Extending your dirt bike riding season can make winters in northern states more fun. The only downside is if you are not correctly set up to ride in the the cold weather, it can be miserable. In attempt to minimize this issue I picked up a set of Zeta Cold Weather Hand Covers from Moto-Heaven. The covers are designed to keep the cold wind off my hands with out wearing big bulky gloves in the winter, and the cold rain off in the fall and spring.
Installation
After receiving my Zeta Armor Handguards, XC Flasher Protectors, and Cold Weather Hand Covers I installed them that day in about 45 min. Everything went very smooth and fit perfect with the hardware provided.
Durability
I haven't had much seat time using the covers, but they are made very well with strong Velcro. They are lined both inside and out with a PVC coated material which will allow them to take a good hit or slide if your ice racing. Also this material keeps air and water from getting to your hands which for me is a key feature.
Advantages
The biggest advantage is as the name suggest they keep your hands drier and warmer than just regular roost protectors provide. The big gain is being able to wear regular style MX glove instead of thick winter gloves, which makes operating the controls easier. Another advantage is you can keep your XC Protectors mounted for added protection. One thing I was hesitant about from looking at pictures was the ability to come off the bike if you go down, which I can now see this shouldn't be an issue as they wrap well around your hand (but not so much that your tied on like a bull rider).
Disadvantages
The only disadvantage I found was the cover made it a little hard to reach the kill switch and E-Start where the straps wrap around the bars. I found it easier to leave that hand unstrapped which didn't have any effect on keeping my hands dry or out of the wind.
Bottom Line
If your looking to extend your riding season or take part in a winter series and are looking for products to help you stay warm with out hindering your ability to operate the bike, then the Cold Weather Hand Cover need to be on your list. Where I live there isn't a winter series close but it seems just about every year I do a dual sport in the spring or fall we wake up to frost. My hands are the first thing to get cold. If you're interested in a set of your own, I got mine from www.moto-heaven.com. They had everything on my door step in less than 2 days. Moto-Heaven is also offering free shipping on Zeta and DRC products to usdualsports readers with shipping code USDSFREESHIP.
Disclosure
*I was not financially compensated for this post. I received a sample for review purposes. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.*
Disclosure
*I was not financially compensated for this post. I received a sample for review purposes. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.*
