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Heated grips are one of those items that seem to be somewhat unnecessary....UNTIL, you ride with them. I always ride with gloves but I still get a ton of warmth from my heated grips, even at a lower setting. Any setting higher really toasts my hands to the point where I start turning them back down to a lower setting.............BEST MOD a rider can make IMHO.
I found that I rarely use them. Had a BMW with them and seldom used, have only tested them on the RGL but never used them when riding.
Heated grips are one of those items that seem to be somewhat unnecessary....UNTIL, you ride with them. I always ride with gloves but I still get a ton of warmth from my heated grips, even at a lower setting. Any setting higher really toasts my hands to the point where I start turning them back down to a lower setting.............BEST MOD a rider can make IMHO.
Amen. Heated steering wheel in my truck? No need till I had it.
My 19 limited has em and Ive used em. With some good quality windproof gloves theyre awesome.
Although, if you have to use higher than level 3 on stock HD grips, I wonder just how cold it is where youre riding. I can stand 2 for a little while they get damn hot.
Paired with heated gloves no tingly fingers while riding.
I guess this is gonna sound stupid... Obviously the heated grips are well received around here. I imagine it's like holding a cup of hot coffee? I've not found myself longing for them since getting a bike with a fairing.
Living in Texas is not like living up here in New England. When its 30 degrees out, I don't care whats in front of you. Your hands will freeze without some type of heated bars or gloves. They are also regulated through a pot on the grip, so on not so cold days you can dial them down, just to take the chill out.
Heated grips are one of those items that seem to be somewhat unnecessary....UNTIL, you ride with them. I always ride with gloves but I still get a ton of warmth from my heated grips, even at a lower setting. Any setting higher really toasts my hands to the point where I start turning them back down to a lower setting.............BEST MOD a rider can make IMHO.
For sure! Found this out on my previous 2012 UC. I changed out the stock heated grips on my 2020 RGL for the HD Kahuna heated grips (had them on the 2012 UC and prefer the look & feel of these). What I like is I can get away with gloves with a thinner/lighter palm for great feel. Also find that even up here in the north, I never need to go beyond the 2-3 setting...and they're hot! I also just installed a set of Memphis Shades hand guards on the RG to try out this fall as the temps drop. Hands haven't been cold but just wanted to try them for wind/bugs/debris protection.
Originally Posted by dajogejr
Amen. Heated steering wheel in my truck? No need till I had it.
My 19 limited has em and Ive used em. With some good quality windproof gloves theyre awesome.
Although, if you have to use higher than level 3 on stock HD grips, I wonder just how cold it is where youre riding. I can stand 2 for a little while they get damn hot.
Paired with heated gloves no tingly fingers while riding.
My exact thoughts when I read the posts that say there's no need for them. Didn't think I needed cooled seats either...till I had them in my truck
Once you try them (even if just to take the chill off first thing in the morning), you'll realize how great they are.
I also recall riding 8 hours straight in a downpour on a cool day in June...my hands were soaked, but man they were warm & comfortable.
I have 14" Factory 47 bars on my bike, and the wiring was such a chore that next time I decide to do this I think I'll just slit my wrists instead. I hope the frustration was worth it. All done and everything works perfectly, now for some Jack Daniels.
I guess this is gonna sound stupid... Obviously the heated grips are well received around here. I imagine it's like holding a cup of hot coffee? I've not found myself longing for them since getting a bike with a fairing.
Yes it is pretty much like holding on to a cup of coffee, but you can adjust how warm you want them.
The thing I like about them is that I can wear a thin summer weight glove and not get cold hands. Lately my morning commutes have been in the mid to high 40's. I'm still wearing my summer vented leather gloves. Even with the temps in the 50' I just set the grips to 1 and wear the thin gloves, hands stay nice and comfortable.
For those old enough to remember when most cars did not come with air conditioning... It's the same thing. The first time you enjoy the comfort, you will never go back. As others have said, it's amazing the difference it makes and you can adjust the temperature from barely noticeable to a hot coffee cup.
With a good pair of gloves the heat from the grips warms the air in the gloves (especially waterproof ones) and keeps your whole hand warm. I'm thinking a heated seat and I could easily ride into the lower 30s without heated gear. I will look at that option at some point.
I guess this is gonna sound stupid... Obviously the heated grips are well received around here. I imagine it's like holding a cup of hot coffee? I've not found myself longing for them since getting a bike with a fairing.
All modern heated grips, OEM and after market, have various strength settings. Most of the time, I run mine at 1-2. With or without gloves. in Very cold temps, I run them at 3 with gloves. I've never used them at 4-5.
Being an avid snowmobilier, I am a fan of heated grips and heated vest-liner. If your core is warm, it helps with all the extremities.
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