Author Topic: Heated grips (Read 5053 times)

Gordon · « **on:** September 07, 2005, 08:22:41 AM »

Cold weather is fast approaching, and since the 750 is my primary transportation I'm thinking of ways to remain relatively comfortable on the ride to work at 5:00 in the moring.

My main concern is my hands because they tend to go numb once the temperature drops below freezing, even with thick Winter gloves. Do any of you use heated grips, and would you recommend them?

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #1 on:** September 07, 2005, 08:26:18 AM »

Guess I would wonder if an aged 750 elec. system could handle the additional load. I'm thinking not.

SteveD CB500F · « **Reply #2 on:** September 07, 2005, 08:37:38 AM »

It seems that dpen has tried them. They obviously get his vote.

http://www.sohc4.us/forums/index.php?topic=2631.msg18970#msg18970

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #3 on:** September 07, 2005, 08:54:00 AM »

Hmm, imagine that, I'm wrong again. Go figure.

Gordon · « **Reply #4 on:** September 07, 2005, 10:02:57 AM »

I did think about the power draw, but I'm not too worried. I've never had a charging problem before, and I only use the kick-start, so having a little extra current draw for 30 min per day probably won't be an issue. Then again, you never know until it happens!

dusterdude · « **Reply #5 on:** September 07, 2005, 10:45:34 AM »

damn bob,you aint doin too good today.

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #6 on:** September 07, 2005, 12:17:26 PM »

I think I will go curse at my leaking carb.

26.2 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 07, 2005, 12:31:42 PM »

I've heard that you can get a "heated grip kit" for snowmobiles at any major auto retailer (in Canada, check out Canadian Tire). The snowmobile kits cost MUCH less that motorcycle kits. The kit consists of: wiring, son/off switch (or temp. control) and two strips that you rap around you handlebar ends. You remove your existing grips, rap on the headed strips, then slide you grips back overtop. This is a popular retro fit with the Ironbutt crowd.

- Tom
(from Canada where is can get cold)

Gordon · « **Reply #8 on:** September 07, 2005, 12:35:11 PM »

Thanks! I'll check it out.

dusterdude · « **Reply #9 on:** September 07, 2005, 12:52:21 PM »

bob,i have 3 of em you can cuss at.

eldar · « **Reply #10 on:** September 07, 2005, 05:03:20 PM »

Gee my carbs leaked for a bit then I put in seafoam and now I have no leaks. I dont need to shut my petcock off!

Uncle Ernie · « **Reply #11 on:** September 07, 2005, 06:09:00 PM »

How do I get seafoam if I don't live at the beach?

heffay · « **Reply #12 on:** September 07, 2005, 09:37:18 PM »

See? Foam.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #13 on:** September 07, 2005, 10:52:19 PM »

Well of course, in the southern hemisphere we're slowly heading back into warmer weather, but I rode a mate's BMW R100RT once on a cold Winters day that was fitted with BMW heated grips and heated seat, and I have to admit, it was very comfortable, indeed. That snowmobile tip sounds like the way to go, although from memory accessory heated grips aren't too expensive. Cheers, Terry.

Gordon · « **Reply #14 on:** September 08, 2005, 02:26:35 AM »

It looks like the price difference between the wrap-around heating elements and the full grip accessory kit is about $45, so I'll probably go with the elements. Besides, the only heated grips I could find are UGLY!

Hey, Hef. How long does it take that perm to set?

SteveD CB500F · « **Reply #15 on:** September 08, 2005, 02:45:44 AM »

What's the matter Gordon - you're on this site every morning (UK time). Can't you sleep?

Gordon · « **Reply #16 on:** September 08, 2005, 12:57:24 PM »

I can sleep, I just don't much. Besides I usually work at 5:30 am, so I get up pretty early, drink a cup of coffee and check the boards.

But thanks for your concern, if I do have problems in the future, will you type me a lullaby?

heffay · « **Reply #17 on:** September 08, 2005, 04:57:15 PM »

you might not have a problem gordy but here is a lullaby:

rock a by gordon
get some good rest
'cause this coming sunday
we'll ride to Estes

rain is ok
but sunshine is better
'cause if theres a group
the weather don't matter

come one come all
you're all friends to me
'cause if you ride 2 wheels
you're pro'bly happy

dpen · « **Reply #18 on:** September 09, 2005, 09:49:39 PM »

Heated grips are magic.
The ones I bought are top of the range (Oxford) & cost $A130.
Takes five minutes to fit & wire them and they only draw 2 amps at full heat. I ride "the Rat" 120ks to work each night & have had to turn the temperature down because my hands feel like they're burning.
Only downside is that the grips must be superglued on.
I got around that by getting an old set of bars as spares. When summer hits, it takes 10 minutes to change bars & the one with the heated grips goes in the cupboard until I need them again.
Try these grips, they're better than sex, but then again, I seem to be the odd Australian out on this site as I only have two items in my testicular sac.

heffay · « **Reply #19 on:** November 14, 2005, 05:15:18 PM »

Wow... it was sooooo cold last night. went riding at about 4:30... darkness fell about an hour later. as we rode by the bank, the sign read 38 degrees Farenheit, just before the final traces of light left the sky. 45 minutes later, elizabeth got off her vfr800, used some daring expletives which she followed up with "it's cold" and we walked inside. it took quite some time for my numb stumps to wrestle the helmet strap loose and once i was debucketed my throbbing fingers enjoyed a warm sink bath for about 5 minutes.

and winter has just begun. must get warmers.

Gordon · « **Reply #20 on:** November 15, 2005, 03:19:22 AM »

25 deg. this morning and I'm ready to leave for work. Those heated grips are about to get their first real test.

dusterdude · « **Reply #21 on:** November 15, 2005, 06:03:37 AM »

warmers my ass,you guys are just crazy.

Jim Shea · « **Reply #22 on:** November 15, 2005, 07:15:17 AM »

Never mind keeping your hands warm, how do you keep your nuts and feet warm?

dusterdude · « **Reply #23 on:** November 15, 2005, 07:47:49 AM »

jim,they are psycho,they dont freekin notice that stuff.

Jim Shea · « **Reply #24 on:** November 15, 2005, 08:03:55 AM »

Mark,
I agree; I am not just a warm wether rider, but these guys are mental, 120k commute in winter, I haven't even doen that in summer.
Jim.

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