Left heated grip stopped working...
 

2008GSA
I've done a search and am looking for a thread I read a long time ago. There was a fellow whose solder to the grips broke and he merely re-soldered and had them working again.

Before I take the side apart, I'd like to read up on it. Anyone know of the thread I'm talking about, or a similar one. The only ones I can search up are those with both sides out, ZFE problems, etc.

Happy for any assistance pointing the right way.

Cheers
Jim in Japan

Below is a link to what you are looking for.
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=770667<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>

Sweet. Added to the "100 Threads"! #53!
http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=836736

I dig this heated grip repair. My grips are wearing out/hardening and it's $200 to replace the grips since BMW doesn't sell grips w/o heaters for the late model thin grip bikes. If the grips in the link are the same as the late model bikes then I have a real chance at replacing my grips w/standard over-the-counter stuff.

I'm thinking this "100 Threads" thread should be stickied. :deal

If we can have the enjoyably speculation filled waterboxer thread stickied then why not something truly useful...hmm? :D

Many thanks!

You won't find any dissenting vote from me!:rofl

We'll petition the STICKY GODS when we get closer to completing the "100".

Thanks for your kind sentiment.:clap

2008 GSA...My left grip also is on the blink. Works sometimes and not sometimes......mostly not. I followed the instructions and checked the contacts under the grip. All was well. So I am wondering, could it be in the switch? Am I the only one?

Don't most people that are right handed grip the left lighter than the right grip ? Could this be why so many right hand riders have problems with the left grip ?

You must be joking.

I found a loose connector on mine. Just cleaned the connector for corrosion and replugged it in and it worked, The connector on my airhead was under the tank.

Thanks. I'll take a look.