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My first Beemer was equipped with heated grips. That was in 1986. Since that time, any bike I've owned that might be ridden in the late fall or early springtime was outfitted with some sort of heated grips.
So, with our temps beginning to drop here in NE Ohio, maybe it's time to do the same with the CB. Probably not the rather pricey Honda version ...... most likely a set of those adhesive-backed 'printed wire' heaters. Those and a $5 relay to assure I don't discharge the battery by forgetting to turn them off, and I'll have toasty paws in cooler weather.
Bob
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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).
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(10-11-2018, 11:49 AM)pekingduck_imp Wrote: 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).
Yo, Pekingduck ..... the last kit I used had the two circuits, instead of simply shunting current to create a low temp grip. I actually installed a throttle sleeve on the left side so as not to have a heat sink (handle bar) absorbing heat. Your idea is better and less expensive. Had to pop rivet the throttle sleeve to the handlebar to keep it from turning! Has worked nicely on the Guzzi for several years.
Thanks for the offer of a printed manual for the 1200 Sport. I found one on line a few years back, and downloaded it to my computer, so I can pull up whatever info I need.
Bob
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Do you folks have recommends for heated grips? I'd like a set and maybe some instructions on how to install. Thanks in advance.
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The OEM ones are nice, albeit a little expensive. If you follow the installation instructions exactly you get a nice professional installation.
Others can chime in with the aftermarket ones. There are some good options.
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I too am spoiled by the BMW experience, and would love heated grips on the CB. I wouldn't be willing to give up the grip puppies though, so I'm assuming the adhesive-backed heaters are the better or only option.
Or...maybe a set of heated gloves, if I can deal with the wires?
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Find the hi/lo switch grip elements with different clutch/throttle elements, to avoid the heat sink issue. There's a 10a open accessory outlet in the headlight bucket, keyed on/off. I think the instructions I had suggested tapping the headlight wire for pwr but it's not necessary. Honda grips go right back on with compressed air, have not budged with heat on. I had them on my ST too.
What brand? Don't remember but Google to the rescue right? Good luck.
Symtec Heat Demon heated grips, 53 bucks at Revzilla. Probably cheaper somewhere else.
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I've installed Moose grip warmer elements on several bikes without failure. Three wires going into each pad means it has a high-low range.
Remember, don't buy heated grips for ATVs - both grips are the same size, to fit directly on the 7/8" bars.
Here's a pic of a Moose kit and one of a generic high-off-low switch on eBay that clamps around 7/8" bars. You could mount it inboard of the clutch master cylinder on stock bars pretty cleanly.
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(10-14-2018, 02:57 AM)Jim21680_imp Wrote: I too am spoiled by the BMW experience, and would love heated grips on the CB. I wouldn't be willing to give up the grip puppies though, so I'm assuming the adhesive-backed heaters are the better or only option.
Or...maybe a set of heated gloves, if I can deal with the wires?
You definitely can use Grip Puppies over the OEM heated grips and/or over the adhesive-backed heaters.
I had a set of Heat Demon grip warmers on my original 2013 and they worked fine. I had an identical set on my wife's bike and they melted her leather glove. The Heat Demon people sent me a replacement set and paid for her replacement gloves. I never installed the replacement set on my bike and went with the OEM grips for my wife's bike.
http://leeparksdesign.com/brands/Heat-Demons.html
I may install my replacement set on my bike, but I'm still leaning toward biting the bullet on the OEM grips.
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I like Oxford heated grips for a few reasons. They'll automatically shut off after a few minutes if you forget to turn them off, the controller has 5 different settings, and they're easy to install.
I used to run the kind where you put the element under your grips but after forgetting to shut them off a couple times and killing the battery I was done with that style. I also didn't like how hot the one grip would get and the other one would hardly feel warm.
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/oxfo...ated-grips
