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Title: I think I deserve a special award
Post by: nick949 on November 16, 2015, 06:29:41 PM
It's getting cold now, and I'm cheap and didn't have any hand protectors.  Since I was riding quite a distance today (it ended up being 341miles) in chilly weather, I needed something to keep my hands warm, so I made these.  They worked like a charm too.

If you can't quite tell = they're gardener's knee pads...........

Nick

(http://www.adamsheritage.info/images/quota/nov16_2015_2.jpg)

+ gratuitous road side / lake pic.

(http://www.adamsheritage.info/images/quota/nov16_2015_1.jpg)
Title: Re: I think I deserve a special award
Post by: oldbike54 on November 16, 2015, 06:35:02 PM
  How about this ?



                                                            Helluvajob Nick !



  Dusty







               
Title: Re: I think I deserve a special award
Post by: Sasquatch Jim on November 16, 2015, 06:35:25 PM
  Hey, what ever blows up your skirt if it works.
Title: Re: I think I deserve a special award
Post by: Penderic on November 16, 2015, 07:08:07 PM
Clever fellow!
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Penderic/Penderic047/mac_approved_zpsqoqha7yq.gif)

 :thumb:
Title: Re: I think I deserve a special award
Post by: Markcarovilli on November 16, 2015, 07:14:54 PM
 :thumb:

I agree you should as soon as it is available.....


Mark
Title: Re: I think I deserve a special award
Post by: acogoff on November 16, 2015, 07:18:13 PM
    More padding than Hi-lex jugs. Looks good.
Title: Re: I think I deserve a special award
Post by: jas67 on November 16, 2015, 07:18:36 PM
Did you hands stay warm, or at least net get unbearably cold?

If so, then, there's your reward.    :grin:

Title: Re: I think I deserve a special award
Post by: ajwood on November 16, 2015, 07:19:19 PM
hip hip hooray

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Title: Re: I think I deserve a special award
Post by: smdl on November 16, 2015, 07:42:35 PM
Red suspender award!   :thumb:
Title: Re: I think I deserve a special award
Post by: Farmer Dan on November 16, 2015, 07:51:41 PM
Paint them red and you may be on to something.  Good thinking.   :1:
Title: Re: I think I deserve a special award
Post by: Green1000S on November 16, 2015, 07:59:07 PM

Hahahahaha...
Awesome.

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Title: Re: I think I deserve a special award
Post by: Shorty on November 16, 2015, 08:12:00 PM
Looks Road Warrior ish.  :thumb:
Title: Re: I think I deserve a special award
Post by: Moto on November 16, 2015, 08:43:31 PM
How about the Nanook of the North award!

Did you figure out a good, permanent mounting?

They look really good!
Title: Re: I think I deserve a special award
Post by: 80CX100 on November 16, 2015, 08:50:32 PM
Nick, I really like the look of the sheepskin? cover on your seat,, is that store bought? Mcgyvered?(if so what type of material and construction). how do you like it compared to your bead seat cover?
I happened to be out today as well, probably 100 miles NE of you,,glorious day, but cold,,, ran the Twister through Almonte/511/Calabogie/Pakenham.
Nice improvising on the guards,,, I admit to being a wimp, and using my Gerbing gear today, for the first time,,, I was impressed, and warm tho,lol

take care, Kelly
Title: Re: I think I deserve a special award
Post by: Guzzistajohn on November 16, 2015, 08:51:04 PM
I've worn out dozens of pairs of those nailing tackstrip.
Title: Re: I think I deserve a special award
Post by: canuck750 on November 16, 2015, 09:52:23 PM
Nice

I have seen old bleach bottles cut in half and zip tied to the bars but the best I have seen is an arc welding shield cut in half on an old Suzuki!
Title: Re: I think I deserve a special award
Post by: nick949 on November 17, 2015, 06:33:29 AM
Nick, I really like the look of the sheepskin? cover on your seat,, is that store bought? Mcgyvered?(if so what type of material and construction). how do you like it compared to your bead seat cover?
I happened to be out today as well, probably 100 miles NE of you,,glorious day, but cold,,, ran the Twister through Almonte/511/Calabogie/Pakenham.
Nice improvising on the guards,,, I admit to being a wimp, and using my Gerbing gear today, for the first time,,, I was impressed, and warm tho,lol

take care, Kelly

Hi Kelly,
   Store bought sheepskin from Alaska Leather http://alaskaleather.com/collections/sheepskin-buttpads (http://alaskaleather.com/collections/sheepskin-buttpads). It has held up well to many miles and plenty of abuse.  Glad you had a good day. It was lovely.

How about the Nanook of the North award!

Did you figure out a good, permanent mounting?

They look really good!

I used the velcro strap at one end (double wrapped) then enhanced with some electrical tape.  They stayed in place and did a fine job.  I don't know about permanent though :grin:

Nick
Title: Re: I think I deserve a special award
Post by: Two Checks on November 17, 2015, 07:01:36 AM
Do you put gloves on your knees?
Title: Re: I think I deserve a special award
Post by: nick949 on November 17, 2015, 07:27:04 AM
Do you put gloves on your knees?

Two pairs of thermal long underwear under quilt-lined riding pants with knee armour.  My knees stay warm. :thumb:

N