Show me your winter underwear

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[quote author=fazersharp link=topic=23815.msg276158#msg276158 date=1519898171]
[quote author=RikkiWilliams link=topic=23815.msg276155#msg276155 date=1519893138]
I got a pair of thermals from primary £10 each for top and trousers. Then just put my normal clothes and gear over the top. Have you tried the handlebar covers the work well for keeping your fingers warm. 

The thing I worry about is when the word "Thermal" is used in clothes but I have no idea what is rated a proper thermal over a normal fluffy t shirt, what give manufactures the right to call something thermal its not like CE armer that has to pass tests --- is it ?
I just can not bring myself to attach muffs im afraid.
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M&S thermal underwear I have always found to be pretty good, but you do need a wind-proof layer in there somewhere for anything like that to have a chance of working properly. Unfortunately, with not wanting handlebar muffs, you have probably just ruled out the most effective way of keeping hands warm. I don't blame you though, I've never liked the things, but then, I don't ride much when it's freezing. Lots of folk swear that summer gloves are all that's needed under them though, and combined with heated grips, you'll never experience cold hands again. I do miss my heated grips I had on the last bike, had never tried them before that.
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I'm not saying heated grips are the complete solution, but they are most certainly better to have than to not.
The idea of handlebar muffs have never appealed to me either, although if i did daily motorway runs then i'm sure i would reconsider the option.
I've always wanted just a simple hand guard to take the wind off the gloves, which would work really well i reckon, but there's just not enough room on my bike without them hitting the fairing.