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Which are better...heated gloves or heated grips?
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toooldtocare
Active member
Sorry for the pun, but thumbs up for the gloves. 
wecm31
Luddite Looney
My own biased $0.02.... I like my grips. I have a heated vest as well and have forgotten a few times to unplug before walking away from the bike. Having the gloves plugged in is just another tether I would rather avoid. But I would have to admit the gloves are likley warmer, I just don't like the cord.
bob_m
Active member
If you don't have either it is a lot easier to go the glove route. You don't need to dismantle the handlebars and controls and drill the bars in addition to the wiring. Just hook up the wiring and be warm.
I have Gerbings gloves and they work great.
Oh yea - I used to have factory heated grips and they really are swell
I have Gerbings gloves and they work great.
Oh yea - I used to have factory heated grips and they really are swell
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JAMESDUNN
Guest
There are some after market heated grips that don't require the wiring or handlebar holes. Personally, I like heated grips. I have no experience with heated gloves.
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Yarddog
Guest
I use neither one, but it just seems logical to me that if the heating elements are closer to the area that needs to be warmed up, the whole thang works better... and therefore, the gloves gotta be the better method!
Back in the day, when I would ride in dern near any weather, I had a set of Witter heated chaps and vest...worked well...but any more, if it's nasty enough to need that stuff, it's too cold to ride...
Or, for us California Kidz...anything under 70 degrees...LOL
Back in the day, when I would ride in dern near any weather, I had a set of Witter heated chaps and vest...worked well...but any more, if it's nasty enough to need that stuff, it's too cold to ride...
Or, for us California Kidz...anything under 70 degrees...LOL
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criminaldesign
Guest
heated gloves here. hand guards, windshield or fairing coverage helps the hands also.
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RSPENNACHIO
Guest
I have heated grips and nice warm (non-heated) gloves. All of my hand stays warm accept for my throttle thumb. 
ALIENHITCHHIKER
New member
Like pffog sez'; two different applications.
Go for both.
Heated gloves will obviously out perform heated grips when the temps are truly low,
The grips though are always just a flip of the switch away, any time, any place, and are really appreciated on chilly evenings, rainy days, or mountain passes.
Go for both.
Heated gloves will obviously out perform heated grips when the temps are truly low,
The grips though are always just a flip of the switch away, any time, any place, and are really appreciated on chilly evenings, rainy days, or mountain passes.
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My exact response also.
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VANZEN
Guest
Neither !
Heated grips will leave the backs of your hands cold even at temps above freezing.
Bulkiness of heated (or non-heated insulated) gloves compromises use of the controls.
My vote is for Hippo Hands and unlined gloves.
I have used all three methods extensively,
and currently cold-weather ride an R12S with heated grips & Hippo Hands ÔÇô
IMO: the ultimate cold weather / warm hands solution.
Heated grips will leave the backs of your hands cold even at temps above freezing.
Bulkiness of heated (or non-heated insulated) gloves compromises use of the controls.
My vote is for Hippo Hands and unlined gloves.
I have used all three methods extensively,
and currently cold-weather ride an R12S with heated grips & Hippo Hands ÔÇô
IMO: the ultimate cold weather / warm hands solution.
woodrow823
New member
grip experience
Heated grips are great in the 40+ weather, but the tips of my fingers get extremely cold... even with the handguards. I'm looking at some gloves for next season.
I obviously don't have experience with either, but am thinking about one of these for riding in colder weather. Could those who have had both please advise. Thanks.
Heated grips are great in the 40+ weather, but the tips of my fingers get extremely cold... even with the handguards. I'm looking at some gloves for next season.
