Suzuki Heated Grips

[Noodle]

Has anyone bought the Suzuki heated grips for the V-Strom? Any tips or tricks to installing them? I ordered a pair, on sale, from Oneida for my 650.

[GB #121]

Hi

I've got them, no complaints. Easy to install. a) call the dealer b) order parts c) get dealer to install d) ride in cold weather

Cheers.

[Velociraptor]

I installed them myself. Just plug in the wires but I had a tough time locating the wires behind the radiator. Its a nice setup once installed. Seems like my throttle grip runs hotter than my left grip for some reason. Its also easy to change the heat settings during a ride.

[GB #121]

Seems like my throttle grip runs hotter than my left grip for some reason.

Same thing here, it's a noticeable difference. Unsure why.

[jirvine]

Throttle sides run hotter because of the insulating throttle sleeve. The trick is to insulate the other side and perhaps use a bigger throttle side grip on the left as well. Some people use duct take, a couple layers for the insulator.

[Velociraptor]

Thanks for the tip :D