Well I finally broke down after riding home a couple of weeks ago when the temperature dropped down to -2 celcius (28 fahrenheit).  It took my hands a good hour to feel better after taking my gloves off at home.  I've got proper winter leather gloves with thinsulate lining, but after about 40 minutes on the highway at 120 km/hr (75 miles/hr) my hands were frozen.

I bought a pair of Gerbing heated glove liners, and an on/off switch.  I wasn't planning on buying the on/off switch but the sales person convinced me that it's an absolute must, given that the glove liners can get very very hot after a while.  

I connected it all up just this last weekend.  The kit comes with a battery harness that dangles out slightly from under the seat.  It's plugged into the on/off switch, which then plugs into the long wires for the glove liners.

The glove liners work very well.  In fact, they work too well -- I'm really glad I ordered the on/off switch.  After about 5 minutes of riding at > 6000 RPM, I needed to turn the switch off because my hands were getting too hot.  

One note : I wish I had ordered a set of small liners.  The liners are huge.  Don't expect a snug fit.  The fit of the medium size liners in my medium size gloves is very tight.  Hopefully the gloves will expand a bit given some time.  

Hope that helps anyone else that might be thinking of riding in freezing temps.

Best money you can spend in my opinion.

I bought a Widder heated vest and it was the best investment I could have made to continue year round riding. I bought the variable control switch so I can dial in the specific heat I want, instead of just on/off. Also worth it.

Gerbing and Widder are both exceptional quality products.

This is exactly what I've been looking for. Funny thing is I didn't even know they existed :lol: . I knew about heated vests and grips, but not glove liners.

Heated glove liners seems like a better way to go (vs. heated grips) for three reasons. First, you don't have to keep your hands on the grips to stay warm. Second, if you own more than one bike, then it would be alot easier to take your heated gloves or liners with you (as opposed to the heated grips). All you need is another quick connect. Third, Gerbing offers temp. control, whereas you might be lucky to have an on/off switch with manufacturers of heated grips.

Quote from: sys49152...I bought a pair of Gerbing heated glove liners, and an on/off switch...

I just checked Gerbing's website and they only list heated gloves, not glove liners. Where did you buy yours? locally or online?

Quote from: FlashHeated glove liners seems like a better way to go (vs. heated grips)

Thats really a matter of opinion.

Quote from: Flashfor three reasons.
First, you don't have to keep your hands on the grips to stay warm.

Most people ride with their hands on the grips at all times. The liners and/or gloves (and vest for that matter) are corded to the bike so its not like you can walk around, away from the bike, in heated gear (not that my wife hasnt looked into it for around the house...).  And if you're prone to riding with one hand on the tank or something like that   , well keep your hands on the bars and they'll be warmer.

Quote from: FlashSecond, if you own more than one bike, then it would be alot easier to take your heated gloves or liners with you (as opposed to the heated grips). All you need is another quick connect.

True, but too many people, inclulding myself have gotten caught out in a colder temp than they anticipated and since its not a piece of gear you have to take with you (its always there) it helps. In the end, more people that have multiple bikes get multiple heated grip kits than gloves. I did a bunch of research on these things before I bought them.  And its a bit of a pain, just like my vest can be, in terms of getting set up and geared up/wired/etc. Gloves add one more layer to that every time you want to put them on since you still have to connect them to the vest or wiring harness every time you get on/off the bike.

Quote from: FlashThird, Gerbing offers temp. control, whereas you might be lucky to have an on/off switch with manufacturers of heated grips.

My heated grips comes with an optional variable controller just like the vests/gloves/pants do.


having said all this, both are great when you ride in the cold. It really comes down to personal preference.

also heattroller has a dial variable controller that can control multiple electric items on a single control-like  vest/gloves/pants/grips or any combo of those.

Check them out here:
heat troller

Quote from: Flash
I just checked Gerbing's website and they only list heated gloves, not glove liners. Where did you buy yours? locally or online?

I looked for the link on the Gerbing page, and it's no longer there.  Regardless, it's still part of the Gerbing catalog that my local bike shop had.  Your best bet is to call up any of your local shops and ask them directly.  All three shops I called had the glove liners in the catalog.  If they don't have them, I can give you one of the local shop numbers.

Quote from: PantabloMy heated grips comes with an optional variable controller just like the vests/gloves/pants do.

Excellent rebuttal, Pantablo. You did such a good job I think I might get heated grips after all. What brand/model are you using? Ironicly, I just received my latest issue of MOTORCYCLIST today and they had some suggestions for Winter Riding Gear. Gerbing's heated clothing line is featured, but they also feature Aerostich's Warm Wrap Grips that use velcro for quick installation/removal. What do you think about these? Aerostich also offers the Hot Grips as well (alot more expensive though).

Quote from: sys49152I looked for the link on the Gerbing page, and it's no longer there.  Regardless, it's still part of the Gerbing catalog that my local bike shop had.  Your best bet is to call up any of your local shops and ask them directly.  All three shops I called had the glove liners in the catalog.  If they don't have them, I can give you one of the local shop numbers.

I kept searching on the internet for these glove liners and I found a link right back at gerbing's website?!? It's not listed as a product per say, but if you go to their order page it is listed there. Now, I have to decide on whether I'm going to go with the heated glove liners or heated grips.

Looks like it might not matter after all b/c my bike still isn't fixed and Winter is just passing me by. I loving riding in the winter b/c everyone thinks I'm crazy and that is when you know you are truly diehard about riding (All Year Round).

Quote from: Flash...but they also feature Aerostich's Warm Wrap Grips that use velcro for quick installation/removal. What do you think about these? Aerostich also offers the Hot Grips as well (alot more expensive though).

I personally dont like anything between my  hand and the grips. The thickness of the winter gloves are already enough for my taste. The valcro wraps are good though in that you can set up several bikes and only have one set of velcro wraps. Same issue with the gloves though-you might get caught out without them or have to carry them every time you ride in the fall/spring in case you get caught in colder temps than anticipated.

I bought Aerostitch heated grip elements, not their Hot Grips. The Hot Grips are a whole grip that replaces the grips you have. The elements I bought get installed onto the handlebar under your grip and cost me $27.