Oxford Wrap-around heated grips

[Wavex]

I know I am going to get laughed at for getting heated grips down here in SoCal, but after our ride last wkd in low 40's (dry) weather, I decided to look for a solution to the "cold hands" syndrome during these winter rides... I have great gear/clothing for winter riding, except for the hands, so I was thinking of heating gloves or grips...

After looking around I stumbled upon this review and decided to give them a shot... $60 shipped on ebay.

Very easy install and removal is 4 zipties away:

I haven't ridden with them yet, but they do heat up quick...

 

[discgolfdude]

Let us know how well they work? With freezing temps up here I need to get a set of heated grips.

 

[Wavex]

Went on 30min quick ride this morning and they work great! After 5 minutes my hands were toasty

I like the thicker grips too...

This will make a big difference for below 50F riding :thumbup:

 

[Motogiro]

Those are a great alternative! Very cool! or should I say "Very Warm!"
Just saw the vid you posted from last weekend. Didn't even know you had posted it. As soon as I saw it I was sorry I missed you guys!
Happy New Year Friend!

 

[discgolfdude]

Thanks for the write up, I think I might a get a pair. I was wondering though, is there a way to adjust the temp or is just on and you get what you get?

 

[Wavex]

Nope, they're not adjustable, it's either on or off....I can now confirm they get quite hot after 10-15min of riding... almost too hot for cold hands!

 

[DefyInertia]

Get the hand guards too!

FWIW, I went with THESE that mount/stick under your OEM grips after reading Tom from Boston's thread. They have a high and low setting.

 

[Davey]

Hey they look pretty cool, and simple to fit. I've got a set of Oxford heated grips.

I braved the cold weather on Saturday as I've not ridden for 2 months! I've got decent gear but my god I was cold! It was about 0 degrees C (when you factor in the windchill it must have been damn cold!). Even with decent winter gloves and heated grips my fingers were so cold I was having trouble pulling in the clutch! Also had to turn around and come home when I met snow all over the road...

I think hand guards or muffs are the way to go, but they look so crap!

 

[Wavex]

Buell has OEM hand guards that don't look too bad:

I may get a pair...

 

[CrazyBiker]

Get the hand guards too!

FWIW, I went with THESE that mount/stick under your OEM grips after reading Tom from Boston's thread. They have a high and low setting.

Have them on both my FZs. The switch is not that great so I spent another $11 on a waterproof illuminated high power switch. Illuminated Seat Heater Hi/Lo/Off Round Switch

They work well if mounted right. Turn them away from the direct windblast.