Has anyone used Hippo Hands on their Spyder?

[bigbadbrucie]

:shocked: My 2014 RTL's heated grips almost burn my hands (with light gloves on) when on "Low". On "High" I have to turn them off after only 10 minutes! nojoke

Same thing on my ‘14 RTS. Also, I don’t notice the cold on the backs of my hands.

 

[Flamewinger]

I tried to put them on and they wouldn’t go over the large grip clusters. I did modify a set to go over my last Goldwing by cutting a longer slot and using leather waxed thread to lace it closed. Don’t get on it much nowadays. Oh, and I live in N California, and I found them really nice. Almost got them stolen once.

 

[Wahrsuul]

The grips on my 14 RTS get warm enough on high, but the backs of my hands still get cold It's ok for my short commute, but I wouldn't ride distance with it.

Heated gloves are the only way to go for me.

 

[baxter]

A good pair of insulated gloves does the job.

 

[pegasus1300]

No I haven't used them on my Spyder as I no longer ride in weather that cold. However I don't see why you would need hand guards. Back in the 70's we sold them alot before heated gloves and bikes back then had no hand guards.

 

[Pandy]

Yes, absolutely used them on our 2011 RTS. Used the Hippo hands up front, with heat on I could use a less bulky glove. Used some ATV knockoff Hippo hands over the heated passenger grips as well. Worked a treat as they say.

 

[bigbadbrucie]

I’ve never investigated Hippo Hands, but thinking about them, wouldn’t they be the thing to use if you’re doing a trip where it is constant rain for 1,000 miles? Wouldn’t they keep your gloves dry?

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I’ve never investigated Hippo Hands, but thinking about them, wouldn’t they be the thing to use if you’re doing a trip where it is constant rain for 1,000 miles? Wouldn’t they keep your gloves dry?

Yes ... my Hippo hands are both wind & waterproof .....Mike :thumbup: