heated grips?

[spock]

my GS is kind'a bog standard,it's a 05. it has no heated grips and I am thinking about fitting some on,but hell if I know what to go for,nor do I know about the cost.
So,what would be a good make to put on?from the lowest cost, to the highest?an idea or two might put me on the way forward,thanks for looking in,hope you all had a good xmas,and all the best for 2009

 

[GSEddie]

try motorworks

http://www.motorworks.co.uk/bmw/products/product.php?f=b&bke=bmw&q=grips&x=0&y=0

they got some for under £40.00

Eddie

 

[Pukmeister]

I fitted the genuine BMW grips to my 2004 model R1200GS as it came without them from the factory. I replaced the non-heated grips for the heated version, plus the right-hand switchgear on the handlebars (to get the switch). This cost me about £220 in parts as I recall, then I had to get the dealer to make a change to the bikes software to 'tell' the bikes computer they were there.

I have no idea why my bike didn't come with heated grips as standard, as every other R1200GS I have seen since has them. I didn't want to fit aftermarket grips to my bike as there is something about the standard items that looks good and works well, plus I didn't fancy all the aftermarket wiring plus messing with switches and relays.

Fitting the BMW items took me about an hour (using the right small torx screwdrivers) as the wiring is simply plugged in, no soldering etc required. The throttle twist grip is easy to release from the throttle cable. I then asked nicely at the next routine service if they could enable them in the software, and they worked from then on.

The only problem I had was when on the hottest setting, the throttle would 'tighten' as the grip expanded against the bar end. This was solved by moving the switchgear slightly away from the grips.

Maybe you could source the parts from a breakers to save money, then get your local dealer to do the software bit during your next service.

 

[Jon P]

I know it is going to be the most expensive solution but I would do the same as Pukmeister and fit the genuine BMW grips - BMW bits just fit and work properly.....and if they don't then BMW will put it right.

 

[Big Lee]

I`ve heated grips on mine and faced with splashing out some cash for warm hands I`d buy heated gloves. They`re cheaper, you can put them on any bike and they keep the back of your hands and finger ends warm. Thats from someone who`s just rode 18 miles home from work with summer gloves on and heated grips

 

[Jon P]

Sure, heated goves are cheaper and yes they heat the back of your hands - but you have to have them with you and connected which is a bit of a pain. Having the option of just flicking a switch really can't be beaten (I am amazed that more manfacturers don't fit them as they are so simple, add very little weight and once you have ridden with them I feel lost on another bike without them).

Of course when it gets really cold then the heated gloves come out along with the heated vest etc

 

[spock]

Maybe you could source the parts from a breakers to save money, then get your local dealer to do the software bit during your next service.
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that's a good idea,but, £40 for an after market kit don't half make you want to go down that path,first I'll see what I can come up with from a breaker.
thanks guys