An apology - SV650.org

21-01-09, 05:35 PM

For the last god knows how long I have extoled the virtues of Daytona heated grips, saying they are warm and reliable and encouraging everyone to buy them over Oxford's varieties.

Well, it seems that for some unknown reason, Daytonas are not the ones to buy any more. I was speaking to a couple of bike dealers over the last two days, both of whom stock and fit Daytona and Oxford heated grips. It would appear that while the Daytonas are still the most reliable, they are no longer very warm, in fact one dealer said the ones they are getting at the moment wouldn't make your hands particularly hot on a sunny day.

I'm sorry, but it appears things have changed and I've been recommending what has now become a duff product.

21-01-09, 05:37 PM

Shame on you

21-01-09, 05:38 PM

There was a post here recently about someone having problems with their Daytonas I think.

It's not your fault, from what I've seen you are a helpful and informative chap.

yorkie_chris · 21-01-09, 09:36 PM

Got an alternative recommendation?

21-01-09, 11:29 PM

Try symtec heated grips, i've got them and they are wicked. Theyre not actually grips, they come as elements and you put your own grips over the top.

http://www.windingroads.co.uk/catalo...c1fca5b2fc8f48

This is the website they're on. For the 42 quid i paid they're a steal. 3 settings, Hi, low and off, nice black toggle switch that looks like it was supposed to be there on the dash and a very easy install. I would recommend them.

Balky001 · 21-01-09, 11:29 PM

Lozzo!!!!!! I'm going to have to question all your advise now, tell me, are Frank Thomas and Dainese now making the best leathers in the world as well now

. I've just gone for Wolf!

21-01-09, 11:44 PM

Its seems that heated gloves are the way forward.

22-01-09, 08:42 AM

Lozzo, Im soooo disapointed!

Get heated gloves 900% better. Gerbing ftw.

Mr Speirs · 22-01-09, 08:50 AM

It's alright I bought oxfords anyway

22-01-09, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThEGr33k

Lozzo, Im soooo disapointed!

Get heated gloves 900% better. Gerbing ftw.

+1. Once you've used Gerbing's gloves, you won't disfigure your bikes with heated grips.

21-01-09, 05:35 PM	#1
Lozzo Guest Posts: n/a	An apology For the last god knows how long I have extoled the virtues of Daytona heated grips, saying they are warm and reliable and encouraging everyone to buy them over Oxford's varieties. Well, it seems that for some unknown reason, Daytonas are not the ones to buy any more. I was speaking to a couple of bike dealers over the last two days, both of whom stock and fit Daytona and Oxford heated grips. It would appear that while the Daytonas are still the most reliable, they are no longer very warm, in fact one dealer said the ones they are getting at the moment wouldn't make your hands particularly hot on a sunny day. I'm sorry, but it appears things have changed and I've been recommending what has now become a duff product.

21-01-09, 05:37 PM	#2
sv-robo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: An apology Shame on you

21-01-09, 05:38 PM	#3
shonadoll Guest Posts: n/a	Re: An apology There was a post here recently about someone having problems with their Daytonas I think. It's not your fault, from what I've seen you are a helpful and informative chap.

21-01-09, 09:36 PM	#4
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: An apology Got an alternative recommendation? __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

21-01-09, 11:29 PM	#5
SVDragRacer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: An apology Try symtec heated grips, i've got them and they are wicked. Theyre not actually grips, they come as elements and you put your own grips over the top. http://www.windingroads.co.uk/catalo...c1fca5b2fc8f48 This is the website they're on. For the 42 quid i paid they're a steal. 3 settings, Hi, low and off, nice black toggle switch that looks like it was supposed to be there on the dash and a very easy install. I would recommend them.

21-01-09, 11:29 PM	#6
Balky001 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Leigh - on - Sea, Essex. Posts: 1,491	Re: An apology Lozzo!!!!!! I'm going to have to question all your advise now, tell me, are Frank Thomas and Dainese now making the best leathers in the world as well now . I've just gone for Wolf! __________________ SV650SK3 - GSXR600K2 - GSXR750K6 - ZX636RC1H - HD Sportster 1200 - CBR600F 2012 - GSXR1000K7 - Triumph Bonneville T100 2019 - Aprilia Tuono 660 Last edited by Balky001; 21-01-09 at 11:47 PM.

21-01-09, 11:44 PM	#7
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: An apology Its seems that heated gloves are the way forward.

22-01-09, 08:42 AM	#8
ThEGr33k Guest Posts: n/a	Re: An apology Lozzo, Im soooo disapointed! Get heated gloves 900% better. Gerbing ftw.

22-01-09, 08:50 AM	#9
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: An apology It's alright I bought oxfords anyway __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f**king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower.

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