Heated gloves instead of heated grips?

[Eric R.]

Hi guys,
I'm still doing some research here on the r3t. I read the complete thread about the cheesy heated grips for the tourer. I was considering them before I buy the bike, but after reading all the bad news, I think I'll pass.
I'm also looking at heated gloves, including the battery ones. Any of you all ever use them? I'm thinking the battery gloves would be pretty easy to use, and with an extra pair of batteries, would probably be enough.
If I wanted the electric ones, are they easy enough to use with this bike as far as wiring goes?

That grip thread goes back a few years, and with all the failures, I'm surprised that Triumph never did a fix for them. Breaking down out on the road doesn't sound like fun.

 

[Boony]

Hi guys,
I'm still doing some research here on the r3t. I read the complete thread about the cheesy heated grips for the tourer. I was considering them before I buy the bike, but after reading all the bad news, I think I'll pass.
I'm also looking at heated gloves, including the battery ones. Any of you all ever use them? I'm thinking the battery gloves would be pretty easy to use, and with an extra pair of batteries, would probably be enough.
If I wanted the electric ones, are they easy enough to use with this bike as far as wiring goes?

That grip thread goes back a few years, and with all the failures, I'm surprised that Triumph never did a fix for them. Breaking down out on the road doesn't sound like fun.

I rode with a friend in the rain for 700 kilometres (450 miles for the backward folks ). It was cold and his gloves were soaked. However his hands were still warm. The spare battery was enough to finish the trip. I think these would work better than heated grips as they keep the back of your hands warm too. Mind you, I haven't tried either so I might be talking out of my rear end! He was happy with them.

 

[Tripps]

I like gloves, because I own multiple bikes, the RT has a plug for direct plug in, easy peasy.

 

[Boog]

Eric, I wear the Tourmaster Synergy2 gear: TOURMASTER, a leader in Motorcycle Apparel, Motorcycle Footwear, and Motorcycle Luggage. - Synergy 2.0
I have the heated insert for my jacket and the heated gloves. With the gloves, I am comfortable down to about 20F at freeway speeds on my morning commutes to work. Below 20F I install the HippoHands that fit over the handle bar grips which do an outstanding job of blocking the wind allowing the gloves to stay warm. With that said, this combo is only good to about 0F. Below that, I find my hands still get cold thus I am considering adding after market heated grips since the Triumph items are lousy. The gloves are water proof too which is a major benefit when riding in cold rain.

I hope that helps.

 

[Joesmoe]

I would suggest your question has nothing to do with the Rocket, and instead is about motorcycles in general.

There are two paths for dealing with cold air: 1) avoid it; 2) protect against.

I had a bike once and I installed Moose Paws, and found I no longer needed any heat supplement.

I don't have the confidence to ride with Moose Paws installed on the Rocket.

Another Captain here has a retrofit windscreen with wings that extend in front of the handle bar ends, and he too, has little need for heat (though he cheats, living in Florida).

I find on bikes where my hands are exposed to the air flow, I need BOTH heated grips AND heated gloves. The practical aspect for me is that the grips heat the palm and lower surface of the fingers, while the gloves heat the outside or upper surface.

And this is true for the Rocket as I ride it. I installed Oxford Cruiser grips because they work and they're inexpensive. Avon heated grips work too, and are more than twice as much.

The Rocket has an ample 37A low / 41A high current rating that takes care of my heated grips, two-up heated seats and two sets of heated vests and gloves.

 

[rocketjohn]

Avon for their part are NOT shipping heated grips at this time. No reason given, but they might have lost a material supplier or something.

As for me, I'm OK down to 50 degrees with my riding suit....that's as cold as I get. One day I may get some heated duds, but I don't like being overdressed...I would look....and feel, like the Michelin man.

 

[1olbull]

I carry Gerbing heated shirt and gloves for serious cold.
I haven't used either for several years because I seem to be turning into a sissy with increasing age and rarely ride in temps under 40°.
A pair of hardware rubber work gloves worn over my leather gunslingers work great in the rain & cold for me.

 

[sonny]

Just bought a pair of Joe Rocket Burner leather Gloves. Battery operated and they say it will stay charged for 6 hours min. Charger is included in purchase. Cost $179.00 dollars. Should be interesting to find out if they work or not. Will update after I receive them.

 

[breeze]

I carry Gerbing heated shirt and gloves for serious cold.
I haven't used either for several years because I seem to be turning into a sissy with increasing age and rarely ride in temps under 40°.
A pair of hardware rubber work gloves worn over my leather gunslingers work great in the rain & cold for me.

you might consider bringing the next week lows getting down to 40/45 here thru the nights

 

[Boog]

you might consider bringing the next week lows getting down to 40/45 here thru the nights

It was 42 this morning in Northern VA. Beautiful, brisk ride at 0500...