Weise Montana Heated Gloves Review
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- čas přidán 23. 08. 2024
- This is my review of the Weise Montana Element heated gloves which I have been using this winter season. In the past I have used heated gloves powered from the bike battery but these new gloves use internal power - but how do they compare? Stay tuned to find out!
Here's a link to the gloves amzn.to/2lLBnaw
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GoPro HD Hero 4 helmet camera
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My current motorcyles are:-
Honda CRF250L
Triumph Street Triple R
BMW R1200GS
Ducati 899 Panigale
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I had a pair of inner heated gloves back in 1978.They fitted into any pair of gloves.They were connected to the battery and had a mid line connection that would pull apart if you came off the bike.They were brilliant and I only stopped using them in 1987 when the fabric was coming away from the heating wires in the glove.
after watching your review of the Weiss Montana heated gloves,i ordered a pair, received them today haven't been on the bike with them on yet ,but I'm really happy with them, thanks for producing entertaining and helpful vlogs keep up the good work
....bother - if only I was on commission!!!
Loved the revue , as I always travel with my wife here in Peru , we get so many weather extremes in a day and I always feel guilty having heated grips when it gets cold . So now I have to add these to my must buy kit list when we visit the uk again . Thanks again for that revue , didn't even know they existed .
Wow Peru, that's a first for me - isn't the internet great! Thanks for watching and stopping by David, great to have you along from all the way over and down there....TMF
Looking to buy a set of heated gloves. Very good review. I wasn't aware of the possibility of the wires detaching themselves.
Even prior to knowing this I did , like yourself , prefer charging the batteries.
Another quality video. Thank you.
Thanks Mark - I guess it varies by manufacturer but they have to come apart fairly easily in case of an "off" of course...
Quite tempted now, and I've already got heated grips + Barkbuster Blizzards on both my bikes lol. Last week my index finger on my clutch hand was in a lot of pain despite all the stuff I mentioned earlier + winter gloves in slow city traffic! I think Tucano Urbano make a very similar pair for about £40 cheaper.
Yes you have to stack all the odds in your favour - pair of these plus heated grips is great......
Thanks TMF, great comprehensive review, perfect timing as my heated grips cater for the inside of my hands but do nothing to stop chapped knuckles and I think you may have come up with a great solution.
That is the way to go Guy - heated gloves + heated grips = warm hands....
Excellent, professionally made review. Down to zero degrees Celsius I would stick to my heavy duty Dane winter gloves which worked pretty well even in -2 to -9 Celsius, but those rides were never longer than 30 to 60 minutes. The only reason why I'm thinking about getting the Weise, the Dane is so thick that it forces my fingers apart (kinda painful after full day rides).
Yes a lot does depend on how long you are riding for - if you are doing 30min rides the Weisse are toasty - I did a 6 hour stint last week at around zero and by the end of that the battery had died and my hands were suffering...thanks for the kind words - all the best - TMF
Good review, I have had Gerbing "wired into bike" gloves for 3 years now,Best thing since sliced Bread, never had any issues with them coming unplugged though.
Nice one Mick - maybe the Gerbing ones are better than the EXO ones I used to use - the beauty of these battery powered ones though is that I can use them on either of my bikes without having to worry about wiring up to the battery.......
Oxford heated grips changed my life. I never felt that I needed the back of my hands to be warmed because usually fingers are the key area for keeping warm. Agree that it's a safety thing!
+Gerhard Symons They changed your life! Wow!!
I have the RST heated gloves, cost around £150 from sportsbikeshop. A lot of money but definitely worth it. From what you're saying they're very similar to these Weise gloves. Similar battery power, good quality, same charging system, decent protection.
Can also vouch for sportsbikeshop their service is unbelievably good
Thanks Owen - I didn't realise RST made a set....I could have had them matching jacket - bother!!!
Sportsbikeshop are great at sending you stuff, but putting faulty items right - NO. I purchased a pair of RST winter gloves £80, non heated, from them but just after one year was up they had failed in one finger, this finger gets cold where others remain warm, the padding just collapsed. I only ride in fair weather anyway so they only had a few weeks use in total 2 weeks at the start and 2 at the end of the season. They had so little use looking almost new still but Sportsbikeshop refused to exchange them for new replacements. I will never use them again. Pity for them as I spent a lot of cash with them. I now buy elsewhere.
Sorry to hear you were disappointed with their service Alex....I've only had good service but never had cause to try to replace anything with them.....not that I would after a year of ownership mind you!
Thanks for that one, quality, informative and enjoyable, as always TMF.
You're too kind!
Hello Mr Flyer just watched you excellent review on the Bonny I have been oooooing and arrrrring for months with a view to adding one to my Tiger 1050 & my Z1000SX as a stable mate for sunny days if we get any,I don't need on I just want one because I am fortunate enough to be in that situation.
Keep up the good postings you and Richy Vida are the only reason I tune in
Ahh how very kind of you sir! Which Bonnie are you thinking about? I've come to love the little T100 I must say....
well based on your review I will take a look at the t100 instead of the t120 both are great looking bikes
...well don't let me put you off the T120, I just prefer the T100 personally due it's lighter more flickable nature - best thing is to ride them both, they are both lovely machines....
I popped in today at my dealer and the 100 is a better bike for the sort of pottering around I want it for but is also capable of a bit of fun.
But do I NEED THREE BIKES ....... of course I do !
lovely, look like a great product, I have the Klan heated gloves and jacket but you're right the connecting of the wires can be a bit of a faf, as always a great informative video.
Thank you Peter....
Hello TMF I have suffered greatly on my street triple rx this winter and have been debating putting heated grips or going for heated gloves, obviously grips are useless in summer and a lot more faff to swap than a set of gloves. Very good review as usual 👍 I will definately look into some gloves for next winter!
I've found them great on the Street Triple - if you want to be completely warm, grips and heated gloves is the way to go though....(depending of course how long your typical journey is and how cold it gets!). Thanks for watching - TMF
If ,like me, you're too tight to lay out the best part of £200 in one go for this sort of kit, I recommend "Hothands" hand warmers. There like a chemically heated teabag that you stuff inside your glove. They last for ten hours after you expose them to air, and (crucually) cost £1 a pair. Great for occasional use, and can keep the back of your hands warm if you have heated grips.
David Besant Thanks for the tip!
...I have a box of those from Costco too :0) I also put them in my jacket to keep my front warm....
Informative useful review as always TMF. I will look into getting a pair
Thanks Chris - glad you found it of interest - all the best - TMF
Good comprehensive review. I'm surprised your hands didn't overheat on the Honda - heated grips, heated gloves and a hand guard? Phew! I've been out on my T120 and BMW that have no hand guards in minus temps and the grips are well up to the job.
Cheers for now. Jon.
hehe, well it was cold! Nothing worse than being freezing on a bike though - quite apart from the uncomfortableness it's plain dangerous I reckon. Thanks for watching as ever - TMF
Super insightful. Subscribed!
Welcome along Carl!
Thank you just ordered some for my yam wrr.
Just discovered your channel in your recent xsr review, and was intended to go to a glove heated linners...this review makes me wondering if heated gloves will be best for me..anyway just to say that review is precise, clean and related to the needs of most bikers :)
Really liked the ones I saw so far...
Cheers from Portugal!
Pedro
+Pedro Mouta Thank you Pedro and great to have you along all the way from sunny Portugal! I bet the biking there is glorious isn't it? Must bring my bike over sometime for a tour....all the best - TMF
Great info,thks.
You're welcome of course Bruce....
While watching this review I noticed on your GS you have auxiliary driving lights, could you or have you done a review/installation video?
BTW nice review on the gloves.
Hey TMF..thanks 4 another nice video.I m a new biker n ur videos and reviews have been very helpful.Do u recommend heated grips or these gloves for use on a speed triple? Bear in mind grips are a third of the cost of these gloves
Look like a good bit of kit TMF but call me fair weather if you like, I can't see any joy in riding when it's cold enough to need them. Think I'll carry on hibernating until the spring.
Yes that is one solution of course! I'm not a fan of riding in bitterly cold weather unless I have to I must admit....
My Mumsie used to live 80 miles away when I was young so did many a winter journey (Must have a Mummy's dinner) and had to stop every 20 miles or so because my hands were completely frozen and useless, and couldn't even pull in the clutch. (Not to mention other extremities that had turned blue & inside out)
So much better these days with the gear we all can have. Could ride all day now. Might get heated boots next! :)
Thanks for that review. I had a serious problem last weekend when riding in temperatures around 1C, despite heated grips my fingers were completely numb after about 20 mins and had to ride for another hour like that. After reaching our cafe stop, the feeling returned but it was actually painful as my fingers warmed up.
There are a few poor reviews of these particular gloves out there but I'm willing to give them a go, just placed my order with SBS.
Colin.
Yes it's no fun when it's like that is it Colin - these aren't infallible - if it's sub zero you will still get cold after a couple of hours but they certainly give you a lot longer in comfort (I did 5 hours on the bike last week at zero degrees and my hands just about survived, it would have been impossible without these)...
Your sub count is through the roof dude. It's good to have a channel that is actually bike related instead of just a biker rambling shit.
birdoneword My thoughts exactly! When did other bike vloggers (naming no names) decide we'd all be interested in all their non-bike related ramblings?
Thanks gents - I'm not sure I'd describe my sub count as "through the roof" but I must admit I do agree with your sentiment, I only wish I could sub too and watch me :0)
TheMissendenFlyer I remember when it was less 5,000 and I have just noticed it has increased by 37 over night.
I'm flattered you're paying such close attention ;0)
I agree, well deserved!
What hand guards have you got on the crf? Whicked video as always :)
Nice gloves mate. They're very similar to my RST version. I didn't want wires running through my jacket so they're perfect for that. Like you my only negative point is when my hands are clenched, your fingers do get pulled away from the elements, but I usually push my fingers up against the clutch and brake levers to combat that. Great investment.
Tcrs ✊
Yes I've used these a lot over the past couple of weeks (since I filmed this review) and having your fingers straight out definitely helps...as you say, great investment.....
Are you wearing the
RST Pro Series Adventure 3 suit now in this video . cheers mate try to get an outfit for the bad weather lined up as last year was terrible for me , gloves are fantastic and i'v got the
Weise Deacon too .thank you for your help . great videos mate keep it up .
Err can't remember without watching it - probably!
I have a pair of muffs that fit over the handle bars. They are brilliant. If you are around town you can wear summer gloves. They just look stupid. Thanks for the video.
Yes that is the issue with muffs - agree they are effective though!
Just purchased a set of these from SBS based on your recommendation, thank you!
Hope you like 'em!
Taking them to Sunny Ireland for 5 days of riding tomorrow - will let you know how they go! :)
Very nice - I'm just back from 5 days in Scotland, great fun had....love to do Ireland sometime, will be interested to hear how you get on....
Sounds great, was up in the northern highlands last year but in a car, great roads up there. I'm doing a charity ride starting in Dublin and riding on a mystery 1000km route with around 150 other bikes. It's called 'Rev up 4 DSI' they have a very active facebook page. You should consider joining next spring?!
Sounds like a hoot!
What is the sizeing like on the Montana heated gloves please. What size did you need? You look like a medium sized chappy with medium sized hands. Best review I've seen thank you regards bob
Mine are "L" and they fit fine...
Thanks for the good review 👍🏼
Thanks for watching once again Cadbury Lover and great to hear from you once again...always good to know you're there!
I've got some Keis heated inner gloves. Battery or wired but battery doesn't last long though enough for my commute. The issue is they make the main glove very tight and thus less flexible
Yes I'd agree with that - going one size up for the main glove would be an idea if you're going to use inners too (I personally don't get on with them though)...thanks for watching - TMF
there was a cock up with delivery and I've ended up with 3 pairs of heated inners for the price of one so, being a yorkshireman, I'll use them :)
Nice one!
I had those at one point, they're a little too thick borderline unusable
Bikers Quest yeah. ive got them now, 3 pairs. wish id got heated main gloves. only really need to use them for a month though. they fit to the keis waist coat i have
Thanks for the review. A couple of things...
1. Don't the hand guards plus decent gloves stop most of the wind taking the heat?
2. Does the recharger have an auto cutoff when complete?
One thing that would worry me is repeatedly having to unplug and remake that connector. You may do that daily? I've had other devices eventually break on me as the wiring and connector just can't handle that stress. Is there a warranty for that or simple repair if it happens?
Hi Mike - re(1) Yes, but it's even better with the gloves too :0) re (2) I assume yes, I have left mine plugged in for an extended period and the red led changes to green, so it "knows" it's done and so far the house (and none of its contents) have caught fire (I'm glad to say). On the final point they do seem well made but I guess there could be an issue over extended use, I think I'm right in saying without checking that the gloves come with a 2 year warranty....
Good day John from across the pond here. Can you operate the touch screen on the Nav 5 with the gloves on? Keep up the good work.
Yes you can!
nice review but not my piece of kit. heated grips and hand protectors work well.
thanks for the video
cheers Tom
Fair do's Tom - good to have you along none-the-less....
hi, do you ever treat your gloves? wax, polish etc or just leave them as is? love your posts.
Err, I'm ashamed to say I don't....now I'm thinking I should! I do treat my leathers and wash my textiles, but m'fraid my gloves are entirely neglected! Thanks for the kind words - TMF
Great video bud, thanks!
Quick question, aside from the issue of becoming disconnected, do the wires get in the way / could they be annoying while riding?
I'd imagine if you hooked them into a jacket or use battery-powered ones like you have... it wouldn't be bad.
But routing them straight to your adapter seems like it would be a nuisance.
Not sure I understand - the power in the gloves is self contained, the batteries live in the gloves, there are no trailing wires???
Another con I can think of is that because you have to wear them on the outside of the jacket if it rains wont the rain soak in to the tops of the glove or does the "storm guard thing" stop water from getting in?? I just imagine the jacket getting wet and eventually the damp either running in or the water soaking the material and the wet travelling down through the fabric
To be fair I've not yet ridden with them in heavy heavy rain - just the persistent stuff and they were completely water proof. The storm flap does a good job but I agree, probably would be defeated in a really heavy deluge...
Only one way to find out! :P
Great video! I might buy myself a pair just to wear around the house lol My hands are always cold haha. Nice job :D
Why not ;0)
Well done on hitting 19k subs, 1k in the last fortnight?
Thank you BB - has it really been that much? Does seem to have taken off a little now I'm posting up more content...
Hi great video, just wondering if there is a little wiper blade in the finger or thumb for cleaning rain off the visor?
Just checked and no there isn't...
Not that I plan to get any gloves, living in the warmer climate of OZ.
Oxford heated grips and Oxford rain seals work a treat and wearing MX gloves, not the safest if you come a cropper, but I like the feel with the gloves.
Big question I always have with winter gloves is the lining, are they like so many that if your hands get damp you can not get your hand in because they seam to get stuck to the lining and bunch up on the fingers.
Like wise if you get any water in them while wearing and you take them off does the lining come out with your hand, then it is a total faff to get the lining in the fingers again ?
Thanks to the wicking quality of the fabric you don't tend to get wet inside the glove - so (so far) I've not had that problem....
More of the problem comes from if you are riding in the rain and you have to remove the gloves, like filling up with petrol or what ever and you hands get wet then try and put them back on, I just find the hand don't slide into the lining that well on most winter gloves I have tried.
Thanks for the reply and enjoyed the review, keep up the good work 👍
I have to say i'm the opposite. I ride all year round and find a good pair of winter gloves (Rica) with the heated grips on good enough and recently its been down past -2 when i go to work at 5am. BUT..i do like my feet to be warm, so i have heated insoles (EXO2) which i've used over the years..Battery powered and one charge last about 6hrs.
You're a lucky man Michael - I guess it does depend on how susceptible the individual involved is to the cold too - oddly my feet tend to stay pretty warm...
I don't have heated grips and I ride at -7C with the BMW Pro Winter Gloves. The only issue is the BMW gloves a super bulky.
Wooah - minus 7 is a little too parky to be riding for my liking.....
Someone has to test these things :-)
My heated grips do the job fine but like any method (that being heated glove or grips) the thumb (Thumbprint area) never gets warmed as it always points into the wind. Why do these gloves never have an element on the thumbprint?
Hi TMF. As per usual, very informative. I don't use heated gloves as I find that the heated grips are enough, but I find that my feet feel the cold, and if my feet are cold then I'm cold all over. Have you tried heated insoles?
If so could you review?
I haven't but I imagine they are good if you do suffer from cold feet - my feet tend to be OK...I suppose it does vary by individual.
TheMissendenFlyer Yes, I have shied away from investing in a pair in case I forget that they're plugged into the bike. I've got visions of me going flying, and not in an aviation type way.
Well there-in lies the problem with the plug in stuff!
@TheMissendenFlyer
Is there a possibility of seeing a review or getting some feedback on heated glove liners?
The issue I find with winter gloves is the sheer bulk and loss of feel in everything including throttle, but Ive seen heated liners and was wondering if those combined with thinner gloves for shorter commutes would be any good.
....I'll see what I can do!
good video.
Thank you Shevonna (great name by the way!)
Thanks for the review. Have you tried any lithium ion heated vests or jackets you could recommend with the gloves.
I've not yet but I would like to give a vest a go I must admit...maybe something for me to consider for next season!
U was gon quick on that bike look like it was fun so 0 is no match for these wonder how cold it gota be
Only went & ordered a set 🙊 the element is meant to be running around the finger tips 😀 £175.98 @ Sportsbikeshop. Can't wait for them to turn up. How do you find the sizing in comparison to other makes? Cheers
I've not got lots of gloves to compare them with - I think size wise they are "normal" (does that make sense???)....
Hello
I'm Portuguese so I'm sorry for the not very good quality of my English. What can you tell me about the size the M or L, corresponds to the normal M or L of other gloves from other brands? The sportsbikeshop size chart for these gloves is right? Will these gloves widen with use?
Thank you.
Hi Joao, you're English is perfect....never apologise to an Englishman for being bad at their language, the English can only speak English and so any grasp of a foreign language by others is deeply impressive. These gloves seem to conform to standard sizing, I normally wear large and ordered large, and these fit fine...maybe a little on the tight side and yes they do loosen up a bit with age/use. All the best - TMF
hi thanks for the video.could you tell me where to buy the battery to weise gloves please. because my batteries is not working thanks for your help
Weise presumably - the internet is your friend!
Good review which heated grips have you fitted to the crf?..
IIRC they are the R&G ones.....
Maybe they could learn from your points that the elements could be up the side of the fingers, or even better back, front and sides?
I have Oxfords I fitted, but these are interesting. Do you know if they use 18650 batteries, or what type?
The batteries are Lithium Ion and are marked 5,200mAh 19.2Wh Voltage 3.7 if that helps??? - in practice I have found them to last for around the four hour mark on a charge....
Thanks for answering and the information. I'll go find them. :)
I've just ordered mine from these people www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/84015
Gotta love Sportsbike shop! .....I hope they are watching all this free promotion I keep giving them ;0)
I've been using similar Gerbing gloves for 3 years now and would comment that they keep thumbs warm where heated grips are useless. The only downside is lack of on bike charging facility, do you know whether the Weiss's have this feature? They were very good in Scotland in May! I used the heating to dry out the gloves.... TT FN.
Hi Nick...no they don't, you have to make sure you're charged before you go and if you have more than a 4 hour journey (as I discovered last week) they will run out on you...battery life isn't quite as good as Weise claim when you're on a really cold ride (typical!) - Other than that they are great though and agree re the thumb...
TheMissendenFlyer
The Gerbing XR-12 are a very similar pair of gloves, which have Li battery and also a wiring harness for the bike. So, you have the option of wired and/or wireless. I've found the XR-12 to be very good too. Well insulated, reasonable heat on battery, more so when running from the bike electrics and very waterproof.
Great stuff - cheers f109ged
how's the CRF doing are you completely happy with the bike I would like to have one.
....yes I'm loving it, lightweight, fun, cheap, reliable. What more could you as for?
Do lithium battery's ever blow up that's the question ? ,,cheers Shane
Well certainly some seem to catch fire don't they! ....that would certainly warm your hands up....
I looked out of the window on Wednesday and thought "looks quite sunny, a ride would be nice". turned out to be 0 degrees. not "nice" with summer gloves. I really need some winter gear!
Tell me about it - I rode for 6 hours on Wednesday - freezin' - glad I had these gloves!
So if one would get caught out in the rain, it means the rain will get down the sleaves and inside the gloves?
Well they have the storm cuffs which are supposed to prevent that happening....I've not yet tried them in really heavy rain so can't report back on that...
What's the measurement of your hand size in inches ? Do you recommend going a size larger since they are winter gloves ?
Actually these are apparently summer gloves!
Speaking of extreme conditions, how do you keep your visor clean in the rain? The road grime kicked up by cars seems to be more problematic that the rain itself
Eoghan Hennessy just keep wiping it off. You can't do anything else.
Yeah agreed, I use the head tilt method if I'm on a fast road, but if it's less than about 50mph then the gloves double as windscreen wipers. The grime this time of year is horrendous on a bike I agree...
Was curious if anyone used some sealant or synthetic wax to prevent the water from sheeting on the visor. Something hydrophobic that would just allow the water to bead and disperse even at low speeds...
I sometimes apply Rainex to my visor, that works OK for a while....
I'm experimenting with pledge and it seems to be working well. Apparently shaving is supposed to work well for the inside fogging up. Another great review MF keep up the good work :-)
Hey I was wondering if you could help I have been following you for about a year now and I love your videos but I am having a problem with my crf250l I left my bike on overnight and it is completley dead now I know how to locate the battery but is there any tips or tricks anything I should or shouldnt do ? I am afraid to mess something up by using jumper cables and a car or something lol anyway any help would be greatly appreciated because I really want to get out and ride its suppose to be warm here in Canada this weekend but my bike is dead:( and not a whole whack of information that I could find on the subject. Thanks
+Kurzon Dax Have you tried bump starting it?
I did but couldnt get it to work maybe I am not doing it proper
could you tell me what size was the gloves you had, if i order online, there is s, 2xl,3xl.
Mine are just l
Handy .
See what you did there - like it....
Great review I do a lot of touring round Europe mainly the mountains in the summer. At times I've been caught out with bad weather these would of come in handy.On another note I've noticed you have an after market brake reservoir on your triple can you tell me where you can buy these please as I'm looking for some for my R1 thanks.
Cheers Brian - that reservoir is actually a Triumph part available as an option or from the dealer (it is branded Triumph so no good for your R1 m'fraid)...
TheMissendenFlyer Okay thanks for the quick reply.
These companies should really start paying you for your great advertisement.
That would be nice :0)
Great review! I may have to make a purchase...... so my bank manager (and SportsBikeShop) thank you!!
+RogueRider Thanks for watching, glad you found it of interest :0)
What is essential is keeping your fingers warm and your core body temperature warm. Coldest is distracting and causes mistakes. Invest in quality, well maid clothing
100% agreed - nowt worse than being freezing on a bike....
Wouldn't it be better for riders to invest in heated grips??
I've used heated grips for years, but they don't do anything for the outside of the hands
+Mansa The optimal solution is to have both (and hand guards!) - depends on the temperatures you're riding in really, and how long you're riding for. Grips are good but only do the palms of your hands as Guy said, the wind blast of course is on the back of your hands (that's where the heated gloves come in).......
Nice review. They look like great gloves. I've been using the wired kind for years. They never last more than a couple seasons before a delicate wire breaks somewhere in the glove and ruins them.
Aside from that, they used to be well made. Apparently, all the mfgs fired the motorcycle guys and replaced them with people who have not a cloo about riding motorcycles. The gauntlets are all so tiny now that they must be cut to fit over a jacket. And then they started putting these idiotic 90° angle connectors on them WTF?
Anyway, those you got there look like they were designed by a motorcyclist for a motorcyclist. Nice big gauntlet, water liner, mirror busting knuckles, & 6 hr battery life all seem like winners to me.
The only thing that I didn't care for is that it appears that you have to remove your hand from the throttle to turn down the left glove.
Yes that is true, in fact I don't like changing the setting on either glove whilst I'm moving, I tend to pull over and stop to do it because you have to hold your finger on the button until the lights change...this takes a few seconds and if you divert your attention like that when riding something nasty is going to happen! Other than that, they seem pretty good to me, battery life isn't quite as good as claimed but other than that happy with them. A real god send in the really cold weather last week....
Try the Gerbing gloves. They have a lifetime warranty on the heating elements.
+f109ged I have them. Firstgear too. Both suffer tiny gauntlets and the Gerbing's have the cocamamie 90° connector too.
TMF, If only I could find these in the US
Can you not then? I ass/u/med they were available world wide...
None of the major US bike stores have them and all the google links point towards UK sites. Unless the sell the same glove but change the brand name depends on which country they sell in.
thanks for the compliment on my name.
...please pass on my congratulations to your mum and dad!! :0)
Lol
Can ride in comfort all day providing you dont ride 3hrs from home on the lowest setting..
Not sure I follow Jay? You mean on the high setting you get more time out of the gloves than on low??? Surely not....
3hrs from home, 3 hrs back :-) on low setting
do you still use heated gloves and which make / model do you use ?
I do - I've been using Keiss 601s this season - review coming soon!
@@TheMissendenFlyer thank you for taking the time to respond to my message. I asked as currently I am considering getting a new pair myself and am considering either the RACER HEAT 4 or the IXON IT series heated gloves both are premium in terms of quality/ function and price Racer £259.99 IXON £299.99 - could you consider to do a comparison review on these premium heated gloves against KEIS 601 (£199) ? All offer the facility to provide heat through Lithium batteries.
I don't have access to the other gloves without buying some pairs so no!! Sorry.....
@@TheMissendenFlyer Thank you again for responding to my enquiry re comparing premium heated gloves. I can appreciate how it would not be sensible to purchase multiple pairs of gloves.
@@TheMissendenFlyer I had a look at the Keis G502 and G601 gloves today, effectively the same glove G502 carbon fibre look/like hard knuckle protector and G601 leather covered more pliable hardish knuckle protector, I tried on a large glove and ir fitted me very well (hand measures about 9.5 cos across palm). I liked the hard carbon scaphoid slider on the palm and the flexibility of the glove when on. The fasteners were easy to use - there being two at the wrist and on the cuff.I had a demonstration of how they would heat up selecting high heat (red) and found that almost immediately I felt heat on the back of my hard which then ran across my knuckles and started to go down my fingers. They appeared to be very good., better than the Gerbing XR variant I also tried on which had excess leather on the palm when worn and squeaked when your fingers came into contact. The Keis G601 are my choice as of now. You said before you have a pair and plan to publish as review do you use them using the bikes battery or do you use them as you did with the G501 using the y cable and a Keis battery. As the Keis G601 and G502 have the facility to use batteries placed in each glove albeit this costs £99 (UK charger) if you do not have a charger do you use the individual batteries ? Please let me know. (IT is proving very difficult to find a retailer who has the Racer France Heat 4 which use individual batteries to power the gloves.)
Good quality gloves - I had some Klan heated gloves a few yrs back and they were very good too. Handguards are great for keeping the wind chill off, coupled with heated gloves they do the job well - heated grips only keep the palm of your hand warm (had them on two previous beemers). My current bike (bmw r1100r) has bmw handguards.
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Steve
Agreed Steve - thanks for watching and for stopping by....TMF
TheMissendenFlyer
Also just fitted my grip buddies that I have had for 6 months , watched your video , so reminded me to put them on !
Good man!
The choice of winter gloves are endless. Its a shame there isnt an industry testing standard for heat retention. eg TOG rating. A test riders view are too subjective - multiple factors contribute to feeling the cold.
Yes good point, that would indeed help - of course it's also down to the individual concerned in respect of their general susceptibility to the cold...thanks for watching - TMF
"Stiffness isn't really a problem" --I am sure my girlfriend said something almost similar to me the other night......
...that's not what she told me....
wonder if they have heated helmets for bald headed riders
Have you ever considered looking like an idiot and putting on hippo hands and then riding with your summer gloves? :D It's much nicer :) Though with a bunch of bikes it's hard to find a model that fits all of em :).
Yes I did briefly consider it and then discounted it for the reasons you said....but I imagine they work a treat!