BMW HEATED GRIP KIT

orionrider · Aug 19, 2004

I had the unfortunate luck of buying a bike that was imported into Florida without heated grips. I’ve tried aftermarket types and I think I’d like to stick to a stick kit for this bike.
Does anyone have a line on an economic stock kit for my bike? Besides going through my dealer?

Thanks
Derek

Nevada, Iowa, USA

Roge · Aug 19, 2004

Try Motoworks for new right hand switch gear 2nd hand, 2 grips new and the connector and pins which go to the connector which is already under the tank the fuse is already there. I did this what you end up with is a factory fit. Check that there are holes for the wires to come out of the bars these are just under the cross bar if ii remember. the job is simple the hardest bit is removing the tank.

Flaps · Aug 19, 2004

You're right, it's an easy job but not that cheap. However, the grips are of good quality unlike my mate's Oxford ones that keep failing. You'll find it a good idea to buy the stuff from Motorworks (or James Sherlock). I did it, and despite the cost (Iwent through my dealer) I haven't regreted it once. Mmmmm toasty....

Roge · Aug 19, 2004

Flaps said:
You're right, it's an easy job but not that cheap. However, the grips are of good quality unlike my mate's Oxford ones that keep failing. You'll find it a good idea to buy the stuff from Motorworks (or James Sherlock). I did it, and despite the cost (Iwent through my dealer) I haven't regreted it once. Mmmmm toasty....

It worked out about £100 all in more expensive than Oxford but standard for the bike

orionrider · Aug 20, 2004

Pictures

Roger,

Any chance you took pictures of the install? Or have the part numbers for the connectors I need? Sorry, I'm nervous about messing with my electrics.

Thanks again!
Derek

Roge · Aug 20, 2004

Its not really messing with electrics, Moto Works provided all the kit if you speak to them they will tell you everything you need but I will try and find the invoice. I did not have a digi camera at the time

The sequence of work is:-

1. Bar ends and hand guards off tank off
2. Remove grips
3. Remove the right hand switch gear which is fiddly and fit the new/previously owned bit which has the grip switch on, the wiring loom is not touched.
4. Feed the wires for the new grips through the bars this was suprisingly easy the holes are such that the wirs just pop out.
5. Push the connector "bullets" into the plastic shell
6. Mate the connectors under the tank.
7. Tank on, check a fuse is fitted (mine was) refit everything
8. Warm hands

Motoworks http://www.motorworks.co.uk/rd/home.php - they were really helpful with waht was need

Flaps · Aug 20, 2004

7. Tank on, check a fuse is fitted (mine was) refit everything
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When Bath Road Motorcycles made me the kit they sold me some fuses. It took me ages to realise that they were all ready fitted!!! D'OH!

HeatedGrips · Aug 21, 2004

When I bought my first new GS four years ago the dealer told me heated grips were a factory-only option because they required an uprated alternator to cope with their power drain.

Was this claim bollocks then?

Commuter · Aug 22, 2004

5. Push the connector "bullets" into the plastic shell
6. Mate the connectors under the tank.

Roger, did these two parts come separately, I have just fitted some ricky bars and damaged one.

Let me know, thanks in advance,

Nick :beerjug:

Roge · Aug 22, 2004

HeatedGrips said:
When I bought my first new GS four years ago the dealer told me heated grips were a factory-only option because they required an uprated alternator to cope with their power drain.

Was this claim bollocks then?

They ommitted to tell you that the uprated generator also is used for the ABS system. Heated grips do not need it. I power the H/Grips, 2 heated jackets, fogs or spots.

Roge · Aug 22, 2004

Commuter said:
5. Push the connector "bullets" into the plastic shell
6. Mate the connectors under the tank.

Roger, did these two parts come separately, I have just fitted some ricky bars and damaged one.

Let me know, thanks in advance,

Nick

I think the bullets were on the wires however the bulletts are standard items that you should be able to get from any car accessory shop

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