Heated Gloves

[SmithSwede]

I really like my Tourmaster heated vest.  Thinking about heated gloves.    Any recommendations?

When I asked you guys for suggestions on waterproof boots, you steered me to Sidi, and they have been brilliant! 

So what's the hot ticket on heated gloves?

[Doppelgaenger]

I just got Gerbing, they're nice except that the thumb isn't heated. You could try the Warm N Safe brand from this website, they have everything anyway, but you might want to stick with whatever is compatible with your vest.

No matter which way you go, it's worth every penny not to have cold hands.

http://www.thewarmingstore.com/motorcycle-heated-gloves.html?gclid=CjwKEAiA-s6zBRDWudDL2Iic4QQSJAA4Od3Xl4rh8YZlUK8yDxMFd6UmS3Imu2YUIItPk2uVTrrI6BoCAw3w_wcB

[redrider]

I purchased the Firstgear/Warm and Safe jacket liner over 5 years ago and it has performed flawlessly. Last year, I added the same brand glove liners. Reason-I like the layering system. My standard winter glove is also from Firstgear. It is waterproof and has minimal 40 gram Thinsulate with no insulation in the palm area. I retain control feel, the membrane actually works and traps heat. I add the very thin electric liners below 45 or so and still feel the controls. I tried many other gloves, with and without heat. Nothing else feels so good. Why other makers add so much insulation in the underside of the glove is beyond me.

[jackson]

I have very poor circulation in my hands so my hands get cold.  I tried heated gloves but they were too bulky for me.  I used them for around five years until I bought a BMW (many years ago) that had heated grips.  The heated grips worked great except for the top of my hands.  Then, I discovered Lee Parks deerskin gloves with the PCI technology that distributes the warmth to both sides of your hand.  Combining the heated grips with these gloves, my hands stay very warm.  If I buy a bike that doesn't already have heated grips, I immediately install them.  I had to quit riding (several years ago) for over two years due to heart problems and didn't think I would ever be able to ride again so I sold my Lee Parks gloves.  When my heart problems improved to the point where I was given the green light to ride again (earlier this year), I immediately bought another Guzzi 750 and a pair of Lee Parks PCI gloves, added the heated grips kit and I was a happy camper.
Something to consider as an alternative if you don't want to hook & unhook wires each time you ride or if you find heated gloves too bulky.

[Zoom Zoom]

I've had several different heated gloves. They all work pretty well but some are more bulkier than others. A few years ago I bought a pair of heated glove liners from Powerlett. I have been very happy with these since I can use any glove over the outside that I choose. The Gerbing gloves I was using prior to these were the G3's. Biggest complaint was there was not enough gauntlet to keep air from going up my sleeve. Before that I have a set of Widder gloves. Nice gauntlet, very warm, and very bulky, not to mention they're out of business.

All in all, I like the liners the best just because of versatility.

John Henry

[rss29]

I use Gyde (Gerbing) gloves. Used in conjunction with heated grips I can comfortably ride in any temps. They plug into the sleeves of my jacket, so I don't have to run a bunch of cords up my arms. Add in a dual wireless controller and a single power cord lets me connect my gloves, jacket, and socks to the bike. I don't know why I waited until this year to buy heated gear. It's worth every penny. I'll probably add pants at some point to complete the outfit.

The gloves heat all fingers and thumb down to the tip, but I also turn on my grips as temps approach freezing. Wind is the real enemy. If you can block the wind with handguards or something you'll be much warmer.

[Arizona Wayne]

I've used Gerbing elkskin heated gauntlets for 20? years that are so well insulated it has to be REALLY cold to turn on the electricity.   Seem to be H20 proof too.    Great if you ride multiple bikes in the wintertime.

[blackcat]

I have the  Gerbing G5 and the gauntlet is a bit short but I haven't had a problem but it looks like the new T5 has a longer gauntlet.

[Craig in Alabama]

Hi Folks,

I have very poor circulation in my hands. I used Gerbings heated gloves for a few years, but the wires bothered my hands and were very uncomfortable.

When I got my Buell, I added heated grips (Oxford). Great product, and about $80 from amazon. Then I made some mitts to cover the bars out of vinyl lined with towel material. I used the old Hippo Hands as a model. With these plus the heated grips I could ride for hours in any temperature without any discomfort in my hands. And with summer weight gloves, no loss of feel. Total cost was about $10 and a few hours of sewing. Of course you can buy some Hippo Hands type product if you're not into DIY.

This is what I would recommend.

Cheers!
Craig

[rboe]

I went the liner route, but that route is not ideal so I checked out a couple gloves. Fit was worse, for my hands, that larger gloves with the liners so I'm resigned to the fact, for my hands - which are not that big - heated gloves are not that great. Or maybe I just need to find the right manufacturer. First gear and HOT-WIRED are the two I've tried.

One nice thing about the liners; you have your choice of gloves (I'm a bit of a glove whore) as long as they don't get too tight.

[tcunnien]

I have a pair of the Gerbing T5 Hybrids. I have had them for three years now. I like having the battery option but have not been happy with the batteries. The membrane button switches on the batteries do not consistently work for me. I will turn it on sometimes and a few minutes later it will have shut off other times they will work fine.

[charlie b]

I use the Gerbing UltraLite gloves.  Not waterproof but they aren't bulky.  They also need to be in an application where the wind is blocked since they are not windproof either.

Whoever said their Gerbing gloves did not heat their thumbs must have a bad set.  Mine do very well.  They are almost three years old now.

[bpreynolds]

Heated gloves absolutely and I would generally say Gerbing but I'm not 100% sure they will connect with your vest through the arms to eliminate the wires.  My Gerbing jacket liner has connections on the end of the arms so that gets rid of the dangling wires and such outside of my jacket.  Maybe your vest has something like this where you could run the wires through the arms from the vest down to the gloves?

[sturgeon]

I've used Powerlet glove and jacket liners for several years. Nice wireless heat controller with separate settings for gloves and jackets. More heat than you can bear; I've used them down to about -10C.

[bpreynolds]

I've used Powerlet glove and jacket liners for several years. Nice wireless heat controller with separate settings for gloves and jackets. More heat than you can bear; I've used them down to about -10C.

Oh yeah, forgot, you REALLY need a controller too.  I view mine as essential with the heated clothing.  That being said, I almost never adjust my controller after checking outside temps, setting it, and leaving my house.  If things heat up too much from there - which usually happens rather than the opposite - I just use this cheapy on/off switch to cut the heat until I get cold again.  In fact, if you don't got the cash to invest in the controller, this switch is the next best option but because you'll be without a controller the heat will be going full blast whenever it's on, meaning you'll be toggling it on/off regularly if it's not ice cold out. 
http://tinyurl.com/qjg2cz8

Either way, I've used heated gear without fail every Winter for the last 10 or 11 years.  As I've said on here prior, it will ABSOLUTELY change your cold weather riding experience from something you merely endure to something truly enjoy.  With my jacket liner, heated gloves, and merely insulated overpants I've made 17 mile commute to work fine even in single digit temps with sub zero windchills. 

[Lcarlson]

I have very poor circulation in my hands so my hands get cold.  I tried heated gloves but they were too bulky for me.  I used them for around five years until I bought a BMW (many years ago) that had heated grips.  The heated grips worked great except for the top of my hands.  Then, I discovered Lee Parks deerskin gloves with the PCI technology that distributes the warmth to both sides of your hand.  Combining the heated grips with these gloves, my hands stay very warm.  If I buy a bike that doesn't already have heated grips, I immediately install them.  I had to quit riding (several years ago) for over two years due to heart problems and didn't think I would ever be able to ride again so I sold my Lee Parks gloves.  When my heart problems improved to the point where I was given the green light to ride again (earlier this year), I immediately bought another Guzzi 750 and a pair of Lee Parks PCI gloves, added the heated grips kit and I was a happy camper.
Something to consider as an alternative if you don't want to hook & unhook wires each time you ride or if you find heated gloves too bulky.

I also use these gloves with heated grips, and they work well down to about 40 F; much below that and I switch to my Gerbings gloves. Other than the gloves,I've never felt the need for any other heated clothing.

[malik]

A word to the wise - I bought a pair of Five heated gloves - with two sets of LiPo batteries - they are comfortable, light, and fairly warm without the heat as well, BUT the batteries don't last long enough for trips (supposed to be 2 hours on high & 6 hours on low). Would be OK for commutes, but not for touring. I also found the batteries somewhat temperamental. When they are working, they work fine - 3 heat levels, easily changed while riding. Not waterproof in serious storms either. But if you are looking at heated gloves, rather than liners, go for those that can also be wired into the bike's electrical system.

Mal

[charlie b]

I did really want the battery type of gloves.  Then I talked to someone who had them (not for motorcycle riding).  He carried three sets of batteries and it was barely adequate for a morning outside.

I do not have a controller for my gloves.  They are fused 12V, all the time at full power.  When it gets too warm for them I just unplug them.  If it gets too cold again I plug them back in.  Yep, a switch would be nicer but I don't want the extra wiring on the bike.  Someday if I get a heated jacket liner, then I'll get a controller.

[segesta]

I've used Powerlet glove and jacket liners for several years. Nice wireless heat controller with separate settings for gloves and jackets. More heat than you can bear; I've used them down to about -10C.

Powerlet glove liners literally burned me on the webbing between my fingers. Gave me a nasty blister for a few days. And that was on the low wattage setting. Haven't used them since. Of course, YMMV...

[sturgeon]

Powerlet glove liners literally burned me on the webbing between my fingers. Gave me a nasty blister for a few days. And that was on the low wattage setting. Haven't used them since. Of course, YMMV...

I'd have returned them as faulty. Mine get too hot for me on the highest setting, but they're perfect at about 1/3 to 1/2 depending on outside temps.

[bpreynolds]

I'm not sure who exactly owns Gerbing anymore - my understanding is they were bought out a year or so ago, maybe by Gyde, not sure.  This being said, they have typically been tremendous in their support of me.  After many years of use I had one pair of gloves where the cord began to fray.  Another time one of the hands stopped heating (again, after many years of use).  Though I could produce no receipt, in both cases Gerbing fixed the issue and at a very minimal charge - maybe $30.