[Tjryan1960]

Hi Gents, this is my first post. I have a 2003 FJR and would like to put heated grips on, i have a couple of questions. 1 what size are the bars? 2 is there a preferred brand? 3 Is it hard to do? TIA , Terry

 

[FineJollyRide]

I had the OEM grips installed when the bike was purchased used and have never had a second thought about it. The OEM control and power requirements offered peace of mind and resale value IMHO. More than a few on the site have installed after-market, heated grips with equal satisfaction... a bit of inquiry using the search function on the tool bar should result in all the information you're looking for, including size, opinions and the installation process for wiring and grips (not difficult). Good luck!

 

[Mihalis fjr]

Have a look here:Very nice heated grips and the nice thing is that the controller is on the left Grip!No other boxes!Simply connect the wires on the battery!The bars are 7/8 and you will need the 130mm long grips.

http://www.yocracing.com/accessory_store/store/yoc_viewItem.asp?idProduct=735168

http://www.kosonorthamerica.com/koso/shop/motorcycle_grips/apollo-heated-grips/

 

[Odin]

Mihalis, having never come across them before, I personally think that those are the nicest in "appearance" that I have seen. Thanks for the link. Going to save it for the future if it's ever needed.

To be honest, they seem like an even more convenient setup to use than the Gen 3 stockers where you have to fumble with one control button to get the grips menu and then another control button to adjust the heat settings.

 

[Mihalis fjr]

Mihalis, having never come across them before, I personally think that those are the nicest in "appearance" that I have seen. Thanks for the link. Going to save it for the future if it's ever needed.

To be honest, they seem like an even more convenient setup to use than the Gen 3 stockers where you have to fumble with one control button to get the grips menu and then another control button to adjust the heat settings.

Also for me are the nicest heated grips that i have seen.I like the design of the rubbers,looks very similar to OEM and also i like that they have the controller on the grip,something very ergonomic i believe.
From what i hear also those grips are very hot!
Really beautiful heated grips with a smart design..

 

[stu_m]

love those heated grips!

shame there is no one in the UK selling them!

 

[Mihalis fjr]

love those heated grips!

shame there is no one in the UK selling them!

You could contact them..Perhaps they have a dealer in UK,or they can send these to you there.

http://www.tecnoglobe.be/en/9039-heated-equipments

http://www.tecnoglobe.be/en/heated-equipments/10138-poignees-chauffantes-gold-120mm.html

But you can buy these and here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KOSO-Heated...Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cec1c2f4b&vxp=mtr

 

[stu_m]

thanks for that Mihalis

europe certainly makes things easier as there will be no import duty to pay

 

[Mihalis fjr]

thanks for that Mihalis

europe certainly makes things easier as there will be no import duty to pay

 

[BlacknWhite]

You guys gotta quit posting cool stuff and causing me to spend more money. I think I need to invest in those super cool, er I mean hot grips.....

 

[Mihalis fjr]

You guys gotta quit posting cool stuff and causing me to spend more money. I think I need to invest in those super cool, er I mean hot grips.....

The money are for spend in nice farkles.. And this thing is a very nice and useful farkle!

 

[The Dane]

Hi Mihalis

On your recommendations I just bought a set of Koso Apollo grips.

The install instructions are to connect the red/ positive +DC12v to "Key-On" and the black/Ground to the vehicle body.

I guess this would be the "guarantee" that the grips doesn't use up the battery, when the ignition is Off.

But did you just connect the cables to the battery ?


Thanks

Erik

 

[Mihalis fjr]

Hi Erik,
I have connected the red and black directly on the battery terminals,Perhaps it is not very good for the health of the battery by an accidental ''on'' in the grips without to run the engine,but...i already did that.

 

[The Dane]

KOSO grips installed

Hi Mihalis - and any other FJR owner, who likes the look of KOSO heated grips

The KOSO grips has arrived from the US, and I asked a bit around to get advice on where to install the red cable. One machanic thought that the 12 volt DC in the "glove compartment" only is powerede at "key on", but that is not the case.

So I ended up at my local Yamaha dealer, where they installed the grips.

I love the looks of it and compared to the old grips, there is space for my thumbs and my hands are much more relaxed, when I drive.

So the KOSO grips - turned on or off - get my warmest recommendations. :smile2:

Erik