Heated grips!!!...on a GN

[BASS-TREBLE]

Is it possible?
Would it possibly overload the charging system?
My general riding does include using high beam, is that too much?

Thanks
B-T

Also what options are there? Oxford?...

[BiK3RChiK]

I have been struggling to stay warm even with many layers on. I bought a set of heated grips, only to have the other half put them on his bike! So then, I investigated heated jackets and vests after he said they didn't really help with general body warmth.

Just last week I was reminded about my pocket warmer, so having dragged that out I tried it today, and for the little thing it is (about the size of a pack of cards) it really did the trick. I have put it into a cloth bum bag I had also lying around, so I can clip it either to my front or back. Have a look at one here...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Antiques-collectables/Silver-metalware-tins/Other/auction-162938275.htm

or the Great Outdoors may have them, or camping stores or even Hunting and Fishing.

[Sue VFR]

It is totally possible to put heated grips on a GN250. Will not hurt the bike. If you need a hand PM me, or take it to a bike shop (make sure they put it through a solenoid/relay switch)

: )

[dpex]

I have just fitted Oxford heated grips. Jesus! But that was about one of the best investments I have ever made!!!!

On my bike (95 Yami 600) the charging circuit drops to 11.95 at idle, with the lights on. The Oxford will not turn on. Solution. Turn off lights. Turn on grips. Turn on lights. Happiness.

I 'can' turn on the grips when I'm up to speed, but it's a bit dangerous. My gloved thumb can't often find the right spot. So I've found it way safer to turn them on before I go.

The basic formula being...Gloves on. Gloves off. Find key in pocket. Place key in hole. Gloves on. Piss around with recalcitrant key till heart-rate reaches 160. Gloves off. Make key work. Gloves on. Gloves off. Remove spectacles. Install helmet then specs. Gloves on. Gloves off. Turn off light using hand in front to determine lights off. Set hot-grips. Gloves on. I do it so often it worries me. :--(((((

Cheers
David.

[FROSTY]

Is it possible?
Would it possibly overload the charging system?
My general riding does include using high beam, is that too much?

Thanks
B-T

Also what options are there? Oxford?...
Mate heres another option. Ya might think its a bit Ghey but it works well.
Fit a set of trail bike barkbusters. Acrebis or similar.
What they do for a roadie is stop the wind from hitting ya hands

[Subike]

I have fitted a pair of oxford hot grips to my Yamaha XSEleven, these bikes have a very poor charging system, but because my grips will turn off when the voltage drops below 12V, I have not yet had a battery problem. I will say it has been one of the better investments I have made. Riding at night with high beam and the hot grips on has not caused any problems either, but thats open road riding, I dont know what it would be like city riding with stop start traffic. Thats not my idea of riding,

[FJRider]

Spend the money on decent gloves. No wiring needed . I have'nt felt the need for them (and I live in Central Otago)...although some older, softer, KB'rs do use them. And a few younger one's too. See an auto sparky and ask HIM / HER to see if the GN will run it.

[-easy--rider-]

toughin up! i ride to work every morning at about 530 on a gn250 out n the country. rain shine snow or frost. anything! when ur hands get cold just put them on the side off the engine haha.

[BASS-TREBLE]

toughin up! i ride to work every morning at about 530 on a gn250 out n the country. rain shine snow or frost. anything! when ur hands get cold just put them on the side off the engine haha.

So what about your throttle?