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Heated grips!

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Im wanting to put on the heated show chrome grips #17-950 but I HATE the massive heat adjustment knob on it. Is there anything I can use in place of it? Something in the smaller version knob/toggle? Thanks in advance for all the input:thumbup:
 
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heated grips

I put on the Star? heated grips with a small lo - hi - off rocker switch which I mounted inside the right glove box. Work great and inexpensive. Sorry about the name.......I'm old..
 
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May want to look at the electric heated grip "wraps" that Aerostitch sells. #1433 $45. I have these and they install in seconds. The thing I like about these is that there is no chance of them developing an open in the wiring durring the long months of the year that they are not needed. Nothing worse than the things not working just when you need them. I also got the controller.


Corventure Dave
 
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I bought them a couple years ago. They quit working after about 30 minutes. They were replaced and the replacement did the same thing. I would not buy them. The next time I buy heated grips it will be on a new bike.
 
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#9 ·
Kevin,

I have a set of heated grips I got this winter from EC. Plan was to put them on but then i went and stuck my hand into my snowblower. Been a long 7 weeks, but I hopefully get the pins out next week. I would love to swing by when you are working on yours or follow up with you later to learn all I can about how to do it.

If x-rays go well next Wednesday the doc will pull the pins out. Still can't really bend index and long finger but at least I'll be able to wear a glove. If I feel safe pulling the clutch with ring and pinky finger I should be back up and riding.

Got to get to those RTes I'm missing!

Scott....
 
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If it's the control that has a square box with a round knob that does the controlling. Our mechanic removed the knob installed the box inside the lower fairing where most people put the volt meter. drilled a small hole where the red on light is so when it's on (at night) it can be noticed. He also removed the nomenclature that shows what power level is and placed it behind the knob so you can see the power setting during daylight hours. Been on for quite awhile no problems.
 
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I put on the Star? heated grips with a small lo - hi - off rocker switch which I mounted inside the right glove box. Work great and inexpensive. Sorry about the name.......I'm old..
http://www.dual-star.com/index2/Rider/heated_grip_kit1.htm
i have the same grip heaters, they work great ! price has gone up they used to be only $25, i mounted the switch inside left fairing pocket, easy to unplug if i need to remove the pocket, if its not to late i would return the show chrome heaters, seems like to many complaints :thumbup:
 
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I am also using the Dual-stars. Installed them under Kury grips and they have worked great for about 4 yrs. Even if you have to get new grips they are cheaper than OEM's and more reliable. I hooked mine to a controller mounted under the right hand pocket. My arthritic hands just love 'em.
 
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Kevin,

I have a set of heated grips I got this winter from EC. Plan was to put them on but then i went and stuck my hand into my snowblower. Been a long 7 weeks, but I hopefully get the pins out next week. I would love to swing by when you are working on yours or follow up with you later to learn all I can about how to do it.

If x-rays go well next Wednesday the doc will pull the pins out. Still can't really bend index and long finger but at least I'll be able to wear a glove. If I feel safe pulling the clutch with ring and pinky finger I should be back up and riding.

Got to get to those RTes I'm missing!

Scott....
How did you get your hand stuck? We only had 2 snows worthy of snowblowing!! That sucks!! Heal quick so we can go riding! No wonder I havent seen your bike at work! Im going to put on the grips maybe one rainy weekend.
 
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http://www.dual-star.com/index2/Rider/heated_grip_kit1.htm
i have the same grip heaters, they work great ! price has gone up they used to be only $25, i mounted the switch inside left fairing pocket, easy to unplug if i need to remove the pocket, if its not to late i would return the show chrome heaters, seems like to many complaints :thumbup:
Bought these last last fall just to lazy to put them on. But now its warmer,Ill putem on!
 
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