🛵 Keep your hands cozy while you conquer the road!
The Tucano Urbano R333 Handle Bar Muffs are universal polyamide handle covers designed for scooters and motorcycles, ensuring warmth and protection from the elements. Weighing just 100 grams, these waterproof muffs are easy to install and compatible with most handlebars, making them a must-have for any rider looking to enhance their comfort on the road.
Manufacturer | Tucano Urbano S.r.l. |
Brand | Tucano Urbano |
Model | R333n |
Package Dimensions | 38.5 x 32.9 x 10.6 cm; 100 Grams |
Item model number | R333 |
Manufacturer part number | R333 |
Special Features | Waterproof |
Item Weight | 100 g |
L**A
Easy to use
It works like a charm, no flapping around while riding, and no awkward moments trying to get the hands in the muffs like it is the case with cheaper products.It is a really welcomed addition, that the "entry" can be closed, so even leaving it on the bike during heavy rain it will be still waterproof and stay dry inside.Big winter gloves might prove to be too big and feel it too tight.
M**H
Survive the winter without frostbitten fingers..
The Toucano Urbano R333 handlebar muffs came so I had to go out and give them a try..It was somewhat scary that when I got back google my tracks notified me as I turned off the engine "Total Track 66.66 miles", pretty sure there's the mark of the devil in there somewhere but sure wasn't hell like temperatures!Distance 66.66 MilesMax Speed 90.98 MPHAverage Speed 31.04 MPHIt is not exactly great weather right now, but great weather to try the muffs out in though. Temperatures were in the 2 to 5 centigrade range (35 to 41F) and it was either raining or snowing the entire trip, this is the first snow I have encountered on a bike in 30 years so not exactly hardened up to it!To further push the envelope I wore my thin leather, non waterproof and non windproof summer gloves..After 66.66 miles my hands were not warm, but they were definitely not frozen, they were not uncomfortably cold and I would have had no problems continuing the ride. That said the gloves were wet, taking them out of the muffs to open and close visor, wipe the visor, pick my nose at the lights etc soon wet the gloves, though to be fair my hands were not wet inside them.There was some water in the muffs, not sure if it was ingress from where it fits over the controls or if I simply took water in on my gloves each time I put my hand in, probably off my gloves, but it was not a huge amount and did not really make for a problem anyway.Putting hands in and out of them was not a problem, obviously not as quick and easy as grabbing the bar without them on, but not a lot different. However, I would say actually significantly easier than grabbing the bar with waterproof overmits on. There is an elasticated adjustable cuff in them which I did not adjust, I just left it wide open, maybe if that was tightened down a bit it might have been different but I did not see much point in doing so to be honest.Accessing the the controls is done inside the muff, again not quite as easy as with bare handlebars but most definitely not difficult or a problem.All in all I am pretty pleased with them, only took about 5 minutes to fit them, they are not exactly a fashion statement of course but to be honest I really don't give a monkeys what they look like if they keep my hands warm which they did, clearly with a bit more seasonally targeted glove my hands will be nice and toasty.
W**R
Sad with the purchase.
Very big product for my bike. It caused me to fall off the motorcycle and it is loosening the seam. It is not recommended for use on a scooter. I bought one for Honda Forza and because it is big it falls twice. because it stuck in the fairing. 👎🏻
M**K
Effective but a little awkward.
I currently have these fitted to a Kawasaki ER6F, which has bar ends weights and fairing mounted mirrors. They are simple to fit. There are rubber inserts which go through the outside edge of the muffs and over the top of the bar ends. Those are secured using either the bar end bolts or by using a plastic clip which is tightened over the top of the insert like a jubilee clip. The inside of the muffs fit over the brake reservoir easily and are secured by velcro straps and a rigid bar which sits against the underside of the handle bar. I found this a little awkward and the velcro straps are pretty long but with only a small amount of the furry side so they don't stick to themselves when wrapped around themselves repeatedly. It's secure enough however. The outside edge of the muffs are kept rigid by a plastic insert. Once fitted the are reasonably secure with just enough movement to allow your arms to move around comfortably. They are spacious enough even with winter gloves. They do however impact upon the tank and the screen when close to full lock however the ER6 has quite a wide steering lock so you may not have this problem on all bikes. Also, it's quite rare to be using full lock on this bike so practically it has little impact and does not prevent the steering from being locked. If you have bar mounted mirrors you have to cut a slit for them in a little neoprene triangle that's there for that purpose. There is another model of these which has an extension piece for bar mirrors though.In use they are a definite improvement in weather protection. I have not tried them yet in a sustained downpour or in really cold conditions but I will update this review after I've had them a while longer. So far they've been totally warm and waterproof. They are quite rigid so can be a little awkward when making slow tight turns as your arms press against them however you quickly get used to this and it isn't really an issue. As these cover the switchgear entirely it is very easy to access the controls. They are not awkward at all and definitely better than the neoprene type (which I also have) in that respect. In normal riding they do not impact upon the levers in any way however I have noticed pressure upon my fingers when travelling at higher speeds (80+ mph) when I'm covering the levers. I'm hoping some adjustment to their positioning might improve this but as I said they don't impact on the controls it's just a little uncomfortable.In summary I think they are a worthwhile purchase and they definitely make operating the switch gear much easier compared to the neoprene type. They may impact upon screens and fairings on faired motorcycles however and I think they could be awkward with clip ons due to their size. They do offer excellent weather protection but I'm not sure I prefer them to the cheaper neoprene type but I will report back once I've been using them for a while longer.
F**Y
The protection you get from the cold and wet is terrific and I just wear my summer gloves all year ...
These muffs are the business. I live in Ireland and commute about 40K to work every day throughout the year. I drive a Honda VFR 800 and since buying these over 3 years ago, I haven't worn my winter gloves once. The protection you get from the cold and wet is terrific and I just wear my summer gloves all year long now.The major benefit I have found to these muffs over alternative brands is that there is a light plastic strengthener along the outer edge of the muffs which means that wind resistance will not inadvertently pull on your brake or clutch levers which I had found with alternatives when driving at speed.
S**D
It’s good, but a little bit bigger
It’s good, but a little bit bigger
P**L
No cold or wet hands over winter for me!!
These fit my BMW R1250RS a treat. They do not fold in pulling at the levers at any speeds I have done. They do not look to bad for muffs and at 3 degress temp I still had my summer gloves on and no need for heated grips to be turned on also keeps your hands dry in down pours just get the straps tight around your bars etc. Will definitely buy again if needed.
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