Korben Posted November 29, 2008 Posted November 29, 2008 Can anyone recommend any particular make of heated grips? I am looking to pick some up in the very near future and was wondering what people thought? Quote
Guest Posted November 29, 2008 Posted November 29, 2008 Just put Oxford Hot Grips on mine. Very very good mate. Quote
Korben Posted November 29, 2008 Author Posted November 29, 2008 Hmmm.... My local shop said the same thing the other day, and a mate said the same thing. Oxford ones seem to do the job....Anyone recommend any others? Quote
Guest Posted November 29, 2008 Posted November 29, 2008 Did you put them on yourself? Are they hard to install.. Was looking at some aswell but moneys REALLY tight, Quote
Guest Posted November 29, 2008 Posted November 29, 2008 Depends what you call hard Dj. I fitted them myself with no problems. Worth the money. Quote
Stu Posted November 29, 2008 Posted November 29, 2008 apparently oxford are the ones to have i wouldnt know with me been a summer rider Quote
Guest Posted November 29, 2008 Posted November 29, 2008 use oxfords myself ... only issue i have is that the leds are a bit bright at night so you need to beable to hide the controller or cover the leds ...especially the blue oneohh and your gloves get a bit looser if their on too hot lol Quote
Guest Posted November 29, 2008 Posted November 29, 2008 Depends what you call hard Dj. I fitted them myself with no problems. Worth the money. Hmm...I dunno, I'd probably screw it up... When I'm actually on the road I'll go down to the shop and ask them if they have any and how much it would cost for them to put them on. Quote
Foz Posted November 29, 2008 Posted November 29, 2008 i'll be interested in some! how do you put them on? Quote
Guest Posted November 29, 2008 Posted November 29, 2008 basic way is connect drect to battery remove original grips ( undo bar end and pull )beware thet they are different sizes for throttle grip and cluth sidefit new grips inplace..cnnect wireing hot handsbut you have to emebr to turn thenm off otherwisje battery will ddrain you can if work it out wireinto ignition system to turn on and off with the ket .....as always read the instructuiins Quote
Foz Posted November 29, 2008 Posted November 29, 2008 thats it i always thought it would be confusing can you get different style grips? bearing in mind this is for a cruiser i should look myself really....GOOGLE!! Quote
Stu Posted November 29, 2008 Posted November 29, 2008 you can get wrap round ones that err wrap round the original grips Quote
Guest Posted November 29, 2008 Posted November 29, 2008 Can you now? Hmm,,, they sound like the ones for me They cheap? Quote
Guest philgale Posted November 30, 2008 Posted November 30, 2008 i got these, best 35 notes i ever spent, plus J&S will have a stand at the bike show so might even get them cheaper Quote
Foz Posted November 30, 2008 Posted November 30, 2008 fool-proof wiring loom they are extremely easy to fit (read instructions carefully) nice one though PG...cup of tea anyone? yes please Quote
Guest Posted November 30, 2008 Posted November 30, 2008 the wrap around ones can also be used for pillion grab rails/bars so that they can have a bit of heat if required after all if their not happy you know about it im sure Quote
Guest Posted December 5, 2008 Posted December 5, 2008 Generally you link into the rear light feed, then the grips are switched on when your lights are on, no flat battery, and if your driving without lights, well its probably not winter.. Quote
Guest Posted December 5, 2008 Posted December 5, 2008 I cant drive without lights lol can't even turn em off on my bike. Quote
The Jade Mongoose Posted December 15, 2008 Posted December 15, 2008 Me and WalneyFrankie just fitted a set of Oxford ones to my bandit, took about an hour at most to fit and wire in. Most difficult was getting the old grips off. Also, apparantly the Oxford ones will switch off automatically if the battery voltage drops below 11.4 volts, leaving you with enough power to start the bike next time, just in case you leave them on. Though as TimR says, the LED is pretty chuffing bright.Not had chance to ride with them yet, but hoping for good results... Quote
blakeatron Posted December 15, 2008 Posted December 15, 2008 Not had chance to ride with them yet, but hoping for good results... Thats because you have put your bike away for winter!Dont blame you - went out the other day and nearly froze Quote
Guest philgale Posted December 15, 2008 Posted December 15, 2008 Most difficult was getting the old grips off. i just used a big knife and cut them off....piece of pi55 Quote
The Jade Mongoose Posted December 15, 2008 Posted December 15, 2008 Haha that's what we did in the end! Quote
Guest philgale Posted December 15, 2008 Posted December 15, 2008 hardest bit was cleaning the cr4p off the bars so you could slide the new ones on....best thing i have fitted tho.... Quote
Guest Posted December 15, 2008 Posted December 15, 2008 The Renthals have a knurled clutch side, so that was a pain, but copious amounts of wd40 and a little persuasion got it on, the throttle was trickier as the tube has mouldings which needed filing/trimming, .. but got there in the end..JM change that red leccy tape, looks tacky, get some black over them connections..next week..... Auxilary Lights.... and Cig Lighters? ask JM? Quote
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