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Notes:
The Hot Grips Website
The
grips work great – they get hot and do keep your hands warm, even through
thick gloves. I won’t go into a lot
of detail here other than to agree with all the other great reviews of this
product. The only minor drawback is
that the grips are THICK – if you have small hands, they will take some
getting used to.
Purchase
Notes:
- I ordered the longer
5.25” grips so that I could use the Stainless Steel Bar-ends from HVM
Parts (the ones designed for the CBR).
- I also opted for the
Variable Heat Controller (extra $49) and an Epoxy Kit ($3).
- Spacers and longer
bolts needed to use the OEM bar-end weights are included.
Installation
Notes:
- I followed the Hot
Grips installation to the letter.
Read the entire instructions BEFORE you start!
- When epoxying the
grips on, use a VERY THIN layer, but cover the entire area – if you put it
on too thick, it bunches up as you slide the grip on (messy). Alcohol or WD40 will remove spills if
you act quickly.
- Make sure you wire
the grips to a switched circuit if you are using the Variable Heat
Controller – even at it’s lowest setting, it does draw a little amperage
– so you want the grips powered off when you shut off the key.
- Note: There is no fuse included, so I
suggest you put a 5amp inline fuse in or hook it up to an additional
fuse block (like I did – see my “Accessory Fuse Block” farkle).
- Wiring - I used solder - I wouldn't recommend
twist nuts as they have a tendency to vibrate loose after awhile. I soldered the connections, then put
shrink tubing over each one with tiny tie wraps at each end to relieve
the stress.
- I mounted the Variable Heat
Controller 1 1/2 inches
below the TCS/ABS switches - this area is very accessible by just
removing the plastic over the valve cover. I used 3 standard washers on the underside of the Variable Heat
Controller to lower its
exposed height so it wouldn't stick out so far.
- I have a Vista Cruise, so I left it
on while applying the throttle side grip and it worked fine.
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