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Fitted heated grips

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So fitted heated grips today, easy enough to do, whip off the connectors on bike and replace with bullet connectors, fit grips and they work. Only problem is the throttle seems to be sticking slightly but I think it was doing that before. Any ideas on how to adjust so they don't stick.

thanks

Lee
 
Reports like that give me courage to try myself. ;)

And, while predictably, I am of no help with your throttle-sticking question, I'll hitchhike on your post and ask my own.

Do heated grips "wear out" in the sense of diminished heat?

My Norge's are faint shadows of their original selves. Barely warm to an ungloved hand even when set on "3." Corrosion somewhere?

Thanks for the ride. :laugh:

Bill
 
I've fitted the factory heated grips to several CARC bikes. Initially, the early ones installed without a hitch, but the later versions needed a boss to be filed off the circumference of the replacement twistgrip. Not sure why the specifications changed, I have to assume they are also used for some other (Aprilia?) models.

Take a look at the replacement twistgrip for this protusion; as you tighten the screws when reassembling, you will feel it catching on the clamping part. Once you realize it serves no purpose, remove it with a small file, and your troubles will be over.

I'm assuming you have the correct kit for your model, the Breva and 1200 Sport are different than the Norge due to the different style of controls. Dunno what the later 8V versions use.
 
Bill Hagan said:
Do heated grips "wear out" in the sense of diminished heat?

My Norge's are faint shadows of their original selves. Barely warm to an ungloved hand even when set on "3." Corrosion somewhere?
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You've hit it on the nail. Check the plugs and sockets where they plug in. I've experienced problems with these connectors.

If you peel back the grips slightly, it will reveal the terminals to the grip heater. Here you can measure the voltage across the terminal, and compare with the voltage between the "hot" terminal (experiment to determine which one) and the chassis which is also the heater current return. For some unknown reason, I've experienced issues with this return circuit, and was able to trace it every time to the connectors.
 
I have recently fitted the aftermarket Oxford Heated Grips to my Sport which were pretty straightforward to fit. The throttle side did not fully return to its closed position but I found some grip glue had leaked causing stiction. Once I removed this they were fine. I could not get them to work with the pre-installed wires under the tank etc so resorted to fitting them as instructed by Oxford. These are the first heated grips I have ever had on any motorcycle after some 30yrs of riding. Wow, what a difference! I cannot believe I have not done it sooner. The Oxford version I have has a controller that has 4 different heat settings. On maximum they are actually too hot! Its been very cold here in the UK in recent weeks and I am finding I can ride in lightweight waterproof summer gloves and only need a middle heat setting. Brilliant.
 
Grip heaters / new gel grips are one of my first mods to any bike. I've used both under grip heating elements and Oxford all-in-one grips; I prefer the separate elements so I can choose my own grips, and my Oxfords wore through to expose the heating wires (replaced them with elements and gel grips).

On the 1200S, I used the factory connectors, even going so far as to find the correct Molex connectors to plug into. In hindsight, I would have just cut off the factory connectors and soldered everything together or used posi-locks. I added a momentary switch into one of the blank rounds next to the hazard button.

I'm really impressed by the MG engineering - it's brilliant having the indicator on the LCD dash.

I use the heated grips whenever I'm a bit chilly. I don't mind using them when it's 60F out!

Enjoy,
Tom
 
I used the bike for work yesterday, first time since I put the grips on. It was +1 so a bit chilly and they were great. Even using the factory fitting wiring and heat control setting 3 got a bit to much.

For a pair of grips that were £22 I am impressed.

Just got the hand guards to fit now but need some extra long bolts so they can fit on the outside of the bar weights and hopefully they shouldn't interfere with the screen.
 
kiwi dave said:
Bill Hagan said:
Do heated grips "wear out" in the sense of diminished heat?

My Norge's are faint shadows of their original selves. Barely warm to an ungloved hand even when set on "3." Corrosion somewhere?
Click to expand...

You've hit it on the nail. Check the plugs and sockets where they plug in. I've experienced problems with these connectors.

If you peel back the grips slightly, it will reveal the terminals to the grip heater. Here you can measure the voltage across the terminal, and compare with the voltage between the "hot" terminal (experiment to determine which one) and the chassis which is also the heater current return. For some unknown reason, I've experienced issues with this return circuit, and was able to trace it every time to the connectors.
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Many thanks.

Missed your response somehow, and just saw when it "resurfaced" with thread activity.

Appreciate the explanation; and, actually (if somewhat unbelievably to those who know me :whistle: ) , that is in my limited electro-mechanical reach. :laugh:

Bill
 
toma nova said:
Grip heaters / new gel grips are one of my first mods to any bike. I've used both under grip heating elements and Oxford all-in-one grips; I prefer the separate elements so I can choose my own grips, and my Oxfords wore through to expose the heating wires (replaced them with elements and gel grips).

On the 1200S, I used the factory connectors, even going so far as to find the correct Molex connectors to plug into. In hindsight, I would have just cut off the factory connectors and soldered everything together or used posi-locks. I added a momentary switch into one of the blank rounds next to the hazard button.

I'm really impressed by the MG engineering - it's brilliant having the indicator on the LCD dash.

I use the heated grips whenever I'm a bit chilly. I don't mind using them when it's 60F out!

Enjoy,
Tom
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Tom, did you use a push to make or push to break type momentary switch?
 
I've just discovered that my '09 Norge has factory heated grips. :? The previous owner apparently didn't know, and thus never said antying. I found the button on the left grip near the headlight hi/lo switch. I have not used them yet. I pushed the button and didn't see any indicator lights or any way to know whether they were on, at what level, or off. The bike was not started, so I didn't leave them on long enough to throw off any noticeable heat. Is there an on/off/temp level indicator I should look for?
 
Joe,

The grip indicator will appear in the upper part of the LCD when the grips are on; it is a picture of a grip with three bars to indicated hi / med / lo.

To turn the grips on, hold the button for a few seconds, maybe three. To change heat levels, push and release the button. To turn off, hold for three seconds again.

My 1200S did not come with heaters but had all the wiring and controls like your Norge. I'm quite pleased with the control and display system MG chose.

HTH,
Tom
 
toma nova said:
Joe,

The grip indicator will appear in the upper part of the LCD when the grips are on; it is a picture of a grip with three bars to indicated hi / med / lo.

To turn the grips on, hold the button for a few seconds, maybe three. To change heat levels, push and release the button. To turn off, hold for three seconds again.

My 1200S did not come with heaters but had all the wiring and controls like your Norge. I'm quite pleased with the control and display system MG chose.

HTH,
Tom
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Perfect! Thank you!
 
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