Heated Grips or Heated Gloves??

[grizzly7]

Hi

Having gone from a 1200GS to a G650, same gloves both bars with heated grips, I now get cold thumbs so I was wondering about bigger hand guards? The bigger lumps on Barkbusters seem fairly protective?

 

[Beemerman59]

I suffer with cold fingers even on a summer night and the BMW heated grips to an OK job in that respect - just. I also have grip puppies on the GSA which loses heated so on their own on a cold day they are of little use. Out then comes my Powerlet heated jacket liner and gloves. I originally bought the twin controller but got fed up with all the wiring involved so replaced that with the Powerlet wireless controller - this means there's now just the one cable connection from the battery to the jacket liner, then to each glove via the jacket liner. This really has made a big difference with the wiring hassle. The remote sits on a bit of 3M dual lock which is stuck on the clutch reservoir - just have to remember to take it off if I'm leaving the bike for any time. I can't see why this remote wouldn't work with other makes of heated gearas long as the connections are the same which they are with Gerbing. Aslo, if you lose the remote or the battery in it dies then the system has a default of 1/3 power so you would never be without heat in that respect.

On the Brick I don't have grip puppies and the OEM heated grips get a lot hotter than on the GSA, so I can extend the season without the heated gear more on that bike.

I do find that the gloves only heat the tops of the hands and fingers so again, on really cold days I'll have the grips on as well. Whats really important for a heated jacket and gloves is that they need to be a snug fit - too much air and you will lose the benefit.

 

[sanensafe]

Both. I have always suffered with cold finger ends and until last year struggled through winter with just heated grips, though these warm your palms (insert innuendo) they do little for your finger ends and thumb. Last year I bought some Gerbings heated hybrid gloves. The advantage of the hybrid being they can be wired to the bike for extra heat and longer rides, however for commuting I fit the small battery packs into the pockets on the back of the gloves which gives me three levels of heat and with the grips and gloves have toastie hands and none of the inconvenience of getting wired up for a half hour ride.

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[Tim Cullis]

Another vote for muffs, though riding offroad is a tad awkward at times...

(Yesterday near Zagora balancing on what looks like a 15m drop)

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[Smythson]

Hi

Having gone from a 1200GS to a G650, same gloves both bars with heated grips, I now get cold thumbs so I was wondering about bigger hand guards? The bigger lumps on Barkbusters seem fairly protective?

If you do go Barkbusters route they do a Storm series plastics that fit on the same bars as their smaller type plastics. Makes a fair bit of difference if you're resisting the muffs...

 

[Kritou]

I have done the oem heated grips, Klan heated gloves and Rainoff waterproof overgloves - they all work in different combinations but Tucano Muffs do everything in one hit ........

 

[GS TRV]

Personal choice, heated grips and muffs with summer gloves

Does the trick for me

 

[v8legend]

I've got 1200GS hand-guards on mine, together with factory heated grips. I usually wear summer/race gloves. I find level 1 about right for spring/autumn mornings, but even in winter I find level 2 too warm.

This week I met a guy with heated gloves. I'm not sure what make they were, but there wasn't any wires. So, I'm guessing they were battery or rechargeable. I tried them on. A bit bulky for me, but no bulkier than any winter gloves.

 

[roykeane123]

Thank you for all these replies. I kind of fell off the face of the planet there for a while but thankfully the weather broke and I got plenty of sunny warm riding in over the last few months (like all the rest of you I hope!!!)

This winter I think I'll pitch for the heated gloves and maybe a bit of a DIY job with some heated elements and new grips.

The muffs are probably the most practical but my vanity is never gonna let that happen.

I think we all know BMW were never going to separate me with that kind of cash...they must be mental!! There's far better things to drop 700 notes on.

Thanks again!!

 

[Deleted account 181015003]

I always suffer with cold hands in winter tried all types of gloves heated grips etc and the best thing I have found is a heated waistcoat I know it sounds strange but if my body core is toasty warm I get better blood circulation through my hands and they just keep a lot warmer than just heated grips of gloves.

 

[Halfa1200]

I bought a pair of Gerberings 12V Hybrid gloves for last winter and they were great. Wired to the battery with a 4 level push button switch fitted in the dashboard. The wires are threaded up to the handlebars then there is about 12inches spare that then plug into the gloves. Even down to minus 8C I have only used level 3 and they are not too thick either.

Fitted to a F700GS.

 

[Ford_Stuntman]

Hi

Having gone from a 1200GS to a G650, same gloves both bars with heated grips, I now get cold thumbs so I was wondering about bigger hand guards? The bigger lumps on Barkbusters seem fairly protective?

Be careful if you're looking at Barkbusters. As an F800GS rider I'm well aware of the inadequate windscreen (about as pointless as San Marino being in the World Cup qualifiers). A few of the 3rd party screens won't accommodate Barkbusters.

But handguards do improve winter comfort a lot. I use TT guards (inc. spoilers) with their larger screen. Does the job, but expect the usual TT piss take in the price department.

 

[Time Traveller]

Personal choice, heated grips and muffs with summer gloves

+1


+ a Gaucho

 

[RemusHowl]

I bought a pair of Gerberings 12V Hybrid gloves for last winter and they were great. Wired to the battery with a 4 level push button switch fitted in the dashboard. The wires are threaded up to the handlebars then there is about 12inches spare that then plug into the gloves. Even down to minus 8C I have only used level 3 and they are not too thick either.

Fitted to a F700GS.

I'd second this choice. Bought these about two years ago and love them. I commute all winter and these Gerbings make all the difference. I know plugging them in is a pain but not nearly as painful as cold fingers. The customer service is fantastic too. The gloves have a lifetime guarantee for wiring issues, and when mine developed a fault I sent them back to receive a brand new set plus controller 3 weeks later. If you are that bothered about connecting two plugs in the morning you can always splash out and get the rechargeable power packs, and still make a decent saving on heated grips. Btw I have heated grips on my f800gs and they are ok but the back of my hands and fingertips get painfully cold without the gerbings when it's down below 3 degrees.
And I've also tried muffs, but could get on with them at all. I guess its down to personal preference.

 

[russ_fae_fyvie]

Be careful if you're looking at Barkbusters. As an F800GS rider I'm well aware of the inadequate windscreen (about as pointless as San Marino being in the World Cup qualifiers). A few of the 3rd party screens won't accommodate Barkbusters.
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You will also find the Tucano muffs won't work with Barkbusters either.

I bought some last year and they won't fit over the Barkbusters, so ended up with an old set ot Motrax ones that I stapled into place !

It's dark now anyway so nobody can see them and they do the job !

I ride all year and because I can't use heated gloves (Hands are different sizes, really !) the heated grips, summer gloves, thermal liners and muffs work for me.

 

[Time Traveller]

Another key way of keeping warmer (fingers included) is ensuring your torso, and kidneys (lower back) area in particular, are kept well insulated.

It is surprising how much warmer you will feel, if you just add an extra layer around your back (a gillet is ideal...or cummerband if you're from public skool) will certainly help.