Heated grips query

[UrbanRacer]

Do all heated grips require permanent modification of the original grips on a bike? or can they be returned to stock easily enough?

Thanks

[Matt B]

Permanent modification? You mean like removal of the standard grip? Pretty much yes unless you get the ones that wrap round the outside.

Easy enough to return to stock. Remove heated grips, wiring and control unit, replace with standard grips.

You may, or may not, damage the stock grips when removing them.
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[stinkwheel]

My symtec ones fit under the grips. I've fitted three sets now and have always managed to remove the original grips then fit them back on top.

You'd destroy the heating element trying to remove it (its a flexible sticker with a heating element built-in that sticks to the handlebar under the grip) but if you wanted rid of them, you could just cut the wires and there would be no evidence of them being there.
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