New Oxford Hot Grips

[Paul in NZ]

Definitely simpler to install and wire up. They also seem very definite and more precise to use - lets hope the fecking things are more reliable than the older style ...

Its always a PIA on a fully faired bike to get the wires in but it looks OK. Getting the old grips off.... Fark what a dramarama...

Still - everything done and oil/filter changes, chain lubed and tyres kicked ready for the TOMCC rally

[Mike.Gayner]

Sometimes I feel like the only person who doesn't have an issue getting old grips off - a shot of compressed air between the grip and the bar takes quick care of that.

Interested to hear how these stand up to the elements. I'll be getting a set for the winter time.

[Paul in NZ]

Sometimes I feel like the only person who doesn't have an issue getting old grips off - a shot of compressed air between the grip and the bar takes quick care of that.

Interested to hear how these stand up to the elements. I'll be getting a set for the winter time.

Getting normal grips off - No worries, shot of air OR bung some CRC up there. Oxfords come with a tube of superglue as they expand when they get hot and need to be glued on... Left side not too bad but the throttle side was tricky as you don't want to damage the twist grip.

[nzspokes]

Sometimes I feel like the only person who doesn't have an issue getting old grips off - a shot of compressed air between the grip and the bar takes quick care of that.

Interested to hear how these stand up to the elements. I'll be getting a set for the winter time.

Normal grips are easy. Hot grips are solid with a hard plastic inner. Not so easy to get off.

Pro tip is to set them to super hot for 10 mins then twist them and they pop right off.

[Paul in NZ]

Normal grips are easy. Hot grips are solid with a hard plastic inner. Not so easy to get off.

Pro tip is to set them to super hot for 10 mins then twist them and they pop right off.


Which is a GREAT tip if the fecking things are working of course.... But I was changing them because they were NOT working...

[nzspokes]

Which is a GREAT tip if the fecking things are working of course.... But I was changing them because they were NOT working...
Pro tip. Plug them into a battery. Bit of old wire will do the trick.

[Paul in NZ]

Pro tip. Plug them into a battery. Bit of old wire will do the trick.

Got it - thanks pro...

[Paul in NZ]

Managed around 2,000 km there and back over all sorts of roads on the beast. Its a bloody handful 2 up with top box and panniers at slow speed but shes still a good un at real world real road speeds...

GREAT rally, great ride...

[Maha]

When did start wearing a bra Paul?

[Paul in NZ]

When did start wearing a bra Paul?

Eh? I don't need a bra just yet but heaving that behemoth onto the main stand may result in a truss.. Mind you - sleeping bags plus 6 days clothing and swim gears not a bad effort

[caseye]

Pro tip. Plug them into a battery. Bit of old wire will do the trick.

Nothing worse than a right Pro aye Paul! lol.
Damn fine idea that Rob.Lucky for me the bandit doesn't have any and with the bush bashers fitted there is simply no need for hand warmers.