Heated Grips
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Tourer
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From: Tennessee
Heated Grips
How many of you have heated grips on your bikes? Also, how do you like them? I've been thinking about upgrades and even though it's plenty warm outside right now, I know winter is coming. Since I ride year around, I'm thinking that I might like to add some heated grips to my bike before the cold weather makes me wish I had done so. I've never ridden a bike with heated grips, so I have no idea if they're worth the money or not. Thanks.
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: under the bridge on the sunrise side
they add at least 2 months to my riding season. This is my second bike with them and I will never be with out them. Heck I even used them the other morning when it was little cool, all I need was a setting of 1 for about 10 min to be comfy.
Gonzy
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Foggy Coastside California
I had them on my 2010 RK but wasn't too impressed with the HD ones at the time. When I bought my 2012 RG I ordered the new HD Slipstream grips. They are 100 times better than the ones on the RK. I use them anytime the weather is a bit on the cool side, helps to keep the arthritis in check.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Maryland
I decided to go with Gerbings heated gloves instead.
1st, you can still get any grip you want instead of being limited to what is offered in headed grips.
2nd, Heated gloves heat BOTH sides of your hand
3rd, heated grips break. Never heard of Gerbings breaking, but they have a lifetime warranty just in case.
1st, you can still get any grip you want instead of being limited to what is offered in headed grips.
2nd, Heated gloves heat BOTH sides of your hand
3rd, heated grips break. Never heard of Gerbings breaking, but they have a lifetime warranty just in case.
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Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Michigan
This is definitely an enticement for me to order a new Limited.
On my current bike, I use three different weight of gloves, plus I have an electric pair, and I use "wind deflectors) on my grips.
On my current bike, I use three different weight of gloves, plus I have an electric pair, and I use "wind deflectors) on my grips.
Last edited by 2AMGuy; Jul 31, 2012 at 07:42 PM.
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: SW Ohio
Heated Grips
How many of you have heated grips on your bikes? Also, how do you like them? I've been thinking about upgrades and even though it's plenty warm outside right now, I know winter is coming. Since I ride year around, I'm thinking that I might like to add some heated grips to my bike before the cold weather makes me wish I had done so. I've never ridden a bike with heated grips, so I have no idea if they're worth the money or not. Thanks.
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Tourer
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Henderson, NV
I had mine installed for 4 years and they still work. They are worth the $200.00 I spent. They were kind of a pain in the a$$ to install. I think the dealer wanted around $300.00 to install them. I also know they would have taken a shortcut on installing them. In other words they would not have pulled the tank and fuse panel and wired them per HD instructions.
They do not beat heated gloves. But they are wireless. The new ones say they get 20 degrees hotter than the older ones.
I also have heated pants liner and jacket liner and socks. I would suggest for cold riding you put these on your list of upgrades first.
They do not beat heated gloves. But they are wireless. The new ones say they get 20 degrees hotter than the older ones.
I also have heated pants liner and jacket liner and socks. I would suggest for cold riding you put these on your list of upgrades first.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Northern WV
Heated grips are well worth the cost IMO. I use mine quite often, other than now in the middle of the summer. 70 degrees and raining is cold, even a 65 degrees and dry sometimes it's nice to have your hands warm.