Motorcycle Heated Grips & Thumb Warmers

Those who often ride a motorcycle in winter or during periods of cold weather, know what it's like to touch the icy grips. Of course, you can protect your hands with comfortable and warm riding gear. Yet, even the best winter gloves do not provide total protection from cold. However, there is no need to push the panic button. Top-notch heated grips we offer will do the trick without breaking the bank. They will not only keep your hands warm but also will give the contact your hands and especially fingers need to keep your bike under full control.

While some riders may think they are too stout-hearted to cover themselves with some gear, the reduced blood flow in fingers decreases reaction time and the grip strength, which puts your life at risk. So controlling your bike with frozen and numb hands is dangerous and reckless. Let's also not forget that having warm hands is not only a matter of safety but also of your comfort. You'll probably admit that riding in icy weather and having cold hands cannot bring you much pleasure, and having a set of high-quality heated grips can make a world of difference to your whole driving experience.

When invented, heated grips were subject to criticism by drivers who thought them to be unsafe. Although, modern heated grips are a totally different ballgame. They come with an intelligent heat controller that maintains the right and comfortable temperature to ensure an enjoyable riding experience. The heated element and all electrical components of grips are insulated with rubber or silicon materials to prevent short circuits and cracking due to extreme weather conditions. The outer shield of most heated grips available on the market today is also designed to absorb vibration for maximum comfort on the road.

Heated grips will allow you to extend your riding season for many weeks. However, you need to be certain they are installed properly to save a lot of headache in the future. In most cases, your bike must have a 12V electrical system and a powerful battery with a capacity of 6Ah or more, since heated grips usually have a high wattage and therefore consume lots of energy. Your alternator must also be powerful enough to adequately charge your motorcycle’s battery. Driving with a low-power alternator and heated grips in stop-and-go traffic may quickly drain the battery.

Shopping for the right motorcycle heated grips for your iron horse, most likely you’ll need to choose between model specific and universal ones. If your bike is equipped with heated grips from the factory, you should go with replacement units or use aftermarket heated grips that have been specially designed for your vehicle. In case your motorcycle does not have factory heated grips, you can install one of the universal products available on our website. Many of them can be customized to fit a wide range of applications, which ensures quick and worry-free installation on virtually any motorcycle.