dtownmtb Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 I have the factory heated grips. It appears that the heating element is integrated into the grip. So, what happens when the grip itself wears out - as they do? Do I have to put out another $300 for new grips? Or is there a way to just replace the rubber part? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky5000100 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 I was wondering too. I have a feeling it's several years away, due to the fact that these heated grips are a pretty hard compound, but still a good question. I'm thinking we'll need to replace the full units, or you'll have to put something like grip puppies on, that go over existing grips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caferacer Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Have your grips worn out already, if so, after how many miles? I'm willing to bet that the dealership answer to your question is "yes, you can order a new set of OEM heated grips though us". However, here are a couple cost-effective solutions that high-mileage Beemer guys have done: http://f650.com/forum/showthread.php?17826-FAQ-BMW-Heated-Grip-Rubber-Replacement http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/how-to-replacing-worn-out-heated-grips.257529/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buggy Nate Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 I have the factory heated grips. It appears that the heating element is integrated into the grip. So, what happens when the grip itself wears out - as they do? Do I have to put out another $300 for new grips? Or is there a way to just replace the rubber part? I doubt you have to buy the whole kit again, mine had a seperate part number inside the box for the grips. I kept it for future reference somewhere... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duhs10 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 What about preemptively using something like grip puppies.. Although anything with foam will most likely reduce the effectiveness of the heated grips. '15 FJ-09 w/ lots of extras... Fayetteville, GA, USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtownmtb Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share Posted July 30, 2016 Have your grips worn out already, if so, after how many miles? I'm willing to bet that the dealership answer to your question is "yes, you can order a new set of OEM heated grips though us". However, here are a couple cost-effective solutions that high-mileage Beemer guys have done: http://f650.com/forum/showthread.php?17826-FAQ-BMW-Heated-Grip-Rubber-Replacement http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/how-to-replacing-worn-out-heated-grips.257529/ No, they aren't worn thankfully. Just thinking ahead a bit. Thanks for the links - that may work when the time comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member wessie Posted July 30, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted July 30, 2016 What about preemptively using something like grip puppies.. Although anything with foam will most likely reduce the effectiveness of the heated grips.take a few more seconds for the heat to get to your hands but otherwise my Grip Puppies have no negative effect - yes, they will stop wear of the heated grip but for me, they increase the circumference making the grip more comfortable This signature is left blank as the poster writes enough pretentious bollocks as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dmizer Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Easy, and super cheap solution: Buy some shrink tubing the size of the grips. Slip them over the grips. Apply hair drier. Ride. Remove and replace the shrink tubing once you've worn through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtownmtb Posted December 11, 2016 Author Share Posted December 11, 2016 What about preemptively using something like grip puppies.. Although anything with foam will most likely reduce the effectiveness of the heated grips. So I decided to go this route. While searching around for grip puppies I came upon a thread where someone suggested using Re-Grip. Took a look at the product, like what I saw, and ended up ordering them. Got two of them for about $20 - medium size. They came in a couple of days ago. I pretrimmed them before installing, which was very easy, then installed - which also turned out to be easy. They add a little bulk to the grips, but not as much as grip puppies. I actually really like the thicker grips - feels more substantial. Also, the surface is nice and grippy (duh, they are made for gripping) and they are nice and tight around the original grips - no slipping at all. Heat from the grip heaters does take longer to get to my hand, but still feels plenty warm. In the end I am completely satisfied with this product and enthusiastically recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaley Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 What about using the heating elements they use on snowmobiles and wiring them up the same as OEM grips? I believe they're the same ohmage. You can then use normal grips over the top. Even use a thin cork mat on the clutch side to insulate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zachd Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 What about preemptively using something like grip puppies.. Although anything with foam will most likely reduce the effectiveness of the heated grips.I use the puppies over my heated grips (not oem, but Oxford brand) and they still get too hot sometimes for me. So they aren't an issue for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonbobo Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Almost 30k miles on my OEM heated grips. They have worn.. but don't seem to be 'wearing out' so to speak. They've got a shine to them but no material missing. Still keeping my hands warm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfjniner Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Have your grips worn out already, if so, after how many miles? I'm willing to bet that the dealership answer to your question is "yes, you can order a new set of OEM heated grips though us". However, here are a couple cost-effective solutions that high-mileage Beemer guys have done: http://f650.com/forum/showthread.php?17826-FAQ-BMW-Heated-Grip-Rubber-Replacement http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/how-to-replacing-worn-out-heated-grips.257529/ BMW heated grips are constructed differently then Yamaha's. Won't work. Ken, Candy Ass L.D.R. Sleeps 8 hours (2)2005 FJR1300abs: 230,000 m 2015 FJ-09: 114,000 m (Replaced engine at 106K) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfjniner Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Don't wear out your grips. Don't leave them exposed to sunlight. Clean now and then. I put 143K over 9 years on a FJR and the grips are still good. I don't use a death grip ever. Mosly just rest my hands on the grips. I do notice some people actually wear their grips down so you can't see the tread. Not a good way to ride. Just kidding about not wearing out your grips, but the sun should do more damage than your hands. Now regarding heated grips: The Yamaha heated grips are appearing to develop harder rubber than the grips on my FJR which also has heated grips of a different kind/make. Grip puppies may help in the off season when the sun is out. I'm at 38k now with the OEM heated grips, put on shortly after purchase. Ken, Candy Ass L.D.R. Sleeps 8 hours (2)2005 FJR1300abs: 230,000 m 2015 FJ-09: 114,000 m (Replaced engine at 106K) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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