heated grips

[salty21]

after reading that preparing for winter thread it reminded me that i want some heated grips, i did'nt bother last year as i did'nt think the nsr's electrics could handle em, but now im good to go.

which are the best/warmest from your lots experience, are the oxford ones any good?
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04 NSR 125(sold) ---- 03 CBR 600rr(sold) ----90 pan euro ST1100 '' ----02 CG 125
94 CB400 Super Four ---- 2000 VTR SP1 (sold) ---- 08 ninja p8f(sold, meh) ----05 CBR600rr

[panrider_uk]

Honda. Expensive, but top quality.

Mark
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Current bikes: Honda ST1100 Pan European. Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel

[McJamweasel]

Oxford Hot grips (replacement grips) are good, Hot hands (the ones that wrap around your own grips) are a bit poo.

Panrider, we fitted a set of 'Honda' grips to a Dullsville and I'd put money on them being the same kit as the new Oxford ones but with a Honda badge (and bout £100) on them.

Daytona heated grips are also very good.
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[MinhDinh]

is it easy to fit? i have never considered these because i was scared that it would be difficult.

also you mention nsr electrics. would a rs 125 be just as bad then?
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[salty21]

[t121anf]

+1 for Oxford Hot Grips

[neatbik]

Another vote for Oxford Hot grips here. Simple to fit and warm up very quickly. They are definately one of the best things i have fitted to the bike

[salty21]

thats pretty much made my mind up then, oxford hot grips it is, cheers guys
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04 NSR 125(sold) ---- 03 CBR 600rr(sold) ----90 pan euro ST1100 '' ----02 CG 125
94 CB400 Super Four ---- 2000 VTR SP1 (sold) ---- 08 ninja p8f(sold, meh) ----05 CBR600rr

[map]

Problem with heated grips is that they can warm your palms but you still end up with cold fingers.

If you fit the grips think about fitting handguards/deflectors as well to keep the cold air from your hands. If your bike's not supposed to have them then they can be bodged on, owners clubs usually a good source (e.g. I know the ST1100 Pan can be fitted with Suzuki V-Strom guards).

Other than that think about getting heated gloves (and socks, waistcoat, etc.) instead.
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[thx1138]

I've got Daytonas. They have to settings. START and On.

Or as I call them, too hot, and not warm enough.

[salty21]

i had some of them battery heated gloves but they went through batteries at a rate of 4 per day(2 in each glove) so not really economical and i think handlebar mits will look a bit daft on a sportsbike.

think i will just try the grips for now as warm palms and cold fingers is better than cold palms cold fingers imo but thanks for the input all the same
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04 NSR 125(sold) ---- 03 CBR 600rr(sold) ----90 pan euro ST1100 '' ----02 CG 125
94 CB400 Super Four ---- 2000 VTR SP1 (sold) ---- 08 ninja p8f(sold, meh) ----05 CBR600rr

[salty21]

[MinhDinh]

i've just ordered some oxford heated grips from ebay too lol
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[t121anf]

i have noticed that i can "twist" my left grip, which sometimes prevents me from pulling the clutch in fully, i think it happens when i put the bike on the centre stand

[Finglonga]

BMW. Expensive, but top quality.

Andy


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[kawakid]

Had them on all bikes.

One of the first things I fitted to my ER6, just fitted them last week.

Make sure you use a relay or one that sensors battery charging, so you can't accidentally leave them on and drain your battery.

A relay only costs about £3 !!!!!
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[apple tango]

Agree about the grips only keeping your palms toasty. They aren't anything special to be honest. I used them last winter but my fingers were still about to drop off after the 20 min ride to work.

I'll be banging some handguard wind protector things on my bike this winter i reckon. Them with heated grips should do the job.
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[garth]

Heated grips (wrap around ones - the replacement type grip ones heat the right more than the left 'cause the heat goes into the bar on the LHS) and muffs and you're toasty warm.

It's the wind chill that's the killer, hence the muffs. They look shit but I don't care, I'll be nice and toasty.


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[Feasty]

I had Oxford grips on my XR125 and they were brill, I've since removed them, sold the bike and now starting to think it won't be that much longer before I put them on my SLR650. Would put some hand guards on too but I'm not sure how good they'd look!
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Previous: Aprilia Habana Retro 50cc (beauty), Yamaha SR125 (fell apart), Honda XR125 (nippy little commuter), Honda SLR650 (Geewhizz), Yamaha Diversion 900S (Smoooooth) written off courtesy of a stupid escaped horse.
(7 year gap), BMW F650 (Relaxing ride). Aprilia Caponord ETV1000 (Big and bold). Yamaha FZS600 (got me in trouble too quick!).
Current: Yamaha TDM 900 (Comfy, light but big, power when needed).

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[garth]

Hand guards are for 'crossers, you can put them on road bikes for a good ol shitkicker look!

Muffs are fabric, a la https://www.inter-bike.co.uk/inter-bikeshop/default.asp?numperpage=1&images=on&display=full&categoryid=162&searchstr=WHBM1&itemname=Weise%20Motorcycle%20Handlebar%20Deluxe%20Muffs

https://www.inter-bike.co.uk/inter-bikeshop/admin/images/accessories/weisedelmuff.jpg


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