2013 Super Tenere - post Christmas farkles

[TXTenere]

I didn't buy myself anything for Christmas, so I'm thinking I'll "upgrade" my 2013 a bit...

First, I'd like to add heated grips. For the cleanest install and most function, is OEM the way to go, or is a third party, such as Oxford, preferable?

Second, I hear a lot of people talk favorably about the winglets/side air deflectors. To be honest, I don't have any issues with airflow. However, I am wondering if perhaps this is an upgrade where the "problem" isn't evident until it is fixed. For those with the winglets, did you buy them to address a problem that you were noticing? Or, to change airflow to a little bit, from where you felt airflow was insufficient, or otherwise impaired?

 

[JV]

I had heated grips on my GS and when I got the 13 ST I knew I had to have them on it also.

Not being afraid of wiring and splicing I installed an Eastern Beaver 3 circuit.

Then used one of the circuits for the Oxford Heaterz I bought.

I still have KLR blood racing though my veins and the price that Yamaha wanted for the grips turned me to look else where.

The EB fuse harness had the triggering plug on it that plugged right into the bikes wiring for and easy install.

The winglets I like and were already installed by previous owner, who never really got to enjoy the benefits as he only put 715 miles on the bike before swapping it for a Victory...go figure.

I installed the winglets on my GS so the ST winglets will be worth every penny if they have the same effect to the air flow.

I can't say for sure as I've never rode the ST without them.

 

[Checkswrecks]

While slightly more expensive the Yamaha grips are THE way to go. The install is plug-n-play and the operation is with the existing dash and switches.

 

[AVGeek]

While slightly more expensive the Yamaha grips are THE way to go. The install is plug-n-play and the operation is with the existing dash and switches.

Umm CW, he has a a 2013, Gen 1. So it's the bulky rheostat that Yamaha offered....

 

[HeliMark]

I put the Oxford heated grips on my '13, and a Eastern Beaver 3 circuit. Works really well and is clean. The controller is attached to the left mirror.

Make sure you use a switched circuit for the EB, that way no worries on remembering to turn the grips off.

The winglets have helped direct the air off of me, which is nice in the cooler temps, not as much in the summer.

Mark

 

[klunsford]

I have factory heated grips. I believe that is the way to go for them. The winglets I believe help during highway riding. I feel more stable riding at highway speeds (or subsonic speeds) with them than without. Seems to control the flow around the bike better.

 

[DamMechanic]

For me, I installed the Oxford Premium Adventure grips. For the '13 I think their controller looks better than the factory controller. The new Premium Oxfords also auto turn off after 2 minutes of the bike not running. If mounting on the left mirror bolts, you will need to drill a 3/4" hole in the bracket to clear the mirror stock and I used to longer bolts than what they supplied.

 

[TXTenere]

Thanks, all, for the input!

 

[twinrider]

I'm using the OEM heaters. Not fancy but warm and I like the dial switch as I don't have to reset it every time I stop and restart the bike while out riding.