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03-08-2012, 10:44 PM
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n00b
Joined: May 2008
Oddometer: 7
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Used a couple of layers of electric tape on mine, worked well.
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03-10-2012, 07:52 AM
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Bead Buddy
Joined: Dec 2003
Location: Laramie, Wyo
Oddometer: 3,287
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If you've got a Ski-Doo shop nearby you can get really nice self adhesive cork bar insulators.
Edit: d'oh...what he said. Sent from my DROID X2 using Tapatalk
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03-11-2012, 09:06 AM
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Beastly Adventurer
Joined: Oct 2004
Location: Spokane
Oddometer: 1,846
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I use a old throttle tube, with the cable part cut off and a slit down the middle, glued and wired to the bar. When replacing grips I buy two pair and use two throttle sides, leaving the the two unused (left) grips for my bicycle.
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04-04-2012, 06:01 AM
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One wheel wonder...
Joined: Aug 2004
Location: Moneyapolis, MN
Oddometer: 6,301
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I put the cheapo heated grips on my new V strom. Used electrical tape on the LH side, BUT. The heat is uneven due to the LH grip being much THICKER that the right side throttle tube. Looks like I need a thinner grip for the clutch side grip to remedy this problem.
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11-08-2012, 05:58 PM
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ADVrider wannabe
Joined: Jul 2005
Oddometer: 21
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For the clutch side I used a "Lock-On Grip System by ODI Grips".. Once you remove the grip (a pain cause it's bonded on really well)
it's just like a throttle tube.. You then install the grip heater & grip to this pseudo throttle tube and install this unit to your bike with Aluminum Lock Jaw Clamps.. Lock-On Grip System by ODI Grips: New ~ $30.00.. Available at bicycle stores.. Or.. Since you do not need the grips buy used from Ebay for ~ $10.00.. Bought the 130mm length (115mm grip plus 2 clamps = 130mm).. One set will do two motorcycles.. Make sure the set includes the Aluminum Lock Jaw Clamps.. Grip Heaters: I use Symtec Brand.. Complete kit (one clutch, one throttle, switch and misc) available from California Sport Touring.. If done this way the clutch side can get too hot so I prefer to use "both sides throttle" and buy replacement heaters from Symtec.. Grips: I use Scott Hurricane.. To do this properly you will need two throttle side grips (I use the other two on my mountain bike).. Grip Glue: Install my grips with: Three Bond Griplock.. And then lightly safety wired.. Doing it this way since 2008 never a problem..
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11-27-2012, 08:03 PM
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Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Mar 2009
Oddometer: 489
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Howdy all--
I got this Moose Racing grip heater kit and I got a roll of Rescue Tape too. Do I just wrap the left bar in Rescue Tape and then stick on the heater, and put the grip over that? the instructions mention JB Weld but that seems weird.
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11-29-2012, 02:41 AM
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Beastly Adventurer
Joined: Jul 2005
Location: Glasgow, Kentucky
Oddometer: 3,503
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That's it. We use a shot of hairspray inside the grips as a lube/glue. Never had any need for JB Weld.
Sarah
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11-30-2012, 10:07 AM
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Careening forward
Joined: Oct 2005
Location: Santa Fe, N.M.
Oddometer: 5,662
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The instructions with my Hot Grips listed a two-part, slow cure, heat resistant epoxy, which I got at Ace for 8 bucks and has withstood the test of time. Removing the grip will require trashing it but it usually does anyway.
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