Heated Grips - Advice Please

WrathOfAchilles · 4 Oct 2011 at 10:56

Hi All,

Looking for heated grips for my blackbird. A quick google suggests i can get some for between £50 - £90.

Any advice?

Cheers,
M

MADMAN69UK · 4 Oct 2011 at 11:34

I've always fitted the Oxford heated grips to all my bikes.

They have 4 settings, 100% being extremely hot even through winter gloves.

Unlike some of the cheaper brands the Oxford sets come with all kinds of fittings, mounting plate, spacers etc.

WrathOfAchilles · 4 Oct 2011 at 11:45

Had any problems with them not fitting?

Rilot · 4 Oct 2011 at 12:47

I've also used the Oxford ones when bike specific ones from the manufacturer aren't available. They've always been good.
The last ones I had from Oxford had a dial to control the temperature. Hottest setting was actually too hot to hold with summer gloves.
One thing I will say though, know your bike's electrical system before you try to fit them. You will need to install a relay (comes with the grips) and then find an ignition switched +12 line.

MADMAN69UK · 4 Oct 2011 at 13:08

WrathOfAchilles said:
Had any problems with them not fitting?

Not with any of the ones I've had no.

Left and right are different as right is slightly bigger to fit over the throttle etc.

I have had the adhesive/glue not set right before though so don't tend to use the stuff packaged with the grips now.

WrathOfAchilles · 4 Oct 2011 at 15:28

This what you mean:
http://www.getgeared.co.uk/OXFORD_Sportsbike_Hot_Grips

Macky · 4 Oct 2011 at 16:48

Are these worth buying? Does it make the ride that much more comfortable?

Benihana · 4 Oct 2011 at 16:50

Totally, would heartily recommend a set

MADMAN69UK · 4 Oct 2011 at 23:16

WrathOfAchilles said:
This what you mean:
http://www.getgeared.co.uk/OXFORD_Sportsbike_Hot_Grips

I just had those fitted to my Gixxer.

I have the standard ones on my ER-6f.

I've only had the Sport ones up to 100% once, but I think the standard ones might be a touch hotter. But they are also bulkier

If you ride in cold weather they definately make the ride more comfortable. I even use mine during summer from time to time

Luke · 4 Oct 2011 at 23:39

I've had the Oxford ones at £50-£60 and the Dr. Bike ones from J&S at £25. No difference at all. OEM is best, but can cost a fortune.
They are invaluable in colder weather, it's not a wussy thing to fit.