Hippo Hands

[brianinpa]

Finally, after fighting all winter and trying to get a pair, I was able to score a pair of Hippo Hands on flee-bay today for $51.00!

A few weeks ago, I lost out on the pair I really wanted, the logo was yellow, not blue, and there was a change holder in the left hand. Went too high for my wallet. I will be happy with the ones I got and warmer in the winter.

 

[roncar]

Grats!
I remember having a pair long long ago, in a state far far away.
Not much need down here though.
(100)

 

[brianinpa]

I guess not, and with the winter we just hand there wasn't much need for it either, but if next winter is like the norm around here, they will get used A LOT!

 

[AVetterXS]

The bad thing... here in California, Hippo Hands would never be used. I would need the opposite, because its 115-120 here in the summer!!

Congrats! I want a pair too, for my collection.

 

[brianinpa]

They're here, they're here! Looks like I got some of the "Hippos of 1975-78..." like those on the left.

They came complete with the dust and dirt. Now after the winter we just had, I am not looking forward to another winter, but riding with these will be more comfortable!

 

[Terraplane Tom]

I bought me a set of each last year. I used mine last fall and loved it!

 

[AVetterXS]

Are you kidding me, those are incredible! Love the pic, I want a Vetter jacket!

 

[brianinpa]

I'm still looking for a 73-74 set with the yellow logo and coin pouch, but I don't want to pay what they are selling for.

 

[AVetterXS]

I have been looking for some time now. Not may out there.

 

[brianinpa]

A set recently went for about $150 on ebay. The seller had no idea what he had listed as his description was way off the mark.

 

[AVetterXS]

Maybe he actually thought they were hippo hands. From a real hippo... Do hippos have hands? ompus:

 

[Terraplane Tom]

Are you kidding me, those are incredible! Love the pic, I want a Vetter jacket!

AVetter I have one of those too!

 

[Terraplane Tom]

I'm still looking for a 73-74 set with the yellow logo and coin pouch, but I don't want to pay what they are selling for.

(Hangs his head in shame) I have one of those also.

 

[brianinpa]

You house must be like a shrine or museum!

 

[Terraplane Tom]

This is the spare bedroom and the rest is in the garage.

 

[AVetterXS]

Ok, thats it! Tom, I am jealous. Im getting on Ebay now. How the heck did you get some of those super cool and rare items?

 

[Terraplane Tom]

By spending lots of money. Lol.

 

[Terraplane Tom]

I only have 13 fairings, is that too many?

 

[brianinpa]

I only have 13 fairings, is that too many?

Insert "shaking my head in amazement" emoticon here!

 

[AVetterXS]

Tom wins. For now!