This is a common thing mate im sorry to say, its happened to many including my dads heated grips, also he had a problem with his digitial ones (the type with two buttons he instead of the wheel) turning it self off when on low revs constantly, but nothing to do with the bike not charging as it was a V twin 1000cc so plenty of power on tick over. Emailed them and they just said it wasnt there product it must be the wiring to the bike!!!!

Gortex gloves are pointless on a motorbike anyway. Gortex, or the many other breathable fabrics, are designed to work in active environments. Rubberised over gloves are the best thing with normal gloves underneath. Once the wind is eliminated from the gloves even a wooly pair will work well. Lot cheaper than heated grips and without the associated power draw issues and the need to connect the otimate every night. Mind you I am also a bit of a tight arse!

While true ive not actually had and realy problem with this in a years commuting. That said by the time its so cold I REALLY need the grips the windchill is so much the grips are hardly warmer than my hands anyway. More of a problem when there's only a mild chill IMO.

try these p uppies
 

http://www.aerostich.com/heated-grip-kit.html


I have used them for years... and check out the price

I've used Symtec heated elements under the std grips for about five months now without any probs. Easy to fit and work well. With Touratech handguards they make a big difference.