Heated handgrips - any good?

[Peach]

Just saw these in a shop, felt awesome! But are they actually worth spending your money on? In theory they would be great in winter, but are they so great that they are worth $150? Anyone bought some?

[FJRider]

There are MANY who will swear by them ... warmth on cold wet rides, if only the hands.

I have good winter gloves ... and summer gloves. So I see no point in heated handgrips.

I have ridden bikes with them fitted, but not that impressed with them ...

[CookMySock]

hehe we just had about 37 seperate threads about hotgrips, and the answer is universally "yep they are bloody good."

Get some!

Steve

[Flip]

I would not ride a bike without them for long now days.

[p.dath]

Yes. Check out my BLOG about my own experience of fitting them to my motorcycle.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/en...xford-HotGrips

[mainlander]

just got a set fitted. Off to southisland tomorrow. Feel great around town. Will certainly appreciate them on desert road, let alone south island. Get some. I had mine fitted. Most shops charge 200-205 bucks including fitting. I got sports grip. Shop around for a good price. Some of the local prices vary hugely.

[Gremlin]

do a search would ya? most of us have already offered lenghty experiences in other threads...

[Muppet]

Yes well worth it, used winter gloves, but the cold still gets in, I bought Oxford Hot grips for $90 off Trademe (retail at $130). These were a godsend when I rode to the Burt Munro last year in the icy cold rain.

[Spuds1234]

I'd wait until next winter to fit them. Your probably not going to be doing much riding this winter anyway (being a newbie and all) and you dont need them in summer. The hot grips (oxford ones atleast) tend to be bigger than the normal grips, so it can make it harder to reach all the levers if you have small hands, and you want easy access to all the controls when you are learning.

[Rogue Rider]

Dude, I had some cool mornings on my new speed triple last week which really froze my fingers up. I think the bike is more exposed to elements and wind so copping alot more chill. It's not even really winter or frosty yet so thought I'd take the plunge and get some grips. There are a few types out there, I opted for the new oxford brand ones, they were sturdy and tidy looking as well as looking easy to fit.
I grabbed the box and approached the counter, they knocked $20 off the price and said they'd fit em for me now if I wanted for an hours labour...... Jumped at it and wend and had a coffee and a donut at the bakery while I waited. Walked back to the shop, and presto heated grips.
Tried them out this morning, man they are awesome, never new what a difference they could make, now I can use my summer gloves all year round lol......... For you guys out there saying your winter gloves are fine......... I have had them all, and yes one can tough it up, grin and bare it, but who really needs to go through all that if they don't need to. Good winter gloves are not that much less than the heated grips and man, there is no comparison. Get some today.

[Rogue Rider]

I'd wait until next winter to fit them. Your probably not going to be doing much riding this winter anyway (being a newbie and all) and you dont need them in summer. The hot grips (oxford ones atleast) tend to be bigger than the normal grips, so it can make it harder to reach all the levers if you have small hands, and you want easy access to all the controls when you are learning.

People that don't ride in winter, are like people who don't ride in the rain........ soft man salmon wearing poofters lol. Ride rain hail sleet or snow wherever you go.

[Spuds1234]

People that don't ride in winter, are like people who don't ride in the rain........ soft man salmon wearing poofters lol. Ride rain hail sleet or snow wherever you go.

Yea but its not really a great idea to ride in adverse weather conditions when you have only had the bike for a week and only just learnt to ride. Thats asking for touble.

[Oakie]

Just saw these in a shop, felt awesome! But are they actually worth spending your money on? In theory they would be great in winter, but are they so great that they are worth $150? Anyone bought some?

They are the best $150 (that much now?) you'll ever spend on your bike. I promise. Great for those crisp Christchurch mornings at this time of year. Bloody good safety item actually if you do, like me, do the early morning commute.

[rustic101]

I have heated grips and have used them twice in my bikes life. My gloves are probably the bees knees, not sure but even in the howling rain and cold wind here in welly and riding through National Park I never used them..

[Peach]

Thanks everyone, sorry for not doing a search first.. I think Eliot and I will be saving to fit some on our bikes! Its not that I ride in bad conditions (being a learner) but I am riding on those farrrging cold mornings and 'fresh' evenings, and its hard to ride with frozen hands.. Glad to hear that they actually work and make a difference, I was worried they would be good in theory but not so good in practice! Will start having a look around, flick me a message if anyone happens to come across a cheap set!