Oxford heated grips Q and A session

[Wayneolson]

Driving out and about today, 70mph plus, made me realize that I may want some heated grips.(40 degrees Fahrenheit in Chitown today)

Seeing that I just purchased a trident can, a 2005 Harley sportster, new suspension(for previously mentioned purchase), screaming eagle exhaust, alligator bob leather seat and multiple oil changes I am a little low on funds at the moment.

I find it hard to part with 200+ for OE heated grips with the Oxfords running around 90 bones. Has anyone tried the oxfords on the trophy yet? Or maybe another brand?

[janfmiller]

I've put Symtech grip heaters on several bikes, work just as well as the OEM and cost a fraction.   You do have to remove and replace the grips.   

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Kit comes with a simple high/off/low switch, but then, that's what you get with Triumph's setup.   I've used these to allow finer control, and plan to wire one into the TTSE's system when I get around to it...

http://www.warmnsafe.com/5-level-heat-troller-with-remote-control-option/

[Coconut]

I find it hard to part with 200+ for OE heated grips

As discussed in another Topic "Anyone fitted Heated Grips themselves "

... you could always buy the individual parts and fit them yourself,
which ( bizarrely ) works out a lot cheaper than buying the full Kit 

If you get them here, for example : Triumph e-Store all the individual parts needed add up to $100.43 

Check with the supplier before purchasing - there appear to be two variants - one with a Shorting Plug and one without.

When fitting themself you will still need a trip to a Triumph Dealer to enable the Icons on the Instrument display,
although the Grips will still work before then - so could be put off until next Service time ?

[Wayneolson]

Thanks guys. I read that posting previously in regards to kit buildout. I had my doubts, but pulled he kit explosion and was baffled by the difference in cost between parts and kit. Long story short, I ordered the parts. 103 and some change shipped.

[Ernest T]

Having just fitted heated grips to my Tiger 800 I think you did the right thing.  With all the parts its just plug and play without any fiddling, especially if you want to use the Trophy heated grip switch.