Best Heated Grip Option?

[Wulfgar]

Hope this hasn't been posted before (and too lazy to check) but....what are the best options for heated grips on the Tenere? I have grown excessive fond of such niceties the last 15 or so years and know Yamaha sells a kit - just don't like the obtrusive control design and mount. Really want a cleaner, factory-designed look - is there a better after-market choice?

 

[~TABASCO~]

Hope this hasn't been posted before (and too lazy to check) but....what are the best options for heated grips on the Tenere? I have grown excessive fond of such niceties the last 15 or so years and know Yamaha sells a kit - just don't like the obtrusive control design and mount. Really want a cleaner, factory-designed look - is there a better after-market choice?

Rod, showed us one time that was cool and didn't really cost that much... I forgot the name but im sure he will chime in.... That is the kit I think im going with.....

 

[elizilla]

Order these:
http://www.warmnsafe.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65_71_83&products_id=219

Also order two set of the new grips of your choice.

And order some of this. Available at Home Depot or from many sellers at Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Rescue-Fusing-Silicone-Repair-Black/dp/B001JT0EL6

Take the stock grips off. On the clutch side, wrap the bar in a couple layers of rescue tape, until it's about the same size as the throttle side with its plastic tube. Then put the heater on, then put a throttle side grip on. The reason for this, is because the metal bar is a big heat sink and if you just put the heater on bare metal the clutch side won't heat as well as the throttle side.

Install the heater on the throttle tube, and install the grips over the top using your preferred method to glue them down. (Grip glue, hairspray, rubbing alcohol, whatever.

Install the dial somewhere elegant. Run your wiring nice and clean.

It'll look cleaner than factory, you get to have whatever grips you like, you'll get the most possible heat for the number of watts you spend, the most fine adjustment, and it's realtively inexpensive. Slightly more work, and you do have to drill holes, but I think it is worth the trouble.

 

[fredz43]

In the past I have used a few wraps of fiberglass tape on the clutch side bar and used the normal grip, but I like your idea of wrapping that side thicker and using a throttle side grip there. Thanks.

 

[colorider]

Rod, showed us one time that was cool and didn't really cost that much... I forgot the name but im sure he will chime in.... That is the kit I think im going with.....

I've used the Symtec kit on the last umpteen bikes I've owned. Always worked good and no need to do any special wrapping of the clutch side. Use whatever grips of choice (I prefer the BMW "ribbed" style). Use an air hose to remove the old grips, install & wire the heaters, install the grips of choice using a shot of hair spray and GO RIDE!!!

http://www.casporttouring.com/cst/motorcycle/SYMT/16025.html

 

[~TABASCO~]

I've used the Symtec kit on the last umpteen bikes I've owned. Always worked good and no need to do any special wrapping of the clutch side. Use whatever grips of choice (I prefer the BMW "ribbed" style). Use an air hose to remove the old grips, install & wire the heaters, install the grips of choice using a shot of hair spray and GO RIDE!!!

http://www.casporttouring.com/cst/motorcycle/SYMT/16025.html

Thanks Rod, have you ordered your kit yet ? These are what I think im going to get...............

 

[colorider]

Thanks Rod, have you ordered your kit yet ? These are what I think im going to get...............

Yep - they (along with my BMW grips) are installed and now just need to work out the wiring. I enlarged one of the holes in my HDB clamp to fit the rocker switch this evening. Tomorrow I'll work on where to tap into power/switched power for my FZ-1 and wire the rocker and my Powerlet. I have a second Powerlet, but not sure where/if I will mount it - depends if I eventually spring for any heated gear.

 

[fredz43]

I know that the Symtecs have a higher wattage element for the clutch side, but it doesn't hurt to still do some sort of insulation of the metal bar. If not, a part of that extra wattage is going to be used to heat the metal bar. Might as well have it go toward heating my hand rather than the bar, is my way of thinking. YMMV.

 

[yukondood]

Heated grips

I know others are talking about heat waves but, I am headed to Da
wson this weekend and Dalton Highway next. evenings and morning are cool, what are guys using for heated grips. The oem seems a bit steep so looking for an aftermarket set

Thanks ina dvance

 

[motodude]

Re: Heated grips

Just had mine installed. They are nice but the stock mount for the big clunky dial switch is on the bottom of the left mirror stalk. Not pretty, and rather vulnerable. i'll be looking to remount it at some point...prolly on the handlebar under the key switch.....

 

[limey]

Re: Heated grips

I will be installing Oxford heated grips, I had them on the V-STROM and was very happy with them they sell for about $80..

 

[rem]

Re: Heated grips

I am headed to Dawson this weekend and Dalton Highway next

Sounds good to me. I'll like to join you but I have an appointment with the oral surgeon Sunday morning. whoop tee dooo. Regarding grips, they went to install Oxford grips on mine last week but found they were too short or something. I opted for the OEM. Way more expensive but plug and play. Gary's gonna get me a discount I think.


Have fun in Dawson and surrounding area. The ride to Clinton Creek should be a good one. would be a nice day trip out of Dawson. R

 

[Paulvt1]

Be aware Guys, that the OE Yamaha grips are longer than most aftermarket grips - heated or otherwise. I have a set of Renthal diamond grips fitted and they are shorter than stock by about an inch either side. The Yamaha Heated grip kit is expensive, but fit's perfectly by all accounts.

 

[fredz43]

I noticed that when I put my Pro Grip 714's on my new bike. I will use them when I put the Symtec heaters on later. I decided I would slide them toward the end of the grip and the extra space will be inboard.

 

[colorider]

Be aware Guys, that the OE Yamaha grips are longer than most aftermarket grips - heated or otherwise. I have a set of Renthal diamond grips fitted and they are shorter than stock by about an inch either side. The Yamaha Heated grip kit is expensive, but fit's perfectly by all accounts.

The OEM grip are about 3/16" longer than the BMW grips. I sliced off a narrow section of one of my old OEM grips laying around and placed on the bar before installing the new grip. Works for me!!

 

[colorider]

I know that the Symtecs have a higher wattage element for the clutch side, but it doesn't hurt to still do some sort of insulation of the metal bar. If not, a part of that extra wattage is going to be used to heat the metal bar. Might as well have it go toward heating my hand rather than the bar, is my way of thinking. YMMV.

True, but if too insulated, the higher wattage may cause the left grip to then be hotter than the right grip.

 

[fredz43]

The OEM grip are about 3/16" longer than the BMW grips. I sliced off a narrow section of one of my old OEM grips laying around and placed on the bar before installing the new grip. Works for me!!

Another good idea. Thanks!

 

[colorider]

Re: Heated grips

I know others are talking about heat waves but, I am headed to Da
wson this weekend and Dalton Highway next. evenings and morning are cool, what are guys using for heated grips. The oem seems a bit steep so looking for an aftermarket set

Thanks ina dvance

I'm going to merge this with the thread started earlier today on the same subject....

Rod

 

[2tall]

Someone said the Yamaha grip contoller is kinda fugly. Does anyone have a picture of it installed?

 

[motocephalic]

I've used the Symtec kit on the last umpteen bikes I've owned. Always worked good and no need to do any special wrapping of the clutch side. Use whatever grips of choice (I prefer the BMW "ribbed" style). Use an air hose to remove the old grips, install & wire the heaters, install the grips of choice using a shot of hair spray and GO RIDE!!!

http://www.casporttouring.com/cst/motorcycle/SYMT/16025.html


Thanks Rod,
I have the need now being in the Tundra.