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Battery Powered vs Bike Powered Heated Gloves

DrJohn

DrJohn

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I went riding today for about 2 hours. It was 38 degrees F. My hands got really cold. I was wearing the Olympia 4102 WeatherKing Extra Touch gloves. I think the next step is heated gloves. I would prefer to use battery powered gloves. I actually ordered the Mobile Warming LTD Max Heated Gloves, which are battery powered. Many people say I made a mistake and should return them as soon as they arrive and get bike powered gloves. I ordered the battery powered so I don't need to run wires.

What do you think?

John

Follow up (1/6/16): I received the Mobile Warming LTD Max Heated Gloves today. The fingers were too long as they always are for me with gloves. I tried them in the house. They didn't get particularly warm with the battery set on 100%. I'm returning them. I will update you on whatever I find that works.

I went to a local dealer. He had a very limited supply of heated gloves. I tried a number of them on. The sizes vary from manufacturer to manufacturer because they use Roulette wheels to determine the size. I went home with the Venture Epic 2.0 battery heated gloves. They worked well in the store. This weekend, I will try them on the bike in the cold.

John
 
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I'm a firm believer in "Murphy's Law"... And he was actually an optimist! Not only does stuff go wrong; it'll do it at the WORST possible moment! nojoke
Batteries go dead at the darndest times... If you run your wires down by your belt; it's not too bad of a job to get unplugged... You'll have full range of motion, with both of your hands. :thumbup:

Alternately; why not try those chemical heat packs?
 
Bob Denman said:
I'm a firm believer in "Murphy's Law"... And he was actually an optimist! Not only does stuff go wrong; it'll do it at the WORST possible moment! nojoke
Batteries go dead at the darndest times... If you run your wires down by your belt; it's not too bad of a job to get unplugged... You'll have full range of motion, with both of your hands. :thumbup:

Alternately; why not try those chemical heat packs?
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The same could be said about a short causing problems with the bikes electrical system. I also believe in "Murphy's Law." If the heated gloves do work out, I plan to keep the olympia gloves in a saddle bag as backup.

Actually, Murphy follows me everywhere and keeps telling me I'm paranoid...

John
 
Bob Denman said:
I'm a firm believer in "Murphy's Law"... And he was actually an optimist! Not only does stuff go wrong; it'll do it at the WORST possible moment! nojoke
Batteries go dead at the darndest times... If you run your wires down by your belt; it's not too bad of a job to get unplugged... You'll have full range of motion, with both of your hands. :thumbup:

Alternately; why not try those chemical heat packs?
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:agree: Fyi got to try these &when put in right spots:2thumbs:

http://www.clickheat.eu
 
Heated Grips

I don't have heated gloves, but I can report as a newbie that my heated grips are a blessing to have :thumbup:
 
Dr. John,

You make no indication of what type/flavor of spyder that you have. Irregardless; Baja Ron, a site sponsor, can do right by you for a heated jacket liner, gloves wireless controllers.

It is a simple matter to access the battery and run cables back to your SINGLE attachment point by your seat.

Once you have the luxury of rheostat controlled gloves and jacket you will wonder what ever took you so long to make the purchase. ;):thumbup::yes::clap::2thumbs:
 
IGETAROUND said:
Dr. John,

You make no indication of what type/flavor of spyder that you have. Irregardless; Baja Ron, a site sponsor, can do right by you for a heated jacket liner, gloves wireless controllers.

It is a simple matter to access the battery and run cables back to your SINGLE attachment point by your seat.

Once you have the luxury of rheostat controlled gloves and jacket you will wonder what ever took you so long to make the purchase. ;):thumbup::yes::clap::2thumbs:
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2015 F3-S
 
WARM HANDS

...The heat packs are a TOTAL waste of money ....they will not heat the part of you hand that really gets cold ....THE FINGERS......The battery gloves would be second choice , if you have a " Dollar Store " ...not Dollar General , nearby they sell batteries very cheap AAA 8 for a buck ....AA 8 for a buck .....even 9 volt 2 for a buck......but I would do the wired type .....Mike :thumbup:
 
I believe you asked the same question not to long ago..Battery powered gloves work but the battery paks do not last long at the high setting. But they do work for shorter rides. I am using gerbings but was also looking at ones that were deerskin. But that is way down the road once the gerbings don't work anymore.

Much longer riding I would run a separate harness and plug them in. Baja Ron can get you some great pricing.

Do the F3's have heated grips too??
 
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Heated Grips

Heated grips was a BRP accessory I asked dealer to fit to my F3-S. Looking at the 2016 Can-Am brochure heated grips are standard on F3 Limited.
 
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Doc,
About things "shorting out"; just put an inline fuse in place, and you'll be golden... :thumbup:


...And... nice choice in songs! :clap:
 
You just can't beat Gerbings. We have used them for almost 10 years without any problems. They are hooked directly to the battery of the bike, and give you unending warmth. My wife, and I have both the gloves, and jacket. Never needed the pants. I would also get the dual controller, so you can regulate each them at different temps. My wife has heated grips on her F3 as well.

Check out eBay. There are always good deals there.
 
Gerbing

Agree on Gerbing.

Lost 2 fingers on my right hand years ago and those two stubs get VERY cold. Gerbing made a special glove for me at no extra charge. Had me lay my hand on a piece of paper and draw around it. Made a glove to fit nearly perfectly.

Wife and I both have Gerbing jacket liners and gloves. But very seldom need the gloves anymore with the RT heated grips on both her's and my bikes.

Gerbing also has permanent mounts for the bikes that work great. Plug in and ride in about any weather.

Been using Gerbing for 18 years and one of the best purchases we ever made for us and our bikes.
 
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