Question About Heated Gloves

[CheriAnn]

Hubby and I ride year round and the ONLY thing that we just can't seem to keep warm enough, are our hands. We both have our share of added electronics, so I really don't want something that will have to be wired into the bike. I found a pair of gloves that I can just plug right into my 12V accessory plug (yet, another added gadget!):

WarmGear Womens 12v Heated Leather Gloves (Pair): CozyWinters

I was all ready to order and then I read the fine print....that these get too warm to use without a Heat-troller. UGH! Here is my stupid question.....does this Heat-troller have to be wired into the bike, since it states, "It plugs between the battery harness and your heated clothing"
That would defeat my sole purpose in getting the gloves that easily just plug in to my 12V

WarmGear Temp-Controllers: CozyWinters

Or, am I just being a sissy girl and I should put on my big girl panties and keep braving the cold!!!!

 

[GWguy]

why don't you consider battery operated gloves?
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[CheriAnn]

why don't you consider battery operated gloves?
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Thank you, I did consider them, but I had one person tell me they didn't work for heck. Of course, I only got one person's opinion....maybe it would be worth a try!

 

[GWguy]

Thank you, I did consider them, but I had one person tell me they didn't work for heck. Of course, I only got one person's opinion....maybe it would be worth a try!

Can't help ya there, I don't use heated gloves. I know APS installed a pair of heated grips recently, that could be another option.

 

[aps45819]

I was all ready to order and then I read the fine print....that these get too warm to use without a Heat-troller. UGH! Here is my stupid question.....does this Heat-troller have to be wired into the bike, since it states, "It plugs between the battery harness and your heated clothing"
That would defeat my sole purpose in getting the gloves that easily just plug in to my 12V

You might need a separate (different connector) plug off the battery, but it should still be a quick connect/disconnect.
Ask Dan at Motovations to wire you up.
You do know SCRC gets a discount there.




and the first time you use it you'll forget to unplug and pull your bike over

 

[ylexot]

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[DEEKAYPEE8569]

Hubby and I ride year round and the ONLY thing that we just can't seem to keep warm enough, are our hands. We both have our share of added electronics, so I really don't want something that will have to be wired into the bike. I found a pair of gloves that I can just plug right into my 12V accessory plug (yet, another added gadget!):

Or, am I just being a sissy girl and I should put on my big girl panties and keep braving the cold!!!!

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I'm not trying to be sarcastic, but to the gloves need to be heated "gadget-type" gloves? Aren't thicker, insulated gloves still available?
I'm not a motorcycle afficionado (sp?); that's why I ask.

I know those insulated gloves make you look like the Michelin Man but they're pretty warm too, aren't they?

 

[GWguy]

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I'm not trying to be sarcastic, but to the gloves need to be heated "gadget-type" gloves? Aren't thicker, insulated gloves still available?
I'm not a motorcycle afficionado (sp?); that's why I ask.

I know those insulated gloves make you look like the Michelin Man but they're pretty warm too, aren't they?

Gloves that are too thick make your hands useless in trying to work the brake, clutch and throttle. A glove that would keep your fingers warm at 60mph in 35* weather are too thick. Much easier to go with heated grips or gloves in a thinner form.

As far as needed? TRY riding at 60mph in 35* weather and see how long it is before your icicles fall off......

 

[aps45819]

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I'm not trying to be sarcastic, but to the gloves need to be heated "gadget-type" gloves? Aren't thicker, insulated gloves still available?
I'm not a motorcycle afficionado (sp?); that's why I ask.

I know those insulated gloves make you look like the Michelin Man but they're pretty warm too, aren't they?

They're also very thick.
You operate the throttle, clutch, turn signals and front wheel brake with your hands.
Thick = clumsy
clumsy hands + motocycle = owie

 

[aps45819]

Gloves that are too thick make your hands useless in trying to work the brake, clutch and throttle.....

 

[GWguy]

They're also very thick.
You operate the throttle, clutch, turn signals and front wheel brake with your hands.
Thick = clumsy
clumsy hands + motocycle = owie

I like your description better....

 

[DEEKAYPEE8569]

Gloves that are too thick make your hands useless in trying to work the brake, clutch and throttle. A glove that would keep your fingers warm at 60mph in 35* weather are too thick. Much easier to go with heated grips or gloves in a thinner form.

As far as needed? TRY riding at 60mph in 35* weather and see how long it is before your icicles fall off......

Nah, quite alright. I'll stick to two wheels in warm weather; not that that happens all that often.

 

[DEEKAYPEE8569]

You operate the throttle, clutch, turn signals and front wheel brake with your hands.

Well, yeah.....I know that much. But, as I said to GW, I'll stick with warm, "no-gloves-necessary" weather, thanks. I was just wondering if anyone still used thicker gloves in cold weather. Apparently not.

 

[itsbob]

Hubby and I ride year round and the ONLY thing that we just can't seem to keep warm enough, are our hands. We both have our share of added electronics, so I really don't want something that will have to be wired into the bike. I found a pair of gloves that I can just plug right into my 12V accessory plug (yet, another added gadget!):

WarmGear Womens 12v Heated Leather Gloves (Pair): CozyWinters

I was all ready to order and then I read the fine print....that these get too warm to use without a Heat-troller. UGH! Here is my stupid question.....does this Heat-troller have to be wired into the bike, since it states, "It plugs between the battery harness and your heated clothing"
That would defeat my sole purpose in getting the gloves that easily just plug in to my 12V

WarmGear Temp-Controllers: CozyWinters

Or, am I just being a sissy girl and I should put on my big girl panties and keep braving the cold!!!!

For winter riding the BEST set up I've seen yet is heated grips with ATV gauntlets mounted on the bars.

The cold on your hands really isn't the issue, it's the WIND.. you stop the wind from reaching your hands you'll stay warm.

Heated gloves are ok, but then you run the risk of sweaty hands in cold weather, not a good mix. Battery, I'd agree, worthless, and they EAT batteries, you'd have to stockpile them anytime you went on a trip of any length.

Gerbings (sp?) make, probably the best heated gear on the market, and their's is a component system.. You can have just the gloves, or you can have the whole set up, gloves, Jacket/Vest, pants and socks, and they all run off a single battery connection (i think the draw would be too much for a cigarette lighter) through a rheostat.

I've heard the same about heated gear, a real pain without some kind of temp control.. you're consantly too hot, too cold..

I have just the heated grips, and I've ridden with summer gloves all this winter.. can't say they were comfortable EVERY day, but for most days, it was fine. I was good, no pain, probably to 30 degrees or so.

 

[ylexot]

Well, yeah.....I know that much. But, as I said to GW, I'll stick with warm, "no-gloves-necessary" weather, thanks. I was just wondering if anyone still used thicker gloves in cold weather. Apparently not.

Gloves are always necessary :shrug:

 

[ylexot]

For winter riding the BEST set up I've seen yet is heated grips with ATV gauntlets mounted on the bars.

Oh yeah...Hippo Hands:
Motorcycle Hippo Hands, Handlebar Muffs

 

[DEEKAYPEE8569]

Gloves are always necessary :shrug:

You know? I DO remember seeing a guy wearing gloves in the summer.
He was also wearing a "beater", bermuda shorts and flip flops. Here.....in MD.

 

[GWguy]

I think I can pretty much say this for most of the riders here; we wear gloves year round. Lighter weight in the summer, heavier in the colder weather, but always have a pair on.

The shorts and flip-flops, not so much.

 

[BadGirl]

I think I can pretty much say this for most of the riders here; we wear gloves year round. Lighter weight in the summer, heavier in the colder weather, but always have a pair on.

The shorts and flip-flops, not so much.

Who would have thought a cow would be better made for motorcycling then man?

But the asphalt can grind skin to bone in about 30 feet.. on your fingers probably 1/2 that..

 

[CheriAnn]

Oh yeah...Hippo Hands:
Motorcycle Hippo Hands, Handlebar Muffs

I have seen those and thought they were the perfect solution.....until I researched what people thought of them on the internet. Apparently, in the wind, it pushes the material against the brake and clutch levers. Not enough to "engage" them, but enough to keep your brake light on all the time while riding