Advice on the best heated grips. Please!!

**Hitcher** · 22nd June 2007, 13:00

Originally Posted by MSTRS

depends on how flush he is at the mo....

Just a flush in the pun?

**FREE2B** · 22nd June 2007, 13:12

Mine are oxfords and have been great. Really like the adjustable option havent needed to turn them up to half way even. Wouldnt be without them ever.

**HornetBoy** · 22nd June 2007, 13:56

Thanks alot everyone for your advice i think ill go with the daytona's ,by the sound of it oxford and daytona grips both achieve the same result ,being warm hands.Suppose the best way to know is to try myself,will post my thoughts on them when they arrive should be sometime soon eh.Thanks Chris

**Rashika** · 22nd June 2007, 14:48

personally i like the oxford, cheaper than the daytonas and do a great job. Was recommended by the shop and he sold both types.
I like the variable setting, nice when you just need a little bit of warmth... like trundling round the south in summer in the pouring rain, get off bike waiting while others put on wet weather gear ( i wear cordura ) and wondered why they all fell over when they felt my hands, jealousy got the lot of 'em!
Even better when a whole lot more heat is needed, like a brass monkey trip.

**Kinje** · 22nd June 2007, 15:33

Originally Posted by Rashika

Even better when a whole lot more heat is needed, like a brass monkey trip.

Yeah, I made the decision to buy mine on my Brass Monkey trip

**pritch** · 22nd June 2007, 15:36

I had Oxfords fitted to the Hornet, really appreciated them - when they worked.

The switch shat itself (technical term). It took a while to find the exact problem and *eventually* the Oxford importer advised they had received a batch with faulty switches. They replaced the switch, shame about the labour...

I'd like heated grips on the VFR before August when I go South again.
After my last experience though I'm wary of Oxford stuff, in fact I've sort of lost confidence in the brand to the extent that I don't buy anything of theirs now.

**nick** · 22nd June 2007, 17:51

Originally Posted by Hornet250Boy

Giday Everyone,Am in the market for heated grips on my hornet as they arent particuarly friendly to their riders hands

as i have been experienceing the last few rides to palmerston at 6:00 in the morning.So id appreciate any advice on the best heated grips eg best price ,reliable brands,best functions etc.Thanks Chris

Hi Chris, I have just bought some for my 900 Hornet and I got daytona sport hand grips the bike shop Ideal with are good and reliable the guy uses them on is VFR so I think there pretty good see you round Nick

**HornetBoy** · 22nd June 2007, 19:40

Hey,Sounds promising for the daytona's then just hope they do the job as the last few days have been a big shock a ive never had such cold hands that they eventually felt like they were burning... and hurt real bad lol strange aye..People may call be a "pussy" but hey i dont care most of those people are in cages anyways so... and afterall its all about enjoying the ride anyways not proving how much of a man you are isnt it? lol if it was that then we wouldnt be wearing our codura gear ,instead wearing t-shirt and shorts and trying to get our knee down to scrape the most skin off without screaming in pain lol

**Taz** · 22nd June 2007, 19:45

+1 for Daytona's..... Oxford are ok but the dial is huge and the wiring coming out of the grips can foul switchgear. Just my 0.02c.

**raster** · 22nd June 2007, 19:54

I have Oxfords, easy to install, the switch is quite large but I wouldn't want it any smaller with gloves on, easy to adjust too without even looking at it.
Hooked into the headlight circuit.

2c

**slopster** · 22nd June 2007, 19:59

I used to have some snowmobile ones I brought off ebay. Rode from picton to christchurch on a clear winters night after midnight in summer gloves and my hands were toasty. That was on the low setting. The high setting would soften the grips and make them twist on the bar. The only problem was they took ages to heat up cos they were the inside the bar style.

MD · 22nd June 2007, 21:07

I have fitted Daytonas to 3 bikes. Nothing like the warm feel of a bit of heat through your hands on a winter ride.
This time I bought the BMW grips. They work better than the Daytona and are narrower. Expensive though, but they came with a bike attached.

**davejenknz** · 30th June 2007, 23:05

Just fitted a Daytona kit last week on the FZ6. Easy as. NZ$112 from Motorad WGTN (discounted)
I've been using the 'run' position this last week and have found that my index finger and thumb still get mighty cold. This is probly because they stick out in the wind more than my other digits. So next week I'll try the 'start' position to see if it makes any difference.
I do run with a light glove, Belstaff waterproff jobbies. Prefer them to thick winter gloves.
FWIW I do a 25 minute commute at sparrows fart (06:30), from Upper Hutt to WGNT, and it gets cold in Upper Hutt.

**ceebie13** · 1st July 2007, 09:08

Originally Posted by davejenknz

... and it gets cold in Upper Hutt.

It certainly does! But with all this talk of cold hands I have to say that I have resisted the temptation for wussy heated grips... I just don't get the bike out when it's cold.

**Delphinus** · 1st July 2007, 10:08

Originally Posted by ceebie13

But with all this talk of cold hands I have to say that I have resisted the temptation for wussy heated grips... I just don't get the bike out when it's cold.

Pfft... wuss... Heated grips mean you can ride in all (well.. most) conditions. Make the most of those clear but 5 degree days...
Tis a safety thing too I rekon... Have been on rides with people who dont have them, and they end up having real trouble as the day gets on and it cools down a bit. I Just crank mine up a bit and whole body feels fine