V85 Heated Grips

[BADGER999]

Just been informed that there is a potential delay on Guzzi heated grips. Just wondering what other options I’ve got ? Anybody fitted aftermarket ones cos the dealer says they won’t fit . Also contemplating trying heated gloves as an option too. Any advice appreciated. Just to clarify I am awaiting delivery of the bike on a 71 plate.

 

[longdog]

I can’t see why Oxford heated grips wouldn’t fit? I have a pair of Keis heated gloves, you can either plug them into the bike or they have rechargeable batteries and 3 heat settings, they keep my hands nice and toasty.

 

[BADGER999]

I can’t see why Oxford heated grips wouldn’t fit? I have a pair of Keis heated gloves, you can either plug them into the bike or they have rechargeable batteries and 3 heat settings, they keep my hands nice and toasty.

Just been looking at them actually. How are they for ‘feel’ on the bike ? Not wanting to feel like I’ve got welders gauntlets on

 

[barak666]

Fitting Oxford grips is covered depth by MartinK in the following thread....

https://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php/573047-Moto-Guzzi-V85-TT-Travel-Crash-bars-which

 

[Neil W]

I've had Oxford grips on 4 bikes , never had any issues and they easily outperform BMW's own grips (whether it be 1150gs,1200tc ,f800gsa, or any of the three GSA LC's I've owned ) Cannot see why they would not fit a V85

 

[BADGER999]

Fitting Oxford grips is covered depth by MartinK in the following thread....

https://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php/573047-Moto-Guzzi-V85-TT-Travel-Crash-bars-which

Thanks for that…….looks like this could be the best option

 

[MartinK]

Badger. If you fancy a ride over, you can check out the Oxford grips on my bike. I'll also give you a couple of the connector as I bought a whole packet...

 

[longdog]

Just been looking at them actually. How are they for ‘feel’ on the bike ? Not wanting to feel like I’ve got welders gauntlets on

they are pretty damn good to be honest with a good even heat around the fingers and thumbs.

 

[MartinK]

Last winter on a few cold long rides, I had heated grips, heated gloves, and muffs on...super-toasty even when snowing (and riding 330 miles from Devon to Cumbria!)

I found my heated gloves got very "marginal" in performance when wet. With the muffs as well, I could have the grips and the gloves both on "minimum" and still be toasty...

 

[Akulaking]

Just ordered a set of the Oxfords plus the necessary bits from RS. Went out for a night ride last night to get some running in miles done and to see how good the lights are. I’m pleased to report the led lights are excellent! A most enjoyable ride but my hands were freezing. I’d had a daft idea that I could manage with out heated grips but no. Ordered them soon as I got home.
Excellent post on fitting them Martin, and much time saved on researching the connectors.

 

[BADGER999]

Badger. If you fancy a ride over, you can check out the Oxford grips on my bike. I'll also give you a couple of the connector as I bought a whole packet...

That’s a really kind offer mate. This site is full of knowledgeable, genuine people I’m still waiting for delivery of the V85 after the centre stand and engine bars arrive from Italy. Still hopeful the heated grips might turn up too, but I at least now know I’ve got another option.