I have had the same experience. I don't know what settings mine are at, but when set on the 3 "squiggles", mine gets damn hot.; too hot for bare hands. Even in the low 40s, with light Mechanix gloves, I only need to use 2 "squiggles". Maybe it's because my elements are new and not used very often, or Yamaha made some changes.
Yamaha heated grips not hot enough
- Thread starter Kenack
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I have had the same experience. I don't know what settings mine are at, but when set on the 3 "squiggles", mine gets damn hot.; too hot for bare hands. Even in the low 40s, with light Mechanix gloves, I only need to use 2 "squiggles". Maybe it's because my elements are new and not used very often, or Yamaha made some changes.
I think the stock hand guards...is that the right term?, don’t do a good job of blocking the wind. I’ve had my grip warmers on and find that my thumbs are being hit by wind getting around the guard. This makes my thumbs very cold despite the warmers.
I will change my thumb position for a few minutes to try to get them warm. Replacing the stock guards with a better design that keeps the wind off the hands might help.
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I will change my thumb position for a few minutes to try to get them warm. Replacing the stock guards with a better design that keeps the wind off the hands might help.
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ballisticexchris
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I find my biggest issue with these grip warmers is cold fingers. I'm so used to always having 2 fingers on the clutch and brake at all times. I can't seem to break that habit (nor do I want to). Overall these grip heaters are outstanding!!
This is my first bike ever having these. In the past I just used a pre-powdered pair of latex/nitrile gloves to keep my hands warm.
This is my first bike ever having these. In the past I just used a pre-powdered pair of latex/nitrile gloves to keep my hands warm.
tallpaul
Well-Known Member
I had this issue on my Vstrom but I've not noticed it with the Super Tenere. A few guys on the UK vstrom forum made guard extenders for fitting under the knuckle guards to give more thumb coverage. Maybe something to try?
Longdog Cymru
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I put a pair of Barkbusters Blizzard handlebar muffs on and they work like a charm.
http://chainspeed.co.uk/products/barkbusters-bbz-001-blizzard-semi-rigid-universal-handguards.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMInJnHyITr3gIVqp3tCh0mJgwXEAQYASABEgLPN_D_BwE
http://chainspeed.co.uk/products/barkbusters-bbz-001-blizzard-semi-rigid-universal-handguards.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMInJnHyITr3gIVqp3tCh0mJgwXEAQYASABEgLPN_D_BwE
bmac
Active Member
I have no trouble with the heated grips down to 40 degrees. I tend to avoid riding below that. When I touch the grips with bare hands they are very hot when on high.
For folks having issues make sure you are keeping your chest and arms warm enough as well. First body parts to get cold are hands and feet but often the problem lies elsewhere. 20 years working in a freezer taught me how to dress to stay warm.
Instead of adding heated gloves try a heated vest first. That will keep everything else warm.
For folks having issues make sure you are keeping your chest and arms warm enough as well. First body parts to get cold are hands and feet but often the problem lies elsewhere. 20 years working in a freezer taught me how to dress to stay warm.
Instead of adding heated gloves try a heated vest first. That will keep everything else warm.
XTZELEE
Member
I removed the handguards and fitted these - Tucano Urbano R363X. Neat, tidy and totally draught proof they really improve the heated grips. So effective, I put them on the FJR and TMax as well
Squibb
Well-Known Member
I agree. Bar muffs are the simple answer. Bike couriers always use them as their frequent stops leave heated gloves impractical.
OK, they don't look wonderful, but they are pretty effective. This is the Oxford option ..........
OK, they don't look wonderful, but they are pretty effective. This is the Oxford option ..........
XTZELEE
Member
The advantages that the 363s have is that they are smaller and tidier, totally sealed - you don't have drawstrings and straps holding them in place and they cover the grips only - leaving the switch gear visible.. There are nubs on the muffs to allow you to operate the switches from inside if you wish.
I actually refitted the original handguards afterwards and now the whole setup looks relatively attractive.
I actually refitted the original handguards afterwards and now the whole setup looks relatively attractive.
Cycledude
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I did a search on their website for oxford rainseal handlebar muffs, the first five pages had everything but handlebar muffs so I said to heck with that outfit !
http://www.bikenation.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/index/?p=1&q=oxford+rainseal+handlebar+muffs
http://www.bikenation.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/index/?p=1&q=oxford+rainseal+handlebar+muffs
Squibb
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Not sure where you looked ........... http://www.bikenation.co.uk/oxford-rainseal-handlebar-muffs-black-27670