Heated Grips or Heated Gloves

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I can already tell that the temperatures are starting to cool off and before we know it, it's going to be downright cold.

I've been researching heated gear and I'm just about ready to buy a Gerbings heated jacket liner. I'm looking for opinions on whether I should also go with the Gerbings gloves or should I install heated grips. The grips are always there so you can just flip the switch and you have heat. The gloves are a bit more cumbersome but keep the backs of your hands warm also.

Any thoughts from people who have tried both?
 
I use both, at the same time. Grips are good for moderately cool temps, but after a certain point, gloves are needed.
Never tried heated gear other than grips and gloves, it's always been my hands that send me home, the rest I can dress for.
Current bike keeps the wind off my hands considerably more than previous bikes, so I'll see how long I can go without wearing
the heated gloves, they are a bit bulky, wiring harness is a bit of a pain, I'd rather not need them.
 
Both? Grips are cheap but not as effective, but they are always available if you are out and the temperature drops. The gloves you will likely only wear when it is cold when you start out.
 
What they both said. Grips are fine for Fall days but gloves are needed for anything colder. Like Mikbusa, its my hands that do me in. The palm of the hand can stay toasty, even burning hot on the high setting but the backs of the hands and tips of the fingers especially can freeze. If you suffer from circulation problems or feel the cold at all I'd say you really need gloves.

I've been putting off getting them for years now but this has just reminded me to look in to getting a pair.

Thanks for the reminder.

cheers,
spyug
 
Couple of times this week on the 6am commute i've had the grips turned on.

Heated gloves are better, but the grips are very convenient.
 
I ride in -40 at over highway speeds on my sled with no wind protection (snocross sled almost no windshield) with just grip warmers and winter gloves. They do get chilly, but in just +5 handwarmers will be just fine for me with some lightly insulated wind reistant gloves. Plan on throwing a set o them on the bike when I get back home this fall so I can ride up until we get ice.
 
Well, it looks like gloves it will be.

I called GP Bikes and they don't have the gloves or temp controllers in stock. They do have the jacket liner for $250. They're $200 on-line from Revzilla (plus I have some Teamzilla cash from previous purchases). I'd really like to give the locals some business but lately I've been buying everything on-line because of the savings. Sad really.
 
I have a heated vest. It warms the trunk and therefore the blood, it is amazing how well it then keeps the hands and feet warm (warm blood pumping down). In cold weather I just wear my snowboarding gloves.

I have thought about heated grips just to extend how long in the season I can wear my regular gloves.
 
Gary64 said:
Well, it looks like gloves it will be.

I called GP Bikes and they don't have the gloves or temp controllers in stock. They do have the jacket liner for $250. They're $200 on-line from Revzilla (plus I have some Teamzilla cash from previous purchases). I'd really like to give the locals some business but lately I've been buying everything on-line because of the savings. Sad really.
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Gloves over heated grips - no question.
Only concern I have with my Gerbings gloves are, lack of protection, but they do their intended job i.e. keep my hands warm.

Also - make sure to get the jacket liner, not the vest (even tho ^^^ liked it, it does NOT keep you nearly as warm as the jacket, with your arms warm too.)

When you order your items online, make sure you buy a "Y splitter" so you'll have power to the jacket, and gloves.
Looks like this:
http://www.maximmotorcyclesupply.com/p-202-gerbing-splitter.aspx

If you decide to buy from GP Bikes, they are excellent when it comes to warranty.
Gerbings carries a lifetime warranty - GP helped me get a new jacket, rather than repair the old one when it was pooched.
From personal experience, I'd fully recommend blowing the extra $50 at a brick & mortar store, simply for the ease of warranty service, if required.

Enjoy your extra 6+ weeks of comfortable riding every year.
 
I only have heated grips and coupled with full leather gloves, I didn't have a problem in march and april. The back of my hands weren't as warm but it wasn't anything intolerable.
I like that the grips are there 24/7.
For example I went out to go meet up with a friend a few nights ago and in the country it was super chilly. I only had my short gloves with me so I just turned on the grips and it was a lot better.

As some have done, having both options won't hurt but it comes at a higher price of course.
 
You can get glove liners for like $5 online. Maybe just keep a pair in your pocket for if it cools down.
 
I have heated grips on the bike but also wish I had heated gloves. I commute on the bike rain or shine for >8 months of the year, and I will have heated grips on every bike that I own.

I've been caught in the rain with only light gloves, and gotten my hands soaked. With the heated grips at least the hands are warm and wet.

With that said, grips will keep your palms warm and toasty, gloves will keep your fingers and the back of your hands warm.

I don't know if I'd run both though, I think the DL might fry it's electrical system with that much draw...
 
Heated grips over heated gloves. The grips are always there, even in July while riding through Labrador and Newfoundland, not a trip where I'd ever thought I would use heated gloves.

Gary said:
Gloves over heated grips - no question.
Only concern I have with my Gerbings gloves are, lack of protection, but they do their intended job i.e. keep my hands warm.

Also - make sure to get the jacket liner, not the vest (even tho ^^^ liked it, it does NOT keep you nearly as warm as the jacket, with your arms warm too.)

When you order your items online, make sure you buy a "Y splitter" so you'll have power to the jacket, and gloves.
Looks like this:
http://www.maximmotorcyclesupply.com/p-202-gerbing-splitter.aspx

If you decide to buy from GP Bikes, they are excellent when it comes to warranty.
Gerbings carries a lifetime warranty - GP helped me get a new jacket, rather than repair the old one when it was pooched.
From personal experience, I'd fully recommend blowing the extra $50 at a brick & mortar store, simply for the ease of warranty service, if required.

Enjoy your extra 6+ weeks of comfortable riding every year.
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Rotten_Ronnie said:
Heated grips over heated gloves. The grips are always there, even in July while riding through Labrador and Newfoundland, not a trip where I'd ever thought I would use heated gloves.
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Yeah I was surprised how much of my east coast trip I used them.... specially when heading up to Cape Breton and it was cold enough to see your breath.... in July....

I have a heated vest.... love it.... will get a jacket one day. And I have heated grips. I figure get better gloves and I am set. What I would like is heated pants or chaps :D Then Cat will be a very very happy biker :D
 
Hand guard helps too. It looks dorky on the bandit but im comfy in my summer gloves and heated grips at 5 deg.
 
Grips - when you're in the middle of a ride it's nice to flick 'em on and keep going. No need to carry the gloves and then stop to change.
Did someone say warm and wet? That's the ticket.
 
Heated grips are okay, but they don't keep your fingers warm in stop-and-go traffic. Brake and clutch levers drain heat fast. I also found my palms would sweat more. I believe this accelerated the wear on some pricey Dainese gloves. Didn't get two seasons out them. On the upside, they're always there, just switch them on.

Heated gloves feel much better and put the heat where it belongs--on your delicate fingers. I use the Tourmaster Synergy brand, which comes with everything you need--harness, splitter and controller. They seem to get bad reviews, but mine were pretty new (2010), so it's possible the issues were addressed. No problems (yet) and I didn't notice any of the quirks that bothered testers, like the short thumbs.

You need to get used to the plugging in procedure (the harness stays connected to the battery/powerlet) and the cable routing near the gauntlets is a mild nuisance, but it's not a big deal overall. After learning that Manitoulin Island has no problem dropping the temperatures to a rainy 10 degrees in the middle of AUGUST, I always carry the heated stuff.
 
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Vstrom hand guards will fit on the 1250 nicely seach TWT forum for detail install. Heated grip is easy and cheap to install if you are capable for around 30$. Gloves are about 120-200$. Another option for grip is the oxford wrap around heated grip.
I have a set if you want to try them.

Based on experience i Highly recomend hand guards. Worst than cold hands are wet and cold hands.

I currently have the heated grip, gloves, jacket and pants liner(tourmaster) and hand guards. i ride all year as long as there is no snow. Except my bandit was left in vegas, i miss her badly :(
 
This topic of cold weather gears is making me depressed. Damn winter why do you need to come ? :(
 
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