Looking for Hippo Hands Recommendations

[Doc True]

I'm looking to replace my old-style Hippo Hands for one of their newer sets. Has anyone fit a set recently to a DCT? Also, any recommendations for an equivalent product would be appreciated.

My old set doesn't have much insulation and it fits alright, but it doesn't fit great around the parking brake.

2014 NC700X, DCT

 

[CamaroEric]

I have used the Tusk version on another bike (manual). They deflect air but are also pretty thin.

 

[the Ferret]

I use Kemimoto Handlebar Muffs (although I never use the parking brake) . With heated grips they make warm little caves for your hands. This morning's ride was 32 degrees and I was wearing thin deerskin gloves making it easy to feel the switches and I had the Oxford heated grips on 30% and my hands were toasty

Universal Touch-friendly Winter Gloves

Shop for Kemimoto Warm Winter Gloves, 1680D Water-resistant material on the surface and cotton material in the interior keep your hands warm and dry.

www.kemimoto.com

I'll post up some pics when imgur comes

 

[the Ferret]

Imgur is still down. There are some pics in this thread..post #4

Hand Guards

Cold weather has arrived. Looking for suggestions for Hand guards for a 2023 NC750X DCT. Don't need fall over protection, just wind protection.

www.nc700-forum.com

 

[Lee_0123]

My Oxford Heated Grips are working fine but this year when I ride in temperatures less than 40 degrees my little finger, ring finger, and back of hand are getting chilled. I have ordered the Kemimoto Handlebar Muffs. Waitting on delivery this week.

 

[the Ferret]

This morning's 45 mile ride was at 17 degrees and for awhile I had my Oxford heated grips on 50% but it was too hot and I lowered them to the 30% level for most of the ride. My hands were fine. My toes got cold though lol.

 

[Doc True]

This morning's 45 mile ride was at 17 degrees and for awhile I had my Oxford heated grips on 50% but it was too hot and I lowered them to the 30% level for most of the ride. My hands were fine. My toes got cold though lol.

I have possum socks for cold toes.

 

[the Ferret]

I have possum socks for cold toes.

lol what are possum socks?

 

[potter0o]

socks made of possums?

 

[Doc True]

lol what are possum socks?

Socks made from a blend of merino wool and Australian possum fur. Possum fur is hollow like a polar bear and has natural oils that mitigate odor. They're also super soft.

I bought them from this company. They're owned by a motorcycle/bicycle enthusiast.

Pearly's Possum Socks

The finest adventure socks in the world. Pearly's Possum Socks, your feet will love you for it. The absolute highest quality Possum fur and Merino wool woven in New Zealand.

www.pearlyspossumsocks.com

 

[TXBootScoot]

@the Ferret - do you have Barkbusters or similar? I’m wondering if these will hold their shape without wind deflectors or if those are pretty much required for mitts generally.

 

[the Ferret]

@the Ferret - do you have Barkbusters or similar? I’m wondering if these will hold their shape without wind deflectors or if those are pretty much required for mitts generally.

No, no Barkbusters or the like, they just slip over the ends of the handlebars and the mirrors. They will deform at high speeds (which for me is 65-75 mph but not enough to impact the levers. They will let you know right quick though if you haven't memorized where your different switches are because you can't see them.

 

[jknight611]

I second Pearly‘s Possum Socks, my wife bought me a set several years ago, and being in the Deep South, 45is cold but the socks are very warm and comfortable. And when I go motocamping they seem to go 4 days in boots and still not evacuate the tent! They advertised on Adv-Rider radio (podcast)

 

[Lee_0123]

I unpacked my Kemimoto handlebar muff for a test fit. I was concerned about fitting the muffs over 3 accessories I have installed. These are the GIVI Brush/wind guards (part no. HP1111), the Oxford Heated Grips controller on the right handlebar, and the Hi/Low bean selector for the auxillary driving lights on the left handlebar by the mirror.

The muffs will fit over the brush guards but the mirrors have to be removd first, then reinstalled once the muff is in place. Without the guards it looks like the muff can be installed leaving the mirrors in place. I'll propably remove the guards for winter so that on nice days I can remove the muffs.

My bike has the DCT and there is no mounting space for the Oxford controller by the left handlebar grip. The controller on my bike is mounted on the brake reservoir using the reservoir clamp screws. Rather than modify the muff by cutting a hole in it I elected to reloacted the controller to just left of the handlebar brackets. I used a spare ball mount from the parts box. I had to decapitate the ball mount to make room so the Oxford mounting plate can lay flat.

It looks like the Hi/low beam selector for the aux driving lights won't be a problem. Famous last words.

 

[ST13Fred]

The beauty of this setup if I need to do something requiring dexterity while riding, I stuff my left hand into my crotch, easily pull out my hand with the Asian cotton glove on, giving me good dexterity.
Riding in wet, cold conditions my hands and inserts never get wet and stay toasty warm. These are Cabelas XL insulated mittens I bought 25 years ago for less than $20. Large outerwear gives insulating air pockets and are much warmer than tighter fitting garments.