Honda XR 125 Heated grips and handgurds

JonE · Scooby Slapper Joined: 11 May 2010 Karma :

Hi All

I have just bought myself an XR 125 Very Happy

to commute on and get some experience before going for my test, as it will be my only form of transport and winter is fast approaching I am going to get some heated grips for it.

Oxford hot grips seem to be well regarded on here so I think I'll go for them. I'm also looking for some cheapish handguards to try and deflect some wind from my hands can anyone recommend any, I've had a quick look around but most of the ones I've seen are vented which sort of defies the point for my needs.

Cheers

Jon

ms51ves3 · Super Spammer Joined: 08 Jun 2007 Karma :

Dr Bike heated grips are cheaper than the Oxfords and do the same job. I'll probably be buying a pair next week.

As for the handguards. Buy some vented ones and cover them with milk bottles like this:

https://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a376/ms51ves3/DSCF3036.jpg

https://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a376/ms51ves3/DSCF3038.jpg

Only did it today so not tested them yet Laughing

Teflon-Mike · tl;dr Joined: 01 Jun 2010 Karma :

Also from the Oxford range, Handle-bar Muffs.
Enduro hand guards are just shields to deflect branch strikes & stones, they dont really do much to deflect air over the back of your hands.
Muffs are like fleece lined bags on the ends of the handle-bar, attached with velcro.
Controls, switches etc are all inside them, so they keep everything toasty & dry.
But some prefer thick winter gloves & heated grips, as they are a bit cumbersome & unstylish.
Debated on another thread not long back.
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JonE · Scooby Slapper Joined: 11 May 2010 Karma :

Thanks for the quick replies.

At almost half price I think I will go for the Dr Bike grips, I like the milk bottle modifications to the handguards too Thumbs Up

so will get a cheap pair and give it a go.

I did think about muffs but am not sure if I could get on with having my hands completely covered, I could always attack an old fleece with some scissors and modify the handguards somehow if I need more warmth.

Cheers

Jon

joncwl · Scooby Slapper Joined: 25 Sep 2010 Karma :

the milk bottle idea made me laugh at first then it hit me as a good idea but still makes me giggle a little Wink

but i think ill be doing it though
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