Hand warmers

Jacovs

Apologies if this isnt the appropriate place.

Im not a motorcyclist myself, but would like to get a pair of handwarmers for my dad who is. Anyone know where in Ireland to get something similar? Online or else Dublin. He has a BMW F650 and also a Kymco 125 scooter. How universal are these hand warmers?
Last question, how easy is it to put on and take off? The motorbikes are usually parked in a very public place during work hours so could be stolen if not taken off every time.

blu3r0ri0n

Have a look on ebay, you should be able to find them easily, they are called handlebar muffs

They look easy enough to take on and off, I tried a pair before and hated them, switched to a decent pair of winter gloves and heated grips which is much better.


I would prefer heated grips

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/OXFORD-PREMIUM-HOTGRIPS-HEATED-HANDLEBAR-GRIPS-TOURING-ADVENTURE-SPORT-/300826115440?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Gloves&var=&hash=item460aa23d70

Dodd

I have had many gloves and muffs.
If he will be riding for hours in the cold then muffs might be good but some good gloves otherwise.
Gloves that you can take out the inside lining when it is worn.

Muffs can be taken off in seconds but I only heard once of them being stolen.

P.K.M.

Muffs are handy alright, I've used them in the snow. But they can be cumbersome. Would a set of heated grips not be a better option? Easy enough to fit and nothing to put on/take off....

Chippy01

Here's an alternative to the full size muffs - http://knucklewarmers.com/
I got myself a set about 2 years ago. No problems so far.

You can also look for something like these - http://www.ebay.com/bhp/hand-wind-deflector
Some are ever model specific, which will match the bikes's lines.

These (as with muffs,) create a still air area behind them when riding, which cuts the cutting cold in the winter, and heated grips will work better with either of the above fitted as well.

Jacovs

Thanks a lot all. Will have a look at those options.