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[..Hawk]

I've been reading about failures of the Heated Hand Grips.  Today a Dealer told me that all replacements are on backorder without a projected delivery date.  His thoughts were that the grips are being re-engineered, as his shop has seen many failures.

Can anyone confirm a new design or re engineering?

Hawk

[kojak]

The longest I've had heated grips last is 3 years. Its heated gloves for me now!

[ultrafxr]

Don't know but they sure need to re-design 'cause there have been many, many failures - some multiple times.  Most folks just replace them with Heat Demons:  http://www.symtec-inc.com/Store/tabid/1174/ProductID/99/List/1/Default.aspx?SortField=ProductName,ProductName

or just do a search and you can find them on ebay and motorcycle online stores.  Nice product and works great.

[GC_Super]

I could say that mine are almost three years old and have never had a ............

Maybe I better not say that. Don't want to jinx myself. 

[..Hawk]

Would hate to buy something else as the bike is still under warranty.

[Twolanerider]

I've been reading about failures of the Heated Hand Grips.  Today a Dealer told me that all replacements are on backorder without a projected delivery date.  His thoughts were that the grips are being re-engineered, as his shop has seen many failures.

Can anyone confirm a new design or re engineering?

Hawk

Whether true or not this time it's a rumor that's been heard before during delivery delays.  Most of the older versions of the heated grips are already on their -B revision already.  That's three tries and they still fail miserably.  Knocking on wood as I say this; but sure glad I've got the Heat Demons instead.

[sadunbar]

Would hate to buy something else as the bike is still under warranty.

I'd get the Heat Demons...  They're not that expensive.  There is something to be said for a bike with all its parts working.  Something huge - maybe use the warranty...the small stuff - just fix it (JMO).

[..Hawk]

Checked out the Heat Demons,  thanks for the information,  always good to have options.

Appreciate the input from all

Thanks

[PHAZE]

I've had my '06 CUSE since January of '06 and I haven't had any problem . . . (What am I thinking?)  My heated grips are terrible.  They're nothing but trouble.  I fully expect them to go any day now. 

[BIGDOG]

    Re-Engineer read that new line of chit like O heating elemants are meant to burn out , it's a wear item.

[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

[sportygordy]

I installed two sets out of the box and they did not work. The third one was the lucky charm, so i believe without a doubt they have issues and need to do something.

[CTcvorider]

I picked up my 08 SEUC on June 5.  I tested the grips/seats within the first couple of days and they seemed to work.  Three weeks later I took an evening ride where it was cool enough to want some heat on my bare hands -- nothing there.  I now leave the grips on all the time.  About every eight rides or so, they'll go on for a while.  Dealer says it's the grip and not a loose connection.  I've been waiting a couple of weeks for the left grip to come in for warranty replacement.

How many other SEUC owners have had heated grip problems?

[2PAK]

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.   

[sportygordy]

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