SORN or heated gloves

I like heated kit though have yet to try gloves as until my KTM I was on BMWs that always had very good heated grips.

Anyway. If you're going to buy stuff that may have to protect you in a fall may I suggest a filter on brands that already make decent gloves. There are a fair few out there. My jacket is Macna, unsure if their gloves are decent but my jacket has the tails for em.
 
The other consideration is plug in to the bikes battery or standalone. My heated vest/gloves have their own batteries as I don't want to be plugged in to the bike and 4 hours or so battery life is enough for the rides I do.
 
ttaskmaster said:
These warm the inside of your hands, but it's the backs of your hands that are exposed to the wind and the chill. That's the part you want the heat on, not the inside.
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Heated grips have always kept my hands toasty with some decent winter gloves, even in the temps we're having now. Sounds like you must feel the cold more than I.
 
aaronyuri said:
Heated grips have always kept my hands toasty with some decent winter gloves, even in the temps we're having now. Sounds like you must feel the cold more than I.
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Unfaired Cruiser at 70mph in -7ºC - The inside of my hands were practically burning, but the grips did nothing for the parts that mattered. It's all about how the heat is applied.
That's why you need protection and insulation on the right parts - The core, especially the lumbar, backs of upper arms, outside of thighs, backs of hands.
 
I have heated grips (Oxfords) AND heated gloves (RevIt Liberty H2O) for this time of year as I've got Reynaud's :( . If you're going to get gloves, get a decent, branded pair that are CE rated. I can't see any mention of the ones you've linked being certified, and would be weary when it comes to gear that is meant to protect you in the event of a spectacular dismount!!
 
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ttaskmaster said:
Unfaired Cruiser at 70mph in -7ºC - The inside of my hands were practically burning, but the grips did nothing for the parts that mattered. It's all about how the heat is applied.
That's why you need protection and insulation on the right parts - The core, especially the lumbar, backs of upper arms, outside of thighs, backs of hands.
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Heated grips and gloves are fine for my hands. I wear thermals for the rest of my body.

Not everyone feels the cold in the same way. I'd happily wear shorts and a t-shirt in what most people would describe as cold weather.
 
Oh I'd also add, one step back from muffs, depending on the bike, hand guards make a big difference too. On my KTM I can wear perforated summer gloves way into cold weather months as much of the wind is blocked. My friend even attaches them to his K1300S for the cold months! :cry: At least on mine they are and look OEM.
 
A good one is latex mechanic gloves underneath normal bike gloves. I've got a box for working on the bikes which are biodegradable.
 
aaronyuri said:
Not everyone feels the cold in the same way. I'd happily wear shorts and a t-shirt in what most people would describe as cold weather.
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There will always come a point where the cold and/or wind chill outpace the heating elements, so unless your neurons are located different to the standard human body, the basic biology still works the same.
 
Thanks to all who took the time to reply to this thread. I ended up getting the pair I mentioned in my OP. Up to press, I'm very happy with them and they are working well. I particularly like the fact that you choose whether to have heated palms, backs, or both, at three differnt levels of heat. Thumbs up from me.
 
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