My first winter is fast approaching, and my hands are Sooo cold. So, I'm looking into the heated grip/glove ideas, and I'd like to gain from your experiences.
I'm using under-the grip heating element kit with dirt bike brush guards. Keeps my hands warm and dry, as long as I'm moving.
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I have under the grip heaters. Work very nicely, but finger tips still get cold as zero celsius approaches, even with "insulated" motorcycle gloves (Dainese, d-dry). Snowmobile gloves help, but a little clunky on the clutch. I know a very experienced rider who claims that if you have a heated vest, everything else stays warm.
Get the bar covers and either heated grips or good gloves. The heated grips will work way better on lower settings with lighter gloves under the bar covers.