replacing heated grip

[Jamieboy]

One of m heated grips has now stopped working. I have a spare (the whole handgrip handgrip wires etc).

I plan to remove the old and replace this weekend (then try to repair ol one of the bike at my leisure at some point).

Any tips for doing this? Presumably I need to detatch the throttle cable from the twistgrip?

Any info on the process greatly appreciated.

 

[Karlread]

Yes, you do need to remove the throttle cable from the grip. The main thing is to have the correct tools for the right hand switch unit etc as rounding the heads off etc will be a nightmare. Watch out for the "hidden" fixings.

 

[Paul G (BHT)]

You also need to remove the fuel tank to unplug the wiring, or at least slide it back t few inches.

 

[Jamieboy]

Thanks guys.

In relation to detaching and re-attaching the throttle cable (not done that before) will I have to re-adjust it afterwards? Should i lube it whilst I'm at it?

Cheers

 

[JonF]

The cables route inside the bars. Tie a long bit of string to the connectors as you pull the cable back through, so you can do the same in reverse to get the new one through the bars. You should be able to manage with just sliding the tank back, as the connector is at the front. It can be very stiff to remove, so try levering very gently with as wide a screwdriver blade as you can find.

 

[Paul Young]

I've done both ways in the past (replace or repair in situ) and would suggest that its a lot less hassle to repair the one you already have in place, than it is to replace it.
Follow the instructions for replacing a grip and at the halfway point, remove the waxy paper cover from the heating wire. You are very likely to find the wire is broken underneath so sellotape the two ends so they are adjacent to each other and solder them carefully back together. Tape over the repaired wire with insulating tape and put a new grip over the top.

 

[Jamieboy]

Thanks all.

As Paul says - once I got to looking at everything I actually thought it seemed easier to repair than replace. Could immediately see where the heating wire had broken - soldered it together, taped it up and it seems to be working fine once again. Getting the grip back on was the most taxing part but once I got the technique (work on different bits with a bit of a twist) went on fine.

 

[Steptoe]

Presumably I need to detatch the throttle cable from the twistgrip?

Not if it's the lefthand grip that's failed............................

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