Elect Grips vs Elect Gloves
Road Master
Joined: May 2006
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From: Greater St Louis, MO
My vote is for the heated gloves, they work great and as for the wires, they will pull loose very easily. I use electric on my work ride and have the connection run up to the front of the seat. Ocassionaly I will dismount quickly and forget to disconnect and the wires pull loose without a hitch.
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From: St George, UT
I'm not one to spend money recklessly and have put off the purchase of heated grips or gloves for over a year. I have followed the opinions of the forum members who have commented on the topic.
Friday, I got a catalog from motosport.com. They had Tourmaster Synergy heated gloves, complete with Y harness and 3 position heat switch for $126, shipment included. I jumped on it.They'll be here Monday or Tuesday. Less expensive than either HD heated grips or Gerbings gloves. I have a trip down to Vegas Friday, and so I'll get a chance to try them out.
Friday, I got a catalog from motosport.com. They had Tourmaster Synergy heated gloves, complete with Y harness and 3 position heat switch for $126, shipment included. I jumped on it.They'll be here Monday or Tuesday. Less expensive than either HD heated grips or Gerbings gloves. I have a trip down to Vegas Friday, and so I'll get a chance to try them out.
I haven't tried either yet. But from riding without them I can tell you my fingers, especially the tips, are what gets the coldest. My palms usually don't. With that being said I think if I was going to get either I would go with heated gloves. Don't see how grips could do much of anything for the tips of my fingers.
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From: West Jordan UT
I just bought the Tourmaster Synergy heated gloves here locally. ( jakewilson.com ) They seem to work fine, but they don't have a disconnect from the heat controller.
Last edited by haztaz; Jan 21, 2009 at 11:00 AM.
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Joined: Apr 2008
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From: middle ga
gerbin gloves
my research showed that gerbin makes the gloves for harley which only carry a one year warrenty. gerbin has a lifetime warranty and the price is the same, the gloves from them just won't have Harley logos on them. I guess I will get some soon since it is in the twenties here in middle ga now and we have several more weeks of cold riding ahead of us.
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From: Oregon
heat demon grip warmers are awesome... can use any grip you want with em
great for heating up some of the more popular all metal grips..
for those with TBW you can get their new line up for Electronic Throttles
Part #'s
210046BET (black controller)
210046CET (chrome controller)
1 inch bars
1 1/4 bar
210046BETCHUB (black controller)
210046CETCHUB (chrome controller)
not on their website yet so you have to call em to order
763-571-9193
great for them days you forget your heated gloves..or need some more warmth
great for heating up some of the more popular all metal grips..
for those with TBW you can get their new line up for Electronic Throttles
Part #'s
210046BET (black controller)
210046CET (chrome controller)
1 inch bars
1 1/4 bar
210046BETCHUB (black controller)
210046CETCHUB (chrome controller)
not on their website yet so you have to call em to order
763-571-9193
great for them days you forget your heated gloves..or need some more warmth
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2006
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From: The sticks in SC
I have the heat demons best thing since sliced bread in the spring and fall, in the winter you'll need more than just the grips. I can't wear a winter glove on my right hand because of a wreck in the 80's left 2 fingers curled in a bad way so in the winter I use hippo hands, (ugly, yeah but only takes a minute to put on or remove) Rode last Sat. bare hands and the hippo's and the heat Demons at 15 degree and was toasty 
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Staten island NY
alot of heat is lost when there is air wicking over and into your hand, fairing riders have a shield but heatloss is still felt. Hippo hands serve as both a block and heat so yeah they are a great choice for real cold riding. I still use my walmart specials and grad the exhaust ,,;-)
