Questions about the Yamaha heated grips are?

[ValpoFz]

How thick are they and how hard are they to install?

Thanks
Ed

 

[oregon-rider]

I will let you know in two weeks after i put them on ::008::

 

[troll]

How thick are they and how hard are they to install?

Thanks
Ed

I installed my own and did not find it particularly hard. The fussy part is how the wire is laid into the throttle housing. The instructions that came with the kit were detailed enough. I think it is a very well put together kit and worth the money. pretty much plug and play, you do need to drill a new index hole in the bars for the throttle housing pin. I don't know how thick they are but I do know they work well and are very warm. The control works well and sets the warmth where you want it. ::26::

 

[spasm]

they are way too expensive and DONT heat up evenly, one side is way hotter than the other, i personally wish i hadnt bothered and bought some cheaper ones that do the same job ::007::

 

[markjenn]

Extensively covered in other threads.

- Mark

 

[ar15a3]

Went for the oems and not to hard to install, work very good in cold Wyoming weather. I think worth every penny, dealer gave a good deal Both sides heat equally.

 

[oregon-rider]

grips went on pretty easy. Routing the wire in the throttle housing was the only hard part. They seem to work well ::022::

 

[Tremor38]

they are way too expensive and DONT heat up evenly, one side is way hotter than the other, i personally wish i hadnt bothered and bought some cheaper ones that do the same job ::007::

Well if the same guy installs the cheaper grips, he'll probably botch those too. Ever wonder why you're the only guy on the forum with this problem?

 

[Curt]

Well if the same guy installs the cheaper grips, he'll probably botch those too. Ever wonder why you're the only guy on the forum with this problem?

There's nothing to botch because the kit comes with new grips and heaters fully integrated and pre-wired to slide on.

Mine heat evenly, but since one tends to grip the throttle side harder it may feel like that side is warmer. A throttle rocker may help there.

I'm worried the wire in the throttle housing will eventually break. I had to lubricated it thoroughly to get it to slide like it's supposed to.

 

[spasm]

There's nothing to botch because the kit comes with new grips and heaters fully integrated and pre-wired to slide on.

Mine heat evenly, but since one tends to grip the throttle side harder it may feel like that side is warmer. A throttle rocker may help there.

I'm worried the wire in the throttle housing will eventually break. I had to lubricated it thoroughly to get it to slide like it's supposed to.

exactly i must have the only pair that are shit and dont work properly, one side is definately hotter than the other im not dreaming it up mate

 

[EricV]

exactly i must have the only pair that are shit and dont work properly, one side is definately hotter than the other im not dreaming it up mate

I'm guessing the throttle side is hotter? You might consider pulling the clutch side off, getting some large shrink tubing from an electrical supply house and installing a piece over the bar, heating it to shrink, then re-installing the heated grip. The shrink tubing will offer a bit of insulation and help prevent the bar from sucking heat away so fast, making the grips feel more equal in heat out put.

If it's the reverse, yep, yours are shyte.

 

[reverend12]

They work Great, They are expensive!

 

[ValpoFz]

Thanks guys, I dont want to do a lot of fiddling.

 

[PPCLI Guy]

My dealer put them on the RHS bar.....next to throttle. Not happy. soon to be fixed.

 

[bmac]

exactly i must have the only pair that are shit and dont work properly, one side is definately hotter than the other im not dreaming it up mate

Mine were installed by the dealer and there is no question that on my bike the throttle side is warmer and by quite a bit. This is probably my sixth bike with various heated grips and this is the first to heat unevenly.

I actually like that the throttle side it is a little warmer but the difference is a little more than I would like.

 

[markjenn]

Mine were installed by the dealer and there is no question that on my bike the throttle side is warmer and by quite a bit. This is probably my sixth bike with various heated grips and this is the first to heat unevenly.

I actually like that the throttle side it is a little warmer but the difference is a little more than I would like.

I sorta echo this. The throttle side is slightly warmer, mostly noticeable in first few minutes. After this, I can detect the throttle is warmer, but I have to call my attention to it. It is a non-issue for me.

- Mark

 

[oregon-rider]

I have rode in temperatures in the low thirty's and have no complaints with my Yamaha grips ::008::

 

[spasm]

at last im NOT the only one with the problem, thing im not happy about is for the large amount of money they cost i would expect better performance. my old oxford grips were better for a sixth of the price ??? now do u get my point lol