Heated grips
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Tourer
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Heated grips
whats up all...i am installing new bars in a week or so....was thinking of putting on some heate grips...Looking for the pros & cons & if anyone has issue to the reliabilty & longevity of the grips..i am looking at the flame ones here is the part # 56047-03B...they are a bit pricey...just want some info before i spend$$$$$...thanks..
Tourer
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From: Northern CA
RE: Heated grips
I have the Flame heated grips on my '03 EGC...never a problem with them. The only thing I find I don't like about them is that you have to have your hands on the handlebars all the time, or you might as well not have heated grips. I frequently ride one-handed, so if I was contemplating a change now, I'd buy heated gloves instead.
Road Warrior
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RE: Heated grips
I'm sure the grips are great but I use heated gloves ( and jacket ). Thegloves warm thewhole hand, not just your palms, and are a lot easier to take with you if you change bikes in the future. Also if you ever want to rest a hand off the grip, it's still stays warm.
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Road Master
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RE: Heated grips
I find in less then 40 degree weather I need to use my hippo hands if I'm going to ride longer then an hour or two,I never had heated gloves but that may be a better choice.
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RE: Heated grips
Had four different sets and they all crapped after prolonged use. IMHO the design is a POS. The pissantlittle rheostat used takes a crap after any prolonged amperage is put to it. Buy heated gloves and a vest. Have riding bros that have gotten twenty years out of those.I never got two months out of a set of HD heated grips.