Motor Officer Gloves?

_undecided_ · 11-03-2008

I'm looking for a pair of gloves for a cruiser. Most of the gloves I'm finding seemed to be suited for racing/sport bikes. It doesn't look like these offer any armour, but still look pretty good. Prices seem to range $20-30 from Google. I'm not planning on riding in the winter, mostly warmer weather. Anyone have any experience with these?

Patrolman™ with Sheepskin
CoolTac Motor Officer Gloves

A-J · 11-03-2008

I've worn a similar pair (not for riding) and they were nice. You may want to try some like this:

They have the carbon fiber knuckles and good leather. $15 shipped to the lower 48.

*trikebubble* · 11-03-2008

I wear similar gloves. A cop friend of mine gave me a pair of his. They are awesome, lightwwight, un-assuming, and comfortable. Mine even have a kevlar lining/

nupdcop · 11-04-2008

As a motorcycle officer I just had to chime in on this one. What you pay for gloves is what you get. Now for those of you out there cover your eyes - I do drive a Harley at work but a Kawasaki Vulcan at home. I have a set of Harley all leather gloves that work just fine. My question would be - why do you need armor? If you plan to fall off your ride chances are you will end up palm down and not knuckle up. If you plan to fight I guess I've never needed that "extra" help. My point in the matter is that a good all leather glove can run you $20-$50, mine were $60 but that's because of the harley logo. I've had some $20 gloves that were like paper thin and shredded right off my hands at a 40mph crash - they were marketed as a "glove to keep your hands cool". I've crashed twice with my current gloves and you really have to look hard to see where I hit the pavement - stupid drivers on cell phones! Also in looking at your links please note that the cops in those photos don't even look like motorcycle officers, just normal cops who think they need gloves on to do everything. Remember "all cops are created equal, some just become motorcops". Take care and keep the rubber side down.

airforce1 · 11-04-2008

+10 post!
I'm using leather/Kevlar, no "armor".
Local LEO's just finished 1 wk. m/c training, most all wear good leather.
I wear insulated ones in the chilliest weather.
Wish I had a cellphone "stunner"!
"4"
t.

Hacker · 11-04-2008

These are what I wear. Very comfortable and with gel palms.

River Road Sturgis Gloves - Motorcycle Superstore

11-03-2008	#1 (permalink)
_undecided_ Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 1	Motor Officer Gloves? I'm looking for a pair of gloves for a cruiser. Most of the gloves I'm finding seemed to be suited for racing/sport bikes. It doesn't look like these offer any armour, but still look pretty good. Prices seem to range $20-30 from Google. I'm not planning on riding in the winter, mostly warmer weather. Anyone have any experience with these? Patrolman™ with Sheepskin CoolTac Motor Officer Gloves

11-03-2008	#3 (permalink)
trikebubble Slow Guy on a Fast Bike Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Okanagan Falls, BC Posts: 21,600	I wear similar gloves. A cop friend of mine gave me a pair of his. They are awesome, lightwwight, un-assuming, and comfortable. Mine even have a kevlar lining/ __________________ 08 Midnite Sapphire Blue ZX-14

11-04-2008	#5 (permalink)
airforce1 BUBF BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Redding, CA Posts: 1,655	+10 post! I'm using leather/Kevlar, no "armor". Local LEO's just finished 1 wk. m/c training, most all wear good leather. I wear insulated ones in the chilliest weather. Wish I had a cellphone "stunner"! "4" t. __________________ OGR, Patriot Guard Rider

11-04-2008	#6 (permalink)
Hacker Just another d*mn Yankee BTK Expert Join Date: May 2008 Location: Paris, Tn Posts: 1,564	These are what I wear. Very comfortable and with gel palms. River Road Sturgis Gloves - Motorcycle Superstore __________________ It ain't the speed.....it's the sudden stop!

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A-J Serial Sport Rider BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 91343 Posts: 279	I've worn a similar pair (not for riding) and they were nice. You may want to try some like this: They have the carbon fiber knuckles and good leather. $15 shipped to the lower 48.

11-04-2008	#4 (permalink)
nupdcop Motorcop Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 10	As a motorcycle officer I just had to chime in on this one. What you pay for gloves is what you get. Now for those of you out there cover your eyes - I do drive a Harley at work but a Kawasaki Vulcan at home. I have a set of Harley all leather gloves that work just fine. My question would be - why do you need armor? If you plan to fall off your ride chances are you will end up palm down and not knuckle up. If you plan to fight I guess I've never needed that "extra" help. My point in the matter is that a good all leather glove can run you $20-$50, mine were $60 but that's because of the harley logo. I've had some $20 gloves that were like paper thin and shredded right off my hands at a 40mph crash - they were marketed as a "glove to keep your hands cool". I've crashed twice with my current gloves and you really have to look hard to see where I hit the pavement - stupid drivers on cell phones! Also in looking at your links please note that the cops in those photos don't even look like motorcycle officers, just normal cops who think they need gloves on to do everything. Remember "all cops are created equal, some just become motorcops". Take care and keep the rubber side down.

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