Fitting Ultimateaddon Heated Grips to my Honda CBF1000

[@TheGorillaBiker]

I've used these a few times since recording this, have a look at my Instagram for updates :) Also! There is a low battery warning flash but I don't believe it turns off the grips. If you have any questions on the grips let me know in the comments!

[@theoldmanflynchmotovlog4846]

My daughter and I watched this video numerous times to discuss how well the lighting is in this video. I found that if I don't hook my heated grips up to the battery, but to the wire that the corporation recommends that they don't get warm enough to penetrate heavier gloves.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Ah thank you! I would take credit but it's honestly mostly my new lens and a bit of post editing :) Yeah that's what I've heard as well and these are nicely hot on the way to work so I don't really want to mess with them. They are a lifesaver on sub 4 degree mornings.

[@stephencartwright5046]

A good install video. I liked the pre install assembly. Really see how it would go together. So good luck with them.. Now you won't ride the other bikes lol. Have to get them for the entire stable!

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Thanks :) Glad it worked, I feel a lot of the actual build of things can be lost when you just launch in to the install bit! Haha I think I prefer having nice grippy ones on the GSX-R...they'd be lovely on the Magna tho!! :)

[@RoadsOfOz]

I should get a set for my daily commuter (Honda CB125E). More likely to ride during winter then. I think you will find the reason they left the positive cable bare is so you can either wire it onto the ignition side of battery. Or, if you are wiring direct to the battery , you can add an in line fuse.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

You should! That early morning chill is way easier to ignore now :) Yep and those CB125s do like 2,000,000 mpg don't they so really you'd be making money :D There's already an inline fuse built in, apparently it's so you can easily wire it to a relay etc, but I'd rather get all the hardware you'd possibly need up front :)

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

Heated grips make a huge difference. I splurged and purchased the Yamaha heated grips. My Yamaha FJ-09 (MT09 Tracer) came pre-wired, so it was pretty much plug and play. The thing I like about the factory ones, is they the grip icon appears on my cluster and I can adjust the heat via the existing menu toggle switch.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

So far I'm over the moon man :) If I was to buy a newer bike I'd do the exact same! My uncles BMW has the same on the screen and it's so nice :)

[@crumblymal8479]

A good addition ! for me not so much as I don't commute on mi bike in fact if it's cold ( as I to hate the cold I want to live in Spain ) don't go out in it .But having said that maybe first I might try the heated gloves that have their own battery just cos it's easier than fittin grips , although ya do have a limited time of heat . but they are very neat and I do like the switch set up on the grip probably cheaper than heated gloves too . Nice one : )

[@TheGorillaBiker]

It is indeed :) Man I hope to move to a warmer climate at some point in my life, Ireland is lovely but I just. Hate. Cold. That said commuting on a bike isn't always an option for me and having this is honestly so much better, I honestly didn't think it would be but my god so much more pleasant :D I thought about gloves but any that have good heat and good fall protection seem to be about 250-300 quid :/ Thanks man!

[@ianrycroft1523]

After watching this video I am going to buy a set for my Honda NC750S, once I have the plastics off I will see if I take straight to the battery or pick up a live from the ignition switch, and I might as well fit a usb port while I’m at it.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Also have a look at the healtech thunderbox, I fitted one at a later date and it is absolutely brilliant! Basically acts as a switched live and a fuse for you :)

[@ianrycroft1523]

@@TheGorillaBiker yes someone put me on to them, I have one on order

[@TheGorillaBiker]

@@ianrycroft1523 Excellent! Best combo imo!

[@Srgthe]

wee tip i learned years ago for getting grips off if you have a compressor. stick the air line/gun under the grip. pretty much shoots off.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Ive used it in the past myself tis handy, I sadly do not have a working compressor at the minute!

[@Srgthe]

@@TheGorillaBiker bugger the old compressor is handy to have. as for the grips not turning off completely could you put a relay in the line from battery feeding of the headlight or tail light so it only gets power from the battery when the ignition is on?

[@TheGorillaBiker]

It is indeed, I have an old one here just have to fix it :) I could do but I'll just splice it in to the rear brake switch if I ever feel the need to since that cable is only about 2cm from the battery :)

[@iananderson1422]

I added heated grips to my V-Strom last fall. Bottom line I used them once and not at all this spring. Here in Canada it gets cold and the heated grips don't really work for your fingers which are the first to suffer from cold. I can do without them. I have no inclination to add them to my other bikes. One of my riding buddies has heated boot inserts and heated gloves. Maybe a better option as they do warm the fingers and toes

[@TheGorillaBiker]

I used mine all week and it was -2 to 4 degrees setting off in the mornings. I found it was the difference between being uncomfortable and fine to be honest so I'm delighted with them. I can imagine if it gets much colder you at minimum need good hand guards or muffs to seal in the heat a bit more. Heated wearable gear is definitely a warmer alternative, but the only gloves that interested me so far are veeeeeeeeeeeeeery expensive so I'll do without for now :) It doesn't get cold enough here to warrant it thankfully.

[@Banditmanuk]

Heated grips, definitely my first modification. I've never seen heated grips by this manufacturer so interested how they hold up. I like the neat control that's part of the grip, my Oxford have a large controller that I don't like. The plus point of the Oxford is they sense when the battery is not being charged and turn the grips off way before it flats the battery.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

I'll be doing it fairly sharpish from now on. Unreal difference in the mornings. Yeah I put them on the CBF so they get a good mileage done and I'll do a review on them after a few thousand miles then :) Hopefully they hold up well, the rubber seems good and strong so we shall see. That's my favourite bit, they're nice and neat, it's honestly what stopped me getting the oxfords a few times was the size of that and I didn't know where I'd fit it. I've read that doesn't actually work as it only turns off at 12V or so, these flash to warn you of low battery which is just as useful if you leave them on really :D

[@andrewdugdale7043]

Are these wired into your battery directly? Do you need to make sure you turn them off when stopped and bike off?

[@Banditmanuk]

@@andrewdugdale7043 If you are referring to my Oxford grips then yes wired directly to battery and no they will turn themselves off when they sense the battery isn't being charged (ie the bike is turned off) it may take a minute but they've never flattened the battery.

[@turboman6680]

Really excellent video. I've started to watch all your CBF vids recently as bought a winter project CBF 1000 in black, identical to yours. All your vids will be a big help. If only the camera would focus! 😂 Many thanks 😊

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Thanks! :) Haha I hope they're useful so in getting it sorted :P I love mine. Ah I'm convinced that camera is haunted and hates me at this point tbh. It once focussed on my reflection rather than me actual face....... Thanks!

[@scootyman2974]

There is a switched live option wire located within the six pin plug hidden under tape in the right rear fairing if that helps you buddy. Do a search on the CBF1000 forum for the full info and it’ll save you some time if you decide to mod your connection. Best regards from sunny Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Ah thank you! :) That might be easier than tapping in to the brake light switch wire! Forums really confuse me, I find them really hard to navigate but I'll try! I think I'll definitely put it on a switched connection soon, if not for me just to show people how to do it :) Sunny! Very nice :) Thanks for watching :)

[@caseyrobinson5574]

Another great video sir I had some on my sportster now I need to put them on my street bob

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Thanks man! I'll have to get a set for my Magna I think :)

[@caseyrobinson5574]

Yea they come in handy when it's cold for sure sir

[@Malato12]

The GorillaBiker imparting knowhow between the people :D noice vid my dude :)

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Yeeees knowhow muhahahaha. By watching this video you've lost 10 brain cells 😂 Thanks man :)

[@mrmoshpotato]

"Shut up, phone" without missing a beat 🤣

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Sometimes it just needs to be told.

[@nickwhitfield4497]

I love my heated grips i can't believe i went so long without them if and when I get another bike it will be the first thing I fit 🤣

[@TheGorillaBiker]

It won't be the first thing I fit but it'll definitely be happening 😂

[@Land-Shark]

I'm not sure that I'll go with heated grips, but I am thinking of an electric-heated seat from Saddlemen for my delicate derriere. :)

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Haha a heated saddle does sound kind of nice 😂 But my butt has never been super cold, or my core, mainly just my hands 😬

[@Land-Shark]

@@TheGorillaBikerIt's too bad they don't have electric heated gloves that use electrical induction from powered grips that power the heating elements in the gloves. Would solve a few of small problems.

[@cianb13]

I'll definitely be getting a set soon. I've always had oxford heated grips and they always bugged me with the controller on the bar. Just have to wait until I'm not a broke student 😂

[@TheGorillaBiker]

I genuinely wish I'd gotten a set years ago 😂 Ahhh the days of being a broke student weren't the best craic, I remember them well 😂

[@cianb13]

@@TheGorillaBiker especially with two kids and a gaff 😂 any recommendations for a phone mount? I want one that will go in the stem rather than on the bars. Had a look on xlmoto and got more confused.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Ah jesus yeah that'd do it 😂 I could barely keep just myself going! Ultimateaddons as well tbh, I have one in the stem on the gsxr! :)

[@DC-dl6sm]

I’ve read these grips aren’t as hot as the Oxford ones - do you find them good enough?

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Well oxford grips came on my new bike, and I prefer these ones, which I no longer have. Better heat levels imo.

[@Francismoore-qq7pb]

Are the grips still like grippy if ya get me that they are aftermarket😂😂

[@TheGorillaBiker]

They are yeah! I dunno would I put them on the gsxr or anything as they're quite hard but still grippy :)

[@ChopperFett]

Awesome install video brother. I’d love to get some heated grips at some point because some mornings are just so frigid. Really enjoyed it as always and I might have asked before but what camera are you using for the garage. You got the focus working good on it!!!!

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Thanks man :) I highly recommend it man, my mornings are a lot more pleasant :) Glad you liked it!! I use my Canon M50, To be honest I disagree I missed my focus point on a few bits but sure look that happens :D

[@fahadsadat3862]

Hi. Are they rubber material on the grips?

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Yes, but as I said in the video a very hard compound, if you're looking for a soft rubber grip then I have yet to find a heated grip like that(as they'd wear too fast)

[@andyclasby6387]

Did you get foil with yours and did you fit it and where ?

[@TheGorillaBiker]

I don't know what foil you're referring to?

[@andyclasby6387]

@@TheGorillaBiker mine came with four strips of silver foil

[@ronb1250]

WD-40 underneath the grip and it comes out perfect

[@TheGorillaBiker]

I shall try that next time!

[@andrewdugdale7043]

Do the grips auto turn off to stop the batter draining or not?

[@TheGorillaBiker]

I covered that in the video, they turn off if the battery drains past 12V, which imo is a bit late

[@cathallennon5968]

No no my good friend you are far from stupid you just demonstrated the wrong way to position the grip of 👍. Definitely considering buying those looks a lot neater than the oxford ones good info as always from you 👊

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Hahaha yes I did...but due to my silliness :D They're lovely and neat and seem very good quality so far, I'll do a review once I've a few k miles on them to give them a chance to fall apart if they're going to :D If you do get them use that discount to save that cash :)

[@cathallennon5968]

I think I will I really like the look of them gorilla 10 isn't it? .. I must ask you tho I know you were gifted your set and happy days but if you payed the €100 would you still be as happy?

[@TheGorillaBiker]

@@cathallennon5968 GORILLA10 all one word like that. Honestly yes. It would have been these or the fancier Oxford ones which are about the same price I think. I might buy a set for the Magna too once I've changed the bars etc on that bike.

[@cathallennon5968]

@@TheGorillaBiker cool I think I'll go for them. Cheers for the advice 👌

[@TheGorillaBiker]

@@cathallennon5968 No hassle! If you want to wait until I get more mileage on them and do a review do :) I'll be checking them well!

[@hachewie]

Is it a bad knee or just a naughty knee?

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Nah it's completely goosed sadly.

[@hachewie]

@@TheGorillaBiker I’m wearing the hoodie right now. You’re welcome.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

But does it make you feel like your being hugged gently by a Gorilla?

[@hachewie]

@@TheGorillaBiker it’s my favourite hoodie. So comfy.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

You're my favourite Australian who has their own studio. So there.

[@byDanimal]

Ole Hot Hands Gorilla, that's what we'll call you. Be sure to make a video when you change it to switched power :P More things to keep in mind if I start commuting on the motorcycle.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Haha HHG. I like it 😂 IF I change :P I'm pretty good at remembering that like turning off stuff generally :P we shall see 😂 Man after using them a few times I'd never not have them again!!

[@byDanimal]

@@TheGorillaBiker Glad to hear they're working for you. I've never used them but I can totally see the desire for them. Cool mornings here would probably benefit from them.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

The mornings are where they're needed for me 100%, I've been in pain a few times getting to work but last time at -2 setting off and I was grand.

[@tomandsharonmcc642]

Use the switched live to operate a third party relay to connect (fused) grips direct to the battery ! Don't put power draw from the grips through a circuit not designed for that many amps

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Sorry I'm not sure how I ever missed this! If I ever do put it through a switched relay there is a spare relay there for items such as heated grips on the CBF apparently :) Currently it's still direct to battery and has been perfect that way since install!

[@hachewie]

I had heated grips on my bike. They failed so I had them removed. Can’t say I really need them to be fair.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Hahaha you definitely don't need heated grips :P I remain jealous of your sunshine :)

[@hachewie]

@@TheGorillaBiker getting chilly now.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

@@hachewie So like...20 degrees for you? :)

[@hachewie]

@@TheGorillaBiker hahahaha. Max at about 16 today. Lol. About 10 now.

[@Jake-pd6ct]

Woop Psjhhh heated grips SOFT Your progress with the cb500 is like my progress with these comments I hate rain. God damn you ireland weather I've never taken a grip off a bike without cutting it. I don't even bother checking anymore I just cut it straight away Exhaust is not a stupid mod SOFT BAI

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Yeah well you've been gone so long I've gotten old and soft. The CB500 is actually moving again now :) I also hate Ireland weather. It sucks. You're an animal and out of control :O It's the best mod really