R&G heated grips

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  1. bandit_287

    bandit_287 Active Member

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    I've taken the bike out a couple of times if late when it's been dry and wrapped up warm, however even wearing winter gloves my fingers feel the cold. Ive read some reviews of the heated gloves from R&G and all seem quite positive. They seem easy to wire up, control module isn't too big and the grip itself feels good. They seem very good value for money at £33.00 delivered from Amazon.

    Does anybody have them fitted to their Blade and what's your opinions?

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  2. Barstewardsquad

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    Someone just fitted a set. Thing I remember is that they have no sensor built in to tell if the bike is running or not, not a problem if you remember to turn them off, but if not you will be best wiring in a relay that is ignition switched to avoid the battery being drained.
     
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    Didn't rate them myself... the Oxford sports grips were way better.
     
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    I'd defo wire them via an ignition live or wire them directly to the battery with a relay in situ. I think I might buy a pair and try them. They seem really unobtrusive, I've always looked at heated grips on a sports bike as looking awful but these seem okay.
     
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    Oxford grips and the control box was too chunky for my liking. Just doesn't look right on a sports bike. The R&G box looks a lot smaller.
     
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    I recently fitted some Daytona ones which don't have a separate control box. Not used them in anger yet, but they are a bit chunky.
     
  7. lambchops

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    Im about to review :) some DataTool ones, there are £60 and plug directly to the battery and "sense" when the bike is running or not and turn off. They also have a real nice power lever which is integrated so you dont need to mount some hideous switch. Available here :)

    DATATOOL Heated Motorcycle Grips | The Carbon King

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    Lamb chops, I like the look of them, no hideous control box to mount and look OEM. Let me know how they are please.
     
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    Will do, may even do a video... [​IMG]
     
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    Doh!!! Just realised I put daytona and not datatool :eek:
     
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    Look too chunky for me ... but then I'm used to Renthals now.

    I reckon renthals with a semtec heated element kit would be perfect :)
     
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    yes they are quite large but I suffer with some vibs in the hands so thought the extra girth may help with that also :)
     

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