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For those with heated grips ...
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,395
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From: St George, UT
I kicked this around for three or four years before I decided. I even ordered some heated gloves, but hated the wires so I sent them back.
It was expensive to go with the heated grips but I am glad I did it anyway. I am a bit **** about non Harley accessories so Heat Demons were out of the equation.
Down to 40 degrees they are awesome, but below that the fingertips still get cold. I wear a heavy gauntlet glove and my hands get actually sweaty above 50 degrees with the heat on. I run on the #3setting.
We've had an unusually cold winter. I am certainly glad I added the heated grips last winter. The first install failed quickly, but they were replaced under warranty and I've had no problems so far.
It was expensive to go with the heated grips but I am glad I did it anyway. I am a bit **** about non Harley accessories so Heat Demons were out of the equation.
Down to 40 degrees they are awesome, but below that the fingertips still get cold. I wear a heavy gauntlet glove and my hands get actually sweaty above 50 degrees with the heat on. I run on the #3setting.
We've had an unusually cold winter. I am certainly glad I added the heated grips last winter. The first install failed quickly, but they were replaced under warranty and I've had no problems so far.
HDF Community Team
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 902
Likes: 152
From: Georgia
I have them on my Ultra Limited and they definitely get warm but it is warm in the palm of your hand only. The top of your hand is still cold. They are better than nothing because you can move your hand around a little to warm it but not as good as heated gloves for sure.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 3,396
Likes: 266
From: Southern California
Based on comments I read on this forum I bought a set of "Cartridge" Heaters from Polly Heaters $39. http://www.pollyheaters.com/ph400.htm
I have ridden in snow, in cold rain down to just above 32F (not exactly by choice) and even on the Low setting I have to turn them off every now and then because they can get so warm. If I were to make any improvements I would add the remote control that Gerbings sells and wire it into these. The only down side is that they can take about 3 - 5 miles/minutes for the grips to get nice and toasty. My BMW has factory heated grips and they take maybe a minute or so to get up to temperature.
I have ridden in snow, in cold rain down to just above 32F (not exactly by choice) and even on the Low setting I have to turn them off every now and then because they can get so warm. If I were to make any improvements I would add the remote control that Gerbings sells and wire it into these. The only down side is that they can take about 3 - 5 miles/minutes for the grips to get nice and toasty. My BMW has factory heated grips and they take maybe a minute or so to get up to temperature.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 7,773
Likes: 7
From: Central Oklahoma
Not looking for "grips vs. gloves" -- just wondering if those that installed heated grips were satisfied with them. I received H-D heated grips for Christmas and am considering whether to install or return. I like the idea of a little extra heat on cool rides but I know that if I want toasty-warm fingers I'll need to go with the heated gloves. For those that have installed heated grips, are you glad you did ... and would you do it again?
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 131
Likes: 0
From: Oklahoma City
I've been riding in 35-40 degree weather and set them on 3, they work great. Keeps my hands nice and toasty with just light gloves. Any colder than that I don't usually ride.
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Tourer
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 439
Likes: 1
From: Orange Co, California
My wife had heated grips on her first bike and said she definitely will NOT buy them again. They keep the inside of the hand all toasty warm but it is the outside of the fingers that get the wind. Next time, definitely heated gloves.
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 642
Likes: 3
From: Bellmawr, New Jersey
Ihave the HD Heated grips on my 2010 Ultra Classic Limited, and I had them on my 08 Ultra Classic. They work fine and I have used them on quite a few occasions. They let you get by with thinner leather gloves.