Heated grips - looking for advice [Archive]

pampa

4th June 2009, 20:33

Padmei

4th June 2009, 20:36

Aslan

4th June 2009, 20:37

Hi Pampa - I have had Oxford grips fitted to my Bimmer by Michael D at Motorard and have found them a real boon on my recent South Island travels.

the type I have the same as those picture here http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Helmets-clothing-footwear/Other/auction-219809258.htm

good luck - best wishes Pablo - Cheers S

junkmanjoe

4th June 2009, 20:40

i got girly grips now.

mmmmmm so nice..
i got oxford ones, complete heated grips.
easy to install.

pampa

4th June 2009, 20:43

Underground put me onto Oxford wrap arounds which are good (and hot) & can be peeled off when doing knarly stuff. When on they are quite fat that some people don't like. Have just plain on off switch. Can also be unplugged in summer & stored away till winter.

I was wondering about those, I'm interested on the fact that can be removed. Not sure If would like or not the bulk, probably not unless offroad but then may be able to remove them ...

Thanks

Hi Pampa - I have had Oxford grips fitted to my Bimmer by Michael D at Motorard and have found them a real boon on my recent South Island travels.

the type I have the same as those picture here http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Helmets-clothing-footwear/Other/auction-219809258.htm

good luck - best wishes Pablo - Cheers S

Thanks S, I guess I'll try to install them myself shouldn't be too hard I would guess ... most likely I'll endup with bike not running for a week but well :second:

pete376403

4th June 2009, 20:44

+1 to the Oxfords as noted by Aslan.
They got a thorough workout last weekend to and from the Brass and were excellent. Even though the gloves are not the finest things ever made, my hands stayed quite warm.

Started with them on high heat and usually knocked back to the thrid setting after about 10 - 15 minutes. The controller button needs to be pushed and held for about 10 seconds before it will turn on (designed that way) after it's on a single touch changes the heat setting up or down. The LEDs are quite bright at night.

Only downside I can think of - my hands were really smelly by the end of the day from sweating. Oddly enough the gloves don't smell.

junkmanjoe

4th June 2009, 20:45

the most difficut part i found was to remove the old hand grip, they used good glue in the factory.

Woodman

4th June 2009, 20:52

Was yakking to Cobber the other day and he told me that a mate of his wired up a 24volt bulb and stuck it in the end of his handle bar. Takes a few minutes to heat up but seemed to work.

Box'a'bits

4th June 2009, 20:52

Hi,
does anyone have a say/advice/recommendation about what heated grips to buy? Over here It's getting a bit chilly, I'm getting really soft, my previuos bike had them, current bike has low protection from the elements ...Note: Order overseas is allowed. Note 2: The only ones I could see around here are Oxford and it seems there are at least a couple of versions but couldn't spot the differences. Note 3: The mother brand seems to sell some, but is around the same price than the bike second hand so I discarded that option.

Thanks
Pampa

Dont have them, but am looking, like you. Cheapest for Hot Grips seems to be Cycletreads. http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/content/catalogueViewEntry.aspx?profilePK=sports&entryPK=1122 $93 on special. They also have Daytona grips. :niceone:

Don't know if the BMW is like the KTM with limited electrical output?. I haven't seen what the Hot grips draw. If you do install, make sure you insulate the left grip well (the right is usually insulated by the plastic throttle tube).

One other option is an internal resister heater that is made in Nelson (I think) that appears on the market periodically. Wgtn M/cycles had them last yr whe I was looking. About a Hundy as well. High/ Low options. I was going to install on the R100RS. Upside is that they are independent of your grips. Downside is that to heat they must first heat the handlebars, & as a consequence may not be as efficient in terms of current draw.

Final consideration may be handlebar size. I assume that BMW has persisted with their old sizing (cfw Jap bikes) in their 'dirt' bikes?

CookMySock

4th June 2009, 20:57

I have the oxfords. They are damn good. A bit fiddly to fit.

Steve

Meanie

4th June 2009, 21:02

Definitly Oxford, get the latest version i believe they have an on and off switch, I have them but have to hold the button on for a while before they turn on, the same to turn off
They are called man grips up this way :whistle:

pampa

4th June 2009, 21:13

Dont have them, but am looking, like you. Cheapest for Hot Grips seems to be Cycletreads. http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/content/catalogueViewEntry.aspx?profilePK=sports&entryPK=1122 $93 on special. They also have Daytona grips. :niceone:

Don't know if the BMW is like the KTM with limited electrical output?. I haven't seen what the Hot grips draw. If you do install, make sure you insulate the left grip well (the right is usually insulated by the plastic throttle tube).

One other option is an internal resister heater that is made in Nelson (I think) that appears on the market periodically. Wgtn M/cycles had them last yr whe I was looking. About a Hundy as well. High/ Low options. I was going to install on the R100RS. Upside is that they are independent of your grips. Downside is that to heat they must first heat the handlebars, & as a consequence may not be as efficient in terms of current draw.

Final consideration may be handlebar size. I assume that BMW has persisted with their old sizing (cfw Jap bikes) in their 'dirt' bikes?

My bike has limited electric power but I know from ADV others have succesfully installed HG.

Bars are fat like, so I believe pretty standard.

Do you know the difference with the sports grips (on cyclethreads)? they're more $$ and seem have more controls

BMWST?

4th June 2009, 21:30

i have got the same ones as aslan and will be installing them on the PD.They dont draw much current.I beleive the "sports bike" ones are a different more subtle pattern,otherwise the same.If you get them of cycle treads you will have to pay some postage,I just haggled a bit with a local bike shop and got them locally.
The only thing i dont like is the oxfords will stay on if wired directto the battery and turn them selves off after the battery voltage drops a bit.I might see if wiring them to the power socket gives good voltage but also turns them off when the key is turned off,ie not direct to battery as oxford recomend.If that doesnt work it will be direct to battery but via a relay which the ign key will turn onn/off

young1

4th June 2009, 21:40

Great thread. I need heated grips too. Someone mentioned limited electrical power on a KTM, is that something that I need to watch out for, or can I buy some and put them on with no power probs?

Kickaha

4th June 2009, 21:43

One other option is an internal resister heater that is made in Nelson (I think) that appears on the market periodically. Wgtn M/cycles had them last yr whe I was looking. About a Hundy as well. High/ Low options. I was going to install on the R100RS. Upside is that they are independent of your grips. Downside is that to heat they must first heat the handlebars, & as a consequence may not be as efficient in terms of current draw.

I had some like that fitted to my BMW back in 1989 and they were crap, not sure of the brand though or where they were made

Padmei

4th June 2009, 21:49

Great thread. I need heated grips too. Someone mentioned limited electrical power on a KTM, is that something that I need to watch out for, or can I buy some and put them on with no power probs?

The load of a couple of heated grips wouldn't even make a dent on the 9-0s output.

Highlander

4th June 2009, 21:51

I have Oxford grips on my new (to me) bike, never had heated grips before and they are a real treat (so is fairing mind you). Takes a couple of minutes to feel heat coming through.

I'm thinking about getting some for my Wife's bike.

pampa

4th June 2009, 21:57

It also mentions it can be wired into ignition Specs (http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/content/catalogueViewEntry.aspx?profilePK=sports&entryPK=3564) ... so that may solve problem of them staying on ... my bike is particularly picky about low battery (it seems it won't run if battery is low as the injection needs battery in very well condition)

i have got the same ones as aslan and will be installing them on the PD.They dont draw much current.I beleive the "sports bike" ones are a different more subtle pattern,otherwise the same.If you get them of cycle treads you will have to pay some postage,I just haggled a bit with a local bike shop and got them locally.
The only thing i dont like is the oxfords will stay on if wired directto the battery and turn them selves off after the battery voltage drops a bit.I might see if wiring them to the power socket gives good voltage but also turns them off when the key is turned off,ie not direct to battery as oxford recomend.If that doesnt work it will be direct to battery but via a relay which the ign key will turn onn/off

pampa

4th June 2009, 22:01

I guess it all depends. I wanted a bike that was lighter than previous one and I lost the fairing and some other stuff :doh:

... when is layed down it worthwile, when u r on the road to get to a place to drop the bike well :cold:

I have Oxford grips on my new (to me) bike, never had heated grips before and they are a real treat (so is fairing mind you). Takes a couple of minutes to feel heat coming through.

I'm thniking about getting some for my Wife's bike.

cooneyr

4th June 2009, 22:04

For less than the Oxfords you can have heated grips using whatever grip you prefer. Symtec make heaters that you stick onto your LH bar and RH throttle tube then you put your prefered grips over the top. They work really well - hot is too hot most of the time but is good for getting them warm for a start off. I'm using them over alloy renthal bars.

http://www.casporttouring.com/store/graphics/00000002/symtecl.jpg

They stick to the bar/tube but have to be glued if you reuse them again (I've pulled mine off and glued them on twice now). If you wire the grips on rather than gluing them you can replace them without damaging the heaters.

Back when the $NZ was worth a bit more I got the heaters and some progrips for less than the oxford grips from California Sport Touring (http://www.casporttouring.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=CST&Category_Code=SYMT). Good service - less than 10 days from ordering to receiving the package.

Cheers R

CookMySock

4th June 2009, 22:17

@Symtec heaters, these will be good for little girly hands that can't fit around the larger oxford hotgrips. I will fit oxfords to my wifes' bike of course, as she is used to having her hands around such large things.

I actually prefer the larger grips - the larger diameter presents a greater area for when I have my weight on the bars (low speed) and its easier on the hands.

edit: I find the oxfords don't reeeeely get that hot. On a bloody cold winters' night, they could be warmer.

Steve

warewolf

4th June 2009, 23:01

I've used cheap Daytona(?) hot grips, they did the job heat-wise but the grips were too hard, more slippery and fatter than normal grips.

Since then I've been using the Symtec heaters per Ryan's post, with ProGrip dual-gel grips. With this arrangement, the world's your oyster when it comes to choosing the grips. I wouldn't put the Oxfords on any bike that is going to get dirty; haven't used them but they look like slicks, not dual-purpose grips. No point in having warm hands when they load you into the ambulance because your hands slipped off the bars...:doctor:

With the alloy fat bars on the KTM, I wrapped 3 layers of foil insulation tape around the LHS bar, and one on the throttle tube. Helps to keep the heat where it is wanted. And do wire them in to an ignition-switched circuit so that they can't be left on when the bike is off.

Gremlin

5th June 2009, 03:06

Definitely Oxford. The Hot Grips brand that are apparently supplied as KTM gear are shit. Off - Start - On... On is so weak you won't feel it on a summer night with a slight chill. Start is so hot, you'll still get blisters eventually when the temp is 1.6 degrees... Yes, I used to have a set, and replaced with Oxford.

Great thread. I need heated grips too. Someone mentioned limited electrical power on a KTM, is that something that I need to watch out for, or can I buy some and put them on with no power probs?
Not sure what the Adventure is like, but if its like the 990SM, you should have two auxiliary circuits. Oddly, one is permanently live, the other is only live when the bike is running. Definitely has power to spare, as I am running grips, baehr comms, radar, gps... I even hope to add a bit more :2thumbsup

Rosie

5th June 2009, 08:22

+1 for the symtechs. I've got a set of off-road dual compound grips over top, and they work really well. Grips are the same size as normal and they don't transmit any extra vibration (which Clint's Daytona ones do). And you can choose grips in a colour to match your bike :second:

Mr Merde

5th June 2009, 08:43

I used the Oxford heated grips in the UK whilst working as a dispatch rider. I was out in all weather conditions over 2 years and they worked well.

The one thing i would advise is that while they do put out a lot of warmth this is soon diadpated by the air rushing past the bars.

Get some handlebar mitts to compliment the heated grips. They traop the warm air inside and it is much more comfortable.

You may think they look stupid but I would rather look ridiculous that freeze my finger tips off.

Frozen fingers , IMHO, do not lend themselves to being in control of the bike to the best of ones ability

Chris

BMWST?

5th June 2009, 08:52

The one thing i would advise is that while they do put out a lot of warmth this is soon diadpated by the air rushing past the bars.

Get some handlebar mitts to compliment the heated grips. They traop the warm air inside and it is much more comfortable.

Chris

awesome so the hand protectors on the PD will be ok!I was worried they may make the oxfords too hot

Mr Merde

5th June 2009, 09:23

awesome so the hand protectors on the PD will be ok!I was worried they may make the oxfords too hot

I rode in weather that makes ourt little cold snap look positively tropical

When the temperature is -10 degrees and then the wind chill on top of that drops it another 10-15 degrees, you want to keep as warm as possible.

My worst hate was freezing fog.

vifferman

5th June 2009, 09:35

A couple of comments about things not already covered.
The Oxfords are the best value for money (especially at Cycletreads' prices) and are very easy to fit.
IIRC, they draw only 40W at full power, which is nothing.
Don't wire them direct to your battery; at the very least fit a relay triggered by something that's only live when the ignition's on (like the tail-light).
IN response to BMWRSNUT's comment, they're insulated underneath so there's no problem, You may have to trim any extra rubber that's bled out of the mould when they were made though, to get them to slide on easily.
They're NOT slippery, as they're made of softer rubber than the Daytona grips, and have "OXFORD" in raised letters which makes them very grippy. They ARE fat though - takes some getting used to if you are used to thinner gel grips. For this reason I was tempted not to get them, but to get the Symtec ones, but the Oxords are just so much easier to fit, and cheap too.

warewolf

5th June 2009, 12:22

IIRC, they draw only 40W at full power, which is nothing.Might be nothing on a road bike with a 400W alternator, but on a dual purpose bike with only maybe 200W available (and that at say 5000rpm) it is significant and needs checking.

Running the heated grips on high around town on a winters night will drain the battery on my bike. If I'm at less than open road cruising revs, I have to choose between heated grips and twin-bulb high beam. Pampa's X-Ch will probably have a bit more electrical grunt, though.

I'd be suspicious of the grip of the grips, still. Half the adventure/trail grips I've tried slip when splashed with wet clay, or gripped by gloves covered in mud (as can happen when you have to assist with a stuck bike). I'd be very surprised if the road-oriented oxford's were better than that.

nallac

5th June 2009, 12:31

Go for the oxfords if your battery/charging system can handle it.
They are a peace of piss to install..

They ARE fat though - takes some getting used to if you are used to thinner things. For this reason I was tempted not to get them, but to get the Symtec ones, but the Oxords are just so much easier to fit, and cheap too.

Some of us like the feel of the fat grips as we are used to holding big things.:bleh:

junkmanjoe

5th June 2009, 17:30

tryed out the grips tonight.

nice..... maybe im getting soft in my later yrs...:bleh:

twotyred

5th June 2009, 18:06

how did you find the diameter and feel?

warewolf

5th June 2009, 18:16

A useful feature of heated grips is not just the heat, but the ability to adjust comfort by flicking a switch, rather than stopping to add/subtract layers.

junkmanjoe

5th June 2009, 18:18

there where great size wise.
good grip as well..

i got up to the second heat level, but to hot for to night.
just keeped them on first light, blue one. low.
just nice.
had my heavy road road gloves on, with out winter mittens.under neath.
plenty warmth comming through the gloves.
im happy with them.

they worked good.

twotyred

5th June 2009, 18:28

ok.next Q: where'd ya get 'em?

junkmanjoe

5th June 2009, 18:35

trademe off course man.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=218122918

this link should work.

he also has the wrap around ones as well.

paturoa

5th June 2009, 19:56

I've got Daytona grips that have given me no problems over 3 winters now.

http://www.dirtguide.co.nz/products/419-heated_grips_etc/2543-daytona_motorcycle_hot_grips.aspx

Brilliant invention!!! Even with my uba blingy hand guards and winter gloves I still get cold fingers on the right cos I always cover the front brake with 2 fingers. Other than that totaly recommend heated grips AND guards.

The main issue with this brand is that the hot setting is too hot and the normal / run setting is too cold. This means that I keep swapping from hot (start) to the on setting about every 5-10 minutes.

thommo77

5th June 2009, 21:44

Man, after taking a cruise up to Mt. Arthur yesterday, heated grips and an adv helmet with visor is a must on my shopping list!
The wind-chill was horrific!

pampa

8th June 2009, 21:12

Man, after taking a cruise up to Mt. Arthur yesterday, heated grips and an adv helmet with visor is a must on my shopping list!
The wind-chill was horrific!

Wow brave man, helmet with not visor!! I wear like 10 layers of stuff

Today in the morning was -2C over here, did about 7K (of my 30K each way daily commutting) and my hands where almost numb ...

Need to sort something quick

davebullet

8th June 2009, 22:14

I've just ordered 2 pairs of Oxford heat grips from Cycletreads (one for the bike and the other to jam up my bum). No seriously - one for Mrs B.'s bike. I told her to HTFU.. and she said "well, you can get a pair too?" so I did . :cold:

Actually - she just said "you should shove the other pair into your mouth to shut yourself up and all the crap you talk."

junkmanjoe

8th June 2009, 22:28

I like your style. let us know when ya turn the grip on if it warms your insides up.:lol:

scumdog

8th June 2009, 22:39

Used those inside-the-handle-bar types on normajeanes Sporty, they get dang hot and don't make the grips any fatter.

The only down-side is they take 5mins to put the heat out enough to feel it.

CookMySock

9th June 2009, 07:43

Moki

9th June 2009, 07:56

I saw these the other day and I'm taking the plunge and grabbing a set in the next week or so. The good thing is that you can use your own grips and bar diameter doesn't matter.

Shipping is cheap as well....and even cheaper if you want a set as we can split postage on same order.:whistle:

davebullet

9th June 2009, 09:00

Used those inside-the-handle-bar types on normajeanes Sporty, they get dang hot and don't make the grips any fatter.

The only down-side is they take 5mins to put the heat out enough to feel it.

How much power do they draw? I wanted something on the VTR250 that wouldn't overdraw the alternator's supply (I think rated at 330w - but that seems a little over optimistic). The Oxfords claim to draw less than 4A (< 48w) so the 250/650 should be able to handle them no worries.

Dave.

twotyred

9th June 2009, 12:20

How much power do they draw? I wanted something on the VTR250 that wouldn't overdraw the alternator's supply (I think rated at 330w - but that seems a little over optimistic). The Oxfords claim to draw less than 4A (< 48w) so the 250/650 should be able to handle them no worries.

Dave.

with 330w you should have no probs, DR650 makes 200w I believe...

junkmanjoe

11th June 2009, 19:41

one side of my grips seams to be getting warmer than the other.

what ya all think on this matter.....:(

Box'a'bits

11th June 2009, 19:46

one side of my grips seams to be getting warmer than the other.

what ya all think on this matter.....:(

Follow the linky http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102930. Basically the right grip is insulated by the throttle tube. The other is directly on the handlebar, & usually needs to be insulated from that, otherwise there is some heat transfer. Post 13 talks about it. :niceone:

Steve

junkmanjoe

11th June 2009, 19:47

oh the plastic thingy on the gas control aye.

that be it.

Paladin

11th June 2009, 20:23

CookMySock

11th June 2009, 20:26

the right grip is insulated by the throttle tube. The other is directly on the handlebarYeah. It doesn't matter overall. Little variations in temperature aren't noticeable while riding, but the nice warm bars certainly are.

Steve

junkmanjoe

11th June 2009, 20:52

ill have to look in to fixing this.

if i could slide another plastic tube over the left hand side,
ya think this would balance things out.

warewolf

11th June 2009, 21:29

ill have to look in to fixing this.

if i could slide another plastic tube over the left hand side,
ya think this would balance things out.One way to fix it is to go to a wrecker and get any old plastic throttle tube, glue that to the left bar. Then you have to buy 2 pairs of grips to get 2 larger-diameter throttle-side ones, so you can fit the second to the left bar. Apart from having to throw away two grips, it limits your grip choice to symmetrical ones: most of the better ones for grip & blister reduction aren't.

The Symtec ones I use have differential wattage heaters to help with this problem ($50 +shipping). A few layers of foil insulation tape also helps. When I bother to think about it, the throttle does heat up faster, but its not often I notice the final temp being different.

The biggest issue is that in the cold rain when you are wiping your visor every 30-60 secs, the cold air & rain chills the left grip when you let go to wipe. Almost gets back up to temperature when you have to wipe again. Apart from that, mine have been brilliant.

Unfortunately, alloy fat bars make a dirty great effin heatsink.

pampa

11th June 2009, 21:29

For what I know between 90 and 200.

The Oxford that can be removed are around $90, and the oxford sport around $130

That's just to give u an idea

Cheers,
Pampa

I liked the look & idea of those on the Invasion ride mate!

How much does a set of those cost?

junkmanjoe

11th June 2009, 21:47

HI Warewolf.

ive got heat sheld tape on under side of my safari gas tank. like a heavy tin foil, with sticky back.
i wonder if i wrap this around the bar, if it would help rebound the heat out, insted of inwards.

yea good idea.....or.....na ya dum ass....:banana:

Padmei

11th June 2009, 21:49

For what I know between 90 and 200.

The Oxford that can be removed are around $90, and the oxford sport around $130

That's just to give u an idea

Cheers,
Pampa

Do try some first tho as if you have smallish hands they may be quite bulky. I... ahem... have no problems there

warewolf

11th June 2009, 22:01

ive got heat sheld tape on under side of my safari gas tank. like a heavy tin foil, with sticky back.
i wonder if i wrap this around the bar, if it would help rebound the heat out, insted of inwards.That's what I did, with thin foil tape. 3x layers on the left (neatly abutted not spiraled) 1x on the right. The layers on the left made the grip noticeably harder to stretch on... don't forget you are also already adding the thickness of the heater element and backing.

BMWST?

11th June 2009, 22:03

Padmei

11th June 2009, 22:04

That's what I did, with thin foil tape. 3x layers on the left (neatly abutted not spiraled) 1x on the right...

WW do you fold or scrunch?

sorry just had to ask:devil2:

warewolf

11th June 2009, 22:14

Not at liberty to say.

But I did used to have a server called "scruncher". Always had to explain that one. It got its name because it was a real shitter to get set up and running properly.

junkmanjoe

11th June 2009, 22:17

might be hard to do now Joe they are glued on,and they will fairly easy to damage the wiring i would think

i didnt use much glue on left side, so it might come off ok.
ill give it a wiggle tomorrow, c how it go.
other wise ill just leave it as is.

Paladin

11th June 2009, 23:03

For what I know between 90 and 200.

The Oxford that can be removed are around $90, and the oxford sport around $130

That's just to give u an idea

Cheers,
Pampa

Cheers Pablo!

Btw, when are you comin ridin mate? Bout time you got out and dropped the X Challenge to take some heat off me for crashin the DR LOL!!!!

;)

Would be good to see you - come out this weekend mate - we're ridin Sat and Sun so there's choices to fit tricky schedules!
:niceone:

bikerboy011

11th June 2009, 23:35

Oxford heated grips are the way to go cost 120$, you got four temperature settings. And its very good during those cold mornings or night time.

cooneyr

12th June 2009, 08:19

i didnt use much glue on left side, so it might come off ok.
ill give it a wiggle tomorrow, c how it go.
other wise ill just leave it as is.

I'd stongly suggest when you put the grips back on you wire them on. For various reasons I've had to take the grips off about three times now and if they are wired on this is a peice of cake. The wired on grips have stayed in place better than the previous glued on grips and no the wires dont so any damage to your gloves if you do it right.

You dont need the fancy plyers to do the wireing either. Just get some grip wire (about 0.75 stainless steel) from the local dirt bike dealer, wrap it around three times pull it tight (perpendicular to the bars) with a pair of plyers and start twisting. Just don't over do it with the twisting and keep pulling perpendicular to the bars as you twist.

Wire costs about $20 for 25m or so. Last a lifetime at the rate I use it.

Cheers R

junkmanjoe

12th June 2009, 08:25

cheers will look in to it..

warewolf

12th June 2009, 08:32

Mine are glued and wired but they still come loose sooner or later. The wire is really there to stop water getting in to the glue.

Make sure the lockwire tails are a) bent in to the grip rubber rather than left sticking out, and b) are underneath facing forwards/outside so they don't catch on your fingers as you fingers roll off the grip in an off.

nallac

12th June 2009, 08:33

wiring them ons a good idea cooneyr, :niceone:
makes it easy to remove if you sell the bike and want to keep em..

warewolf

12th June 2009, 08:34

Cheers Pablo!

Btw, when are you comin ridin mate? Bout time you got out and dropped the X Challenge to take some heat off me for crashin the DR LOL!!!!Hey, it's happened, but what happens on tour, stays on tour.

'specially when you don't take a camera.

BMWST?

12th June 2009, 14:16

i dont know how "deep" the wires are buried in the oxfords i would be scared the tie wire might sever the heating wires?

vifferman

12th June 2009, 14:52

i dont know how "deep" the wires are buried in the oxfords i would be scared the tie wire might sever the heating wires?
They aren't in the end-most part of the grip, but of course would be in the bit nearest the inside end.
My grips were tight enough that I used no glue on the left one, and only a smidgeon on the right one (Justin Case).

twotyred

14th June 2009, 11:58

anyone have any trouble with the oxfords being too long? mine are hanging over about 8-10 mm,especially on the throttle side.
Did you just cut the end off or leave it?...

dmc

14th June 2009, 12:38

You should be able to trim the end of them, depends on the model some are from the inside others from the outside, if they are still long you can loosen the the controls and slide them in a tad then they should fit sweet.

junkmanjoe

14th June 2009, 19:25

i just trimed the ends off a bit so i could put my bar ends back on and safty guards.

warewolf

15th June 2009, 14:10

anyone have any trouble with the oxfords being too long? mine are hanging over about 8-10 mm,especially on the throttle side.Another reason not to use road bike stuff on an adventure bike... road grips tend to be 125-ish mm long, off-road grips only 115mm.

junkmanjoe

17th June 2009, 00:01

i wired my grips up to the key.......:done:

but when i turned the key off, everything keep going.:doh:

think i better have another look at what i did...wrong wires me think.....:stupid:

junkmanjoe

18th June 2009, 23:06

pulled my bike apart to day.

and found the prob.

dummy me i had the heat grip wires coming from th batt,
but i decided i would set them up with the key.
as the other day i forgot to turn them off,, had tosty grips when i cam back to the bike,,,, luky it started aye...

so what i had done is some dum how i sum sorta way made a electrial loop in the wireing, and with the fuse i added, sum dum way how i dont know, if carryed the power around and back in the electrics and keeped every thing going.....DOH

so it sorted now, and works great, turn key off everything off now..... dum ass i am...:bash:

pampa

21st June 2009, 22:08

All right, based on recommendations here I decided to buy the detachable option.

I'll post pictures as soon as I can sort some things out on my site :dodge:

Ok ok

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=2278&pictureid=26579

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=2278&pictureid=26581

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=2278&pictureid=26580

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=2278&pictureid=26588

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=2278

Thanks for all the help
Pampa

junkmanjoe

21st June 2009, 22:12

Hi Pampa

are they just on / off .
no heat settings.

do you like the feel on the grip.

Padmei

21st June 2009, 22:16

pampa

22nd June 2009, 10:18

Hi Pampa

are they just on / off .
no heat settings.

do you like the feel on the grip.

Hi JOe,

Yes only on/off ... which is the only thing I don't quite like ...

I tested today actually on the ride to work, they're nice but seems to get a bit too hot so had to turn them off a little bit. Maybe cause it wasn't too cold.

The other thing is I need to connect them to ignition to avoid forgetting them on and kill the bat :whistle:

pampa

22nd June 2009, 10:20

Hey Pampa looked at your pics. I have the same ones too & thought I'd share a couple of things. I'm not sure if you have or not by the photos, but don't cable tie the leads on the grips after the plugs. This is so you can unclip them & take them off at any time without having to cut the cableties.

Also make sure they are quite tight when you put the grips on as they can move under your hands. Apart from that you're gonna have really nice warm hands.

Hi Padmei,

Hum not too sure I may have one ... or two ties ... I'll double check when try to connect them to ignition and see if can tidy up a little bit. The cables are bit too long everywhere.

I'd tried to put them as tight as I could I was thinking on cable tie them ...

Thanks

Padmei

22nd June 2009, 13:26

I tested today actually on the ride to work, they're nice but seems to get a bit too hot so had to turn them off a little bit. Maybe cause it wasn't too cold.

The other thing is I need to connect them to ignition to avoid forgetting them on and kill the bat :whistle:

They doo get too hot sometimes - I ahve to turn them of in traffic & turn them back on on the open road.

scumdog

22nd June 2009, 20:12

All right, based on recommendations here I decided to buy the detachable option.

I'll post pictures as soon as I can sort some things out on my site :dodge:

Ok ok

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=2278&pictureid=26579

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=2278&pictureid=26580

Thanks for all the help
Pampa

Each to their own - but I prefer the hidden heating elements with tidier wiring.

As long as they work.

mazz1972

23rd June 2009, 15:43

Highly recommend the fitted Oxford grips. Have had them for about 3 years.

I definately prefer the old style one button switch/dial. Unfortunately the switch crapped out but replaced under warrantly with one of the new style switches - found that extremely fiddly to turn on/off with my gloves since you have to press and hold to turn on or off or heat up/down. The old switch was just a quick tap and turn the dial to adjust heat.

Had no trouble removing them to put on my next bike.

Left them on that bike since my latest beast has 1" bars so had to get new ones....and they have a nice "chrome look" old style switch....very pleased about that!

The Oxfords have a 2 year warranty which is excellent - my switch just crapped out in time!

pete376403

23rd June 2009, 21:27

junkmanjoe

23rd June 2009, 21:33

i came back from welly to day.
as soon as i droped in the wairarapa valley,,, frezzy cold.

mmm nice warm hands...

normajeane

23rd June 2009, 21:43

Well my two cents (can you still get two cents?) worth is that heated grips work well and yes i do have to turn them off as they get hot, But you better get a good puter oner as we found out that the switch is upside down (not the manufacturers prob) and as the switch is just below the petrol tank, i have to look at where i might be fiddling (a couple of switches there!) AND the position might be a bit confusing.
But all in all once we ironed out the man made gremlins, i am in seventh heaven with Warm and toasty hands. Can concentrate longer on the road in all..

junkmanjoe

23rd June 2009, 21:58

all i need to find now is a heated skid lid, jacket, pants and boots...

CookMySock

24th June 2009, 07:01

only on/off ... which is the only thing I don't quite like ...

I tested today actually on the ride to work, they're nice but seems to get a bit too hot so had to turn them off a little bit. Maybe cause it wasn't too cold.

The other thing is I need to connect them to ignition to avoid forgetting them on and kill the bat :whistle:I ditched the controller completely and I just have a connector on mine. In the winter they stay on all the time - if they get a little warm I just unzip my jacket a bit.

Mine are wired through the headlamp relay so they are fully automatic - jump on, start and go.. I don't even have to turn them on.

I have a heated jacket now, and the combination heated grips and jacket completely removed winter as far as I am concerned. I can go anywhere at all, without care or regard for weather.

Steve

Owl

24th June 2009, 07:11

Unless they have changed the controller, after the initial press-and-hold to turn them on, it should be just a quick press to turn the heat up or down.
Agree the intial turn on is a bit fiddly with gloves, but up and down is ok with gloves.

However even if they were so awkward that you had to stop and get off the bike to change settings, I still wouldn't be without them.

I've just purchase the new "Sports Grips" from Oxford with the new controller. Seperate on/off button and seem to be a click type, so shouldn't have to hold them down. Time will tell!

I haven't installed them yet as I have to make my own mounting bracket. The one supplied is useless for the triple.

pampa

24th June 2009, 21:31

Hi, I think I can wire it from the ignition saw a diagram on advrider, but haven't had time yet.

That heated jacket of yours is the whole jacket or is just a vest that goes under the jacket? Sounds interesting ...

Cheers,
Pampa

I ditched the controller completely and I just have a connector on mine. In the winter they stay on all the time - if they get a little warm I just unzip my jacket a bit.

Mine are wired through the headlamp relay so they are fully automatic - jump on, start and go.. I don't even have to turn them on.

I have a heated jacket now, and the combination heated grips and jacket completely removed winter as far as I am concerned. I can go anywhere at all, without care or regard for weather.

Steve

mowgli

24th June 2009, 21:53

I've just purchase the new "Sports Grips" from Oxford ... snip ... I haven't installed them yet as I have to make my own mounting bracket. The one supplied is useless for the triple.

My S4 came with standard grips. The controller is mounted on the triple clamp with a loop of duct tape. Works well.

junkmanjoe

24th June 2009, 22:24

OK
why dose my switch panel keep turning off.
ive wired the grips through the key.
and found the wire with the most power in it 12+v.
but switch on the heat panel turns its self off all the time.
not enough power when bike is running

yes

no.

what the fuk is going on.

davebullet

24th June 2009, 22:29

Have you got a multi-meter on it when it is running? Don't they turn off if voltage sags (ie. drops below around 11v?) How good / new are your battery and alternator? All connections good (no corrosion?)

junkmanjoe

24th June 2009, 22:35

yip test while running at just under 13V
if i just run it stright off the bat, there sweet.
but wont work other way.

mowgli

25th June 2009, 20:23

OK
why dose my switch panel keep turning off.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=101955

Same thing happened to me. I expect you have a loose connector somewhere in the power feed. If the volts drop then the controller trips off. It's designed to protect your battery in case you forget to turn them off. Mine is wired direct to the battery.

Squiggles

25th June 2009, 20:40

ive wired the grips through the key.

Running it through the extra connectors up at the headlight ya mean?

junkmanjoe

25th June 2009, 21:01

topo

25th June 2009, 21:14

I'd run a new fused wire up from the battry through a relay which is switched from the "live" wire you've got hooked up now. that way you have a constant power feed from the batt but will still turn off with the key. should be room for a small relay behind the dr's headlight.

or you could just chug a can of HTFU before setting off:motu:

Eddieb

25th June 2009, 21:16

as far as i can tell its main feed from batt to key then back out to electrics...ive taped in after the key, so when i test the wire on the multy meter, its 12+v turn key off, nothing, turn back on power.

but switch pannel wont stay turned on. but runs fine with dircet power from batt...

I was talking to a mate here tonight who has them installed. He reckoned they switch off if the power gets below 11v so I guess you've got a leak somewhere. It's not something stupid like when you put the brakes on and the brakelight lights up or the indicators or something just creating enough of a load to drop it below 11v.

Weirder things have happened.

junkmanjoe

25th June 2009, 21:21

well i havent seen power leaking out any where.
would it make a puddle, or buzzing noise...

think ill take it to my machanic mate...im getting sick off pulling it apart..

davebullet

25th June 2009, 21:54

Do what topo suggested. Run it direct from the battery but using a relay to trip it when the power goes through something like the rear number plate light when the key goes on.... Read this:

http://www.canyonchasers.net/shop/generic/relay.php

You can get automotive relays from tricky dicky's (cheapest I've found - $7) here:
http://www.dse.co.nz/dse.shop/4a43490f00d06c2a2740c0a87f3b068a/Product/View/P8038

Only problem is he doesn't have them in stock. Failing that just ask your local car parts shop for a 4 (or 5) pin automotive 12v relay. This will give you your juice straight from the battery but ensure the circuit gets cut when you turn off the key.

Squiggles

25th June 2009, 22:30

If you're planning to run a few accessories have a looksee here and on some of the links: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=100688&page=7

junkmanjoe

26th June 2009, 12:31

just been up to barrys bike shop.

his first words were.

oh fuk dont use that wire.:2guns:

use this one dummy...

guess what.

they work sweet azz now......:stupid:......:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

slofox

26th June 2009, 14:26

Do what topo suggested. Run it direct from the battery but using a relay to trip it when the power goes through something like the rear number plate light when the key goes on.... Read this:

http://www.canyonchasers.net/shop/generic/relay.php

+1 on that. I did as suggested on the canyonchasers link and it works just fine. Even more betterer, when the GPS or Radar or whatever comes along, they just join in to the block. Easy.

GSers

26th June 2009, 14:47

well i havent seen power leaking out any where.
would it make a puddle, or buzzing noise...

think ill take it to my machanic mate...im getting sick off pulling it apart..

Joe, when power leaks it usually comes out as SMOKE good to hear you have them fixed, Cheers GSers

CookMySock

26th June 2009, 15:21

That heated jacket of yours is the whole jacket or is just a vest that goes under the jacket? Sounds interesting ...Sorry, I missed your question earlier.

I took the liner out of my jacket and sewed some heaters into it. The liner zips back into the jacket, and all you can see is the curly cord with a plug on it. It's fooken magic. I did a cold trip to town last week (40 min ride in 4 deg Celcius) and went to Rotorua yesterday (3 hours return, friggen cold!!) and I was mint as.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=77518&highlight=heated+jacket+liner+wire&page=3

Steve

junkmanjoe

26th June 2009, 16:39

what happens if you hop off your bike and forget to unplug it..

Eddieb

26th June 2009, 16:55

Joe, when power leaks it usually comes out as SMOKE good to hear you have them fixed, Cheers GSers

Letting the smoke out is bad, the smoke must stay inside the electronics.

junkmanjoe

26th June 2009, 17:57

oh i thought that was fog......<_<

CookMySock

26th June 2009, 18:11

what happens if you hop off your bike and forget to unplug it..I snipped the plastic barb off the connector, so one solid tug and it's clear of the bike. Theres not enough pull to do any harm, unless the rider was dumb enough to park the bike inappropriately to start with, ie downhill or off balance.

We thought of that before those connectors went anywhere near the bikes. Not going to have a bike pulled over by a stupid plug.

Steve

junkmanjoe

26th June 2009, 18:14

okies i was just wondering.

Squiggles

26th June 2009, 21:21

Not going to have a bike pulled over by a stupid plug.

Steve

Ever considered some kind of magnet setup, similar to what macbooks have?

CookMySock

26th June 2009, 21:37

Ever considered some kind of magnet setup, similar to what macbooks have?I hadn't, no. That's interesting, and has some geek value. It would also be a helluva lot less doofing around plugging it in - currently a two-hand operation.

Actually, I have some reservations about the <a href="http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/en/product/P5125">connector<a> I am using.
<img src="http://www.dse.com.au/isroot/dse/images/products/p5125~lge.jpg">

I think the terminals will loosen over time with repeated connections/disconnections. I will post if they do.

Steve

Squiggles

26th June 2009, 21:42

I hadn't, no. That's interesting, and has some geek value. It would also be a helluva lot less doofing around plugging it in - currently a two-hand operation.

Yeah, the macbook ones are bloody good. Heres a link to where someone moulded one for another lappy http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-Laptop-power-connector/ Would be good to try and make a slightly beefier one for a vest :yes:

junkmanjoe

26th June 2009, 21:59

them pads in your jacket.

could it be possable to use the wrap around heat grips, in the lineing of a jacket.
would that work or not.
just reaching out for ideas..

junkmanjoe

3rd July 2009, 13:39

ok the heat grips are finily sorted out.

added a relay to the system...sorted. power when bike is running, no power when bike is off.....:done:

NordieBoy

3rd July 2009, 18:10

ok the heat grips are finily sorted out.

added a relay to the system...sorted. power when bike is running, no power when bike is off.....:done:

Now you can do mine next time you're down here :D

Underground

3rd July 2009, 19:23

Now you can do mine next time you're down here :D

dont ask me to help, guess what this is

http://i627.photobucket.com/albums/tt354/Undergroundbikepics/SV400172.jpg

well I'll tell you anyway ,Mountie and I spent about 2 hours trying to figure out why my heated grips kept blowing fuses and I was just about to flag it and take a can of HTFU with me instead ....when I found this ,I'd had the bars off to do my fork oil and clamped the HG wire when I put them back on :doh:

junkmanjoe

3rd July 2009, 19:27

Hmmm i do belive you have squashed the wires....:Oops:

Underground

3rd July 2009, 19:55

Yeah, did em up good and tight so's I'd get a good earth contact

junkmanjoe

3rd July 2009, 20:07

yea that will do it, squshy wires.... thats a word aye..squshy.. is now..:yes:

agricon

9th July 2009, 19:12

Not sure if this is helpful but I fitted a set of these to my bike and am very pleased with them. I particularly like the fact that I could decide what grips I want to use with it. It has 2 settings and was also very easy to install.
http://www.dual-star.com/index2/Rider/heated_grip_kit1.htm

warewolf

9th July 2009, 19:18

Not sure if this is helpfulIt was helpful to show you haven't read the thread. :whistle:

junkmanjoe

10th July 2009, 22:21

well ive had no trouble with my grips. im a happy little boy.

pampa hows yours going mate..

Waihou Thumper

20th July 2009, 19:24

Went into Farmlands to day and got these. They have lining in them, zippers, anda wire frame to form to my arms.
They only go as far as the mirrors of course, but the zipper is rugged and will hold. I could take the mirrors off and make a nice hole in them but for highway riding in winter and going to work, they are perfect....:clap:

The best thing was the price, I asked because there wasn't a sticker or tag. He looked it up on the computer and said "these are $15.00"

I couldn't get my wallet out fast enough and walked out with a grin from ear to ear knowing that they had quoted me a pair of fingerless mittens from Polyproplene me thinks....

These are serious mittens and well made, they should have been at least $60.00, I know beacuse the last pair I returned for being too small for my Barkbusters were $59.95 and they were inferior to these ones. :clap:

The other photo shows what you can do when you walk into a boat builders yard with a box of Waikato...
30 minutes work, I walk out with two perspex, smokey headlight protectors. I used the old one as the tmplate and he cut two for me, all for $21.99 (beer) Awesome guys.....Thanks:first:

These are thicker than my Touratech one, so will withstand more twisting, bumping, knocks etc. The other ones had cracked at the middle and where the aluminium frame met the perspex....

These look hot, especially in the smoked perspex, and it doesn't detract from the brightness of the headlight, still the same at the end of the day...:banana:

Padmei

20th July 2009, 19:51

Ooooh Mittens

I thought for minute there... nevermind

junkmanjoe

20th July 2009, 19:51

is that a CBR1000 poster on your wall mate..

Waihou Thumper

20th July 2009, 20:00

is that a CBR1000 poster on your wall mate..

Yes, the first version with the rude rear end..:cool:, the photo on the wall I got for a dollar, nicely framed too, looks like a professional job...

Mine was a CBR1000F, bootiful it was.....:clap:

I want another one, I got my eye on a 1998, and a 1996. Great touring bike and Farck, can they move.....I had mine up to 240Kph and it still had beans...:first:

Waihou Thumper

20th July 2009, 20:01

is that a CBR1000 poster on your wall mate..

How was the interview then? Get it?......:apint:

Eddieb

20th July 2009, 20:05

Yes, the first version with the rude rear end..:cool:, the photo on the wall I got for a dollar, nicely framed too, looks like a professional job...

Mine was a CBR1000F, bootiful it was.....:clap:

I want another one, I got my eye on a 1998, and a 1996. Great touring bike and Farck, can they move.....I had mine up to 240Kph and it still had beans...:first:

If you know of any motors lying around I know of a rolling chassis in Htown that needs one.

Waihou Thumper

20th July 2009, 20:12

If you know of any motors lying around I know of a rolling chassis in Htown that needs one.

Will keep my ears open matey...
Aren't they nice machines.....timeless...

junkmanjoe

20th July 2009, 20:17

How was the interview then? Get it?......:apint:

they move it to tomorrow.

i had the CBR600F.
i wanted to move to the 1000, theres been a few cheap ones on tard me.

Waihou Thumper

20th July 2009, 20:20

they move it to tomorrow.

i had the CBR600F.
i wanted to move to the 1000, theres been a few cheap ones on tard me.

Big step up, they are awesome, yes, cheap ones on trade me, some good 'uns too....

junkmanjoe

20th July 2009, 20:22

not now days mate, but i still look at them.. i have me eyes set on sumting else now.....:devil2:

Waihou Thumper

20th July 2009, 20:33

not now days mate, but i still look at them.. i have me eyes set on sumting else now.....:devil2:

It will be in the shop soon if you want to have a perve...:devil2:

junkmanjoe

20th July 2009, 20:35

Hmmmmm im hopeing theres plenty space in this wool shed...

pampa

20th July 2009, 21:03

Hi Joe, sorry didn't see your question. They're awesome on this cold ... wet ... windy ... mornings we have every once in a while ...

Cheers,
Pampa

NordieBoy

20th July 2009, 21:05

Hi Joe, sorry didn't see your question. They're awesome on this cold ... wet ... windy ... mornings we have every once in a while ...

Sheep ?

junkmanjoe

20th July 2009, 21:07

:shit::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

junkmanjoe

20th July 2009, 21:08

Hi Joe, sorry didn't see your question. They're awesome on this cold ... wet ... windy ... mornings we have every once in a while ...

Cheers,
Pampa

thats great mate, not worrys wireing them up

pampa

20th July 2009, 21:37

Sheep ?
:p

thats great mate, not worrys wireing them up

Not too difficult thankfully but took easy way didn't wire them to the ignition key ... I'll do that another time ... have been short of time

Cheers,
Pampa

Waihou Thumper

20th July 2009, 21:44

:p

... have been short of time
Cheers,
Pampa

Better not be 'short', they won't work....:Pokey:...:)

What did you do, straight to the battery then? Powered how?

junkmanjoe

20th July 2009, 21:49

it was quite easy to add a relay in there mate..

pampa

22nd July 2009, 20:21

Straight to the battery as on the instructions ... it comes with the cables to do that ...

a no brainer to install ... :dodge:

Better not be 'short', they won't work....:Pokey:...:)

What did you do, straight to the battery then? Powered how?

pampa

22nd July 2009, 20:23

I'll ask you when have time to do it ...
they do the work so far, my only prooblem is that as the switch is direct and I park outside during the day someone may turn it on and drain the battery but so far no prob

it was quite easy to add a relay in there mate..

junkmanjoe

22nd July 2009, 20:32

you could do it quite easy mate.

send me an email ill draw you a diagram..

junkmanjoe@xtra.co.nz

JMJ

spinergy

4th November 2011, 10:38

I helped a mate fit some oxfords to his VTR 250, the alternator seems to handle them fine and he went through winter only using summer gloves. Just make sure you run them through a relay or off the ignition otherwise you will kill you battery when you forget to turn them off after a ride.
Easy to fit too.

Magnum Noel

5th November 2011, 16:17

The "Oxford" heated grips I have turn off automaticaly when the battery voltage reaches 11.5volts. Havn,t tried that yet as I've so far remembered to turn them off.

Highlander

5th November 2011, 17:23

The "Oxford" heated grips I have turn off automaticaly when the battery voltage reaches 11.5volts. Havn,t tried that yet as I've so far remembered to turn them off.

The couple of times I have installed them I have added a relay so they turn off when the key is off.

scumdog

5th November 2011, 17:37

The couple of times I have installed them I have added a relay so they turn off when the key is off.

The only way to go.:yes:

nzspokes

28th April 2012, 15:38

Can anybody tell me if the Oxford light grips work as well as the standard ones? Do they just not have the big control box and just 2 settings?

Light
http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/products/616-heated_grips/4969-oxford_light_hot_grips_for_50_.aspx

Standard
http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/products/616-heated_grips/1122-oxford_original_hot_grips.aspx

slofox

28th April 2012, 16:51

Don't know much about the "light" version but the standard set I've had for nearly four years now and they have worked without fault all that time. Good idea I reckon.

paturoa

28th April 2012, 19:42

I've had a 2 speed version before and they were either too hot or too cold, and I found myself having to switch the temp every few minutes. It was a pain. Current version is the 4 setting and I can find a temp that Goldilocks would be happy with.

jellywrestler

28th April 2012, 19:46

ditch the grips idea, go for a heated jacket, way betterer

nzspokes

28th April 2012, 19:48

ditch the grips idea, go for a heated jacket, way betterer

It is. Each time I fart.

nzspokes

28th April 2012, 19:49

sinned

28th April 2012, 20:19

ditch the grips idea, go for a heated jacket, way betterer
I need both grips and jacket. Oxford grips work well but expect a controller replacement at some time. Keeping the blood warm is important.

nzspokes

28th April 2012, 21:44

I need both grips and jacket. Oxford grips work well but expect a controller replacement at some time. Keeping the blood warm is important.

I have some carpel tunnel issues so figure so heat will help.:baby:

Tony W

28th April 2012, 23:41

ditch the grips idea, go for a heated jacket, way betterer

A heated jacket will get in the way of your contols if you wrap it round your hands.
A really dumm idea Bro :)

Andy Collins

21st August 2012, 20:46

Am looking at getting some of the SPORT hot grips.Anyone know anything about them?Are they better or worse than the standard Oxford hot grips?They are a bit skinnier I think?

nodrog

21st August 2012, 20:57

Am looking at getting some of the SPORT hot grips.Anyone know anything about them?Are they better or worse than the standard Oxford hot grips?They are a bit skinnier I think?

I saw some on an 1199 panigale today, :facepalm:

Gremlin

22nd August 2012, 00:09

Am looking at getting some of the SPORT hot grips.Anyone know anything about them?Are they better or worse than the standard Oxford hot grips?They are a bit skinnier I think?
If they are the dimpled grip, I thought they were shit and the originals were better. The dimples wear down too fast and you can't grip them as easily when they're wet.