Hot grips users' question

[Gremlin]

That's what I thought. Theadlight circuit also reads 24v. Given that it uses a 12v bulb I'm guessing that either there's something wrong with my meter or the way I'm using it.

Put the tools down, order a mechanic. Have beer while mechanic installs.

You've been warned

[swbarnett]

Put the tools down, order a mechanic. Have beer while mechanic installs.

You've been warned

Nah, not the first time I've been a little confused during an operation. Thanks to a methodical approach it's always come out right so far.

[nzspokes]

Is it done yet? Can Boots ride her bike now?

[swbarnett]

Is it done yet? Can Boots ride her bike now?

Unfortunately not. Still waiting for the throttle cable to arrive.

[nzspokes]

Unfortunately not. Still waiting for the throttle cable to arrive.

Got hot grips for your one yet?

[swbarnett]

Got hot grips for your one yet?

Not yet. I'll take the Hornet for a ride one cold night and try them out first.

[munster]

Got the Oxford Cruiser Hot Grips installed yesterday. Wow, they get hotter than I expected. No more cold hands for me.

[hellokitty]

Got the Oxford Cruiser Hot Grips installed yesterday. Wow, they get hotter than I expected. No more cold hands for me.

I have hot grips on both bikes - the cruiser grips on the Harley are much hotter than the other grips on the Hornet. I have the dial about 1/4 of the way compared to 100%.

[munster]

I have hot grips on both bikes - the cruiser grips on the Harley are much hotter than the other grips on the Hornet. I have the dial about 1/4 of the way compared to 100%.

That could be due to the power source, I read that's why they reccomend you wire them direct to the battery. I've wired mine to the aux power lead (10amp fused) in the headlight and no issues so far. If your power source is of low amperage, your hot grips won't be getting the juice they need.

[veldthui]

yep, reason you get cold fingers and toes is that when you get cold your bodies priority is to maintain the core temp, or you die.
To do this it limits the blood flow to your digits as this blood returns cooler than when it went out and is not good.
A heated jacket will maintain your core temperature and there will be plenty of blood sent off to your fingers and toes so they don't get cold.
And you don't have to have heaps of extra clothing on when you ride, the jacket makes up for a lot of it.

Makes up for a lot but does not fix the issue of cold wind/rain hammering your fingers. Your body can only produce so much heat. Get the grips they are wonderfull. Use mine on 40% most of the time going to 75% for bursts. Find they get too hot at 75% for too long. Yes I have a heated vest as well so know from experience that the vest by itself dost not help the fingers.

[nzspokes]

Thread dredge.

It would seem Oxford have worked on the problems with there Hot Grips.

http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/product...ips_premi.aspx