It's that time of year up north where I'm considering these. I have read a lot of posts that Harley's heated grips don't last more than two years. But most of those posts are from the 2011-12 time frame. Has anyone had problems since then? Or had good luck?


Also, in the HD catalog the part number ends in -08A for some - that means something changed in the part since it was introduced in 2008. Does anyone know when the A was added (or why)?

I also read that the fancy grips fail more than the stock ones, any experience there?

Thanks,
Joe


ps try to stay on topic - I'm not interested in heated gloves...

 

I'm heading into my third winter and my grips are working fine.

 

I'm still using the original heated grips on my 11 RGU and they work just fine.

 

I have put two sets of the Harley leather heated grips on my 2002 ultra and they both only lasted 1 1/2 years. I don't think I will buy another set. the last set was put on less than two years ago.

 

Used mine this morning on my 2010 FLHTK. Still toasty on setting 4. Going into year 5 and they still work great.

d.j.

 

I had to replace them on my 09 ultra in 2011 and 2013. I figure I am good till next year when they will probably need to be replaced again.

 

50k miles and 5 seasons still going strong purchased from P&A catalog for FLHTC

 

I had them installed '10 by the dealer and I use them regularly. I had the dealer install them as I needed bars that came back further and it was late November and freezing rain when I picked up my bike. I use them when ever my fingers get cold, even in the summer chill riding home across the desert at 3 AM. No issues so far. I rarely go beyond 3, two being the most common setting even down into the 20sF. I was told that regular use at the hottest settings would reduce life of the grips, but that staying under 5 and the grips would outlast me. Anyway, I would need asbestos gloves at 5 or higher. At three, it would be hard to hang on to the grip with a bare hand for very long.

 

Stock Heated Grips on my 12' Limited still going strong. It does seem like it takes a little longer for them to heat up though.

 

On my 2011 FLHTK my grips are still working fine. I don't turn them past 2.