For those running heated grips...

[RockHop_imp]

My CB and Triumph Tiger both have heated grips since I lived in the mountains of Northern New Mexico when I bought the bikes. A necessity even in the summer when afternoon thunderstorms can bring rain, hail and temperatures in the 40's or lower real quick.

I have been using them occasionally this winter in Lubbock when my hands are cool enough that I notice. The Tiger has a temperature display so I would say 55 or below. Even the 2 lane roads have up to 75 mph speed limits, so the wind chill is definitely a factor. Humidity not so much here on the high plains.

[Acrobat_imp]

Not a drift imo. The handguards go a long way towards making heated grips efficient. Keeping cold wind off the back of the hands, allows the grips to work more efficiently at keeping the hands warmer

This is the reality. No matter how efficient the heated grips are , the wind is the enemy. So do not take your hands of the grips or put some guards on.