bullhide gloves

[zippooriginal_imp]

Howdy,
After owning three '79-81 Honda 750's, I recently, and quite happily, became the proud owner of a 2014 CB 1100. Geez I love this bike.
I have a question I hope someone will be able to help me with.
Some time ago I had a pair of thick (bullhide?) gloves. They had no lining at all and they were perfect, just thick hide and great fitting.
Is there such a pair of gloves like that out there in existence today?
If you know of any such creature please let me know.
Thanks.
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[bigsheep_imp]

Deer skins are pretty good, they come lined and unlined and some are designed specifically for motorcycling. Lee Parks makes some too that are raved about. Got mine at a gas station one night when things went arctic on me.

[Clarky_imp]

Check out Aerostich. I've got several different pairs in different skins.

[ClassicVW_imp]

Before you pay big $$ for deerskin gloves from a M/C store like Aerostich (I'm not saying they're not excellent gloves) check Harbor Freight. They have unlined calfskin gloves in their work glove section. I've bought a pair or two for around $7 each. You may have to try out 3 or 4 pairs on the display hook to get the proper fit and softness that you want or need but it's worth a look IMO.

[Nortoon_imp]

I wear deerskin gloves from Home Depot. They are softer and warmer than leather, and won't turn your hands black if it rains. I still have the pair I bought three years ago when I bought my CB500XA. They are still in good shape, although faded from the sun after 33,000 kilometers.

When I bought my CB1100 EX in May, I treated myself to a new pair.

In cold weather I wear insulated suede deerskin gloves. When the riding season is over, I walk a local nature trail for an hour a day. I found insulated suede deerskin gloves to be much warmer than insulated leather gloves. Under -20 F I switch to insulated nylon mitts. Fingers stay warmer when the are all huddled together. If my thumbs get cold, I slip them in with the rest of the digits.

[Blockhead_imp]

We have Tractor Supply stores in my area. Not sure if they're a national chain but they carry excellent deer skin gloves for $20. They're durable and comfortable, non-insulated though. Perfect for summer, spring and fall riding.

[curlyjoe_imp]

Check out Aerostich. I've got several different pairs in different skins.

I've got a pair of elkskin insulated gauntlets from aerostich. They have a visor squeegee sewn into the left thumb too. Great but expensive gloves.

[bigsheep_imp]

My only complaint with the inexpensive gloves is they are general purpose hand warmer gloves where companies that make gloves specifically for motorcycles is the seams in the fingers. The Home Depot deerskin work glove has heavy seams and extra material in the fingers. If the value is there for the higher quality then go for it. If you don't mind the extra material in the fingers and like saving 40+ dollars then go for the cheap deer skins.