Oxford heated grips?

[swbarnett]

Captain Obvious strikes again.

I thought the answer was obvious. Obviously at least one person didn't.

Those like yourself that don't get cold on the front of the fingers probably have better circulation than those that do.

[nerrrd]

Good quality gloves are cheaper and more reliable than any electrical aid you can install.

Cheaper than good quality gloves? Not sure where you'd get those for around $120, which is what the grips cost I think (minus installation admittedly for those of us non DIY types).

I've never owned a pair of gloves that were either waterproof and or actually warm on a decent cold ride, despite manufacturers claims to the contrary, even with thermal gloves underneath - unless you're talking over-gloves like rain-offs, which, although effective, are bloody awkward.

Girly grips and guards do it for me.

[nzspokes]

I thought the answer was obvious. Obviously at least one person didn't.

Those like yourself that don't get cold on the front of the fingers probably have better circulation than those that do.

I tend to wear gloves while riding so no front of my fingers dont get cold.

[Mike.Gayner]

Interesting that it's the people who haven't used hot grips who have the strongest opinions on them.

[Maha]

Ever sat by a bonfire on a cold night? One side toasty and the other freezing. Same effect.

Some would argue that if you stand in front of a bonfire on a cold night, you are warm all over, yet they will still rotate intimately using the excuse they're too hot

[Paul in NZ]

This whole threat is a waste of space... Heated grips are great if you struggle to keep your hands warm and most folks I know that use them also run decent winter gloves. If you don't feel the cold in your hands - good for you, don't buy them.

[Maha]

Girly grips and guards do it for me.

The best combo. Anne had them on her bandit, I rode it a few times and was underwhelmed, ended up turning them off.

[swbarnett]

I tend to wear gloves while riding so no front of my fingers dont get cold.

As do my wife and I. Our fingers still get cold. With or without heated grips.

I have no idea where you got he impression that I rode gloveless?

[OddDuck]

So assuming I am going to replace my older Oxford heated grips, should I go with the newer Oxford model?
I can't seem to find many other options...

I've installed the newer type. This one goes straight onto the battery terminals and monitors the charging so when you shut the bike down, the grips give it 30 sec or so and turn themselves off. No fussing around with relay boxes or ignition switch wiring, it's quite a nice feature.

[swbarnett]

Interesting that it's the people who haven't used hot grips who have the strongest opinions on them.

I think you'll find we have used them. Perhaps not on our own bike. Like Maha I was underwhelmed.

Obviously they work for some but not all. As i said earlier, it may be a difference in circulation.

[nzspokes]

I've installed the newer type. This one goes straight onto the battery terminals and monitors the charging so when you shut the bike down, the grips give it 30 sec or so and turn themselves off. No fussing around with relay boxes or ignition switch wiring, it's quite a nice feature.

Yeah that works well.

[FJRider]

Cheaper than good quality gloves? Not sure where you'd get those for around $120, which is what the grips cost I think (minus installation admittedly for those of us non DIY types).

The gloves I wear cost me $85 a pair ... and the same price for the last three times I've replace them. I get three years riding from a pair before they need replacing. (then I give them to JAFFA riders to upgrade their gear)

I've attended 18 Brass Monkey rallys ... about half of those with temps riding (to or from) in sub zero temperatures. Minus 5 C is common. Once ... I left the site with a minus 10 temperature for the 45 minute ride home.

I've never owned a pair of gloves that were either waterproof and or actually warm on a decent cold ride, despite manufacturers claims to the contrary, even with thermal gloves underneath - unless you're talking over-gloves like rain-offs, which, although effective, are bloody awkward.

Girly grips and guards do it for me.

Heated grips have never made them waterproof. But as you live in Auckland ... Motorcycle shops probably don't actually sell real winter gloves.

As for riding in the rain .. I often carry 3 or 4 old pairs for when it stops raining ... or the cold starts to get in.

[Maha]

The gloves I wear cost me $85 a pair ... and the same price for the last three times I've replace them. I get three years riding from a pair before they need replacing. (then I give them to JAFFA riders to upgrade their gear)

I've attended 18 Brass Monkey rallys ... about half of those with temps riding (to or from) in sub zero temperatures. Minus 5 C is common. Once ... I left the site with a minus 10 temperature for the 45 minute ride home.

Heated grips have never made them waterproof. But as you live in Auckland ... Motorcycle shops probably don't actually sell real winter gloves.

As for riding in the rain .. I often carry 3 or 4 old pairs for when it stops raining ... or the cold starts to get in.

''then I give them to JAFFA riders to upgrade their gear'' when you're done with the long-john send em' up

I bought some winter gloves recently, I think they cost $299? started off on ride at Queens Birthday weekend, dry but bitter. Changed back to my summer gloves at our first stop, the temps here in CNI at the moment are close to what you get down there 1° at present and supposedly dropping to -4°.

[nzspokes]

The gloves I wear cost me $85 a pair ... and the same price for the last three times I've replace them. I get three years riding from a pair before they need replacing. (then I give them to JAFFA riders to upgrade their gear)

I've attended 18 Brass Monkey rallys ... about half of those with temps riding (to or from) in sub zero temperatures. Minus 5 C is common. Once ... I left the site with a minus 10 temperature for the 45 minute ride home.



Heated grips have never made them waterproof. But as you live in Auckland ... Motorcycle shops probably don't actually sell real winter gloves.

As for riding in the rain .. I often carry 3 or 4 old pairs for when it stops raining ... or the cold starts to get in.

Dont you ride a faired bike with clip ons? Wouldnt be much wind on your hands anyway.

[FJRider]

Dont you ride a faired bike with clip ons? Wouldnt be much wind on your hands anyway.

I rode a GS1000S that the Bikini fairing dumped all the cold air and rain on my hands. Same gloves. Just changed more regulary. I also rode an unfaired GS1000E for a while (same gloves) with no real issues. The FJ has a good fairing that diverts a lot of shit off the gloves (and body).