Been debating on whether or not to post this as I don't know if these grips are available anymore but I thought I might as well in case someone is interested. I've always run heated grips on my bikes. The ones I found that worked best were sold by Show Chrome as grips for 1" handlebars. I've used at least four sets of them so far and never had a problem once. The thing I like about them is they have a continuously variable control so you can set the heat to whatever you like.

I had a set that I bought as a spare a number of years ago and finally decided to put them on my CB1100. What I did to make them fit was to cut off the ends with a hacksaw to clear the end weights and to shim up the bars using wraps of nylon non-adhesive self sticking tape. The old grips I removed by cutting them off with a box cutter so as not to damage the throttle sleeve. I then wrapped the nylon tape until I had a snug fit and then glued them on with grip cement. I did the same thing on my Yamaha Maxim and they have held up quite well for over 7 years. The nylon tape has the added advantage of insulating the grips from the bars so you get even more heat.

I paid about $50 for the grips about 5 years ago so if you can find a pair, they shouldn't be too expensive. Far better than what Honda charges for theirs.

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Comet fairing and red side plates installed yesterday.
Oil and filter( 10/30 Full Syn of course)
Optimat3 charger
I'm even done with my riding outfit.
Now I need to hope my wife does not go snooping around our online banking accounts !

So the weather man said it might touch 50 today so had to get the
CB out and test the new seat. Put on about 50 miles.
The extra 1/2" taller really makes a difference, puts my helmet
way more out in the wind above my windshield. I think I will move the shield up in the spring.
I can still flat foot it at a stop, I am about 5'8".
The saddle is very very frim . It may take some brake in like a
Corbin. The CarbonFX seat cover makes it a lot easier to move around
in the saddle, it nice that it is wider.
I did notice a little extra leg room.
A couple of 100 mile trips in the spring should tell me more

These are for D_Man, he asked for these about a month ago. Just got off the crutches, sorry it took so long.

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Movie / Short video clip, If you like motorcycles this might interest you.

http://whyweridefilm.com/screenings-videos.html

Just curious if anyone has every used this?

http://www.eastwood.com/ew-hi-temp-inter...on-tu.html

Have a set of Chrome TSR headers coming and was thinking of coating them internally to help keep the bluing to a minimum

Saw it mentioned that the CB likes the cold weather. Not surprising given the nature of internal combustion. But I got to ride in close to freezing weather the last few days, and I really like the way it ran. Especially with the ethanol free gas. Then again, it may just be all in my head and its simply running well because its just that damned good.

Now, if it would just stop snowing, don't want to have to put chains on this thing...

I am thinking installing Christmas lights on my bike to get attention from absent mind car drivers, especially big SUVs at night. It is weird, I think all of you think so. Few yrs ago, a driver almost hit me on bike from behind on stop sign at night (true, ) then I almost hit someone of black skin in black cloths, and black shoes with black hat ... who crossed the street with no light in moonless black night (true again)

Christmas blinking light on my bike from top to rear to light up the street to declare here grannie is, what ya think?

I just bought the below charger, I'll leave the battery in the motorcycle and charge it in garage, I may ride it on weekends when temps gets above 45 F.
Question is, would you leave it connected 24x7 whenever not in use for the winter, or maybe just a day or two a week?

http://www.tecmate.com/u_optimate_3plus.php
http://www.amazon.com/OptiMate-3-battery...B001P5SU24

Didn't like the forward lean to the stock seat, so pulled the cover back and took carving knife to the foam and lowered it a bit, to go with lowered seat installed lowering blocks on the pegs (from Takashi). To the cockpit installed thermometer, digital voltmeter, TPMS, throttle lock, foam grips, palm rest and risers. I do believe she is ready to go.