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Old 19-10-09, 01:40 PM   #1
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Default Heated grips - advice please!

Can anyone recommend good heated grips for an SV650? From the posts on here, there seem to be some issues with the Oxford ones I was going to get.

Should I just be spending the money on warmer gloves?!

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Old 19-10-09, 02:11 PM   #2
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After the initial problem with the controller being bad on my Oxford Sports Hotgrips they've been fantastic. Warm up quickly, and on the 75% setting they're toasty warm in cold conditions. Usually have them on 40% if it's a bit nippy.

To be honest, though, unless you've got a set of gloves that keep the tops of your hands warm you're going to have chilly hands regardless. While the grips will keep your palms warm, that's about it unless you're cruising steadily without braking/changing gear. Get a set of warmer gloves first, then get heated grips if you're still cold afterwards (like me with my poor circulation )
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Old 19-10-09, 02:17 PM   #3
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Daytona grips worked well, I had a set of Oxfords first and had loads of problems with them, dodgy controller, one side going much hotter than the other etc. I've had no problems at all with the Daytona ones yet.
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Old 19-10-09, 02:18 PM   #4
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What sorta price are the daytona ones james?

Oxfords are about £40-£45 IIRC
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Old 19-10-09, 02:19 PM   #5
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Get these=> http://www.windingroads.co.uk/shop/p...4b46409194438c

Then these=> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-09...Q5fAccessories

Then these=> http://www.raceleathers.co.uk/store/...&productId=116

Your hands might still be cold after an hour or so, but you'll get that special warm feeling from shelling out on new bits for you and your bike!
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Old 19-10-09, 02:20 PM   #6
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What sorta price are the daytona ones james?

Oxfords are about £40-£45 IIRC
Dinnae ken, hen - they were on the Pan when I bought it, but they're super warm and actually work - unlike the Oxford ones I had on the SV.
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Old 19-10-09, 03:34 PM   #7
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Hmmm, the garage wanted £150 for the oxford grips including fitting them (and that's the cheapest of the three quotes I obtained). This seems a lot for fitting but I'm not sure I'm up to wiring them in myself without supervision.

Don't suppose anyone in or around London with some experience of this fancies helping me to fit them for £50.....?
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Hmmm, the garage wanted £150 for the oxford grips including fitting them (and that's the cheapest of the three quotes I obtained). This seems a lot for fitting but I'm not sure I'm up to wiring them in myself without supervision.

Don't suppose anyone in or around London with some experience of this fancies helping me to fit them for £50.....?
It's likely, visit the soho massive (or relevant regional section)

Independant photo's done a guide to fitting oxford hotgrips (and it's very good)
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Old 19-10-09, 03:49 PM   #9
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http://www.independentphoto.co.uk/me...ngHotGrips.pdf ive got the hein gerickle version of the oxford hot grips, the controler packed up in the first week but HG replaced it without fuss since then no probs, i fitted them myself if you can get yourself to kent on a wknd then could fit them for you!

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Old 19-10-09, 04:01 PM   #10
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Thanks have posted in London section. If no luck I'll definitely think about a trip to Kent!
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