super1c
Super Moderator
Since i need to replace the throttle on my o2 viper i decided just to put on new grips. They are pretty worn anyway. I did a search but came up empty. Should i go with OEM or aftermarket ( I.E. hotgrips ). Does one work better than the other. Now the dumb question as i've never changed out before, The new grip comes with the heating element all in one correct? I dont need to get a grip then the element. Thanks chris
OEM and Hotgrip brand grips come as a unit meaning element and grip as one but there was a thread on here in the late winter or even spring where a member was looking at how to wire up aftermarket heating elements and using different grips.
I may explore that option myself this year as my grips are getting wore too but the oem ones are a lot more straight forward to change just drill out the rivet and unplug the connector.
I may explore that option myself this year as my grips are getting wore too but the oem ones are a lot more straight forward to change just drill out the rivet and unplug the connector.
I like the RSI heaters and wraps. Works great. Easy to wire. Hotter than the factory. Wonderful addition for my aluminum bars, and the wife likes hers since her hands got cold pretty easy prior to the switch.
linemech31
New member
I know i might be the odd man out on this but i have allways been happy with my factory grips. I had a apex and now have a nytro both have had hot grips. The only problem i have had is from too much wind hitting my hands at cruise speed. If you were happy with the heat your grips put out stay yamaha with the new ones. You know they will fit right and last along time.
use the yamaha one they are the easies to put just glue and rivet and you are done
staggs65
Moderator
i'm with u, mine have always been plenty hot, usually turn em way down cause they're too hot
Thumper1
New member
'02 vipers got plenty hot. just get new oem grips. use 2 big pair of vice grips, working the grips back and forth cause they are glued on. i have never re glued. only put the rivet in and thats it..
super1c
Super Moderator
Thanks for all the replys guy's. I'm going to stick with OEM grips. I also have had no problems with my OEM grips. Just wanted to see what else was out there.
I just replaced mine this past winter with new OEM Hot Grips. They are way hotter than the original, which still wOrked, but barely.
I know there are old posts about this, but what one gentleman from Ontario pointed out was that over time the internal wires inside the grips at the outside end inside get worn out or cut, resulting in diminished heat from the grips. I bewlieve this to be true.
My original grips were very worn out. when I replaced them I immediately noticed a lot more heat from them and i could actualy "grip" them because they had tread on them again!
I just cut out the rivets and removed the grips. TheN I just threaded in a small Screw into each grip through the rivet hole for easier swapping out in the future. I used blue loc tite (naturally) to ensure it holds. But a hand riveter would be easy to use also.
Mike
I know there are old posts about this, but what one gentleman from Ontario pointed out was that over time the internal wires inside the grips at the outside end inside get worn out or cut, resulting in diminished heat from the grips. I bewlieve this to be true.
My original grips were very worn out. when I replaced them I immediately noticed a lot more heat from them and i could actualy "grip" them because they had tread on them again!
I just cut out the rivets and removed the grips. TheN I just threaded in a small Screw into each grip through the rivet hole for easier swapping out in the future. I used blue loc tite (naturally) to ensure it holds. But a hand riveter would be easy to use also.
Mike
They say to glue them to prevent any twisting, Which breaks the wires ( heating element) inside the grip. Which I have found makes them last longer, But it is a major pain to try to change a throttle out then..