One small tip that I don't think you mentioned, but could be helpful for a rookie - make sure to move the bars side to side to check that you have enough slack in the cables before deciding on the final cable routing! Wouldn't want to pull on the throttle at bar lock!
Congratulations on reaching 200K subscribers! Your content is honest, understated, but brilliant. The production values of your videos are excellent, ensuring that viewers see clearly what you’re doing and have the necessary perspectives to gain appropriate context. The two of you make a great team! Thank you both for sharing your giftedness with us.
a good thing for removing and adding rubber grips is isopropyl alcohol 👍it works a treat and needs no real clean up as it will evaporate and makes the inside of the grip slightly tacky to help hold it .
Being from the northeast U.S. I know from experience that there is no cold quite like motorcycle cold. I never had heated grips but I did invest in heated gloves and jacket liner. Since I'm an old geezer now my winter riding days are mostly behind me but these look like such an easy install I might look into them for my Versys. Thank you Del and Penney for this pro-level instructional video and I have to say your winter bike is beautiful. God bless and be well my friends. ♥👍👍
Hi Rick, how lovely to hear from you, and we really appreciate your kind words on the big ol' Triumph, not such a popular bike anymore so it was a cheap purchase for a big, comfy mile muncher for all year round use! Why not treat yourself, you may not ride in severe weather but even on a chilly day on a low setting, they keep your hands as warm as a summer's day, well worth the investment! Have a great weekend there, keep well, D&Px
Yep, only time had to get close to the highest setting was at night -3c on the highway and it started to rain sideways… most times first setting is all that is needed and can use summer gloves in winter, but even in summer some late nights it takes the edge off cramps/makes it a more enjoyable ride.
I always like to sand off the metal bracket for the controls, and spray it with smooth Black Hammerite, just to match the Black bars and switch gear a bit better, and make it slightly less obvious 😁
My only complaint is the heater control doesn't look factory. That's my biggest concern and complaint of anything aftermarket is that it never looks right and always sticks out like a sore thumb. Also, how much load does this put on the stator / battery.
I have to agree, fair play, it doesn't blend in with the Triumph controls, but it's universal kit so it's hardly going to blend in with every bike and it's never going to look factory when the factory systems are now built in to the wiring harness and the controller's played through the TFT dash. Nothing aftermarket will ever compare with that. If it really matters to you, you can mount this controller anywhere you like, it comes with a sticky back pad, you could tuck it innocuously out of sight on your fairing somewhere, but I just choose to have mine right next to my left thumb where I need it.... the amount of people who ride up the road now with a girt big phone mounted on their bars, it seems most people aren't bothered about ugly clutter on the dash!
The perfect time of year to be putting this out - and another classic DIY job that would be money badly spent if getting the "stealership" to fit them - thanks guys x
Hey buddy, I think tbh with so many bikes emerging from the production line with heated grips now it's almost become mandatory, certainly as you say, coming in to this time of year... without doubt, Oxford are by far the best product comparing quality and price together, there are better built and fancier hot grip set ups, but you won't buy those for £46 and it seems Oxford have focused on making them extremely easy to fit yourself and having used these now, they seem to have increased the temperature range cos at this time of year, even on a chilly night-time ride, I can't use them on anything higher than the bottom setting before they start to burn your hands... so once the real bad weather comes, I'm looking forward to warm toasty fingers all winter! D&Px
Wow Del 200k subscribers, thats awsome, i also saw the fixing plastic video was 2.2 million, very well deserved...your content is amazing and extreamly well shot, the camera woman deserves some kudos, keep up the good work mate, Nice to see some classic bikes being worked on
Thanks Dave, that's really kind of you mate, we sometimes take a stand back look at the channel and are amazed at how it's grown... think it's time for a little 200k celebration video, I'll see if I can get it filmed in time for next weekend!
@@Moonfleet41 a well deserved celibration and look back at how the garages have changed and grown...i look forward to seeing that...and all the bikes involved.....long video lol
Just about to fit mine. I know its not cold out but saves fitting then in winter when it's already cold and wet. So going to my goto channel for all things motorcycling, here we are! And not a muff joke in sight 😅
Thanks for the info, I had to remove the grip heater from my left handlebar to replace the handlebar after I accidently bent , don't use the handlebar grip area on a GL1800 to lift the front up. I was wondering what glue would work. BTW I used the Oxford grips on my Burgman 650, the only thing I dislike is there is no mechanical on/off switch, every time you turn the ignition off you have to remember to reset the Oxford controller. The Goldwing has a knob that stays where you set it.
Thanks for another high quality how-to. Been watching for years and your fastidious approach, common touch delivery, enthusiasm and production quality is commendable. You and your partner deserve all the success you’ve achieved. Respect!
Thanks mate, it's great to make the big milestone, 12 years and 1500 videos, lots of hard work but well worth it for sure. Thank you for your constant support. D&Px
Another informative video, Del! Good on ya' for sharing the idea of alignment marks before glue-up. That will save a lot of grief for your viewers on their own projects. Well done, as always. :)
Thanks mate, these little tricks are borne of experience, when you slip the grips on with that much superglue, specially considering they're tight, the moment you stop twisting or moving them, that;s it, they set right there and there's absolutely no moving them, so it's great to have some direction as to exactly where to land them!
@@Moonfleet41 I'm getting ready to paint my tank and front fender on my Sportster and bought some chrome Bar & Shield emblems that were for a Road King Special. The glue was expired, so Harley apparently sold a large quantity to an eBay seller. I had to slightly reshape the back of the emblems after taking the old glue off. I am still undecided on attaching them. I will probably use 3M double sided tape if they make fuel resistant tape. I am thinking that dots on the tank at all the points of the bar & shield will get me where I wanna be for both sides. Wish me luck, guys!
@@tommylitchfield3450 Hi mate, I use masking tape to line up a badge, just the flat sides of the badge and mark on the tape where the corners are, works first time every time... good luck with it, I've had lots of success with 3M tape.
Yes indeed thank you, Proud and Privileged to have such kind and loyal support, it's been a long road so far, 1500 videos, 12 years and 6 different garages... but we have a lot more to give yet, so the journey continues... Thanks Darren, and have a great weekend.
My left hand covered in super glue but it turned out nice. Would like to connect them through a relay rather than directly on the battery but not sure if its worth the 'hassle'. Just dont like that they can be turned on while the bike is locked. Are yours the same?
They are designed to work that way, a relay is completely unnecessary, the controller on the bars senses the voltage drop the minute you kill the engine and the system switches itself off shortly afterwards... if you do want to make an improvement to connection, whilst the relay isn't necessary, you could fit it to a 'switched live' if you prefer!
Lewis, if you watch the video, see the green flashing light when I was testing them with the engine off, that's the intelligent controller, it detects the voltage drop and switches them off automatically after 30 seconds, same for if you leave them on accidentally! And also if you do leave them on, and they self cancel, then when you come back to the bike and re-start it, it remembers the heat setting and re-sets it to where it was.
I've used these grips before, so chiming in to try and help. The Oxford grips have technology built-in to detect voltage and it'll detect if the engine is not running and shut itself off (you may have noticed that LED blinking when he tested during the video without starting the bike).
Brilliant informative video yet again. Excellent and methodical guidance - giving everyone inspiration to install their own extras. Maggie and Mack, Huddersfield
I just installed heated grips on my 2000 Honda Valkyrie. My only regret is not doing it sooner. I also installed hand guards off of Amazon. My plan is for heated gloves, heated grips and hand guards. I’m too old to be cold lol
It's good to see that oxford have changed the connectors on their hotgrip line. I have the ones before they changed them on my ZZR600, when it was the standard tongue-lock connector. The wires kept depinning themselves and I'd have to take the bike apart to bend the pin locks and re-pin them. Ended up electrical taping them. They are awful. Bike's looking sharp and congrats on 200k Del! Here's to the next milestone!
Yes mate, a definite weak point, i have had to lock them d=together with a tiny cable tie in tyhe past to they dont come out... but there new screw in connectors are perfect, even have a little rubber seal to keep the water out.! Thanks for your kind words on the 200k.. we're working on a celebration video for nest week.. It's a great honour to have such kind and loyal support.
Nice video Del & Penny. Who's going to have toastie mitts then LOL, excellent install mate. Penny and you have a great weekend and hope all is going well for you both, be safe. Cheers
Great vid, Del. Love that Triumph! BTW, the sound of the old grips coming off was quite like my MIL eating her morning hay bale. Hope you both are enjoying your weekend! 🏍👍🏍
Hey buddy, great to hear from you, that reminds me, had a situation with the MiL this week, had to take her to A&E (emergency room) as a bee landed on her face, but thankfully it didn't sting her because I got it quick with the spade!
I got these for my Ducati 959 but when I screw on the bung throttle side it pushes the grip tight and I can’t fully screw it up is there a soloution like cutting them?
I prefer the videos where you waffle on about stuff... I know others complained back in the day but some people complain no matter which direction you turn... just saying "MORE WAFFLING PLEASE!!!" thank you congrats on 200K
As always the best and most concise. However, for folk like me it takes a lot more than an hour, especially if you have a bike without a convenient mount point for the switch.
Hi Paul, thank you Sir, you won't regret it, I've tried mine out this week and on full power they get too to hold so you have a warm, toasty winter to come!
Question- Heated grips, phone charger, Satnav power, plus other power eating kit.... do all these items cause wiring to heat? Or cause more drain on the battery?? I'm just curious, as you know I have 1996 and 1997 diversion 900's and just wondering what the power drain might be/cause on them. Looks like a good solid winter bike.
Hi Del, love this channel.....I bought a 2009 Thruxton which has the Oxford heated grips connected straight to the battery. One problem though is the battery keeps going flat....any ideas?
Hi there Del! Question: you use superglue for the grips, any particular reason? If we want to remove them and use on another bike, will they come of the "same" way as the standard ones! Ride safe!
Fantastic video as always Del! Late to the party tonight as braved the weather for bike night! Had the pleasure of riding a BMW RT1200 there tonight - which does have factory fitted heated grips as does the FJR (although those are oem and the bike is nearly 20 years old now!) Massive congratulations on reaching the 200k subscribers mark - all your hard work, dedication and knowledge along with useful, informative videos really are making a big difference to bikers around the globe! Have a cracking weekend mate and give P a hug from me and my little family
Thanks so much for your kind words as always buddy. hope you had a good time at the bike night, and that sounds like a fun bike to ride. Pp says hi,and from us both, have a great weekend aye..D&Pxx
I put them on my Royal Enfield and they work good. I didn't use the bracket I used heavy duty velcro the kind that both sides have plastic hooks and put it direcly on my stem bolt didn't like anything else on my bars.
Decent vid. Love the Oxford grips, don’t understand why more bikes don’t have heated grips as standard. One tip I think you missed was be careful about the position of the throttle grip so it doesn’t faul against your brake lever.
Another timely video! I've been meaning to do this for a while now and this video is good inspiration! Hope the weekend is going well for you two....ride safe!
Go for it Allen, a relatively cheap and straightforward upgrade for the colder months, nice toasty hands! Been using mine when riding back cold late nights and they work great! Hope you're all keeping well there, have a great Sunday!
Last winter fitted my second pair to my bike in 16 years so they last - after a couple of days use the grips started working intermittently, the RH grip harness plug wires started backing out of the connector. Connector was junk, ended up cutting it off and crimping on my own.
On most new bikes the heated grips are an optional accessory, Honda charge £311!.of course, you could spend £26 from amazon and wire it into the factory connector. I doubt it is as good as the Oxford ones though.
My word, that doesn't surprise me though, Harley Davidson are about the same price, and with the quality of the Oxford ones these days, there's truly nothing in it, the current Oxfords are OEM quality at least, if not better, and less than £50 as well, no brainer aye?!
Hi Dean, go for it mate, simplicity to fit and toasty fingers all winter, you definitely won't regret it and of course, £48!, well worth it! Have a great weekend yourself, D&Px
Nice demo Del, I have a much earlier set of oxford grips with 2 heat settings. I'm seriously thinking of upgrading to the latest type as I think I may be able to use summer gloves all year with those extra settings as the originals are good for all but the coldest 3 months.
Michael, you will absolutely not be disappointed...! I went out last night on this in the pouring rain and couldn't have them higher than the minimum setting... just as an experiement, I put them on full power and within 15 seconds they were actually burning my hands through thick gloves... the build quality is outstanding, screw together connectors and everything looks at least as good as OEM quality kit (oh and less than £50 from Sportsbikeshop!).
@@Moonfleet41 that's good to hear, I don't like the feel of the old ones on my hornet, they were fitted when I bought the bike. The new versions look better and I'm hoping not as hard to the touch as I find the old ones a bit uncomfortable after a while. Back in the 80's and 90's I always used oxford foam grips, they were so comfortable.
Don't know where I'd be without heated grips. Mine are analogue ones and cost a lot more than £46.00 ! Am on my third throttle grip and original L.H. grip from 2001 ! Love em ta bits. Have a spare set incase, including the controller, which I thought I had better get before they disappear completely. Hoping I won't need the spares, but they are there if needed. Cheers M8. Nuther cracker.
Cheers Tony, on a cold day they make so much difference! Frozen fingers don't work aye?! Have a great weekend, thank you for your wonderful support and keep safe!
I have yet to come across a better heated grip than Oxford. The glue is the art (left grip), that's the one I find will come loose over time if not done properly. Also, the glue will drip out, so watch your body work underneath.
Yes indeed mate, hence draping the curtain round the bike for that stage of the job... if your left grip breaks away then try Renthal Grip Glue, it takes about an hour to set, but it's rock solid and never failed me!
It must be nice to take the seat off so easily and get to your battery. My Ural has a bench seat that it tough to get off and the battery is right below it. I usually snake wires in from the side. Quite a few scraped knuckles.
Very nice! It seems like it was the broiling summer just yesterday yet hear we are, getting ready for the long cold winter once more. It's smart to get this task done and out of the way before suffering along thinking: "darn it, I shoulda installed those heated grips while it was still nice out!" Definitely for those of us without a garage, lol.
Great video brother ! never owned a pair of heated grips , I got to give them a try, specially knowing how simple is the installation ! 👍 stay safe guys cheers from new york!!!! Ps, one million subs coming soon 👏
Appreciate the videos as always guys, have to re glue my wifes left grip this winter so nice refresher....you said winter ride.... what happened to the Tiger del???
Thanks mate, and it's not uncommon for the left side to break free because the superglue doesn't have any give, also we move the bike around, and you tend to pull it around with the left side most, so try some dedicated Renthal Grip Glue on the left, you've plenty of time with that (unlike Superglue), and it's pretty thick, so slide it round the inside of the grip at the switch block end, and as you wriggle it on the bar, it'll push it down the tube without bunching up at the switch end... you've plenty of time to slide it in to the favoured position and just let it set, takes about an hour and it won't let you down! Oh and if you mean the old matte black Tiger, I sold it a long time ago, but I love this Trophy, it's pretty much the same engine and power delivery!
Those are WAY cool! I wish I had those when my club did their Polar Bear run. Two questions, are the mounting brackets a universal fit? And when the grips are heated, does the super glue break down from being heated?
Hey buddy, if you buy a 1" kit rather than 7/8", then yes the bracket supplied will work, and they don't get hot enough to break the glue, you need more than 100c for that, I've had a pair on Penny's Triumph for 9yrs and they're still absolutely fine!
My Triumph speedmaster has the factory fitted grips, but in my younger days when I couldn't afford heated grips, I had a pair of handlebar muffs. My mates used to take the mickey something rotten out of them, but it was always me they came up to to roll them a smoke cos their fingers didn't work!
I've used several aftermarket heated grips and the Oxfords are brilliant, and durable. That said, the best tip here is to test before gluing them in. Indeed -- especially with electronic components. That said, I've generally found Oxford products to be well sorted and reliable. Love the content. Cheers.
Are they no good then if you have a bike that you do not want to modify permanently by shaving the throttle bar etc?.. will all heated grips require this barbaric step!?
I agree, many changes since the last set we fitted, upgraded screw-in plugs that can't come undone, intelligent controller that remembers your settings and still just as chunky and robust as always!
Great video! Keep doing what you’re doing. As a new rider, I am loving your videos. Learning a lot! My first bike that I just purchased came with the older version of these but it’s good to know I can re do them if I need to 👍🏼
Open a can of hot dog sausages, place evenly around grips & secure with a tortilla wrap & masking tape. (This will not prevent any accidents, but you will have something to eat while waiting for the ambulance.) Sadly, we're not Elizabethans today, so I'm learning a reggae Charleston lll step . . . Have a great w/e : )xx
One small tip that I don't think you mentioned, but could be helpful for a rookie - make sure to move the bars side to side to check that you have enough slack in the cables before deciding on the final cable routing! Wouldn't want to pull on the throttle at bar lock!
Congratulations on reaching 200K subscribers! Your content is honest, understated, but brilliant. The production values of your videos are excellent, ensuring that viewers see clearly what you’re doing and have the necessary perspectives to gain appropriate context. The two of you make a great team! Thank you both for sharing your giftedness with us.
Thank you so much for your kind words Guy, we both really appreciate it!
@@Moonfleet41 Yeah, top stuff sir!
Third! 👍
TH-cam is odd. Not been recommended a video for ages and suddenly you pop back up... congrats on the channel growth. 👍
Two videos a week buddy, check the bell icon on your subscription and you should get a notification for every upload... welcome back!
a good thing for removing and adding rubber grips is isopropyl alcohol 👍it works a treat and needs no real clean up as it will evaporate and makes the inside of the grip slightly tacky to help hold it .
Very well done. I am going to fit them to my SYM 250i scooter. Thanks for the demo.
No problem 👍
Being from the northeast U.S. I know from experience that there is no cold quite like motorcycle cold. I never had heated grips but I did invest in heated gloves and jacket liner. Since I'm an old geezer now my winter riding days are mostly behind me but these look like such an easy install I might look into them for my Versys. Thank you Del and Penney for this pro-level instructional video and I have to say your winter bike is beautiful. God bless and be well my friends. ♥👍👍
Hi Rick, how lovely to hear from you, and we really appreciate your kind words on the big ol' Triumph, not such a popular bike anymore so it was a cheap purchase for a big, comfy mile muncher for all year round use! Why not treat yourself, you may not ride in severe weather but even on a chilly day on a low setting, they keep your hands as warm as a summer's day, well worth the investment! Have a great weekend there, keep well, D&Px
Yep, only time had to get close to the highest setting was at night -3c on the highway and it started to rain sideways… most times first setting is all that is needed and can use summer gloves in winter, but even in summer some late nights it takes the edge off cramps/makes it a more enjoyable ride.
I always like to sand off the metal bracket for the controls, and spray it with smooth Black Hammerite, just to match the Black bars and switch gear a bit better, and make it slightly less obvious 😁
Can do that anytime after the install
@@wobblysauce Well yes of course, but just an idea to clean up the look a bit
My only complaint is the heater control doesn't look factory. That's my biggest concern and complaint of anything aftermarket is that it never looks right and always sticks out like a sore thumb. Also, how much load does this put on the stator / battery.
I have to agree, fair play, it doesn't blend in with the Triumph controls, but it's universal kit so it's hardly going to blend in with every bike and it's never going to look factory when the factory systems are now built in to the wiring harness and the controller's played through the TFT dash. Nothing aftermarket will ever compare with that. If it really matters to you, you can mount this controller anywhere you like, it comes with a sticky back pad, you could tuck it innocuously out of sight on your fairing somewhere, but I just choose to have mine right next to my left thumb where I need it.... the amount of people who ride up the road now with a girt big phone mounted on their bars, it seems most people aren't bothered about ugly clutter on the dash!
The perfect time of year to be putting this out - and another classic DIY job that would be money badly spent if getting the "stealership" to fit them - thanks guys x
Hey buddy, I think tbh with so many bikes emerging from the production line with heated grips now it's almost become mandatory, certainly as you say, coming in to this time of year... without doubt, Oxford are by far the best product comparing quality and price together, there are better built and fancier hot grip set ups, but you won't buy those for £46 and it seems Oxford have focused on making them extremely easy to fit yourself and having used these now, they seem to have increased the temperature range cos at this time of year, even on a chilly night-time ride, I can't use them on anything higher than the bottom setting before they start to burn your hands... so once the real bad weather comes, I'm looking forward to warm toasty fingers all winter! D&Px
You are my ''go to'' site for basic - what I should know, think I know, but don't, maintenance. So thanks Del
Great bit of kit Del! Thanks for sharing. Enjoy the weekend.
Thanks Shaun 👍, it's always good to hear from you mate, take care and have a great weekend yourself!
definitely installing a set of those on my next bike after testing a bike that had heated grip, make a world of difference. thanks for the video.
Yes they do make a world of difference.. Cold fingers don't work properly so you could even say it's a safety call.!
Wow Del 200k subscribers, thats awsome, i also saw the fixing plastic video was 2.2 million, very well deserved...your content is amazing and extreamly well shot, the camera woman deserves some kudos, keep up the good work mate, Nice to see some classic bikes being worked on
Thanks Dave, that's really kind of you mate, we sometimes take a stand back look at the channel and are amazed at how it's grown... think it's time for a little 200k celebration video, I'll see if I can get it filmed in time for next weekend!
@@Moonfleet41 a well deserved celibration and look back at how the garages have changed and grown...i look forward to seeing that...and all the bikes involved.....long video lol
Just about to fit mine. I know its not cold out but saves fitting then in winter when it's already cold and wet.
So going to my goto channel for all things motorcycling, here we are!
And not a muff joke in sight 😅
Thanks for the info, I had to remove the grip heater from my left handlebar to replace the handlebar after I accidently bent , don't use the handlebar grip area on a GL1800 to lift the front up. I was wondering what glue would work.
BTW I used the Oxford grips on my Burgman 650, the only thing I dislike is there is no mechanical on/off switch, every time you turn the ignition off you have to remember to reset the Oxford controller. The Goldwing has a knob that stays where you set it.
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Thanks for another high quality how-to. Been watching for years and your fastidious approach, common touch delivery, enthusiasm and production quality is commendable. You and your partner deserve all the success you’ve achieved. Respect!
Thank you for your kind words, it's good to know the work is appreciated!
I have grip puppies on top of mine and they work perfect. Great bit of kit and a must for the cold days.
Great help, as always!
Very nice Del. Always good to have some heated grips. Congrats on reaching 200k.
Thanks mate, it's great to make the big milestone, 12 years and 1500 videos, lots of hard work but well worth it for sure. Thank you for your constant support. D&Px
@@Moonfleet41 anytime my friend. Really sorry to hear about Queen Elizabeth. She was truly a great Queen. She will be missed.
@@coloradokid1346 Thanks buddy, it's a strange few days for the country, she will be sorely missed for sure.
Good tips,yer more of a safety feature than luxury💥💥💥
Another informative video, Del! Good on ya' for sharing the idea of alignment marks before glue-up. That will save a lot of grief for your viewers on their own projects. Well done, as always. :)
Thanks mate, these little tricks are borne of experience, when you slip the grips on with that much superglue, specially considering they're tight, the moment you stop twisting or moving them, that;s it, they set right there and there's absolutely no moving them, so it's great to have some direction as to exactly where to land them!
@@Moonfleet41 I'm getting ready to paint my tank and front fender on my Sportster and bought some chrome Bar & Shield emblems that were for a Road King Special. The glue was expired, so Harley apparently sold a large quantity to an eBay seller. I had to slightly reshape the back of the emblems after taking the old glue off. I am still undecided on attaching them. I will probably use 3M double sided tape if they make fuel resistant tape. I am thinking that dots on the tank at all the points of the bar & shield will get me where I wanna be for both sides. Wish me luck, guys!
@@tommylitchfield3450 Hi mate, I use masking tape to line up a badge, just the flat sides of the badge and mark on the tape where the corners are, works first time every time... good luck with it, I've had lots of success with 3M tape.
Awesome to see you hit 200k pal. You must be very proud.
Yes indeed thank you, Proud and Privileged to have such kind and loyal support, it's been a long road so far, 1500 videos, 12 years and 6 different garages... but we have a lot more to give yet, so the journey continues... Thanks Darren, and have a great weekend.
Another good video Del 👍
Thanks Steve 👍
My left hand covered in super glue but it turned out nice. Would like to connect them through a relay rather than directly on the battery but not sure if its worth the 'hassle'. Just dont like that they can be turned on while the bike is locked. Are yours the same?
They are designed to work that way, a relay is completely unnecessary, the controller on the bars senses the voltage drop the minute you kill the engine and the system switches itself off shortly afterwards... if you do want to make an improvement to connection, whilst the relay isn't necessary, you could fit it to a 'switched live' if you prefer!
@@Moonfleet41 Great advice as usual! Your help is valuable. Appreciate it.
Thanks Del, seems easy, but i still like to have your video before i have a go
Glad to help mate, have fun with it!
How did you get the superglue off your hands and what is stopping them from being turned on when the bike is left??
Lewis, if you watch the video, see the green flashing light when I was testing them with the engine off, that's the intelligent controller, it detects the voltage drop and switches them off automatically after 30 seconds, same for if you leave them on accidentally! And also if you do leave them on, and they self cancel, then when you come back to the bike and re-start it, it remembers the heat setting and re-sets it to where it was.
I've used these grips before, so chiming in to try and help. The Oxford grips have technology built-in to detect voltage and it'll detect if the engine is not running and shut itself off (you may have noticed that LED blinking when he tested during the video without starting the bike).
I use sand paper to get superglue off. It's the best option I've found...and I've had to experiment quite a bit
Mate stop looking for negative comments it’s after all 2022 not 1960😂
@@gerrypowell2748 just don’t want some sod turning them on while I’m at work. 🤣
Cracking job there Del, that bike does sound good.
Brilliant informative video yet again.
Excellent and methodical guidance - giving everyone inspiration to install their own extras.
Maggie and Mack, Huddersfield
Thanks both of you, really appreciate your kind words.. Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this one. I’ve been considering this upgrade on the ST1300. Have a great weekend.
You won't regret it Sir, it's a world of difference on a cold day having comfortable warm hands!
Nice chap, very helpful, thank you
No problem 👍
I just installed heated grips on my 2000 Honda Valkyrie. My only regret is not doing it sooner. I also installed hand guards off of Amazon. My plan is for heated gloves, heated grips and hand guards. I’m too old to be cold lol
Heated jacket... you'll never look back. !! lol
@@Moonfleet41 That is at the very top of my Christmas wish list.
It's good to see that oxford have changed the connectors on their hotgrip line. I have the ones before they changed them on my ZZR600, when it was the standard tongue-lock connector. The wires kept depinning themselves and I'd have to take the bike apart to bend the pin locks and re-pin them. Ended up electrical taping them. They are awful. Bike's looking sharp and congrats on 200k Del! Here's to the next milestone!
Yes mate, a definite weak point, i have had to lock them d=together with a tiny cable tie in tyhe past to they dont come out... but there new screw in connectors are perfect, even have a little rubber seal to keep the water out.! Thanks for your kind words on the 200k.. we're working on a celebration video for nest week.. It's a great honour to have such kind and loyal support.
Nice video Del & Penny. Who's going to have toastie mitts then LOL, excellent install mate. Penny and you have a great weekend and hope all is going well for you both, be safe. Cheers
Thank you👍, glad you enjoyed the video and yes, nice toasty hands this winter, which is coming!! Have a great weekend too, keep safe! D&Px
How come it's OK to wire these straight to the battery? Don't you need a live wire? Thanks for the video
Always brilliant Delboy 👍
Great vid, Del. Love that Triumph! BTW, the sound of the old grips coming off was quite like my MIL eating her morning hay bale.
Hope you both are enjoying your weekend! 🏍👍🏍
Hey buddy, great to hear from you, that reminds me, had a situation with the MiL this week, had to take her to A&E (emergency room) as a bee landed on her face, but thankfully it didn't sting her because I got it quick with the spade!
@@Moonfleet41 lol- good one- coffee sprayed ! Another win for you! 😎
Does heat grips affect fuel consumption? I have noticed after installing my hot grips the fuel consumption on my bike has decreased
I got these for my Ducati 959 but when I screw on the bung throttle side it pushes the grip tight and I can’t fully screw it up is there a soloution like cutting them?
What about placing a washer under the bar weight / bung to space it out a little ?
@@Moonfleet41 thanks will give that a try
Curious to know if they switch themselves off after a while. They must do, if they are straight in the battery 🤔
The intelligent controller switches them off automatically !
Nice one Del , its that time of year already , gonna put some on the street glide real soon . all the best to you and Pen x
I prefer the videos where you waffle on about stuff... I know others complained back in the day but some people complain no matter which direction you turn... just saying "MORE WAFFLING PLEASE!!!" thank you congrats on 200K
As always the best and most concise. However, for folk like me it takes a lot more than an hour, especially if you have a bike without a convenient mount point for the switch.
Ordered thru your link Del thanks hope to fit them on my 954 Fireblade...Top man
Hi Paul, thank you Sir, you won't regret it, I've tried mine out this week and on full power they get too to hold so you have a warm, toasty winter to come!
Great product demo Del, that look like a nice upgrade. Anything that beats down the cold to make for an enjoyable ride is like gold. Cheers!
Sure thing buddy, frozen fingers don't work, it can be a safety issue in extreme cases.
200k. Good on ya bruv. Hopefully many years of uploads to come. Well done del and pen. Are it easy peeps.
Thanks Ray, yes an amazing milestone, and thanks for all your support over the years, have a great weekend, D&Px
i have the same grips and found the bracket got rusty very quick so i had it painted looks better too
That’s what I’m getting.. I’m sick of cold hands👍🏻
exellent vid del very imfformative and as normal first class camera work
Glad you enjoyed it Allan and thanks for your kind feedback!
No more chilly pinkies 🙌🏻 simple enough anyone can fit them 👍🏻
Sure thing mate, just got home from a long ride, warm as toast!
Thank you.
Question- Heated grips, phone charger, Satnav power, plus other power eating kit.... do all these items cause wiring to heat?
Or cause more drain on the battery??
I'm just curious, as you know I have 1996 and 1997 diversion 900's and just wondering what the power drain might be/cause on them.
Looks like a good solid winter bike.
Hi Del, love this channel.....I bought a 2009 Thruxton which has the Oxford heated grips connected straight to the battery. One problem though is the battery keeps going flat....any ideas?
Hi there Del!
Question: you use superglue for the grips, any particular reason?
If we want to remove them and use on another bike, will they come of the "same" way as the standard ones!
Ride safe!
It's what Oxford provide in the kit and recommend.
Would these be ok for a honda cbf 125?
Yes they would, just make sure you buy the correct kit of your bike when you order them!
@@Moonfleet41 Woop Woop, cheers. Just ordered the Oxford touring heated grips. 🤞
I can't find the link to buy them cheers
directly below the video in the description mate... just click 'show more' !
Fantastic video as always Del! Late to the party tonight as braved the weather for bike night! Had the pleasure of riding a BMW RT1200 there tonight - which does have factory fitted heated grips as does the FJR (although those are oem and the bike is nearly 20 years old now!)
Massive congratulations on reaching the 200k subscribers mark - all your hard work, dedication and knowledge along with useful, informative videos really are making a big difference to bikers around the globe! Have a cracking weekend mate and give P a hug from me and my little family
Thanks so much for your kind words as always buddy. hope you had a good time at the bike night, and that sounds like a fun bike to ride. Pp says hi,and from us both, have a great weekend aye..D&Pxx
I put them on my Royal Enfield and they work good. I didn't use the bracket I used heavy duty velcro the kind that both sides have plastic hooks and put it direcly on my stem bolt didn't like anything else on my bars.
Decent vid. Love the Oxford grips, don’t understand why more bikes don’t have heated grips as standard. One tip I think you missed was be careful about the position of the throttle grip so it doesn’t faul against your brake lever.
Great instructional video for us newbies x keep up the good work
Nice grips Del
Great install mate
Nick Australia
Thanks mate 👍, definitely here in the coming winter months!
Hi delboy where did you get the grips? from ,I have T100 that have 1" bars but I can only find 22mm on ebay cheers Sam
Got them from Sportsbikeshop.co.uk I believe they're available in 25mm, not sure, give them a look and see what they can do!
Another timely video! I've been meaning to do this for a while now and this video is good inspiration! Hope the weekend is going well for you two....ride safe!
Go for it Allen, a relatively cheap and straightforward upgrade for the colder months, nice toasty hands! Been using mine when riding back cold late nights and they work great! Hope you're all keeping well there, have a great Sunday!
Last winter fitted my second pair to my bike in 16 years so they last - after a couple of days use the grips started working intermittently, the RH grip harness plug wires started backing out of the connector. Connector was junk, ended up cutting it off and crimping on my own.
Tnx for all the great videos Del. I was just wondering shouldnt you put theese on a relay so you dont drain your battery if you leave them on?
No need, the intelligent controller (7:20) switches them off automatically when you kill the engine!
@@Moonfleet41 that is awesome actualy. It se always strugle with where to put all cablinig when using aftermarket electronics as I always used relays
On most new bikes the heated grips are an optional accessory, Honda charge £311!.of course, you could spend £26 from amazon and wire it into the factory connector. I doubt it is as good as the Oxford ones though.
My word, that doesn't surprise me though, Harley Davidson are about the same price, and with the quality of the Oxford ones these days, there's truly nothing in it, the current Oxfords are OEM quality at least, if not better, and less than £50 as well, no brainer aye?!
My Oxford grips stopped working after three months and Oxford were not interested in replacing them.
Hi Del you made that look very easy mate I may give that ago myself Hope you and Pen have a great weekend buddy
Hi Dean, go for it mate, simplicity to fit and toasty fingers all winter, you definitely won't regret it and of course, £48!, well worth it! Have a great weekend yourself, D&Px
Nice demo Del, I have a much earlier set of oxford grips with 2 heat settings. I'm seriously thinking of upgrading to the latest type as I think I may be able to use summer gloves all year with those extra settings as the originals are good for all but the coldest 3 months.
Michael, you will absolutely not be disappointed...! I went out last night on this in the pouring rain and couldn't have them higher than the minimum setting... just as an experiement, I put them on full power and within 15 seconds they were actually burning my hands through thick gloves... the build quality is outstanding, screw together connectors and everything looks at least as good as OEM quality kit (oh and less than £50 from Sportsbikeshop!).
@@Moonfleet41 that's good to hear, I don't like the feel of the old ones on my hornet, they were fitted when I bought the bike. The new versions look better and I'm hoping not as hard to the touch as I find the old ones a bit uncomfortable after a while. Back in the 80's and 90's I always used oxford foam grips, they were so comfortable.
Nice! Are these available for 1” bars as well?
Check with Sportsbikeshop.com in the ink below, search your bike model, am sure they do...
Plan add heated seat?? Lol 😂. Thus, never thought of heated handles… often I wondered bout battery power.
Don't know where I'd be without heated grips. Mine are analogue ones and cost a lot more than £46.00 ! Am on my third throttle grip and original L.H. grip from 2001 ! Love em ta bits. Have a spare set incase, including the controller, which I thought I had better get before they disappear completely. Hoping I won't need the spares, but they are there if needed. Cheers M8. Nuther cracker.
Cheers Tony, on a cold day they make so much difference! Frozen fingers don't work aye?! Have a great weekend, thank you for your wonderful support and keep safe!
Good video!
I have yet to come across a better heated grip than Oxford. The glue is the art (left grip), that's the one I find will come loose over time if not done properly. Also, the glue will drip out, so watch your body work underneath.
Yes indeed mate, hence draping the curtain round the bike for that stage of the job... if your left grip breaks away then try Renthal Grip Glue, it takes about an hour to set, but it's rock solid and never failed me!
thanks!
It must be nice to take the seat off so easily and get to your battery. My Ural has a bench seat that it tough to get off and the battery is right below it. I usually snake wires in from the side. Quite a few scraped knuckles.
Very nice! It seems like it was the broiling summer just yesterday yet hear we are, getting ready for the long cold winter once more. It's smart to get this task done and out of the way before suffering along thinking: "darn it, I shoulda installed those heated grips while it was still nice out!" Definitely for those of us without a garage, lol.
thx a lot
Great video brother ! never owned a pair of heated grips , I got to give them a try, specially knowing how simple is the installation ! 👍 stay safe guys cheers from new york!!!! Ps, one million subs coming soon 👏
Thank you kindly Sir, 200k will do us for now, but maybe some day the big mil will come... have a great weekend and keep safe both of you, D&Px
Appreciate the videos as always guys, have to re glue my wifes left grip this winter so nice refresher....you said winter ride.... what happened to the Tiger del???
Thanks mate, and it's not uncommon for the left side to break free because the superglue doesn't have any give, also we move the bike around, and you tend to pull it around with the left side most, so try some dedicated Renthal Grip Glue on the left, you've plenty of time with that (unlike Superglue), and it's pretty thick, so slide it round the inside of the grip at the switch block end, and as you wriggle it on the bar, it'll push it down the tube without bunching up at the switch end... you've plenty of time to slide it in to the favoured position and just let it set, takes about an hour and it won't let you down! Oh and if you mean the old matte black Tiger, I sold it a long time ago, but I love this Trophy, it's pretty much the same engine and power delivery!
@@Moonfleet41 appreciate the tips on the grips....no the white tiger mate.... love the classy trophy. Take care stay well....
@@englishcanadian1594 Oh, the white one was sold some time ago, can't keep them all!
saying mil vs mm is a dangerous game
.....because...?
@@Moonfleet41 Some American decided that mil is 0.001"
Those are WAY cool! I wish I had those when my club did their Polar Bear run. Two questions, are the mounting brackets a universal fit? And when the grips are heated, does the super glue break down from being heated?
Hey buddy, if you buy a 1" kit rather than 7/8", then yes the bracket supplied will work, and they don't get hot enough to break the glue, you need more than 100c for that, I've had a pair on Penny's Triumph for 9yrs and they're still absolutely fine!
I just wish Oxford would make that control unit a bit more slick and modern. It's just a bit of an eyesore.
My Triumph speedmaster has the factory fitted grips, but in my younger days when I couldn't afford heated grips, I had a pair of handlebar muffs. My mates used to take the mickey something rotten out of them, but it was always me they came up to to roll them a smoke cos their fingers didn't work!
I've used several aftermarket heated grips and the Oxfords are brilliant, and durable. That said, the best tip here is to test before gluing them in. Indeed -- especially with electronic components. That said, I've generally found Oxford products to be well sorted and reliable. Love the content. Cheers.
A Great British essential!
Are they no good then if you have a bike that you do not want to modify permanently by shaving the throttle bar etc?..
will all heated grips require this barbaric step!?
Just buy a new plastic throttle tube in the future if you want to remove them... They cost peanuts !
I've always found them a good solid product. I like how they've evolved. ✌️🧡
I agree, many changes since the last set we fitted, upgraded screw-in plugs that can't come undone, intelligent controller that remembers your settings and still just as chunky and robust as always!
Great video! Keep doing what you’re doing. As a new rider, I am loving your videos. Learning a lot! My first bike that I just purchased came with the older version of these but it’s good to know I can re do them if I need to 👍🏼
Thank you Ella. Welcome aboard!
Never ride without the trusty oxford grips 😎👍
Open a can of hot dog sausages, place evenly around grips & secure with a tortilla wrap & masking tape.
(This will not prevent any accidents, but you will have something to eat while waiting for the ambulance.)
Sadly, we're not Elizabethans today, so I'm learning a reggae Charleston lll step . . . Have a great w/e : )xx
The lyrical gangsta as always Sir!
Triumph could also snub H-D by producing a Royal Blue Rocket lll cruiser called 'The Woad King'! (sorry ; )
Now £59.99 😡
Everything's going up mate, even oil and filters!!