oxford heated grips fitting?

[csimmo]

I have just brought some oxford 2005 model heated grips off ebay (came with free beanie hat). How easy are they to install? do u have to trim down the throttle side grip as im not sure, im waiting for a dry day to fit them as i have no garage, i was out in the snow today fitting a hugger!!!. And attempting to fit a front fender extender with i failed (think pyramid have sent the wrong one).

Where is the best possible place to mount the heated grip tempature switch as it was 5 times larger than i thought it was going to be! any pics or suggestion on where to mount it would be much apreciated

i have the 2000 model sv650s

thanks

[Oxprod]

only modification needed is to remove all the ridges on the throttle slider. I used a dremel to do mine, but you could probably do it with a stanley knife and a big box of plasters.

best place to mount the switch is on the yoke, using the self adhesive back plate.

[northwind]

Yup, I chopped mine down with a stanley- it's a brittle plastic so it's easy to chip bits off, doesn't take long. You don't need to do them all either IIRC.

And I reckon a better place for the box is down the left hand side, in the hole in the frame near the idle adjuster screw... it's still easy to reach but it's out of sight, and DAMN it's ugly! I couldn't live with it on my yoke :)

Anyone know if you can dispense with the variable control and ust have a simple on/off?

[Aurora]

Yup, I chopped mine down with a stanley- it's a brittle plastic so it's easy to chip bits off, doesn't take long. You don't need to do them all either IIRC.

And I reckon a better place for the box is down the left hand side, in the hole in the frame near the idle adjuster screw... it's still easy to reach but it's out of sight, and DAMN it's ugly! I couldn't live with it on my yoke :)

Anyone know if you can dispense with the variable control and ust have a simple on/off?

T'is pretty ugly on the Yoke :roll:

[csimmo]

Thanks for your help , i will have a go at fitting them this weekend, Whats the reason for cutting down the ridges , i dont need to trim the grip itself do i? because i know on some bars you have too.

left bar end weight is very tight and used wd40 etc around screw but i think its pretty seized in . The head on the screw is started to get rounded and im using the biggest screwdriver i can find!

[northwind]

Got an impact driver? That'd probably shift it... Either that or get a torq screwdriver bit about the size of the hole and just mang it in with a big hammer, then use it to unto it- that's what I did in the end, first time i did it.

You need to cut down the ridges because they're too large for the grip to pass over... Once that's done both grips should fit pretty much perfectly.

[csimmo]

thanks northwind i didnt even know i had to remove those plastic edges i do now though! will have ago at weekend will try the impact driver to see if it will shift that seized bolt.

If i decide to take the heated grips off will i need to replace the plastic throttle part that the edges have been cut off to ensure the standard grips will fit?

[northwind]

Ehh....

Dunno :) Might need to use a bit more glue, anyway. It's an excuse to do the R6 throttle swap anyway!

[Oxprod]

first time i've heard someone wanting get rid of heat adjustment! :shock: Problem doing that is you'll be forced to keep max temperature all the time, and the new ones get bloody hot to get over the aluminium bar thing. Anyway it can be done by simply swapping the heat controller for the old style switch. Same connectors.

your original grip wont fit once youve given the throttle slider a brazilian, as its a made to measure grip for the slider, but any aftermarket grip will fit. Theres plenty about that look similar to the suziki originals.

[Cloggsy]

first time i've heard someone wanting get rid of heat adjustment! :shock: Problem doing that is you'll be forced to keep max temperature all the time, and the new ones get bloody hot to get over the aluminium bar thing. Anyway it can be done by simply swapping the heat controller for the old style switch. Same connectors.

your original grip wont fit once youve given the throttle slider a brazilian, as its a made to measure grip for the slider, but any aftermarket grip will fit. Theres plenty about that look similar to the suziki originals.

:shock: Long time no see Oxprod... How's things :?:

[Big Bad Al]

i had to trim the ridges and the bevel nearest the cable end otherwise the oxford grip wouldnt push on far enough and the bar end weight would stop the grip from turning - if you get what i mean...

[Oxprod]

doin great cloggsy. Got me a luvly ZX6R to play with now. :twisted:

[csimmo]

Thanks for everyones help its much appreciated!! :D

[Cloggsy]

Got me a luvly ZX6R to play with now. :twisted:

D'Oh... #-o Turn-coat... :wink:

Need to change ones profile then ;)

[Oxprod]

still got the SV in the garage. Only done 1,200 miles ifa nyone wants to make an offer :wink:

[northwind]

first time i've heard someone wanting get rid of heat adjustment! :shock: Problem doing that is you'll be forced to keep max temperature all the time, and the new ones get bloody hot to get over the aluminium bar thing. Anyway it can be done by simply swapping the heat controller for the old style switch. Same connectors.


I'd be happy enough with on/off, they're always on full anyway, 8am commutes all through the winter... I'd trade the adjustability for smaller switchgear, definately. Could I get the same result with a 2-pole on-off, just replace the box with the switch, or is there more to it?

Thanks for the help (again!)

[Oxprod]

no physical reason why you couldnt wire in your own switch, but it would invalidate any warranty on the grips and scare the hell out of our customer services department :shock:

[drumwrecker]

Go to http://www.foc-u.co.uk/reviews/chrioxford.htm for more info.

I've just bought some and would like know where to connect the positve so they turn off with the ignition.

Can anybody help.

Blue SV650s K2

[drumwrecker]

Well I fitted mine.
If I were to advise anyone doing the same it would be, not to be in a hurry.
The clutch side was easy as it was just a matter of cutting off a perfectly good grip, cleaning the old glue off the bar and positioning the new grip so the clutch lever didn't interfere with the grip cable. I marked the grip and switch housing with a marker pen to make it easier to line it up after putting the glue on.
Be carefull when fitting the twistgrip. I cut off the the ridges and bevel down to the round but then found the heated grip easily slid on with no interference fit at all. If I was doing it again I would take them down evenly and keep trying the grip until a good close fit was obtained. After I glued it I clamped the grip down with a couple of jubilee clips that I had in the draw.
I found it took a while to position the grip as the cable of course turns with the grip, so it was a matter of trying different positions until I was happy the cable wasn't going to rub against the faring and the frame. Not wanting to damage the paintwork or the cables. I used a few cable ties trying various cable routes, cutting them off and trying other routes until I was satisfied, so make sure you have a few ties handy.
The rest was simple enough except to say if you are sticking the contol on the yoke or other flat surface you have only one chance so get it right. It stick like s**t to a blanket.
I tried them today (a bloody cold Saturday) and they were good but the finger tips still got cold and I thought a pair of handlebar shrouds as well would keep some of the heat in creating a small oven each side for your hands. I suppose I should have turned them off for a time to feel the difference but I was enjoying the luxury of part warm hands for a change. Oh, the grips are slightly larger but I know I will get used to that after a while.

[will]

1. can anyone with a K3 advise where to connect the live wire to? i (obviously) would not want it to be drawing power with the ignition off.

2. in DIY skills terms i rate myself as a keen amateur - is this a job for the professionals? i looked at the http://www.foc-u.co.uk/reviews/chrioxford.htm and that makes it sound easy enough but the potential to screw up is, well, huuuuuuge.

Will.

[Flamin_Squirrel]

Not sure about the K3, but the K4 has a spare connection from the fuse box, I used that.

If you're interested in doing the 1/5th turn throttle mod, I suggest doing this at the same time. You'll have to butcher the original slider to get the grips on otherwise - however that isn't difficult to do.

[will]

just bought some off ebay £29-99, plus £4 p+p. should be here tomorrow.

[Big Bad Al]

Not sure about the K3, but the K4 has a spare connection from the fuse box, I used that.

If you're interested in doing the 1/5th turn throttle mod, I suggest doing this at the same time. You'll have to butcher the original slider to get the grips on otherwise - however that isn't difficult to do.

Is that so ? I didn't know there was a spare connection - under the seat?

I've got mine wired to the battery and I just know I will be forgetting to turn them off one day soon....:!:
Al

[will]

Is that so ? I didn't know there was a spare connection - under the seat?

I've got mine wired to the battery and I just know I will be forgetting to turn them off one day soon....:!:
Al

i had a look at the owners manual last night to see if k3 got the spare fuse. it referred to spare fuses, but unsure if that spare replacement fuse itself or spare bits to connect to (that's the technical description btw). i'm going to have to take a look at the weekend and report back unless anyone out there can shed some light??

[Flamin_Squirrel]

Al, the spare connections on the fuese box (under the pilion seat on the K4).

I could show you how I've got it connected at Soho, then you'll know what to look for. The fuse box isn't in the same place on the K3, but I imagine the connections are the same.

[Big Bad Al]

Al, the spare connections on the fuese box (under the pilion seat on the K4).

I could show you how I've got it connected at Soho, then you'll know what to look for. The fuse box isn't in the same place on the K3, but I imagine the connections are the same. cheers Jordan - I keep meaning to come along but was waiting for the lighter / drier evenings as I've got an awful sense of direction and don't fancy getting cold & lost in the dark (pathetic I know!). I'll take a look - cheers for the info.

Al.