Yamaha OEM Heated Grips

[A19pilot]

Thanks!

 

[Moto Jimmy]

A follow-up to my throttle side grip/wire damage:

I purchased a set of new grips off of ebay. Some parts were missing in the box so I only paid $60 for both grips/wire assemblies. I had a hell of a time installing it and found out how bad of a design the throttle side is. I ultimately removed the plastic wire holder inside the metal housing unit. I lubed the heck of the wire before final placement and it seems to work well with plenty of slack. I can see slight movement of the wire in and out of the housing when I twist the throttle. I see no need for the plastic wire holder. Time will tell if this prolongs wire life.

 

[Kevhunts]

I have read several versions of this thread over the last few years and have come to the conclusion each failure has been attributed to improper installation and improper lubrication either by a dealer or owner.

When I hear of folks leaving out plastic pieces, using snake snot, uncle willy's backwoods lube and even their wives ky jelly, I shake my head.

The instructions for the factory grips are fairly clear as to how to route the wires and what type of grease to use. Also stating annual lubrication is necessary. I installed my own grips, following the instructions carefully and lubricating the wire loop on the throttle side according to instructions and have had 6 trouble free years with my heated grips.

 

[Curt]

After I installed the Yamaha OEM grips according to the instructions, carefully routing the wires, making sure they moved freely and lubricating them with teflon gel, I enjoyed over 1.5 trouble-free years and a lot of miles.

Then I cursed, put back the original throttle housing, threw them in the trash and got Oxfords which are far cheaper, heat just as well, have a more elegant controller, are maintenance free, will last the life of the bike and will not leave me with freezing hands in the middle of a trip.

 

[OldRider]

Don't let the "plug & play" charm of the oem grips cost you a lot of money. I have the Oxfords and they are just as simple to install, work as good or better and will save you a bunch of $$$$$.

 

[jmcgilroy]

Don't let the "plug & play" charm of the oem grips cost you a lot of money. I have the Oxfords and they are just as simple to install, work as good or better and will save you a bunch of $$$$$.

Brilliant minds think alike! Less that a year before my O.E.M.'s failed and the Oxfords ADV's have been running strong ever since. $90 well spent.

Jim

 

[JRE]

Curious - on the bikes that did not come with heated grips, when you install the Yamaha plug and play ones, are they controlled through the menu/screen interface just like the ones that came as stock?

 

[TenereStreets]

Curious - on the bikes that did not come with heated grips, when you install the Yamaha plug and play ones, are they controlled through the menu/screen interface just like the ones that came as stock?

Yes, they work with the menu screen

 

[airhead81]

Here are some pics of the factory heated grip kit in all it's glory. $340.00 delivered from Bike Bandit.

 

[airhead81]

And the instructions.

 

[airhead81]

Link to a better copy of the instructions if needed:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5eHzQ9kLL1fTTVpbWc5QTlneG8

 

[airhead81]

I installed these grips last weekend. Some observations:


1. I did not need to remove the mirrors as the instructions say. But I can see why you might want to remove the right side. It would allow you to turn the assembly 90 degrees so that the important bits are facing up and you would not have to bend over.
2. The left side is a synch and takes no time at all.
3. Once all the lube is in there, the right side gets very fiddly and tough to get lined up right. I enlisted the help of another set of hands and all was well.
4. It took about 1.5 hours working slowly and methodically.
5. I have not seen this mentioned before but the interface with the stock controls happens automatically. It must sense the resistance or something. The new grip heater menu item comes up on its own.
6. Also, I wondered if it allowed you to adjust the on/off/heat level while moving. The answer is yes.

 

[Moto Jimmy]

Interesting... Looks like the OEM design was modified at some point. My throttle side heated grip wire exits the housing at the top adjacent to the throttle cables and not at the bottom as shown in the instructions posted.

 

[limey]

Curious - on the bikes that did not come with heated grips, when you install the Yamaha plug and play ones, are they controlled through the menu/screen interface just like the ones that came as stock?

Not on the 2012s

 

[airhead81]

Interesting... Looks like the OEM design was modified at some point. My throttle side heated grip wire exits the housing at the top adjacent to the throttle cables and not at the bottom as shown in the instructions posted.

This is correct. The pre 2014 wires exit through the top. The 2014+ bikes have a small rubber plug near the bottom of the stock throttle housing that gets removed. The wire exits through that hole.