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    And on the 8th day...

    God created heated grips!

    Nuff said really.



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    but then.... realized these were better

    http://gerbing.com/Products/Gloves/T5.php


    what a ride so far!!!!

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    I thought that...on the 8th day God created Rock n roll?

    ....heated grips?...yeah I know alot of females that have 'em.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Maha View Post
    I thought that...on the 8th day God created Rock n roll?

    ....heated grips?...yeah I know alot of females that have 'em.
    Wouldn't be without mine. Call me a girly. I don't care. At least I'll be able to feel my switches n things.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Maha View Post
    I thought that...on the 8th day God created Rock n roll?
    He worked over time that day!


    Quote Originally Posted by Maha View Post
    ....heated grips?...yeah I know alot of females that have 'em.
    lol ouch! Look Maha, I didn't choose the new bike BECAUSE it had them, it's purely a coincidence, I swear it! Honestly!...........Oh fuck it!
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    I'll see your heated grips, and raise you factory heated grips! Ok... so uh, they don't have as many settings as the Oxford ones... *grumble grumble*

    We'll wait until you discover heated vests then
    Quote Originally Posted by Jane Omorogbe from UK MSN on the KTM990SM
    It's barking mad and if it doesn't turn you into a complete loon within half an hour of cocking a leg over the lofty 875mm seat height, I'll eat my Arai.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gremlin View Post
    I'll see your heated grips, and raise you factory heated grips! Ok... so uh, they don't have as many settings as the Oxford ones... *grumble grumble*

    We'll wait until you discover heated vests then
    Heated vest! Wow! And I thought I was being clever with my thermal top, i'm so out of touch!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Boob Johnson View Post
    God created heated grips!

    Nuff said really.
    And on the 8th month the Oxford heated grip controller craps out. Right at the begining of winter
    Last edited by Gremlin; 19th May 2012 at 23:01. Reason: Quoted Embedded Media Removed

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    Quote Originally Posted by Magnum Noel View Post
    And on the 8th month the Oxford heated grip controller craps out. Right at the begining of winter
    There IS no God!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Magnum Noel View Post
    And on the 8th month the Oxford heated grip controller craps out. Right at the begining of winter
    Been through a few of those. It's a shame they could be brilliant with a better switch unit.

    I still prefer heated grips to heated gloves, when traveling I carry spare gloves in case a pair get soaked.
    Stiff shit if you had consecutive rainy days and you're relying on heated gloves?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Boob Johnson View Post
    Heated vest! Wow! And I thought I was being clever with my thermal top, i'm so out of touch!
    http://www.exo2.co.uk/01023mc-stormr...tml?cPath=17_5

    I do suggest you use a controller as well... supposed to regulate temperature itself, I ended up with burns Controller is much safer. For the long rides in very cold weather, nothing beats inserting more heat into your body. Also allows you to wear slightly less gear.
    Quote Originally Posted by Jane Omorogbe from UK MSN on the KTM990SM
    It's barking mad and if it doesn't turn you into a complete loon within half an hour of cocking a leg over the lofty 875mm seat height, I'll eat my Arai.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pritch View Post
    Been through a few of those. It's a shame they could be brilliant with a better switch unit.

    I still prefer heated grips to heated gloves, when traveling I carry spare gloves in case a pair get soaked.
    Stiff shit if you had consecutive rainy days and you're relying on heated gloves?
    I suspect that's why the unit is no longer on my latest steed. Tis been replaced with an aftermarket switch. I too carry two sets of gloves. Almost needed them today n all!


    Quote Originally Posted by Gremlin View Post
    http://www.exo2.co.uk/01023mc-stormr...tml?cPath=17_5

    I do suggest you use a controller as well... supposed to regulate temperature itself, I ended up with burns Controller is much safer. For the long rides in very cold weather, nothing beats inserting more heat into your body. Also allows you to wear slightly less gear.
    You kept riding whilst being burned? You're an ard man Gremlin!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Boob Johnson View Post
    You kept riding whilst being burned? You're an ard man Gremlin!
    Did an evening/night ride from Auckland > East Cape > Pahiatua > Auckland in 2010 I think.

    Ran the vest around East Cape, but felt very warm (still waiting for the controller to arrive - must have been on a canoe, it took months). Had to unplug to cool down. After a few hours every time I put it on it felt really hot in my lower back, so suspected I'd done something to myself. Got home, yep, 3 little burns on my back.

    Shelved the vest until the controller arrived. Finally got to use it (NZ never really gets that cold, especially in Auckland) earlier this year down south, when I rode through the night, after getting rained on in the evening (no chance to dry out). Was so cold before donning the vest, it felt fantastic on setting 3-4, and it goes up to 9!
    Quote Originally Posted by Jane Omorogbe from UK MSN on the KTM990SM
    It's barking mad and if it doesn't turn you into a complete loon within half an hour of cocking a leg over the lofty 875mm seat height, I'll eat my Arai.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gremlin View Post
    Did an evening/night ride from Auckland > East Cape > Pahiatua > Auckland in 2010 I think.

    Ran the vest around East Cape, but felt very warm (still waiting for the controller to arrive - must have been on a canoe, it took months). Had to unplug to cool down. After a few hours every time I put it on it felt really hot in my lower back, so suspected I'd done something to myself. Got home, yep, 3 little burns on my back.

    Shelved the vest until the controller arrived. Finally got to use it (NZ never really gets that cold, especially in Auckland) earlier this year down south, when I rode through the night, after getting rained on in the evening (no chance to dry out). Was so cold before donning the vest, it felt fantastic on setting 3-4, and it goes up to 9!
    It's almost like cheating isn't it
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    Quote Originally Posted by Boob Johnson View Post
    It's almost like cheating isn't it
    It's all how you phrase it of course This allows me to ride in more weather conditions
    Quote Originally Posted by Jane Omorogbe from UK MSN on the KTM990SM
    It's barking mad and if it doesn't turn you into a complete loon within half an hour of cocking a leg over the lofty 875mm seat height, I'll eat my Arai.

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