oxford heated grips fitting? - SV650.org

15-02-05, 05:30 AM

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

15-02-05, 10:51 AM

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 · 15-02-05, 05:15 PM

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?

15-02-05, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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?

T'is pretty ugly on the Yoke

15-02-05, 06:09 PM

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 · 15-02-05, 06:34 PM

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.

15-02-05, 06:40 PM

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 · 15-02-05, 06:51 PM

Ehh....

Dunno

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

15-02-05, 07:04 PM

first time i've heard someone wanting get rid of heat adjustment!

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.

15-02-05, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oxprod

first time i've heard someone wanting get rid of heat adjustment!

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.

Long time no see Oxprod... How's things

15-02-05, 05:30 AM	#1
csimmo Guest Posts: n/a	oxford heated grips fitting? 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

15-02-05, 05:15 PM	#3
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,082	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? __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

15-02-05, 06:34 PM	#6
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,082	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. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

15-02-05, 06:51 PM	#8
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,082	Ehh.... Dunno Might need to use a bit more glue, anyway. It's an excuse to do the R6 throttle swap anyway! __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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15-02-05, 10:51 AM	#2
Oxprod Guest Posts: n/a	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.

15-02-05, 06:09 PM	#5
csimmo Guest Posts: n/a	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!

15-02-05, 06:40 PM	#7
csimmo Guest Posts: n/a	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?

15-02-05, 07:04 PM	#9
Oxprod Guest Posts: n/a	first time i've heard someone wanting get rid of heat adjustment! 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.