, Live to Ride Member Iron Butt Association Save the Racetrack antics for the race track Yes I Can Do It, But I'm Smart Enough To Know Better

08-28-2007, 08:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
GregR1 ... Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,308	a jar of honey? i currently own 4 pairs of gloves, and i'm about to buy a fifth (and then try to sell of two of the existing pairs)

08-29-2007, 02:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
kay Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: Kawasaki Zephyr750RS, Suzuki GSX-R600, Ducati 999S Location: Crappy Little Island!!! Posts: 3,650	I always wear gloves too. I have summer (mesh-like ones) gloves and regular leather gloves, winter gloves when it gets REALLY COLD (Goretex material, complete with a tiny rubber wiper thingy on my left hand glove so I can wipe off the rain from my visor in case of rain), and racing leather gloves. Seems like a lot but they all have different purposes. __________________ *Suzuki GSX-R600* Cherry blossom season is here! Yay!!!!

08-29-2007, 04:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,073	I also have 3 pairs of gloves - 1 "winter" pair (GoreTex lining, nice and thick, with a long shaft that covers half of my forearm), 1 "spring" pair (GoreTex, but shorter shaft), and 1 "summer" pair (thin Kangaroo leather). I've had insects and stones bounce off my fingers and knuckles. I won't ride more than a KM without gloves anymore. __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

08-29-2007, 03:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
Xerses Sprocket Pilot Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: '06 Black M50 Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 807	I think gloves are a must. When I picked up my M50, I picked up a nice pair of black Joe Rocket gloves that breath very well, but have padding it the right places. I was on the highway earlier this summer doing about 100km/h and some huge bug nailed me in the left hand. I barely felt it thanks to my gloves, but this sucker exploded and streamed bug crap all over the place, my hand was covered and so was the left grip. Without gloves it probably would have hurt and would have made me barf. To me gloves are part of the gear and I believe in ATGATT (see my sig)! __________________ Black is still faster DAMN IT! Power Commander III USB Install Manual I Made *High quality debaffle video with drive by sound... coming as soon as someone can tell me how to digitally* blur out a plate in a video. Please PM me if you know how.** Last edited by Xerses; 08-29-2007 at 03:12 PM.

08-29-2007, 03:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
mtalicarox Banned Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 2003 Suzuki GSXR 1000 (Blue/White) Location: Hopkinton MA Posts: 647	i <3 my gloves.. the Icon Timax ones.. titanium knuckes. things rule... ive taken a few rocks that proly would have broken some fingers, but just bounced off those.. also when my bike slid out from under me.. the gloves hit the ground.. barely got scratched... icon makes some good protective gear

08-30-2007, 01:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
Barbarian Kickstand Operator Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 2006 Suzuki Bandit 650S w/ABS Location: Montreal Posts: 299	I own a few pairs of gauntlets. Mostly so when people annoy me at work I have something convenient with which to slap 'em. __________________ See ABS in action complete with plummy voiceover.

08-30-2007, 01:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
Apertureguy Throttle Jockey Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: New York Posts: 3,267	I own several pairs of gloves and continue to buy them. It's nice having an alternate pair or four to rotate. Been hit with many rocks and debris...I never ride without them.

08-30-2007, 01:32 PM	#16 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 9,192	I prefer wiping my own bum as opposed to having someone else do it. That's just me. Gloves all the time while riding. __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

08-31-2007, 09:27 AM	#20 (permalink)
frostbitevinnie In The Zone Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 07' C90T 76' MT250 Location: 3rd house NW of the Depot Posts: 2,727	Yesterday morning going to work it was in the lower 50's. I could hardly move my hands to clutch and brake. Bought a pair right after work and went for a long ride last night. What a difference! Just need to get used to them. A question though, I did not want to buy a think pair thinking it would be difficult to clutch and brake. Do you guys have trouble with the thicker gloves? __________________ I set up a by knot of soups that valid terrific, and can be made in big batches and frozen. Is there any interest? Karri Tamsin

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