When I decided to install heated grips on my 2013, I found that most of the after market grips were not as long as the Honda Goldwing grips. So, I went with the factory grips even though they were more expensive. I've had the Honda grips since 2013 and they still work perfectly. Of all of the $$ spent on changes and upgrades, heated grips are the 2nd best upgrade to the bike. RDL is the best.
I never liked heated gloves (don't like any bulk). My '15 has OEM and they work great.
I have a '15 Deluxe (factory heated grips). Purchased the bike November of '15 .
This is the first set of heated ANYTHING that I've ever had. They're really quite handy and work fairly well. That said....if you are wearing gloves, there's not much heat transmission through an insulated glove. Single ply leather driving gloves...you'll get some benefit. But, if you have winter gloves on, the heaters won't help you much. OTHERWISE.....the grips heat your palms very nicely. But they obviously won't do much for the back of your hands.
Clearly, if you want whole-handed warmth and heat....go for electric gloves.
NOW...the unfortunate part of all of this.....I just noticed today (03MAR) that my heated grips no longer actually heat anything! The indicator lamps light as if they're working, but the grips themselves never change temperature. Pretty damned annoying for a bike still under warranty.
....sT
Journeyman ATCS, retired
U.S. DOT - Federal Aviation Administration -- 1982-2012
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