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[Bobs14Limited]

I was using the heated grips on my bike today and I noticed they didn't get very warm at all, no matter whether I had them set at 2 or 6. The bike comes stock with the Kahuna heated grips. I haven't had to use them for months, but I could have sworn that they got so hot on anything above 3 that it wasn't necessary to go any higher. I know the stock heated grips on my previous 2014 and 2017 non CVO Ultra Limited's got to hot above 3 also.
Anyone else notice this on their 20 CVO Limited? Thanks

[bigC]

I have 2020 Limited and mine get just as hot as my previous bikes. I usually don't go above 1 as my hands start to sweat, may have gone to 2 once for a short time.

[FLSTFI Dave]

Need to take bike to dealer and have them fix under warranty.

I have Kahuna heated grips on my bike.  Can't use them over 2 unless below 35 out.

Usually use them between 1 and 2.

[DOCGSS]

I agree. I also have a 2020 SG CVO and the grips are too hot above a 3 even with gloves on. Somethings not working correctly.

[Bobs14Limited]

Thanks. So let me ask, about how long does it take while traveling at highway speeds does it take to get real hot?

[Para Bellum]

but I could have sworn that they got so hot on anything above 3 that it wasn't necessary to go any higher.

Some of the individual heating elements have broken, but a few are still working.  Happened to a couple of mine.

Thanks. So let me ask, about how long does it take while traveling at highway speeds does it take to get real hot?

Depends on the air temperature and how many heat elements are working.
One more thing: some styles of the heated grips never get very hot.  Don't remember exactly which styles, but from the posts above, Kahuna sounds like it's pretty good.

[spence]

My 16 didnt get very hot, took it in and the the pins that plug in inside the grip itself were screwed up, they replaced and everything was fine.  My 20 has not had that issue so I would take it in and have the dealership look at.

[Bobs14Limited]

Depends on the air temperature and how many heat elements are working.
One more thing: some styles of the heated grips never get very hot.  Don't remember exactly which styles, but from the posts above, Kahuna sounds like it's pretty good.

Maybe because the air temp was about 58-63°, the grips won't heat up as much as say when its 40-50° air temp?

[Para Bellum]

Pretty sure they only respond to the setting on their control, not to external temp.

[Glenncarp]

Some of the individual heating elements have broken, but a few are still working.  Happened to a couple of mine.
Depends on the air temperature and how many heat elements are working.
One more thing: some styles of the heated grips never get very hot.  Don't remember exactly which styles, but from the posts above, Kahuna sounds like it's pretty good.

Agree, added Kahunas to '19 RG Special, waaaay better that stock heated grips that came on my '11 and '16 SERGU's. had to have those up to 6 and lived in FL, have not had Kahunas past 3 and now live in NC mountains.

[ironvalk]

I have a 2019 cvo limited with the Kahuna heated grips not working properly. They will barely get warm unless I hit a harsh bump like a bridge expansion joint or a big crack in the road, then they will heat up for a very short time (like a minute or two) then fade off. I've taken it in many times, and to 3 different dealers. They feel the grips warming slightly and say that the grips are working, that's having them set at 6 and they are barely warm! The last dealer finally agreed the grips should get way hotter and replaced the left grip with the controller. I rode it and the grips were no better than before. That dealer told me "that's as good as it gets". I've had other bikes with heated grips and know how they should be working. I'm very disappointed! I may replace the throttle side grip myself to see if that could be the problem. Another option I'm considering is replacing with aftermarket grips. Let me know if you figure yours out please, as mine are pretty much useless!

[HOGMIKE]

Check with another bike that has the heated grips to see if they feel hotter than yours.
My 2019 cvo grips never get above 3
Your bike should feel the same.
Last resort call H-D customer service and tell them, they can reach out to your dealer and help.
 

[KGB]

My 2019 Limited get so hot on 2 you can't stand it


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[FLSTFI Dave]

There is clearly an issue with your heated grips.  Mine are plenty hot on 2.  Above 3 they would be way to hot.

Reach out to Harley Customer service if dealer does not want to fix.

[Glenncarp]

Check with another bike that has the heated grips to see if they feel hotter than yours.
My 2019 cvo grips never get above 3
Your bike should feel the same.
Last resort call H-D customer service and tell them, they can reach out to your dealer and help.
 

Best idea yet! Pull bike next to one in lot or showroom and turn both on same number and let HD service manager decide if yours are as warm as floor models'.