Page 2 of 2
Re: Heated Grips
Posted: Dec 19th, '11, 17:29
by grampy
Diggler wrote:Couple of years back I took a bit of time out and did some motorcycle couriering, this unfortunately coincided with the winter weather. I decided if I was going to do it I want to make sure I was bloody warm. The kit I bought was great it was just my hands I had a problem with. I tried mitten gloves but still no good, even handle bar muffs. They just make you look like a div and press against the brake lever at higher speeds. In the end I opted for heated gloves. Much better than heated grips, as they heat the back of your hand down to the finger tips. Warm as toast. They have a little quick release connecter to allow you to get off and on the bike.
Can't argue with that....sound logic mate..
Re: Heated Grips
Posted: Mar 6th, '12, 20:09
by GerryD
There's been a couple times where I'd like to get heated grips. My gloves usually keep me pretty warm although I do like the idea of heated gloves. The ones I've seen cost a little bit of money which is holding me back. I guess if I find a good deal, I might bite and get some. Do they numb the hands if they get too warm?
Re: Heated Grips
Posted: Mar 8th, '12, 23:09
by falcon
Actually i am put off by the fact that i have to park my bike a couple hundred yards from my house on a main road. I suspect the heated grip attachments may not still be there in the morning..... Maybe heated gloves is the way to go. i think my winter gloves may be rubbish anyway, i only commute about 15 mins and my hands have pretty much fallen to pieces this winter!
Re: Heated Grips
Posted: Mar 10th, '12, 08:02
by badgerKDD
tbh falcon if you have got to March without heated grips, then job done!
Its only gonna get warmer from here on. Wait for couple more months then look for discounted winter gloves in the summer sales ;) ;) .
Hot Hands
Posted: Mar 10th, '12, 09:18
by DaveH
Whilst it looks like it is going to be dry it is still a bit chilly for the Friendly tomorrow - so yesterday I ordered a set of these for delivery this morning (fantastic service if they arrive as promised). They seem like a good idea as I'll use them rarely and I can swap them from bike to bike.
I hope they do the job!
Oxford Motorcycle Wrap-around Hot Hands (OF694): Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike
[/QUOTE]
Re: Heated Grips
Posted: Mar 10th, '12, 16:45
by badgerKDD
so did they arrive then????? Amazon are usually pretty good when it comes to delivery times
Re: Heated Grips
Posted: Mar 10th, '12, 17:36
by DaveH
Yes they did - but it has been so warm today! If it is going to be like this tomorrow I don't think I'll need them!
Re: Heated Grips
Posted: Mar 11th, '12, 08:07
by badgerKDD
Well I wore my summer gloves yesterday, from Redruth to Exeter, hands fine all the way
!
loved the fact i could feel my bars and brakes again
Re: Heated Grips
Posted: Mar 12th, '12, 11:39
by DaveH
Yes, I didn't bother with them in the end. Thought I'd risk it and I was fine even with my summer gloves on. I think I'll hang-on to the Hot Hands though just in case - I can see they'll come in useful in the future
