Heated grips - factory or aftermarket - what do you think?

[oregon-rider]

My OEM grips work fine. I use them all of the time.

 

[bob dirt]

what part number for Symtec should I be looking at? Thanks in advance

 

[nwrider]

FWIW, I used ATV Symtec heated elements and used a 1" heat shrink tube from Harbor Freight to insulate the left bar end + a heat troller to control the output. I used a piece of 3M velcro to attach the heat troller to the clutch reservoir. It works extremely well for me, with even heat and plenty of it.

 

[Tippo]

This is the lowest price I found with a Google search. http://www.powersportsuperstore.com/Symtec-Handlebar-Grip-Heater-Kit-with-Round-Rocker-p/4463211.htm?Click=35177

I've never used a Heat Troller with these. Just the hi-low switch that comes with the kit.

You will want a relay to power these so that they turn off when you turn off the key. Otherwise you will kill your battery while you're having lunch (if you forget to turn the grips off).

 

[bob dirt]

thanks so far. I didn't know if I was going to replace the entire grip or use the flexible heaters. I guess it makes sense for the flex heaters and a small hi/lo switch. I don't want a large controller for them. I can't see spending the cash needed for OEM when the others are so cheap and easy to replace if needed. I live in the desert but ride all winter in all the states around me also. I use my goldwing heaters a lot. Also, I bought a Centech AP-2 for my accessories and will connect them to the switched side

 

[nwrider]

Heat Troller makes a very small unit 1 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 5/8". I've even taken the guts out and installed one inside the left switch housing on my FJR. Here's several pictures of it in it's little box on the clutch reservoir.

 

[Obrianmcc]

Oxford Adventure Grips. Add factory style pin connector and plug into the bikes wiring. This works well to keep the grips from using your battery if the key is off. There are some good threads to help with the process. Ebay has the grips for around $80.

Don't post a pic of that connector without providing a P/N or source.... ;D

 

[bob dirt]

Heat Troller makes a very small unit 1 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 5/8". I've even taken the guts out and installed one inside the left switch housing on my FJR. Here's several pictures of it in it's little box on the clutch reservoir.

That's not too big. Thanks. I'm supposing there is better control with that rather than just high and low.

 

[rotortech71]

The latest version of Oxford Heaterz have worked fine for me on this bike, and the old V-strom. Temp seems the same between both sides. If I were to do it again, I'd go to Lockitt.com and buy the grips by themselves, then get a Warm & Safe troller from them as well, and you'd have a bullet proof setup.

 

[Berg_Donk]

I got a set of Tusk ATV grips with 5 setting pulse controller and wiring harness. Then I used some pads under MX grips and cut the ATV grips off and spliced the pads into the Tusk harness. Did the same a few years ago on my DR and replicated it on my S10. Works great, and cost effective.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Tusk-Heated-Molded-Grips-ATV-Hand-Heater-Warmer-Kit-Handlebar-Snowmobile-NEW-/290824612515?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43b67f6aa3

Fitting in progress with controller mounted on the LHS.

 

[nwrider]

Bob Dirt,

Here's the link to the heat trollers from Warm n Safe. http://www.warmnsafe.com/heat-trollers/?sort=featured&page=2 Note that the one on the right top is what I installed inside the left switch housing in my FJR and the one below it is what I have on the Tenere. These are digital controllers that are continuously variable from zero to 100%. It pulses the electric current so there's no resistor in line that absorbs excess current (e.g. wastes output). I ordered the controller from Warm n Safe (I have some of their heated gear as well) and the grip heaters via Amazon.

If you need more info, just holler.

 

[erenet]

OE ones suck IMO

Mine get really hot on the throttle side (enough to burn hands with gloves on) yet are barely warm on the other side, I have even put several layers of insulating tape on the LHS bars and the difference is still huge, better, but the right side is still too hot, whilst the left side still barely warming my hands - utter crap for £400 :exclaim:

I asked my dealer to check them as I suspected one may be faulty but he tells me they are all this shite

I have the same complaint, part of it is because our left hand is more open, relaxed using the clutch, when I use the throttle lock they are more even.

 

[bob dirt]

thanks for your input. just gotta get some stuff ordered

 

[sportsguy]

I'm skipping heated grips for now and starting with heated gear. Cheaper to move between bikes.

 

[jasonmb]

Hippo hands..

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[Dunmore]

I've just had the Yamaha heated grips fitted - wow they get seriously hot.
Like others have mentioned, the throttle side heats up faster, but after a while the temp balances out.
With light gloves on, full temp is too much for me

 

[snakebitten]

Don't get many chances to ride in 37F down here on the Texas coast. But this morning was one of those days.
So I dug into my travel bag and found my Aerostich throw-down heated grips and mounted them. Took 45 seconds.

Added a sweatshirt under my fancy swanky Klim jacket and headed off.

My goodness this Beast loves the chilled air. Just feels like she stays on her toes. Revs quick and smooth.

Those grips get hot. I see why you fellas that live in colder spots fret over these.

 

[rednax]

"My goodness this Beast loves the chilled air. Just feels like she stays on her toes. "
Sounds like poetry in my ears ::012::

No fretting here. Living in a colder spot and the Yamaha orig only takes seconds to get going on the run... the big controll is allso easy to handle with thick gloves. But they ARE otrageously expensive, I´ll give you that...

 

[snuffcityrider]

Don't get many chances to ride in 37F down here on the Texas coavst. But this morning was one of those days.
So I dug into my travel bag and found my Aerostich throw-down heated grips and mounted them. Took 45 seconds.

Added a sweatshirt under my fancy swanky Klim jacket and headed off.

My goodness this Beast loves the chilled air. Just feels like she stays on her toes. Revs quick and smooth.

Those grips get hot. I see why you fellas that live in colder spots fret over these.

Tried out my Areostich last weekend and I can tell you it needs to be colder than 55 degrees to use them. Damn they're hot!

 

[snakebitten]

Tried out my Areostich last weekend and I can tell you it needs to be colder than 55 degrees to use them. Damn they're hot!

Lol. Yep, at 55 you have to have a light grip.
At traffic stops folks would see me rubbing my hands together probably thinking I was trying to warm them up.
I was letting them cool off.