10-11-2018, 11:49 AM
Hi Bob,
I've used those inexpensive heated grip kits and they work well. Some have a single circuit printed, others have two circuits, for high and low. I did notice the right side would always warm up fastest and be hotter than the left side.
I figured the handlebar was acting as a heat sink, while the right side had the throttle tube to insulate it from the bar.
I ended up gluing one of those plastic sleeves that used to come with foam grips (like Grab-On grips) onto the bar first, then sticking the heating pad onto it. I would then have to use another throttle side grip on the fatter left end.
(BTW, I see you have a 1200 Sport. Let me know if you need a printed Shop Manual).
I've used those inexpensive heated grip kits and they work well. Some have a single circuit printed, others have two circuits, for high and low. I did notice the right side would always warm up fastest and be hotter than the left side.
I figured the handlebar was acting as a heat sink, while the right side had the throttle tube to insulate it from the bar.
I ended up gluing one of those plastic sleeves that used to come with foam grips (like Grab-On grips) onto the bar first, then sticking the heating pad onto it. I would then have to use another throttle side grip on the fatter left end.
(BTW, I see you have a 1200 Sport. Let me know if you need a printed Shop Manual).