Installing heated grips: Difference between revisions
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==Do they work?== | ==Do they work?== | ||
Whether heated grips can extend your riding season or not depends on who you talk to. Many people think they're great, but others say that good winter gloves work better and can be moved from one bike to another. To make grip heaters more effective, [[Hippo Hands]] and other handlebar mitts can help by blocking the wind. Covering your gloves with a windproof layer (Aerostich's [http://www.aerostich.com/aerostich-triple-digit-rain-covers.html Triple Digit Rain Covers], for example) will also help keep your fingers working on cold days. | Whether heated grips can extend your riding season or not depends on who you talk to. Many people think they're great, but others say that good winter gloves work better and can be moved easily from one bike to another. To make grip heaters more effective, [[Hippo Hands]] and other handlebar mitts can help by blocking the wind. Covering your gloves with a windproof layer (Aerostich's [http://www.aerostich.com/aerostich-triple-digit-rain-covers.html Triple Digit Rain Covers], for example) will also help keep your fingers working on cold days. | ||
Search the forums under 'heated grips', 'Hot Grips', or 'grip heaters' for opinions. You can also [http://www.aerostich.com/review/product/list/id/278/ hit the reviews] at Aerostich and other sellers' sites. | Search the forums under 'heated grips', 'Hot Grips', or 'grip heaters' for opinions. You can also [http://www.aerostich.com/review/product/list/id/278/ hit the reviews] at Aerostich and other sellers' sites. | ||
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These heaters are the [http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/Heated-Grip-Kit-p-16539.html Heated Grip Kit #1400] from Aerostich. They are fairly simple to put on but do require some electrical know-how. The switch was provided, but you'll need to buy a female crimp connector and some heat shrink tubing. You also need to know [[Soldering 101|how to solder]] and have a decent iron to help you out. | These heaters are the [http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/Heated-Grip-Kit-p-16539.html Heated Grip Kit #1400] from Aerostich. They are fairly simple to put on but do require some electrical know-how. The switch was provided, but you'll need to buy a female crimp connector and some heat shrink tubing. You also need to know [[Soldering 101|how to solder]] and have a decent iron to help you out. | ||
Other than that, it's just a matter of following the instructions. | |||
{{pdf|1400_ElectricGripInstall_rev1210.pdf|Aerostich heated grip instructions}}. | |||
There are two joints to solder. You can see them and the rest of the wiring in this photo. | There are two joints to solder. You can see them and the rest of the wiring in this photo. | ||
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==More on this subject== | ==More on this subject== | ||
There is | There is a good article on mounting heated grips on the [http://www.canyonchasers.net/shop/generic/heated-grips-alt.php Canyon Chasers.net] website. | ||
==Addendum - Battery dead== | ==Addendum - Battery dead== | ||