Control units for Oxford heated grips -are they waterproof ? - SV650.org

24-07-05, 11:35 PM

I fitted some Oxford heated grips

Are the Control units waterproof ?

The circuitry is embedded in resin but the ugly little control box (of very average design) , has a control knob (on front) and a cable entry point (on top) that both look like good points of entry for water.

25-07-05, 06:45 AM

Yes they are have had mine fitted for the past four years on the bars without problem

25-07-05, 08:21 AM

I think mine was waterproof

Eventually the red light stopped working, so you couldn't tell if they were on or off except for the heat in your hands.

And then the temp control knob packed up so they were either off or roasting

I'm undecided as to what make to get next time

northwind · 25-07-05, 08:05 PM

The control box is a disaster isn't it? But it does seem to be waterproof. One of these days I'm going to chop it and replace it with a switch, it's just too ugly to be allowed on my bike (it's more unsightly than the scratches)

25-07-05, 09:11 PM

Hey Northwind

If you fitted a switch, what would you do about temp level. ?

Mine would be far too hot at full. (They seem to be best about 2 and 3 clicks up from low.)

northwind · 25-07-05, 09:35 PM

Mine are always on full or off... Winter is coming!

26-07-05, 09:52 AM

Fitted mine and found the lip around the controls held water and let it seep into the box, flattened my battery on a rainy day

24-07-05, 11:35 PM	#1
Shooter Guest Posts: n/a	Control units for Oxford heated grips -are they waterproof ? I fitted some Oxford heated grips Are the Control units waterproof ? The circuitry is embedded in resin but the ugly little control box (of very average design) , has a control knob (on front) and a cable entry point (on top) that both look like good points of entry for water.

25-07-05, 08:05 PM	#4
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	The control box is a disaster isn't it? But it does seem to be waterproof. One of these days I'm going to chop it and replace it with a switch, it's just too ugly to be allowed on my bike (it's more unsightly than the scratches) __________________ "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"

25-07-05, 09:35 PM	#6
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Mine are always on full or off... Winter is coming! __________________ "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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25-07-05, 06:45 AM	#2
SONIC157 Guest Posts: n/a	Yes they are have had mine fitted for the past four years on the bars without problem

25-07-05, 08:21 AM	#3
Mr Toad Guest Posts: n/a	I think mine was waterproof Eventually the red light stopped working, so you couldn't tell if they were on or off except for the heat in your hands. And then the temp control knob packed up so they were either off or roasting I'm undecided as to what make to get next time

25-07-05, 09:11 PM	#5
Shooter Guest Posts: n/a	Hey Northwind If you fitted a switch, what would you do about temp level. ? Mine would be far too hot at full. (They seem to be best about 2 and 3 clicks up from low.)

26-07-05, 09:52 AM	#7
minky Guest Posts: n/a	Fitted mine and found the lip around the controls held water and let it seep into the box, flattened my battery on a rainy day