Heater Grips for VL800

Still got a wee bit of money left over from unwanted Christmas pressy and have always fancied heated grips. I have found the following 2 types and would like anyone's opinion or other options

1. Heat Demon External Grips

http://www.windingroads.co.uk/shop/product.php/896/heated-grips-heat-demon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Qtzh8vC-dk


2. Oxford Premium Heated Grips

https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_rev/101831

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxZV7fDAIyE

I've got the Oxford touring ones on my Bandit (same as those probably) and they work well, they switch off automatically after 10 mins if you forget and leave them on, Mick & Alan have the Oxford Cruiser heated grips and they suit the cruiser better imo because they have chrome ends and a chrome roller wheel for the varying temps.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Oxford-Cruiser-25mm-HOT-GRIPS-Motorbike-Motorcycle-Heated-HotGrips-/401013760490?hash=item5d5e4861ea:g:fq8AAOSw5VFWJgMC

I have used Oxford and found the excellent.

I would love heated grips but don't want to remove my fancy looking grips.

Thanks lads

Ken1964 wrote:

I would love heated grips but don't want to remove my fancy looking grips.

If you go with the internal fitment Heat Demons,  they fit inside the bars so you wouldn't need to bin your fancy grips mate.
Martin ( Smart ) has these fitted to his bike and raves about them.
Lepidge - The Oxford Cruiser grips are a larger diameter than the touring ones .... suitable for 1" bars. Sim is right,  they have a chrome rotary controller which is very easy to use with a gloved hand.
Wouldn't be without mine !

Might want to consider these....... I fitted them a few years ago and they are great, a really easy fit and you can keep your original grips. Wired to the 12v output in the headlight shell.   heated grips - Symtec Heated Grips Fitted To VZ800

ippikin wrote:

Might want to consider these....... I fitted them a few years ago and they are great, a really easy fit and you can keep your original grips. Wired to the 12v output in the headlight shell.   heated grips - Symtec Heated Grips Fitted To VZ800

Hi Grob

Thanks for your detailed install guide. It is really helpful. 

I think I am going to go for the new version of the Heat Demon as per link below from `Windingroads`. I think the only difference is the new 4 setting controller switch for the handle bar thus not needing the high/low switch!


http://www.windingroads.co.uk/shop/product.php/896/heated-grips-heat-demon

Hi lepidge, will you let us know how they are for fitting under the grips? I quite fancy some on the hd if I can retain the stock grips.

simbo wrote:

Hi lepidge, will you let us know how they are for fitting under the grips? I quite fancy some on the hd if I can retain the stock grips.

Hi Simbo, will do but not on my urgent list. When I do get & fit them on I will let you know!

simbo wrote:

Hi lepidge, will you let us know how they are for fitting under the grips? I quite fancy some on the hd if I can retain the stock grips.

Hi Sim, now it's my turn to give you a hand :

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/symtec-heat-demon-metric-internal-heated-grips
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Symtec-211056-Heat-Demon-H-D-Grip-Warmers-/231792791012
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-2015-Heat-Demons-Grip-Heater-Harley-Black-Right-Mount-All-Models-Bar-Sizes-/371119436719

Or one of this must cheaper and i think will do the job, of course not so "technical pro functions, wires, cables and good looking" :
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-Motorcycle-ATV-Handlebar-Grips-Heated-Wrap-Hand-Warmer-W-Rocker-Switch-/361106978341?hash=item5413a73625:g:up8AAOSwBP9UXHjK

Cheers Jose   

simbo wrote:

Cheers Jose   

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I have finally found time to fit the heaters. Quite straight forward to install but a few little amendments made,

The heaters are great and I now think I will use heated grips from now on. Level 3 out of 4 is just about right as level 4 can be a bit too warm!

lepidge wrote:

I have finally found time to fit the heaters. Quite straight forward to install but a few little amendments made,

The heaters are great and I now think I will use heated grips from now on. Level 3 out of 4 is just about right as level 4 can be a bit too warm!

Good to hear you're liking them Lepidge   they're certainly worth the money in the cooler months