$5 ebay heated grips - Page 2

leed · March 17th, 2012, 06:36 PM

It was to the better of my understanding that the heat shrink goes onto the bars to provide insulation (keeps the heat from transferring directly to the bars).

I am not sure about the tape provided, it may be to hold both ends of the adhesive heat-pad down and prevent it from coming undone when putting the grips on. Needless to say, the grips should not melt, even on the highest setting. I've had mine on all winter without issue.

bkh2 · March 17th, 2012, 08:42 PM

Thanks. Also, is there a connection point closer to the front of the bike that I can attach the leads to? Because the wires are way too short to reach the battery, should I extend them? Sorry for so many questions...

BlackNinja8 · January 14th, 2013, 06:28 PM

So what was the final verdict on these things? Did they last, burn out, short in the wet? @Jiggles, @dubojr1, anyone else?

bkh2 · January 14th, 2013, 06:52 PM

They don't get hot enough for my liking. It's a good thing I bought two, because I layered them and that allowed it to get hotter. Definitely usable now, but still not as hot as I'd like.

Poor wiring caused mine to short out, but that's totally my fault. The pads were fine, just the wiring got damaged. I'm going to redo the wiring soon. If you're super cheap and don't mind using a little finesse, I would recommend these.

BlackNinja8 · January 14th, 2013, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bkh2

They don't get hot enough for my liking. It's a good thing I bought two, because I layered them and that allowed it to get hotter. Definitely usable now, but still not as hot as I'd like.

Poor wiring caused mine to short out, but that's totally my fault. The pads were fine, just the wiring got damaged. I'm going to redo the wiring soon. If you're super cheap and don't mind using a little finesse, I would recommend these.

Thanks, sounds like one of those "you get what you pay for" deals. Super cheap? Check. Finesse? Not so much.

Amazon has what looks to be very similar model for $20 and the reviews seem great. May go that route rather than buying 2 ebay cheapos and keeping my fingers crossed.

Jiggles · January 14th, 2013, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackNinja8

So what was the final verdict on these things? Did they last, burn out, short in the wet? @Jiggles, @dubojr1, anyone else?

I gave them away

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March 17th, 2012, 06:36 PM	#41
leed ninjette.org sage Name: David Location: Loves Park, IL Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Time will tell Posts: 969	It was to the better of my understanding that the heat shrink goes onto the bars to provide insulation (keeps the heat from transferring directly to the bars). I am not sure about the tape provided, it may be to hold both ends of the adhesive heat-pad down and prevent it from coming undone when putting the grips on. Needless to say, the grips should not melt, even on the highest setting. I've had mine on all winter without issue.

March 17th, 2012, 08:42 PM	#42
bkh2 ninjette.org guru Name: Ben Location: R'lyeh Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 GSXR 750; 1983 CB750SC Posts: 277	Thanks. Also, is there a connection point closer to the front of the bike that I can attach the leads to? Because the wires are way too short to reach the battery, should I extend them? Sorry for so many questions...

January 14th, 2013, 06:28 PM	#43
BlackNinja8 ninjette.org guru Name: NJ Location: Westchester, NY Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R (Sold); 2012 Vulcan 900; 2009 Harley Iron 883; 2004 SV650s; and a bunch of others over the years... Posts: 470	So what was the final verdict on these things? Did they last, burn out, short in the wet? @Jiggles, @dubojr1, anyone else?

January 14th, 2013, 06:52 PM	#44
bkh2 ninjette.org guru Name: Ben Location: R'lyeh Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 GSXR 750; 1983 CB750SC Posts: 277	They don't get hot enough for my liking. It's a good thing I bought two, because I layered them and that allowed it to get hotter. Definitely usable now, but still not as hot as I'd like. Poor wiring caused mine to short out, but that's totally my fault. The pads were fine, just the wiring got damaged. I'm going to redo the wiring soon. If you're super cheap and don't mind using a little finesse, I would recommend these.