For those with heated grips ...
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: la grange, il (near chicago)
i had them on my 07 ultra, have them on the 06 sportster and the 09 ultra. friend put them on the 10 road kind.
friend took a trip out west and hit some 30 degree mornings - he really liked them.
pros:
- always have em along. never can tell when the temp will change and your hands will be just a little uncomfortable. switch em on and you are good to go.
- adjustable
- no wires to deal with
- can wear lighter gloves
cons:
- below 30 are less effective
- top of hands and finger tips can get cold
- the thicker the glove, the less heat that gets to the hand
above pros and cons are not a complete list
overall i am glad i have them and would get them again.
if i could only afford one then i would have to ask myself some of the following
- could i use the heated gloves for something else, like snowmobiling, etc. if so, that would be a plus for the gloves.
- how often and for how long will i be riding under 30 degrees. if often and for long periods, another plus for the gloves
- most riding would be 40 degrees and above, i would prefer the heated grips
friend took a trip out west and hit some 30 degree mornings - he really liked them.
pros:
- always have em along. never can tell when the temp will change and your hands will be just a little uncomfortable. switch em on and you are good to go.
- adjustable
- no wires to deal with
- can wear lighter gloves
cons:
- below 30 are less effective
- top of hands and finger tips can get cold
- the thicker the glove, the less heat that gets to the hand
above pros and cons are not a complete list
overall i am glad i have them and would get them again.
if i could only afford one then i would have to ask myself some of the following
- could i use the heated gloves for something else, like snowmobiling, etc. if so, that would be a plus for the gloves.
- how often and for how long will i be riding under 30 degrees. if often and for long periods, another plus for the gloves
- most riding would be 40 degrees and above, i would prefer the heated grips
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 5,865
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From: Potsdam, NY
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?
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/heate...ord-hot-grips/
http://www.lockitt.com/AccessoriesGrips3.htm#oxhgcustom
Last edited by fat_tony; Jan 18, 2011 at 10:20 AM.
heated grips
I loved my grips while they worked. They come with 24 month warranty, and after 27 months mine quit. turns out the controller grip with the thero on it went bad and HD wants 165 to replace just the left grip. When I took the grip off to see if there was anything in my means to repair (after i found the warranty was no longer in effect) I found water intrusion into the thermostat housing part of the grip and it was all ate up with corrosion. I could only atribute that to washes and riding int he rain. I will stick to my heated non harley gloves. At least when they get wet they still work. Good luck.
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 40
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From: Denver, Colorado
I loved my grips, but they crapped out after 13 months. H-D says they fixed the problem, but I am a little gun shy about shelling out another $250, only to have them crap out again.
Now, I wear gauntlet, gauntlet with liners, lined gauntlet, and lined gauntlet with hand warmers placed on the back of the hands, depending on the weather. Works great for me.
Now I have to find a nicer pair of grips for the bike.
Now, I wear gauntlet, gauntlet with liners, lined gauntlet, and lined gauntlet with hand warmers placed on the back of the hands, depending on the weather. Works great for me.
Now I have to find a nicer pair of grips for the bike.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,892
Likes: 3
From: New Hampshire
I had them on the old bike and loved them. On my old bike, without a fairing, I could ride down into the 30's with mid-weight gloves (as thick a glove as I can stand to wear when trying to operate a clutch).
Although I bought my SG and put it directly into storage, I have already gotten Heat Demons to the shop to have them installed.
Hubby likes his HD heated grips. They did crap out on him and he had to have them replaced ($$$).
Although I bought my SG and put it directly into storage, I have already gotten Heat Demons to the shop to have them installed.
Hubby likes his HD heated grips. They did crap out on him and he had to have them replaced ($$$).
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