Heated grips - what do they tell you about the bike?
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I'm toying with the idea of getting some heated grips for my Hornet - I've got some handlebar muffs on order with my local shop, but I expect that they will end up being bulky and I'll decide against them.
What do people think of bikes that have heated grips fitted? Do they scream "this bike is a winter s
g" and scare people off, or would people buy on condition regardless?
Do some people dislike having heated grips instead of normal ones, or is it a case of most people would be happy to have them, even if they wouldn't pay for them....?
I'd probably be looking at the Daytona grips - seems every make of grips has something against it, although the Oxford ones are prone to failure from what I've read?
Soss
What do people think of bikes that have heated grips fitted? Do they scream "this bike is a winter s
g" and scare people off, or would people buy on condition regardless?Do some people dislike having heated grips instead of normal ones, or is it a case of most people would be happy to have them, even if they wouldn't pay for them....?
I'd probably be looking at the Daytona grips - seems every make of grips has something against it, although the Oxford ones are prone to failure from what I've read?
Soss
Stu R said:
Normally the first thing you see before noticing the inch of unused rubber at each edge of the tyre. They're for wimps, buy some fingerless gloves and man up 
LOL 
I might try riding with pink marigolds for extra "real man" effect
Can we get back to the topic please?
S
Edited by Sossige on Wednesday 17th December 11:55
Soss - as I said in the other thread, if you're riding year round, for any reasonable distance, IMHO they're a must. I've got muffs and Oxford grips on my TDM and frankly, I'd put them on every bike from now on.
I spent years riding allsorts (R1 prior to TDM) and could never find winter gloves that worked (either got wet/cold or both). Muffs keep your hands dry, grips keep them warm. I ride 100 miles a day - every day - and my hands are warm and toasty as.
Comments like 'toughen up you ponce' are mainly from those who ride about 1k miles a year in the summer, at weekends
No shame in being warm and dry and you're a mug if you think otherwise!
Now, about bikes that have them. Do you avoid buying a car because it has electric windows or aircon?
The muffs are easily removed (I take them off once the weather improves) and the grips are barely different to the stock ones. It's a no-brainer.
I spent years riding allsorts (R1 prior to TDM) and could never find winter gloves that worked (either got wet/cold or both). Muffs keep your hands dry, grips keep them warm. I ride 100 miles a day - every day - and my hands are warm and toasty as.
Comments like 'toughen up you ponce' are mainly from those who ride about 1k miles a year in the summer, at weekends
No shame in being warm and dry and you're a mug if you think otherwise!
Now, about bikes that have them. Do you avoid buying a car because it has electric windows or aircon?
The muffs are easily removed (I take them off once the weather improves) and the grips are barely different to the stock ones. It's a no-brainer.
Edited by Stig on Wednesday 17th December 12:03
My Blackbird came with them unexpectedly - the official OE ones as spec'd by the old boy that had previously owned the bike via the same honda dealer he traded it at. Lets just say being the second owner that I'm the first to use it properly through winter.
I've never had heated grips on bikes before ever. However I'm a total convert.. I'm still using lined summer gloves round town - a total must for winter riding indeed. Total godsend in the Alps in september riding at altitude too.
I've never had heated grips on bikes before ever. However I'm a total convert.. I'm still using lined summer gloves round town - a total must for winter riding indeed. Total godsend in the Alps in september riding at altitude too.
sjtscott said:
My Blackbird came with them unexpectedly - the official OE ones as spec'd by the old boy that had previously owned the bike via the same honda dealer he traded it at. Lets just say being the second owner that I'm the first to use it properly through winter.
I've never had heated grips on bikes before ever. However I'm a total convert.. I'm still using lined summer gloves round town - a total must for winter riding indeed. Total godsend in the Alps in september riding at altitude too.
I've never had heated grips on bikes before ever. However I'm a total convert.. I'm still using lined summer gloves round town - a total must for winter riding indeed. Total godsend in the Alps in september riding at altitude too.
exactly!Those who decry, should try, then they'll buy.
Wow - what poetic skills!
Atom said:
I'm considering a set for the Fireblade. Looked at the factory Honda set but they are £150 and feel very fat in diameter, which put me off. Are there any good ones that don't give you fat grips?
The Oxford jobs I fitted felt barely different to what was on there. But of course, not all standard grips are the same! You get used to it after a few rides anyway and the benefit is you can ride in much thinner gloves.Gassing Station | Biker Banter | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff