min200 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I kust be getting old because it was bloody cold on the bike at 05.20 this morning! Right then where did I put my winter kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numptyspence Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 yep i put the thermal layers back in my gear as the start of the week.Soon be time to switch on the heated grips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
min200 Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 Are heated grips easy to fit? Been considering some of these... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 My heated grips was already fitted But yeah it's freaking freezing :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
min200 Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 A wee bit nippy eh! Heated grips do sound like a idea though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Heated grips are good don't get me wrong but all they do is heat your palms which doesn't get the brunt of the cold wind anyway :/I still love them and can't wait to get my YZF back which has them on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Heated grips and handlebar muffs.......that'll keep your hands nice and toasty...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimmers Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 i'm getting me some heated inner gloves soon! Keis make some for around 50 quid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerMooFromMars Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 My nipples almost froze and droppedoff this morning at 7:45!!Shivering as I walked in to work. I can't actually fit anymore layers on now. Need decent thermals.Still got November, December, January and February yet . Wasn't bad on the journey home though . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankbag Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 My nipples almost froze and droppedoff this morning at 7:45!!Shivering as I walked in to work. I can't actually fit anymore layers on now. Need decent thermals.Still got November, December, January and February yet . Wasn't bad on the journey home though . Aaaaaaaaaarghhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numptyspence Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Are heated grips easy to fit? Been considering some of these... Yea fairly easy you need a relay but thats not hard to set up then its just a case of pulling off your current grips putiibg on the new ones then running the wires aroubd the handle bars.But like tango said for pure luxury get some good muffs fitted as well.Toasty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 my thermal layers went back in the other week, just started a new job at which I'll be starting at 4:30 some mornings so that means leaving at 4am brrrrrr!! don't think me or the bike are going to enjoy that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klingelton Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 my inner lining went in last month. neck warmer went on this week. Will look at getting my heated grips working this coming weekend (they have no relay on them, just wired directly to the battery, so need to remedy that). I still have a thermal base layer to add if things start getting chilly - but I'm too warm at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fro Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 i'm getting me some heated inner gloves soon! Keis make some for around 50 quidI would suggest caution on the heated gloves/inners. I bought a pair a few years ago that ran off a couple of AA batteries; I turned them on - ready to be embroiled in the majesty of toasty hands but instead they started smoking profusely and nearly caught fire. Straight in the bin they went! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 i'm getting me some heated inner gloves soon! Keis make some for around 50 quidI would suggest caution on the heated gloves/inners. I bought a pair a few years ago that ran off a couple of AA batteries; I turned them on - ready to be embroiled in the majesty of toasty hands but instead they started smoking profusely and nearly caught fire. Straight in the bin they went! I've just ordered some heated inner glove liners. I've gone for the Gerbing ones.Probably the most expensive pair you can buy at £85, but they do have a lifetime guarantee on the heating elements and come with an inline 3 setting controller.I wouldn't have thought they'd last so long running off AA batteries anyway, but sounds like you had a lucky escape. If they'd have done that while riding it could have led to a rather nasty accident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
min200 Posted November 9, 2013 Author Share Posted November 9, 2013 First proper frost this morning! Really need to buy a new balaclava! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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