Heated Grips
Big Kahuna HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 20,530
Likes: 2,305
From: texas panhandle
I say you should get the gerbing heated gloves as installation is attaching the gloves to a power source. My gerbing gloves also keep my hands dry when riding in rain. I would think that in Tennessee, heated gear would really add many days of riding enjoyment.
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 698
Likes: 13
I bought a pair of battery operated heated gloves this past spring (didnt want the wiring of the electric model). I didnt want to change my grips so I went this route.
The gloves work great without the heat turned on, never got cold enough for the heat after I bought them so we'll see how the heat does this winter.
The gloves work great without the heat turned on, never got cold enough for the heat after I bought them so we'll see how the heat does this winter.
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 40
Likes: 0
From: Denver, Colorado
Had the H-D Leather Heated Grips. I loved them, when they worked. They lasted about 13 months. Then stayed on all the time, until I pulled the fuse. Now they no longer work. When I have some spare $$, I will replace them with regular grips and go with heated gloves for winter riding.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 5,272
Likes: 3,371
From: Idaho Panhandle
I used Gerbings heated gloves until last winter. I had added a pair of National Cycle handguards and normal gloves seem to work well down to the high 40'sF. Therefore, I decided to add the H-D heated grips. I did not use my Gerbings last year even though I carried them all winter. Between the H-D heated grips and the National Cycle hands guards, I did not even wear insulated gloves, just a pair of decent gauntlet style gloves. The National Cycle hand guards kept the wind (and rain) off my hands and the H-D heated grips were never used higher than the number 2 setting all winter, which was down to 36F some mornings. But most of the riding was just low 40sF.
While I will still bring my Gerbings with me all winter as if my hands do start getting cold, they work wonders, the addition of the hand guards dramatically improves the effectiveness of the heated grips by a huge margin. If you ride in cold and rain, I would think seriously about adding hand guards. The National Cycle hands guards cost about $ 90.00 landed, but every rider I spoke with last winter ended up ordering a pair even if they did not have heated grips. It makes the wearing of thinner gloves possible year round. You don't even notice them unless you are standing next to the bike.
While I will still bring my Gerbings with me all winter as if my hands do start getting cold, they work wonders, the addition of the hand guards dramatically improves the effectiveness of the heated grips by a huge margin. If you ride in cold and rain, I would think seriously about adding hand guards. The National Cycle hands guards cost about $ 90.00 landed, but every rider I spoke with last winter ended up ordering a pair even if they did not have heated grips. It makes the wearing of thinner gloves possible year round. You don't even notice them unless you are standing next to the bike.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 2,052
Likes: 6
From: North London, UK
I have HD's heated grips - they were dealer installed when I took delivery. They've been used pretty regularly over the last year (summer? what summer?) although they failed to turn on once, which I put down as a temporary glitch because they've been fine ever since. If you can figure a way to keep the wind off your hands (Road Kings have no fairing, remember) then you're golden.
That being said, I'm going to treat the OL to a Gerbing jacket liner before it gets too cold. You just bolt the controller to the battery, right?
That being said, I'm going to treat the OL to a Gerbing jacket liner before it gets too cold. You just bolt the controller to the battery, right?
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 120
Likes: 0
I think I may add the grips this year. I have the Gerbing jacket liner, Extreme overpants and gloves. Very warm and comfortable, but... if I just need my hands a bit warmer, I'd rather not drag out the heated gear until winter... just my two cents.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 3,524
Likes: 34
From: Maryland
Yup. Then run the connector out wherever you want. When ya aren't using it, tuck it under the seat.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
