Heated hand grips. Tank bags. Any regrets?

[skelstar]

Lou - is that the handguards from a CityX or XB12X Ulysseesses? Have thought about doing the same thing to my Hornet.

[bgd]

I use heated grips and they make a real difference. I wear summer gloves all year round. They wouldn't be so useful without the hand guard protectors, though. You need something to deflect the wind.

I know a couple of guys who use heated gloves, they plug into their jackets. Better than grips as you get all round heat, but they can be a bugger to connect.

[imdying]

Tanks bags kick butt, no paint scratches that I've seen. Heated handgrips are for nanas, but everyone who has them swears by them

[limbimtimwim]

2) because I packed it very full, the stitching has split a bit on one side.

Mine ripped too, but I wouldn't say mine was overfull at the time. I was pretty pissed off.

The shop took it back and got me a new one. So I guess I am happy again, but my Fox tankbag is constructed in a vastly superior manner. But it isn't magnetic and there is little chance of getting it on the RVF.

[Hitcher]

Mmmmmm. Heated hand grips...

No regrets, they don't work
No regrets now, they only hurt
Write me a love song
Drop me a line
Suppose it's just a point of view
But they tell me I'm doing fine

[thehollowmen]

no regrets

The hands warmers are the best mod ever.

I put a few scraches on my old bike because it had picked up some chainmail link s on the magnet. New one the scratches are from drunks and my jacket buckle (now removed)

[vifferman]

I used to think heated grips were only for very cold climates (and/or wussies), until I bought the VFR with them already fitted. Now I wouldn't want to do without them, because I can ride with sumer gloves all year round. Plus, if I get cold, having warm hands warms the rest of me up as well!
I dunno what sort it is, but having the adjustable thermostat is the way to go - you can control the heat to almost exactly where it's warm and unobtrusive. I usually whack it on about halfway, then turn it down when it starts to feel slightly too warm (or up a bit if I get cold again).

My tank bag is a Motoline - it's brilliant!

[HenryDorsetCase]

I've got an Oxford Humpback tank bag. It's perfect for me, doesn't get in the way, doesn't move once in place and holds lots of stuff even unexpanded. They're around $260.
I thought about heated grips, but settled for fitting a pair of Buell handguards instead. If I lived in southern climes I probably would fit the grips.

Hey thats a really good idea. (the handguards I mean)

[mstriumph]

Mmmmmm. Heated hand grips...

No regrets, they don't work
No regrets now, they only hurt
Write me a love song
Drop me a line
Suppose it's just a point of view
But they tell me I'm doing fine

getting a bit maudlin fella? thought you were getting better?

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I don't have time to read all post ATM but the tank bag is great. Keep your credit cards away from the magnets.

[Lou Girardin]

Lou - is that the handguards from a CityX or XB12X Ulysseesses? Have thought about doing the same thing to my Hornet.

They're the same.
The fittings should fit most Nissin master cyls. I'm not sure if the clutch side will be the same on your bike. But the Buell pivot could be adapted with some lathe work if it's different. It'll work out around $150 for all the bits.

[gunnyrob]

Have just completed a ride down the east coast on an F650 Dakar with heated grips & hand guards. My hands were toasty warm & I was in total control. Krayy did the same trip on his 250, and was suffering badly. In my opinion, Heated grips are more important than ABS (What use is it when you can't slam on the brakes 'cos your hands are too cold??)

[paturoa]

fitted Daytona hot grips and was a bit of a hassle but generally happy with it.

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[Huntaway]

Another happy Oxford (expander) tankbag customer.
Bit bulky when expanded (sprotbike rider talking here) though appreciate the extra shelter in the wet! Don't recommend putting too much weight in them - doesn't do much for handling at all.

[TonyB]

Heated grips- would never be without them again for road riding. Had them on my VFR and had the shop fit them to the FZR before I took it.

Tank bags- depends on the bike. They're a waste of time on the FZR as you are stretched out over the tank- tank bag gets in the way. They can scratch the tank if you're not careful. DON'T drop your wallet into one- it can wipe all your cards.