Diggler wrote:Couple of years back I took a bit of time out and did some motorcycle couriering, this unfortunately coincided with the winter weather. I decided if I was going to do it I want to make sure I was bloody warm. The kit I bought was great it was just my hands I had a problem with. I tried mitten gloves but still no good, even handle bar muffs. They just make you look like a div and press against the brake lever at higher speeds. In the end I opted for heated gloves. Much better than heated grips, as they heat the back of your hand down to the finger tips. Warm as toast. They have a little quick release connecter to allow you to get off and on the bike.
There's been a couple times where I'd like to get heated grips. My gloves usually keep me pretty warm although I do like the idea of heated gloves. The ones I've seen cost a little bit of money which is holding me back. I guess if I find a good deal, I might bite and get some. Do they numb the hands if they get too warm?
Actually i am put off by the fact that i have to park my bike a couple hundred yards from my house on a main road. I suspect the heated grip attachments may not still be there in the morning..... Maybe heated gloves is the way to go. i think my winter gloves may be rubbish anyway, i only commute about 15 mins and my hands have pretty much fallen to pieces this winter!
Whilst it looks like it is going to be dry it is still a bit chilly for the Friendly tomorrow - so yesterday I ordered a set of these for delivery this morning (fantastic service if they arrive as promised). They seem like a good idea as I'll use them rarely and I can swap them from bike to bike.
Yes, I didn't bother with them in the end. Thought I'd risk it and I was fine even with my summer gloves on. I think I'll hang-on to the Hot Hands though just in case - I can see they'll come in useful in the future
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