Heated Grips Failing?

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Oct 24, 2014 | 10:00 AM

Joe12RK

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Heated Grips Failing?

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...

Last edited by Joe12RK; Oct 24, 2014 at 11:01 AM.

Oct 24, 2014 | 10:13 AM

Boomer1143

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

Oct 24, 2014 | 10:37 AM

dyna rider

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Heated Grips

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

Oct 24, 2014 | 11:38 AM

mysturgis

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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.

Oct 24, 2014 | 12:08 PM

Blue Duck

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

d.j.

Oct 24, 2014 | 12:22 PM

coldmcrider

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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.

Oct 24, 2014 | 12:54 PM

Weavr99FLHT

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

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Oct 24, 2014 | 04:01 PM

son of the hounds

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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.