Heated Grips

[mmonroe]

I have never ridden a bike that had heated grips. I cant help but think that in the colder weather with gloves and thicker gloves that the heated grips might not be as effective. I always wear gloves. I have some Lee Parks, Vanson and some thick ass BMW gloves for the really cold days.

So are heated grips - such as the factory Yamaha units - effective through gloves and heavier winter gloves? of would it be better to buy heated gloves and call it a day?

Mark

 

[Foxhuntr]

I use my heated grips with my light weight gloves on cool mornings here in CA. About this time of year the temps drop into the 40's in the morning and I switch to my heated gloves (but don't plug them in). The grip heaters still help keep my hands warm. When the temps drop a bit more (high 30's or so), I start wearing my heated vest and plug the gloves in. I always use the grip heaters as well.

So, I recommend both!

 

[Checkswrecks]

See for yourself. Try putting on your gloves and holding the hot water pipe under a sink when it's warm. (Over the water heater will be too hot.)

I had them on my '04 and they were nice for a cool evening, but for me (key words) didn't cut it when it got really cold. I love the Gerbing heated gloves!

 

[3dogs]

Lee Parks phase change gloves (PCI) are specifically designed to be used with heated grips. They have thinsulite insulation on the back/top of the glove to keep the heat in and thinner, phase change material on the palm/bottom and top that acts as a thermal shock absorber allowing heat from the heated grips to get into the glove. They work great. I've had a pair for 2 years and can ride down to 38F for hours with the grips on. Here is the link to Lee Parks PCI Gloves.

 

[angus]

I had heated grips on my wing and they were hot enough that you couldnt hold on to them bare handed.I just ordered a set from Heat troller hope they are as good.

 

[johnny80s]

I have the yamaha factory grips. I use a shortee leather icon glove all year round. They get hot enough that I can't hold on to them on high even when it is 37 degrees. I like the heated grips because they are always there and I don't have to carry an extra set of gloves. Combined with a heated vest and a good jacket I am good in the 30s. Haven't gone lower than that yet.

By the way there are times in the summer when hands can get a little a cold at night. It is sweet when you can turn on the grips a little and keep toasty.

If you are on a budget go with the dual stars if not get the factory grips.

 

[Beamer Reamer]

Gloves work fine with the heated grips. I have thinnish leather gloves and they work great so far into the high 30's with the grips turned up a couple of notches. And as Johnny80's said, those grips are always nice for that bit of extra warmth those last few miles home.

 

[DaveFJR]

For me, heated grips help and are nice to have. Above 40F they work well enough for all day rides. But, when I do my 25 mi one way commute in 25 degree temps my hands feel very cold by the end of ride but not in pain like before. I think if I added hand guards too that would do it (back of hands is the problem.) I use the cheap Symtec type from California Sport Touring, around $30, with BMW grips and winter gloves. I also have a heated seat.

 

[user 3529]

I have the ones listed here for $34. I used them a lot on my trip to Yellowstone last month, they worked great!! I think I would have frozen without them, it was only in the 20s some mornings.

https://www.casporttouring.com/store/mercha...=Yamaha_FJR1300

 

[johndaub]

I use medium insulated gloves and on high, the factory grips are perfect down to 15 degrees on a half-hour commute. I definately feel the heat coming through. At EOM, the mornings were 50 degrees and unfortunateoly, I was wearing thin leather gloves which were perferated on the backs. I could not have the heated grips on high since they were burning hot through the thin leather so I set them at a mid-point and it helped even though the backs of my hands were cold due to the perferations. I have never tried them with my heavy gauntlets but I am sure that the heat would come through.