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Old 06-01-10, 15:46
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Winter protection, Muffs And Gauchos

Hi,

By kind permission of CaptMoto and recommendation of a couple of the site members, I've popped across from my normal abode of ukGSer.com where for the last couple of years I have been providing Tucano Urbano Muffs and Gauchos 'plus anything else Tucano Urbano offer' to the Riders of the GS BMW's.

For those thinking of a little thermal assistance on their bikes in the chill of the winter, you can't get better (beleive me I've looked) than the Tucano handlebar Muffs.
In most cases the 319 Muffs are the best option (even though the recommended fitment suggests otherwise) as they allow you to leave the handguards fitted to the bike, giving more space inside for your fingers.



Muffs and Gauchos are available for the intrepid winter rider priced as follows:

Postage and packaging is included along with insurance and tracking for Parcel Force deliveries. Muffs are usually sent via Royal Mail.

Payment by Paypal or Cheque.

319 Muffs: �46.00 Royal Mail / �49.54 Parcel Force 48

117 Gaucho: �103.00 via Parcel Force 24

319 Muffs & 117 Gaucho together: �145.00 via Parcel Force 24

These prices are for UK post code areas only. With the exception of the following post codes:

Postcodes excluded are: BT, GY,HS, IM, IV, JE, KA27-28, KW, PA20-49, PA60-78, PH17-26, PH30-44, TR21-25 & ZE.
For postage quotes to these areas please PM me. This only applies to packages sent vis Parcel force.

Please contact me via PM or email valatlmc@hotmail.co.uk before making payment to confirm availability.



These are some pictures courtesy of Tim Cullis of the ukGSer site, of the Muffs and Gauchos fitted 'in this case' to the 1200gs and ADVs.
I do have some pics of a Tenere fitted with the Muffs and Gauchos, but I'll seek the owners permission before posting them.

The Muffs & Gauchos will also fit straight onto the F650gs, F650/800gs, Varadaro, Vstrom, XT660s plus many others including most sports bikes,cruisers and naked retros.

Some types of handguard will need to be removed to allow the muffs to fit over them.

They are also available to fit many other types of bikes. Drop me a PM with your requirements and I'll see what we can do.


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Thanks for looking.


Val.

PS: Many times I have been contacted by people from other sites and across the world with enquiries about Muffs etc for their bikes. I'm happy to post these products to anywhere in the world as long as the purchaser is happy to pay the postage.
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Old 06-01-10, 17:23
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The muffs shown above are currently fitted to my Tenere.

I haven't fitted the gauchos yet but they should be OK. One advantage of the gauchos that I've never seen mentioned anywhere is that when they are folded back over the seat as in the last picture above everything is kept dry, so no wet bum syndrome when you set off.

Highly recommended.

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Old 06-01-10, 17:33
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Yes ladies and gents, I have exchanged a couple of email with val. h. and he got green light from me because his products are good and he is an honest enough chap.

buy with confidence.
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Old 06-01-10, 21:55
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The muffs shown above are currently fitted to my Tenere.

I haven't fitted the gauchos yet but they should be OK. One advantage of the gauchos that I've never seen mentioned anywhere is that when they are folded back over the seat as in the last picture above everything is kept dry, so no wet bum syndrome when you set off.

Highly recommended.

Tim
Well I'm blowed! I had no idea you where into these lovely little bikes Tim. You're so right too. Even though I'm well aware of the seat coverage part of the Gaucho I've never actually put it in a thread. Thanks for pointing it out

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Yes ladies and gents, I have exchanged a couple of email with val. h. and he got green light from me because his products are good and he is an honest enough chap.

buy with confidence.
Thanks for your recommendation CaptMoto, I'll do my best to live up to it.


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Old 06-01-10, 22:10
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How does the Gauchos attach to the bike?
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Old 06-01-10, 22:56
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I can recommend the products and Val. Good kit and great service

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Question....

How do you milk it?



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Old 06-01-10, 23:49
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How do you milk it?


At a guess on the udder side Capt.
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Question....

How do you milk it?


Capt, Size 17mm spanner left side.

Jokes aside, they do look like they will do the job well.
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Old 07-01-10, 19:57
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How does the Gauchos attach to the bike?

The Gaucho has various straps to allow you to attach it to the frame both around the tank/steering head area and the lower part of the frame to prevent it from flapping. There is also a security wire that allows the Gaucho to be locked to the frame to prevent theft.
In the first picture above (Tims red 1200) you can see how the gaucho works with the inflatable chambers holding it up in front of the rider. There is also a pocket on the inside of the gaucho for storing essential items needed when traveling.

The Muffs attach simply by sliding them over your handguards and doing-up the Velcro. This sometimes takes a little fiddling to get right / how you want it.
Finaly you use either the provided elastic bungee or the zip-ties to fix them to your bars. Once you have put them on and off a couple of times they'll loosen up and become much easier to use.


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