Heated grips?
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From: San Angelo, Texas
I put heated grips on my 04 Heritage when new, work great, NEVER had a problem with the Harley heated grips. I didn't put them on my 12UC, don't spend too many days with cold enough weather to justify the added cost, and the heated gear I have works just fine for us.
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From: Long Island, New York
Heated grips are the best, because as noted above, they are there when you need them. I was going to do the gloves, but once I am moving I will never pull over. Just me, I will stay cold for an hour rather than waste time stopping to get the gloves out. Not smart, but at least I know myself.
So the grips are great, just turn them on when you need them. BUT I did have one burn out, no warranty. The good news is HD sells individual parts, so I just purchased the left grip and not the entire kit again. Not sure if the after market grips offer this ability.
As far as the install, not the most fun. I went the whole way and pulled the bars and gas tank to run the wiring as clean as possible. Oh and the directions are for every possible model, and they suck. Damn things never told me to hook up the ground, had to re-read the directions for the Sportster install to work it all out.
Last, I went to apes last winter on my Roadie. Grips were way more effective when the top of my hand was protected by the fairing. Still work well and would not get rid of them, but heated gloves might be better if your bike does not protect your hands.
So the grips are great, just turn them on when you need them. BUT I did have one burn out, no warranty. The good news is HD sells individual parts, so I just purchased the left grip and not the entire kit again. Not sure if the after market grips offer this ability.
As far as the install, not the most fun. I went the whole way and pulled the bars and gas tank to run the wiring as clean as possible. Oh and the directions are for every possible model, and they suck. Damn things never told me to hook up the ground, had to re-read the directions for the Sportster install to work it all out.
Last, I went to apes last winter on my Roadie. Grips were way more effective when the top of my hand was protected by the fairing. Still work well and would not get rid of them, but heated gloves might be better if your bike does not protect your hands.
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Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Houston, TX
My father had a set on an 08 Ultra that would not work, come to find out, the cords were cut after the handlebars split between the posts. (you could move the right grip about 6" without moving the front end). I just ordered some from Surdyke for my FLHX.
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Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Alabama
I really like the ones on the limited. Along with the fairing, my hands stay pretty toasty and I can ride comfortable in much colder weather compared to the heritage. A bonus is, I don't have to wear the big bulky gloves to keep the hands warm.
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From: Spencer, MA
I have an 05 FLHTPI that I installed the Avon heated grips on. I was changing over my grips anyways so for the extra $100 I upgraded. Installed them myself took about an hour and a half. By far one of the BEST upgrades I did to my bike. Early morning, late night, or late fall/early winter riding these work flawlessly. Regulated temperature setting to fit the outside conditions.
My riding partners called me an old man last year, now they're all asking me what the part # is for the grips
My riding partners called me an old man last year, now they're all asking me what the part # is for the grips
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From: Idaho Panhandle
I run my heated grips down to 40F. Below 40F I use Gerbings heated gloves.
I added National Cycle Hand Shields. These do a great job of keeping the wind and rain off my gloves. This makes the heated grips more effective. But even with the shield, when the temps drop down into the 20's and 30's, I wear the heated Gloves.
I found that in temperatures below 40F, that the heated grips are nice, but not sufficient for long rides. I carry my heated gloves in the saddlebag and if my hands start getting cold with the heated grips, I take the gloves out and plug them in. (I use the Gerbings heated jacket liner as it already has the wires for the gloves run down each sleeve. Rare that I use the gloves alone without the jacket and dual controller.
I added National Cycle Hand Shields. These do a great job of keeping the wind and rain off my gloves. This makes the heated grips more effective. But even with the shield, when the temps drop down into the 20's and 30's, I wear the heated Gloves.
I found that in temperatures below 40F, that the heated grips are nice, but not sufficient for long rides. I carry my heated gloves in the saddlebag and if my hands start getting cold with the heated grips, I take the gloves out and plug them in. (I use the Gerbings heated jacket liner as it already has the wires for the gloves run down each sleeve. Rare that I use the gloves alone without the jacket and dual controller.
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