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Old 01-30-2013, 10:43 AM   #15661
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Originally Posted by RED CAT View Post
Buddy of mine just picked up his new Triumph 800XC and had the factory Triumph heated grips installed. We were out for a cool blast on the weekend at 25F. His grips didn't seem very warm even on the high setting. We checked my cheap $85. Oxfords and they we almost burning my hands on the highest setting. His grips were just barely warm. Not sure if this is the same on all factory heated grips but if so, save some bucks and install the Oxfords. May want to check with other Triumph owners on this topic.
I agree. I did a "How to" about connecting the electrics for the Oxford ones. http://www.tiger800.co.uk/index.php/topic,7459.0.html
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