I posted a question regarding the Hot Grips yesterday! After reviewing current and past posts in this regards and calling the Grip Manufacture, I have a couple more questions.
I purchased the current grips from Big Bike. 1st the kit includes extra crap that is really meant for handle bar mounting for different applications. 2nd the control switch included with kit requires a hole be drilled just to the right of the control switch through the panel, as the switch is a surface mount (adhesive backed) (cheap looking). I have taken it apart; apparently it has a thermostatic board inside. A hole drilled into that panel will look tacky as far as I’m concerned. Also the instructions make no mention of any adhesive to be used as pervious posts have mentioned. Is this a must?
I have noted that Dual-star grips have been mentioned & I have gone to their web page. What I see is a heating element that goes under a set of Grips. Question has anyone that has installed them taken any pictures of finished installation showing how the cabling coming out from the panels looks like. The Hondaline & Big Bike Grips both have nice molded cabling from their grips.
Has anyone ordered the stock Hondaline switch separately replacing any other manufactures switch setup? If so has it worked with after market Grips. What was the P/N?
I hate to pay the Honda price for their heated Grips especially if what I read about having to have them replace during warranty is common. The problem exists after the warranty does expire I’d have to replace them myself. Money out of my pocket!
I just hate drill extra holes if I don’t have to and want the stock look I guess I’m just finicky
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I purchased the current grips from Big Bike. 1st the kit includes extra crap that is really meant for handle bar mounting for different applications. 2nd the control switch included with kit requires a hole be drilled just to the right of the control switch through the panel, as the switch is a surface mount (adhesive backed) (cheap looking). I have taken it apart; apparently it has a thermostatic board inside. A hole drilled into that panel will look tacky as far as I’m concerned. Also the instructions make no mention of any adhesive to be used as pervious posts have mentioned. Is this a must?
I have noted that Dual-star grips have been mentioned & I have gone to their web page. What I see is a heating element that goes under a set of Grips. Question has anyone that has installed them taken any pictures of finished installation showing how the cabling coming out from the panels looks like. The Hondaline & Big Bike Grips both have nice molded cabling from their grips.
Has anyone ordered the stock Hondaline switch separately replacing any other manufactures switch setup? If so has it worked with after market Grips. What was the P/N?
I hate to pay the Honda price for their heated Grips especially if what I read about having to have them replace during warranty is common. The problem exists after the warranty does expire I’d have to replace them myself. Money out of my pocket!
I just hate drill extra holes if I don’t have to and want the stock look I guess I’m just finicky
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