I don't think I could feel comfortable using those. The arthritis in my thumbs is bad enough, at times, that I have to look to make sure am hitting the right switch. Lol kinda embarrassing to hit the horn when trying to make a left turn. I can still move them enough to ride, so I will keep riding until I can no longer hold on. I have seen guys with hands far worse than mine, that still ride.
I do want heated grips though. Warm hands are more flexible, for sure.
There is sufficient space to operate everything. I put a grommet where each mirror stem passed thru the hand. This helps hold them right in place and the mirrors remain on the bike.
I thought I would be panicky with the hands inside but it is quite normal feeling. The interior is faux lamb fleece so the hands are warm.
I initially bought them for my dual sport but the bark busters take up too much space. My hands getting cold make the rest of me cold so this should help.
They do look a little hokey on there but if they keep my hands warm I'm happy despite how they look.
My wife has heated grips in her Switchback and loves them. They are on despite whatever the temperature is. I don't think she turned them off all summer.
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Yea the bike needs to suit YOU not someone elses vision of how it should be. Before buying mine, I looked st a 2012 with heated grips, and the guy said the same thing, he keeps his on year round.
Well, not to the bike, really, dealer gave me some Hot Wired gear. The liner jacket and the gloves. Not super cold here in GA, but I don't like thick gloves. Wasn't excited about having to get the jacket, but didn't want to run the Y cable from the battery straight to the gloves. The gloves plug directly into the jacket so it made sense. Hardest part was getting to the damn battery, but we are all aware. Plugged them in and worked great. Heated up quickly. 3 settings. Hot is probably hotter than I will use. Haven't road tested it, but I'll write an update when I do.
Got my Fuel Moto 2-1-2 head pipe on and a fresh tune for my powervision. We are now catless. Got a great deal on it during their garage sale. Just need my heat shields and floorboard and a quick spit-shine and were off. Beautiful weather in Ohio this weekend.
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