I'm looking at changing my handlebars (after market bars) and will be internally wiring the new setup. I would also like to add heated hand grips. Arguments for the best type aside, why does HD not recommend theirs with internal wiring? Has anyone added heated grips with mini apes and internally wired them? If there is enough space internally, what are the risks and/or possible negative effects of wiring them internally? Thanks for the help!
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Please post! I am wondering the same thing!

 

 

Eaglesnest Harley Davidson in Lathrop, Ca. does internal wiring plus heated grips on some of their showroom bikes. I spoke with the parts guy and he told me they do it with the Wild 1's bars. I showed him some Santee's I had bought and he stated they were a little too thick for internally wiring both controls and heated grips.

So it can be done, but I would think it depends on the thickness, internal finish (how many welds), and bend of the bars.

http://www.eaglesnestharleydavidson....og&make=Harley

 

Thanks for the info. It would appear that the inner diameter of the bars would be the deciding factor, not so much an electrical issue. Anyone else have thoughts/info/experience?

 

HD heated grips suck, don't buy them. Go to the Heat Demon Web page and check them out. Some bars will need to be drilled a bit so the heat demons will fit, like wild 1 bars.

 

Yeah, I can't get ahold of anyone from Heat Demon, I have been calling AND emailing for the last few weeks, and no luck! Anyone know what gives? Or who else can sell me the right kit for a 2011 RKC, I am looking for the 1.24 black left side kit.

 

The stock bars pinch a lot at the bends, there isnt room for the internal wiring of the grips and the rest of the wires.

I had been thru 3 sets of HD heated grips under warranty, the updated design that came out last year has fixed the problem and they are quite reliable now.

 

I just removed the HD heated grips. They lasted less than 2 seasons. They were nice to have, but I'm going with heated gloves and Avon air cushion grips instead. Any heated grip install is much more comlpicated if your bike has TBW. Also, as someone else here said, check the inside diameter of your bars before you buy heat demons. Some bars will need to be machine out first.

 

I have the original H-D heated grips internally wired into 575s on my FLHTK. Coming up on 2 years and 42,000 miles, no issues. Love 'em.