OEM Honda heated grips

marc28ni · 08-06-2008, 01:45 PM

O M G is it just mine or do the dam things get dam dam dam hot...

Just fitted them and took the bike for a run and thought my leather dainese gloves my hands where so warm, all i can say it thank god you can turn them down....

Anybody else got them.

landlover · 08-06-2008, 02:01 PM

Where did you get them and you have any pictures of the control unit? Don't think they sell them over here.

Thanks

Molsan · 08-06-2008, 02:34 PM

aye asked and was pointed towards the snowmobile section...apperently there cheeper but do the same job better.

marc28ni · 08-07-2008, 06:31 AM

[quote=Molsan;120087]aye asked and was pointed towards the snowmobile section...apperently there cheeper but do the same job better.

Got them of a honda dealer over hear. I just give them the order number/part number

http://honda.co.uk/mcstatic/en/produ...nge/VFR800.pdf

I see its not listed in the 2008 accessories but they got them for me no problems at all. I will get pic's of them tonight when I get home.

Easyish to fit, well I say easy I had to make a bracket coming of my clutch bracket to make it look better than just stuck on with 2 sided tape but other than that easy job. + to the brake switch and - to the left hand sidelight/indecator.

34468 Randy · 08-07-2008, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Molsan

aye asked and was pointed towards the snowmobile section...apperently there cheeper but do the same job better.

Bet they don't have snow mobile sections over in Ireland.

marc28ni · 08-07-2008, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 34468 Randy

Bet they don't have snow mobile sections over in Ireland.

and im glad of that, its bad enof with the dam rain lol

anyhow hears the pics with my own made grip bracket, not sure of what else to take pic of as ive had the front off my bike and all the wires very neatly sorted...

drewl · 08-07-2008, 01:29 PM

I suppose I shall have to learn to ride in the rain when I move to Ireland.

marc28ni · 08-07-2008, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by drewl

I suppose I shall have to learn to ride in the rain when I move to Ireland.

Its so wet in Ireland that the rain runs up hill lol How every you havnt been out on a night untill you have been out in Ireland.....

34468 Randy · 08-07-2008, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by drewl

I suppose I shall have to learn to ride in the rain when I move to Ireland.

Drewl,

Are you yet another one of those pansies who is afraid of a little rain? Worse case scenerio is it will make your belly shrink!

drewl · 08-07-2008, 05:42 PM

I will ride in any temperature as long as the rode is dry. But, like I said...I shall have to learn.

The Emerald Isle calls to me. Some day I shall make it my home.

punisher12b · 08-07-2008, 06:36 PM

I love it over there i have yet to ride in Ireland, but i was there alot when i lived in england its beautiful countryside

NorcalBoy · 08-07-2008, 06:44 PM

I got'em sourced from japan...you should have gotten the controller mount too, it makes the install a lot cleaner. did you get the wiring harness plug and play splices too? got mine for $135.00 or something like that.....jasonsmith has a set too......

you can check out my install pics in my gallery, if you want to.

jasonsmith · 08-07-2008, 07:48 PM

One of my fav mods for sure thanks buddy ^^. You also get a low voltage indicator with it via the bottom flashy light. Don't wanna see that while at rpm.

marc28ni · 08-08-2008, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonsmith

One of my fav mods for sure thanks buddy ^^. You also get a low voltage indicator with it via the bottom flashy light. Don't wanna see that while at rpm.

I see that low voltage indicator light flashy thing when you try and turn them on with the bike not started but other than that they are dam hot lol.....

As for the rain its ok when it just rains but when it rains that hard that the wind doesnt even clear of you visor then it start to become dangerous..... and silly.

34468 Randy · 08-08-2008, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by marc28ni

As for the rain its ok when it just rains but when it rains that hard that the wind doesnt even clear of you visor then it start to become dangerous..... and silly.

We get some pretty hard rain here in the Lower Mainland of BC as well. And lots of it. We have a product here called Rainex that if you apply to your visor every month or so, does a pretty good job of making the rain bead off. I am sure you have a similar product there. Tha's if you care to ride int he rain. I have to, otherwise it costs me about $1200.00 a month to commute to work.

marc28ni · 08-08-2008, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by NorcalBoy

I got'em sourced from japan...you should have gotten the controller mount too, it makes the install a lot cleaner. did you get the wiring harness plug and play splices too? got mine for $135.00 or something like that.....jasonsmith has a set too......

you can check out my install pics in my gallery, if you want to.

Says thats the controller mount is an extra in my instuctions, got the wiring harness but soldered the wires.

DO U NOT LIKE MY BRACKET TOOK ME HALF A HOUR TO MAKE IT......... I THINK IT LOOKS GOOD MYSELF.

nozzle · 08-26-2008, 08:08 PM

Marc: at first I thought they were hot, but when you turn them down to one L.E.D. instead of all three when they start, they aren't nearly so hot... especially with leather gloves on. When it is colder, the heat will help your blood circulate and your hand will be comfortable. I think your mount looks great on your bike. I like the factory supplied one on mine.

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08-06-2008, 01:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
marc28ni Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Last Online: 09-23-2008 03:04 PM Location: Downpatrick N.Ireland My Ride: 2002 Honda VT125 Shaddow, 2006 Honda XL125V Varadero, 2007 Honda CBF 600N and 2008 VFR 800ABS View my Photo Gallery Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	OEM Honda heated grips O M G is it just mine or do the dam things get dam dam dam hot... Just fitted them and took the bike for a run and thought my leather dainese gloves my hands where so warm, all i can say it thank god you can turn them down.... Anybody else got them. __________________ Life is like li#king out your girlfriend/wife, One slip of the toung and your in the sh#t

08-06-2008, 02:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
landlover Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Last Online: 11-16-2008 04:41 PM Location: Cincinnati, Ohio My Ride: 2007 VFR ABS RWB Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Where did you get them and you have any pictures of the control unit? Don't think they sell them over here. Thanks __________________ Take Care Damon

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Molsan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Last Online: Today 03:30 PM Location: Red Deer Alberta - Find Me! My Ride: 2005 VFR 800 ABS RED View my Photo Gallery Posts: 451 Thanks: 19 Thanked 29 Times in 23 Posts	aye asked and was pointed towards the snowmobile section...apperently there cheeper but do the same job better. __________________ Proud Member-Sixth Gen Millitia-1ST VTEC Battalion

08-07-2008, 06:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
marc28ni Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Last Online: 09-23-2008 03:04 PM Location: Downpatrick N.Ireland My Ride: 2002 Honda VT125 Shaddow, 2006 Honda XL125V Varadero, 2007 Honda CBF 600N and 2008 VFR 800ABS View my Photo Gallery Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	[quote=Molsan;120087]aye asked and was pointed towards the snowmobile section...apperently there cheeper but do the same job better. Got them of a honda dealer over hear. I just give them the order number/part number http://honda.co.uk/mcstatic/en/produ...nge/VFR800.pdf I see its not listed in the 2008 accessories but they got them for me no problems at all. I will get pic's of them tonight when I get home. Easyish to fit, well I say easy I had to make a bracket coming of my clutch bracket to make it look better than just stuck on with 2 sided tape but other than that easy job. + to the brake switch and - to the left hand sidelight/indecator. __________________ Life is like li#king out your girlfriend/wife, One slip of the toung and your in the sh#t

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drewl Philosphical Adviser Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: Today 03:29 PM Location: Susanville, Ca - Find Me! My Ride: 2000 VFR 800 fi View my Photo Gallery Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 23 Thanked 51 Times in 45 Posts	I suppose I shall have to learn to ride in the rain when I move to Ireland. __________________ Shop Steward:Chat Hooers Union, Local 151

08-07-2008, 05:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
drewl Philosphical Adviser Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: Today 03:29 PM Location: Susanville, Ca - Find Me! My Ride: 2000 VFR 800 fi View my Photo Gallery Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 23 Thanked 51 Times in 45 Posts	I will ride in any temperature as long as the rode is dry. But, like I said...I shall have to learn. The Emerald Isle calls to me. Some day I shall make it my home. __________________ Shop Steward:Chat Hooers Union, Local 151

08-07-2008, 06:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
punisher12b Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Last Online: 11-06-2008 12:21 PM Posts: 69 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I love it over there i have yet to ride in Ireland, but i was there alot when i lived in england its beautiful countryside

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NorcalBoy Uber Guru Join Date: Aug 2007 Last Online: Today 06:52 AM Location: Santa Rosa, CA - Find Me! My Ride: 2006 Interceptor - Pearl White View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,182 Thanks: 9 Thanked 96 Times in 89 Posts	I got'em sourced from japan...you should have gotten the controller mount too, it makes the install a lot cleaner. did you get the wiring harness plug and play splices too? got mine for $135.00 or something like that.....jasonsmith has a set too...... you can check out my install pics in my gallery, if you want to.

08-07-2008, 07:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
jasonsmith Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Last Online: Yesterday 07:06 PM Location: Vancouver, BC My Ride: 2007 25th RWB View my Photo Gallery Posts: 811 Thanks: 10 Thanked 84 Times in 78 Posts	One of my fav mods for sure thanks buddy ^^. You also get a low voltage indicator with it via the bottom flashy light. Don't wanna see that while at rpm. __________________ . Proud Member - Sixth Gen Militia - 1st VTEC Battalion

08-26-2008, 08:08 PM	#17 (permalink)
nozzle Uber Noz Join Date: May 2007 Last Online: Yesterday 06:23 AM Location: Southern Maryland - Find Me! My Ride: 07 RWB 'ceptor View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,488 Thanks: 3 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Marc: at first I thought they were hot, but when you turn them down to one L.E.D. instead of all three when they start, they aren't nearly so hot... especially with leather gloves on. When it is colder, the heat will help your blood circulate and your hand will be comfortable. I think your mount looks great on your bike. I like the factory supplied one on mine. - Paul

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