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[Twolanerider]

I think someone here got it right, Heated Gloves are the way to go   

I thought so until I added the Heat Demons.  The gloves are great.  But you don't always start out with them.  And it is convenient to have the grips on for those evenings or mornings when it's gotten just a bit cooler than you expected.  Just a convenience thing.

[sadunbar]

I lost the heat in my grips in July on Tioga Pass in Yosemite during a hail storm.  I basically had to sit on the side of the road, on the pass with the engine running while it hailed on me (and the bike) for what seemed like an hour.  The heated seat still works.  I was going to have them fix the grips when I have the recall done on the heads etc.  Sounds like it will be a back order drama for some time.   

Hail hurts, doesn't it...

[Raaze09]

I thought so until I added the Heat Demons.  The gloves are great.  But you don't always start out with them.  And it is convenient to have the grips on for those evenings or mornings when it's gotten just a bit cooler than you expected.  Just a convenience thing.

Can you use the Heat Demons on the new touring bikes with RBW throttles?  All of the heated grips in the HD catalog say not for use with internal wiring, and the grips that are on the '09 CVO UC aren't listed.

[Twolanerider]

Can you use the Heat Demons on the new touring bikes with RBW throttles?  All of the heated grips in the HD catalog say not for use with internal wiring, and the grips that are on the '09 CVO UC aren't listed.

No, they'd not work with the electronic throttle controlled bikes.  The heating element slides inside the handlebar.  Fly by wire bikes already have that space partially occupied.

[Diesel Dragon]

I tried my grips for the first time this summer and of course they don't work any more. 

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[LabRat]

No, they'd not work with the electronic throttle controlled bikes.  The heating element slides inside the handlebar.  Fly by wire bikes already have that space partially occupied.

Looking at the parts blow-out of the HD heating element, it looks like they too go inside the handlebar. What am I missing?

[iski]

The dial on the left grip of my last set appears to be different than the other set.  Possibly HD upgraded/changed them somewhat.  Used them once & so far they work.

Will keep these as long as the waranty is in effect & then if they go will change to Heat Demons.

[Diesel Dragon]

Are the elements inside the handle bars or are they part of the grip ??

When the replace the heating elements under warranty do they replace the entire Ironside grips or just the element ??

Are the heat demons an option for the 08-09 TBW bikes or is that still not an option ??

Did anyone find any problems with the heated grips besides just the elements, like the control knob or faulty wiring ??

Thx

DD

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[iski]

Are the elements inside the handle bars or are they part of the grip ??

When the replace the heating elements under warranty do they replace the entire Ironside grips or just the element ??

Are the heat demons an option for the 08-09 TBW bikes or is that still not an option ??

Did anyone find any problems with the heated grips besides just the elements, like the control knob or faulty wiring ??

Thx

DD

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As far as I know the elements are part of the grip itself.

They replace the entire grip.

Not sure on 08-09.

The control knob appears to be the failure point on the HD grips.  Mine shocked the crap out of my left thumb after they failed. Probably a wire short.  At times I almost miss that, for some reason......

Mike

[..Hawk]

I installed the wires from nightrider to help get away from the lean running machine, and my Handgrips started working.

Must be a coincidence, but I'll enjoy them while I can.

[MUFFMAN]

Mine are pooched as well.Have been backordered for six weeks and counting. Should be in by the time the warm weather riding arrives next spring. THE MUFFMAN

UPDATE. My new grips were installed by HD yesterday. I didn't pick up the bike last night. Got back too late.. Lets see how long these babies last this time. THE MUFFMAN

[iski]

UPDATE. My new grips were installed by HD yesterday. I didn't pick up the bike last night. Got back too late.. Lets see how long these babies last this time. THE MUFFMAN

How many sets have you had, Muffman?  Since you live in an area with a cooler climate, figure you give them more use than some of us do in other areas.

[MUFFMAN]

How many sets have you had, Muffman?  Since you live in an area with a cooler climate, figure you give them more use than some of us do in other areas.

This is only my second set. They went out in April but I couldn't bring myself to take it to an HD Dealer until absolutely necessary. They were ordered early August & just came in.I'm sure it won't be my last.THE MUFFMAN

[iski]

This is only my second set. They went out in April but I couldn't bring myself to take it to an HD Dealer until absolutely necessary. They were ordered early August & just came in.I'm sure it won't be my last.THE MUFFMAN

Thanks.  My second set was just installed.  The dial on the left grip appeared to be a little different than the other set.

Hope they last - have already checked out the Heat Demons & they look like a good option but as long as I have a warranty & these HD grips keep failing - not sure when (if?)  I will make the move.

Mike

[MUFFMAN]

Thanks.  My second set was just installed.  The dial on the left grip appeared to be a little different than the other set.

Hope they last - have already checked out the Heat Demons & they look like a good option but as long as I have a warranty & these HD grips keep failing - not sure when (if?)  I will make the move.

Mike

You & me both. I have the 7 year warranty on this thing & I'll be sure & make use of every last hour of warranty. THE MUFFMAN