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[T MAC]

I am in the process of changing my heated grips for the 4th time and decided after the suggestions from the site to go with Heat Demons.  I started to order them from Jim along with the Wild One Chubbys 575 but decided that changing the handlebars out was a little too detailed job for me.  I decided to call the dealer and get a price. 

Well the dealer knows I have had trouble with my grips they replaced them last fall (they melted inside the handlebars) so when I called Jen she said let me see what I can do for you.  When she called me back her installed price for the handlebars AND grips was $895.  She said since the grips were being changed and the price of the heated grips from Harley(the ones that don't work ) are $200 more than the Heat Demons that she could defer the cost for about a $400 savings.

So I asked if they only changed the grips to Heat Demons what would that cost she said the dealership would owe me money   almost $200 of course this would be a store credit. 

Well I went outside and lowered/pulled my original handlebars back about an inch and that seems to solve the handlebar problem.  My reach now seems good so with the additional savings for grip replacement I am getting some new rubber -Metzler 880's and IDS installed and I am only going to be out of pocket for 1 hour labor on the tires and IDS.

I don't know what Moco's policy on heated grip replacement is - the dealer has changed my grips the last 3 times but if you are having trouble with your heated grips it would be well worth asking the dealer what the cost would be to change to Heat Demons - and the best part is the Heat Demons are coverd for the next 4 1/2 years under my extended warranty!

I REALLY WANT GIVE A BIG THANKS TO JIM (hd-dude) HE HAS HELPED ME OUT ALOT WITH IMPROVEMENTS THAT I HAVE MADE TO MY BIKE.  HIS CUSTOMER SERVICE IS EXCELLENT AND HE HAS NEVER MADE ME FEEL ANY LESS FOR ASKING EVEN THE SIMPLEST OF QUESTIONS

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After lowering my handlebars I have really noticed the vibration coming through.  I always felt vibration - I understand the 09's do not have this -but since I have lowered the handlbars it is more prominent.  Is there anyway to reduce this vibration?  I have checked to make sure I have tightened the handlebar clamp bolts and they are secure.  Maybe the change in angle increases this

[hard10]

Well, I'm waiting with baited breath to hear the response to this. I've thought about the 575's but have decided not to go that route (for now  ).

I have had the grips replaced once under warranty. Surprisingly they wired them into the spare connector under the seat. Haven't had a problem in over a year.