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Feb 10, 2020 | 09:31 AM

#11

TriDan

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From: Virginia

I use the hell out of 'em.
If I've got mesh gloves and the sun goes down, they're on below about 70

Leather gloves they'll be on under about 40 or so.

Feb 11, 2020 | 08:20 AM

#12

CaffeineBuzz

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From: SE Michigan

I find keeping my hands warm is the only challenge I have in cold weather riding. I used heated gloves, but have ridden comfortably with temps as low as 28°F.

By heating your hands, you heat your whole arms indirectly.

Feb 11, 2020 | 04:41 PM

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Cosmic Razorback

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Quote:

Originally Posted by FLSTFI Dave

Most the time 2 is the highest I can go on either of my bikes with heated grips. When very cold maybe 3. But they have never been past three, just way to hot for my hands.

You need to ride in colder weather!!! LOL

Mine have seen 6 a few times.

Feb 11, 2020 | 05:55 PM

#14

son of the hounds

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Cosmic Razorback

You need to ride in colder weather!!! LOL

Mine have seen 6 a few times.

I've ridden all day a 20F-24F. 3 is the max I've ever needed. 1 or 2 is my go to for warm comfy hands. So I suppose one of two things, my 2 or 3 is hotter than your grips are at 6, or secondly, your gloves are way thicker and made of asbestos.

6 on mine would probably add significantly to global warming. 4 is near Death Valley mid summer.

I could not hang onto my grips above 4, 5 and 6 are for cooking.

Feb 13, 2020 | 06:35 AM

#15

FLSTFI Dave

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From: East TN

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cosmic Razorback

You need to ride in colder weather!!! LOL

Mine have seen 6 a few times.

I have rode into the teens. Frequently ride in the mid 20's.

Feb 13, 2020 | 10:18 AM

#16

Cosmic Razorback

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Quote:

Originally Posted by son of the hounds

I did enjoy warmer grips with the standard 2016 Limited. I have noticed that the CVO grips are not as warm. I actuall use Rev-It gloves designed specifically for heated grips and have tried others with similiar results. Happy for you guys that get that much heat from them.

Feb 21, 2020 | 06:08 PM

#17

cvonewtome

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From: new jersey

I think they are great every one of my bikes will have them , fall and spring rides.

Mar 23, 2020 | 04:17 PM

#18

RD335

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From: Miami, FL

When you need them, they are great! When you don't need them and accidentally bump them on somehow, they take awhile to cool down! I wish there was a separately located power switch so that this wasn't an issue.