Heated Grips Recomendations?

[shivanurse]

Want to get the heated grips project underway wonderinng what ya'll recommend. In the past I have used the simple wrap and glue foils under some Kuryakyn ISO grips. I have also used Hot Grips which were much more efficient. For looks on the Vaquero I was thinking of going with the all black Kuryakyn ISO grips and the foils underneath.........thoughts?

[ringadingh]

I think Polly heaters or Heat demons would be a lot more effective. Ive used the foil elements and found that the just take the chill out of the metal and not much more.

[Monkeyman]

shivanurse --- You know you're in New Mexico, right?

[cactusjack]

shivanurse --- You know you're in New Mexico, right?

I've been in New Mexico in the winter and it can get cold!!!

I paid over 20 large for my heated grips - and the dealer threw in a really nice motorcycle to go with them. :D

But seriously, they weren't something I would have added, but now that I do have them they are very nice to have. Even though I live in Phoenix, I do a fair amount of riding in temps below 50 degrees. It's been in the 40's here in the mornings for the past couple of weeks when I leave for work at 0615. In Dec-Jan, mid 30's are not uncommon out where I live.

[shivanurse]

shivanurse --- You know you're in New Mexico, right?

Uhhh Yahhh. Well there is little town called Santa Fe that happens to be at about 7000 feet above sea level and believe it or not it snows here and guess what........we don't need passports to enter the United states.

[recumbentbob]

get heated gloves instead, keeps your whole hand warm and if you sell the bike you have the gloves.................

[Sin City Stan]

How cold do you intend to ride. Already rode this month in 38 degree weather (5:30AM) and guantlets worked fine. :D Have rode in upper 20s and gauntlets did not work fine.

[shivanurse]

Well when it's super cold I have heated gear but I like the heated grips for when I haven't bothered to put my heated stuff on or even for longer rides if hands get sore the heat is really nice.

[markclark57]

I've been in New Mexico in the winter and it can get cold!!!
. . .
I paid over 20 large for my heated grips - and the dealer threw in a really nice motorcycle to go with them. :D


I used to ride in the low 20's. . . (Long story) Before the heated gear stuff.

I did however pick up a heated pool. The dealer threw in a nice house, and I get to keep riding my Nomad all winter long. ;-)

I just had to try to top your free Harley story. . .

[Top Cat]

shivanurse, seven posts counting mine and you got one recommendation.:D
That's not bad for this forum.:wtf:

[cactusjack]

shivanurse, seven posts counting mine and you got one recommendation.:D
That's not bad for this forum.:wtf:

Well, I could recommend the HD heated grips, because that's the only kind I have ever used, but....

[cactusjack]

I used to ride in the low 20's. . . (Long story) Before the heated gear stuff.

I did however pick up a heated pool. The dealer threw in a nice house, and I get to keep riding my Nomad all winter long. ;-)

I just had to try to top your free Harley story. . .

I've owned a house with a pool - and I'd rather have a Harley myself. Pools are expensive to maintain and in the summer you have to run the pump 1 hour for every 10 degrees of temperature (above 0°). So when it's 100 or 110, that's 10 or 11 hours that that 220 volt motor is chugging away. Even if you run it at night when electricity is cheaper, it adds up fast.

[dyetube]

get heated gloves instead, keeps your whole hand warm and if you sell the bike you have the gloves.................

+1. I own the Gerbings heated gear and if you just throw the gloves in the saddlebag you will always have them no matter what!

[shivanurse]

shivanurse, seven posts counting mine and you got one recommendation.:D
That's not bad for this forum.:wtf:

Better odds than I could get at any casino. It's very clear what Nomad riders are smoking

[markclark57]

I've owned a house with a pool - and I'd rather have a Harley myself. Pools are expensive to maintain and in the summer you have to run the pump 1 hour for every 10 degrees of temperature (above 0°). So when it's 100 or 110, that's 10 or 11 hours that that 220 volt motor is chugging away. Even if you run it at night when electricity is cheaper, it adds up fast.

We are somewhere between broke and doing OK. Got a good deal on the house, but the pool was thrashed. The pool now has been totally re-done, lots of new pipes, new pump, sand filter, plaster, tile, and heater. Now that's expensive. Running the pump and/or heater is small beans. I spent more on my Nomad just to enjoy it. You spent more on your Harley than I spent on both. . . Realized equity for the pool job is almost 70%. I doubt either of us will get that back out of our motorcycles. ;-)

[aldridgekennedy]

I have to also endorse the gloves. I just went with the venture battery powered liners. Rode to work today in 30 degree temps and was fine. On high the lithium batteries last 2-3 hours. On low about 7 hours.

I just charge them in my office at work and wear them on high going home at night.

[shivanurse]

With all this helpfull information who wouldn't upgrade to become a preferred member.

[chapmast]

I have ridden an HD with the heated grips in 30 degree weather and I have to say they work very well. I have the Show Chrome heated grips on my Vaquero and they work but they do not blast the heat to your hands like the HD heaters. I never had to turn the heat on the HD's to full heat but unless it is warm outside I keep the Show Chromes at MAX heat most of the time. I also have a set of Venture heated gloves which work well and do heat all of your hand instead of just the grip side and you can keep using them when you are off the bike. The downside to the Venture's are you have to charge the batteries constantly and if they run down you have no heat. I already had one of the batteries fail and no warranty on them and the batteries are not cheap.

[twowheeladdict]

I am considering heated grips for my Voyager. I have heated gloves (cheap tourmaster) but they are only good down to 40 degrees and for all day riding they don't work too well.

I found for the cruisers the choice is show chrome and Oxford. Since Oxford is a UK company (where riding in nasty weather is a norm), I am leaning towards them. Both companies encapsulate the heat elements in the grip so the heat is closer to your hands. Both offer black for around $70. Show Chrome does offer Chrome ones with rubber dampers for around $170.

Did you end up getting anything?

Also, heated gloves heat the back of the hands and the heated grips heat the inside of the hand so the combination of both may just be the ticket. Good thing the Voyager has a beefy alternator.

[okiecop]

What was your question?? lol

I've owned both heat grips and heated gloves. I'll take the heated gloves hands down since it actually heats my entire hands even in the Oklahoma temps which allows me to ride down into the low teens at times not counting the wind chill.

[Monkeyman]

I have heated gloves (cheap tourmaster) but they are only good down to 40 degrees...

Down to 40*, I just wear my regular leather gloves. My hands get cool but not particularly cold. Much below that and I don't ride anyway unless I misjudge the time/temp.

[ridgeman06]

Shivanurse,
Some of these threads can be frustrating when everybody strays off topic.
I just did a heated grip install, I"ll comment for you.
I have a 2010 Nomad. I installed the Showchrome comfort heated grip kit. The quality of the kit is top notch. The grips are just as nice as anything from Kuryakyn. They come with simple plug in connectors already atached to each grip and the variable controller. The controller has an on and off button as well as the heat dial.
The throttle side is already mounted on a sleeve, so you simply remove the stock sleeve and grip and switch out with the new one. The left side will have to be glued on. The power harness can be snaked under the tank to the battery pretty easily.
I have my bike put away for the winter, but I put my battery back in to try them out. They get pretty warm with the switch dialed up to the max. I guess I thought they would be even hotter, but maybe it is because the bike wasn't running. I am not sure if the power output would be stronger if the bike is running.
I am glad I bought them, and I am sure I'll be more comfortable using them in the spring. They also look a heluva lot nicer than the stock grips.
Hope this helps you out some.
Take care, Eric

[twowheeladdict]

What was your question?? lol

I've owned both heat grips and heated gloves. I'll take the heated gloves hands down since it actually heats my entire hands even in the Oklahoma temps which allows me to ride down into the low teens at times not counting the wind chill.

What brand of heated gloves do you have? Most I have looked at only heat the back of the hand and top of the fingers.

I figure I will use both the heated grips and gloves when I am riding in the 20s and 30s.

If there is no risk of ice/snow, I ride. Heated gear has made cold weather riding fun again.

[ringadingh]

Shivanurse,
Some of these threads can be frustrating when everybody strays off topic.
I just did a heated grip install, I"ll comment for you.
I have a 2010 Nomad. I installed the Showchrome comfort heated grip kit. The quality of the kit is top notch. The grips are just as nice as anything from Kuryakyn. They come with simple plug in connectors already atached to each grip and the variable controller. The controller has an on and off button as well as the heat dial.
The throttle side is already mounted on a sleeve, so you simply remove the stock sleeve and grip and switch out with the new one. The left side will have to be glued on. The power harness can be snaked under the tank to the battery pretty easily.
I have my bike put away for the winter, but I put my battery back in to try them out. They get pretty warm with the switch dialed up to the max. I guess I thought they would be even hotter, but maybe it is because the bike wasn't running. I am not sure if the power output would be stronger if the bike is running.
I am glad I bought them, and I am sure I'll be more comfortable using them in the spring. They also look a heluva lot nicer than the stock grips.
Hope this helps you out some.
Take care, Eric

Would you have a pic of the grip, it sounds like a pretty good product.

[Loafer]

Some people are wearing mittens and are liking them.

[ringadingh]

Mittens don't work real good after an hour on the interstate, when the temp is in the teens. Thats where the heating elements come in handy.

[ridgeman06]

Ringa ding,
I do not have any pics myself, but just go to big bike parts' site and you can see them there. I bought them from phat performance parts' website, and they had pics too. Phat had the best prices I found. I got them for a little under $160.

[Monkeyman]

Here ya go, guys.

http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/Show_Chrome_Accessories_heated_Comfort_Grips_Uni_p/17-383.htm

[ringadingh]

They do look pretty good, But I still like the Kury grips as my favorite. Id probably go with the heat demons.

[fish]

this is what I put on Elaine's bike except the controller has buttoms instead of a dial
http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/Show_Chrome_Accessories_Heated_Grips_for_Gold_Wing _p/17-950.htm

[twowheeladdict]

this is what I put on Elaine's bike except the controller has buttoms instead of a dial
http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/Show_Chrome_Accessories_Heated_Grips_for_Gold_Wing _p/17-950.htm

Do they get plenty hot?

I just ordered the Oxford Heaterz grips for Cruisers. Getting them for $64 delivered. I hope they make it in time for the 800 mile trip I have planned this month if it don't snow.

[dyetube]

I have the Gerbings heated gloves (as well as the jacket liner and pants) and they heat the whole hand. Also, If you get the g3's they are not even bulky, they're quite thinner than you'd expect. I've ridden with them in the single digit temps and my hands were never even slightly cold! In fact, I am as warm in all that gear as I am in a car (I usually have to turn down the vest as it can get real hot).

I actually have a pair of g3's I'm about to sell (With a dual temp controller and controller cover if someone wants to get the heated jacket, vest or pants) for a REALLY good price. I have to get the other mountable controller I bought installed on the bike first after I get it back from the shop. Here's some links to them:

http://gerbing.com/Products/Gloves/G3.php

http://gerbing.com/Products/tempControls.php

[fish]

She didn't use then yet but after installing them I tried them. They were plenty warm but not hot. Its suppose to take several minutes so I'm not sure if they hit thier max.

800 miles? I hope your going south