Suzuki V-Strom (VStrom) Owners Club DL250, DL650, DL1000 & DL1050
Oily Rag - Dedicated to Pat, Greywolf. 26/06/45 - 04/06/18 => Clothing => Topic started by: Tezzaman24 on November 30, 2023, 16:06:42
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Hi all, a few posts on here about heated gloves that plug into the bike but I want a pair that have their own battery supply. Any recommendations please? I have quite severe Raynauds so need them off the bike. Thanks 😀
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I have a pair of RST Paragon 6 battery powered gloves (about £150 at Sportsbikeshop), give a good 4+ hours on the low setting which is all I've needed (high setting is too hot).
They're so well insulated that I don't need to switch them on unless below about 7C.
Supposedly waterproof with visor wipes on both hands.
Not sure I'd want to walk around with them on though.
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I think both Keis and Gerbin do batteries for their gloves as well as plug in. But for off the bike you might want something better suited/less bulky such as walking gloves?
The Mrs bought some rechargeable hand warmers for after open water swimming which fit in your pockets, which could be an alternative?
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Thanks 👍😀
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Hello!
Last february I bought REV’IT Liberty H2O and I tested them several times. Good insulation, warm enough to ride about 300 km at 5 C° or less, minimum heat, before needing a higher level. They are sold around 220 € here.
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Just bought some of these. Seem good so far
https://youtu.be/PH3UuJMC4ZA?si=53vhbLk1KZPEO3w2
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On my Vee I used Oxford hot grips and handlebar mitts. Only needed summer gloves and all of my hands and wrists were warm.
On the downside I found the mitts needed to be put over the handguards otherwise wind pressure not only made my fingers ache, as I rode with them over the brake and clutch levers, but I was paranoid about the mitts putting pressure on the lever and making the brake drag. This was OK on the Strom but not easily transferable to other bikes due to non availability of handguards or the space to put them. Another problem with mitts is that I can't take a sneaky peek to check where all the buttons are on the handlebars as they are covered by the mitts. If you have two bikes and one is Honda with the horn and indicators switched ( should that be illegal? ) I was always confused as to where was the required switch / button. Mitts must be a nightmare on some bikes with so many options controlled at the handlebar. ( On my T120 I could never work out how to change the headlight from dip to halo when the mitts were off let alone when they were on. ) Yeah! I know I'm a daft old fart. Anyhow I fixed the problem by putting the bikes on SORN from December to March. As I'm sure you have noticed I have used the word "mitt" ( short for mitten) instead of "muff" and this was to reduce the risk that some of you will over giggle yourselves.
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'muff' :haha:
Thanks for mentioning that brocket it gives me an excuse (not that I need one) to post a photo from a trip we took.
Sorry, no recommendations for heated gloves! :roll:
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I also use the RST Paragon 6 gloves. Bought from SBS with a spare set of batteries on a deal they had, which basically made the spare batteries FOC.
On low a set lasts about four hours, so two sets last a days ride. Medium is quite warm, not tried high yet but presume that would be quite hot.
My mum suffered badly with Reynauds, and I’ve had problems for the last couple of cold seasons, so presume it’s coming my way. These gloves definitely make the difference between riding and not riding, so a good investment.
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Mick,
Is that sign a greeting or a complaint or even an instruction maybe ?
Ho Hum
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Nigel, a greeting (welcome) & an instruction (dive carefully).......
I've never had a complaint! :grin:
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I've been using Keis lobster claw heated gloves for three years now and find them great,I power mine direct from the bike so I don't run out of power,though they can be powered via batteries.I find they work great.
I was concerned about the rthe lobster claw design initially but find them very good in use and wouldn't go back to conventional heated gloves for winter.
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I'm thinking about battery powered heated gloves . Any do's. don'ts or recommendations?