Oxford heated grips, relay or direct connection

[stuey2407]

I have bought some Oxford heated grips for my 2012 street triple. I note that these newer versions automatically shut off and can be wired directly to the battery and do not need a relay. Has anyone had a problems with this or do people stick to using a relay?

[bamt]

It works, but I stuck a relay in anyway.

If any kids fiddle with your bike, having a light that comes on when a button is pressed is a guarantee to have them doing it again and again. Whilst the grips will turn themselves off after a while, it's all drain on your battery.

[c_dug]

Mine are direct to the battery, not had any issues yet and I've left them on by accident numerous times. Shut off works perfectly.
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[defblade]

Even if I properly trusted anything with "Oxford" on it, I'd still wire mine through a relay. You'll really wish you had as you try to bump start the thing.
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