remove heated grips

[Big Dave]

OK calling all Techno boffins 

my heated grips have decided they don't want to play any more so i'm going to remove them and replace them before VIM16  Norway (yes i'm an old softy and don't like the cold).
So which is the best way to remove the old ones ?
Hack them off with sharp instruments  , disassemble the throttle/twist grip  and drip some anti sticky stuff between the grip and the twist grip  ::)and wait 2-3 years for it to take effect  .

And which is the easiest way to refit ?
All/any advice welcome

Big Dave

[loudpedal]

Stanley knife usually does the job Dave.
If you are fitting the same make again leave your wiring intact. There should be a connection point somewhere between the grip and the power source.
Bit of sand paper to clean up the bars before fitting the new ones. Use UHU glue to stick them

BUT          CHECK YOUR FUSE FIRST

That's the most common faulty with grip heaters.


Loudpedal

[Big Dave]

Cheers Lp
The problem i have is the twist grip,
the grip has some how worn through and the wire element is burning holes in my gloves and finger.
Thought about insulation tape but that would just come off after a few miles of twisting the throttle.

Any recommendations as to which brand to replace with
Numpty says Oxford Touring any other recommendations.

BD

[loudpedal]

If the ones you have are Honda ones. Then yes go with oxford.




Loudpedal

[jackyork]

Avoid oxford at any price; I was in the mountains with a heated 'grip' and it wasn't even my bad hand.

I have a pair of Pan rubbers somewhere from when I fitted heaters (Hein Gericke), if they could be butchered to repair yours.

Maybe later. Removal says Stanley knife but test the adhesion first: they supply superglue with the kit, which I'm sure is inferior to UHU so I removed the Pan's with brute force.
The ones that came with this bike, I have been assured are 'very cheap' and' top of the range' expensive, so I don't know.
The Hein Gerricke ones were great, after I replaced the brain box....twice. The Oxfords failed at foreign touring.
I've said before in this forum, I try to avoid Oxford products wherever there is a viable alternative. They used to be okay but they have long since stopped testing the quality themselves and are very much  'feel the width' now.
If it's any help to send a picture of mine, I will but they have a small control box with a red multi-push button for 5 or 6 settings.

JK

[Skye]

If you have access to compressed air and put the noozle to make the sealed grip to loozen that is a tip.
Otherwise it to use chemicals. Glue will solve with extra. In this case use chemical petrol found in farmacy's like coors.
lampoil can also help you. Ask Linda what she use to makes her homestyle burning. that will solve the glue.


Samething to use if you want to clean sprockets and chain.

Pictures says:
Blue paraffin

[steve razor]

Dave.
use stanley knife is easier/faster. watch pinkies. mine are oxford, powered from right hand brake switch, with a teed on spade connector.never had a problem & simple to fit without running wires all over the bike..have fun.

[S Barker]

Stanley Knife !

Solvent !

M.T.F.U

[spikidave]

I've used a small pair of wire cutters successfully in the past to remove the old grips. Working slowly from outside in. I have found R&G racing heated grips to be the best with 5 different hest settings. However, as I appear to change my bikes so often these days. I've changed to Oxford heated gloves as they're easy to move from bike to bike and heat all of your handd, not just the inside.

[Big Dave]

I do like the Gas Axe approach 
Paraffin and Solvents i think would be a neater idea but time consuming .
Heated gloves is an idea i never really thought of, unsure  .
So it looks like the stanley knife approach (best count pinkies 1st) they do need to come off.(the Grips that is).

Any way time to sober up, pack my bag, and go and earn some money to buy new Grips / Gloves.
Thanks to all for advice.
BD

[tomhowe]

Or of course, if your heated grips still actually work, there are these Grip Puppies.   My mate uses a pair with his heated grips and they work fine.

http://www.chainspeed.co.uk/products/Grip-Puppies-%252d-Anti-Vibration-Slip-On-Foam-Comfort-Grips.html?gclid=CJjzkcOB9LwCFQ_HtAodpRkAHw

[Deaks]

For replacement heated grips, assuming you're not going to spend out on Honda's excellent heated grips, I'd heartily recommend Datatools Therma Grips.

They are equivalent price to Oxford's, but the control module is an adjuster with 4 settings on the left grip & a blinking LED (1 blink/second for level 1, 2 blinks/second for level 2 etc) light on the right grip.

They come with a two year guarantee rather than Oxford's one year, wire up the same as Oxford's & deactivate when the engine isn't running, probably based on current to the battery.

I think they are fantastic & I'm never buying Oxford's again as long as these are on sale

[LazyRider]

Thought about insulation tape but that would just come off after a few miles of twisting the throttle.


BD

I tend to use nail varnish to cover small nicks in wires - I use my wife's, none of mine are the right colour !

[mickeyflyn]

Guys I have had oxford wrap arround hot grips on my bandit for about 5 years , they have never let me down
the only thing I had to get used to was no temp control so they  flat out all the time unless you turn them off.

in comparison my honda hot grips are not as warm but are ok .