How to fit Oxford HotGrips® 2023

Oxford Hotgrips are simple to fit @TheGirlOnABike AKA Vanessa Ruck will take you through the process.
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[@thefallinglink]

finally someone who goes over cable management

[@ksrperformancemotorcycles3696]

Super glue is not an ideal choice for application as it flashes off too quickly. Rubber glue is far more friendly and acts as a lubricant when sliding the grip on, saves blisters too🤣... Renthall glue is excellent, we have used it on our race bikes and our service centre for decades.

[@Temukabro]

Probably good to mention to take care with the super glue on the throttle side........I've had glue somehow get between the throttle sleeve and the handle bar, causing the throttle to stick open after installation. Always check the end of the bar and clean any glue that has made its way to the end of the grip.

[@davidodvarka7678]

good advice,thank you. Hotgrip are fit perfect🙂👌

[@YerelRehber-8]

I couldn't find the product you assembled in Turkey. The Turkish distributor didn't respond to my inquiry. I ordered it with support from the manufacturer and assembled it by following your instructions. Thank you.

[@brianfarrell6607]

Very good installation 👍 I would however do it without jewellery to avoid possible scoring your paint work and also I'd check your Grips work prior to being glued. Always wise 👍

[@twilightroach4274]

Did you notice that in the wiring fitment she has removed all of the fancy rings, only leaving the engagement and wedding rings.

[@jonr3891]

Nice. Love my OHG’s!!! 🔥

[@AW8UK]

Thanks Nessa & Oxford Products I bought some Oxford Pro (Touring) grips for my CB1000R this week. Need to check my bike as I have seen some talking of using a file ro remove locator pins/bumps on "some" bars. Was looking for my rubber mallet to knock the new grips home....Will now aim to push/wiggle to avoid damage.

[@ronleon62]

Outstanding video. Thank you! Ordering.

[@Davidlouis3]

Brilliant video got exact same bike so makes it easier

[@SuperMitchell81]

Thank heavens for this video I was just about to buy the hot grips but after watching how much of a faff it is I'm just gonna buy thicker gloves 👍

[@nitroneal4998]

Honestly, thicker gloves won’t do it

[@Andy-2022]

Heated gloves

[@ronleon62]

It's easy! Nothing to it.

[@nitroneal4998]

@@ronleon62 I bought them and they were not an easy install. The quality is so bad that you have to address that before you can install them. I had to do lots of small things which made this take longer than it should.

[@MrBeardedgelfling]

​@@nitroneal4998 They are easy as anything if you have the right skills - installed 3 kits now over the years. If your not skilled/knowledgeable on fixing and repairing mechanical/electronics then yes this could be a hard install for you. Otherwise if you do, then these are easy as anything to install. It's all very subjective. The ones I used were the older style with a little control box that would normally mount on the bars. But I did a custom install as my V85TT. As they come fully wired up with a control button ready to go - but no grips installed. Comes from the factory like that so it's an easy fit OEM heated grips as an optional extra... So I spliced some Oxford grips into the Moto Guzzi system :D as they are cheaper and warmer. I modified mine to plug right into the Moto Guzzi heated grips wiring loom on the V85TT's. So that it comes up on the Moto Guzzi TFT and uses the inbuild Guzzi control button - Had to make my own little splice cable from Oxford grips to Moto Guzzi using the unused Oxford controller connectors and some Molex connecters (that the V85TT wiring harness uses) online to make it happen. And despite all of this, I still found it an easy install. Had it done within like 2hrs. So for you to find this hard using just the basic Oxford install is kind of funny to me.

[@2WheeledCoconut]

Silly question here from a newbie rider (5months in on a 125). Do things like this heated grip draw a lot of power from the battery? Just wondering as the 125 bike I have (VanVan) seems tiny so coming from a car back ground where the battery powers loads of stuff, I’m just wondering whether me putting heated grips will mean I won’t be able to add /upgrade anything else e.g. lights, swap the original speedo to an electronic one, pop in a USB socket to use/charge my phone etc

[@seif.belhadj]

I'm not sure about taping power from a constant power source directly to the battery instead of ACC source, how it works when turning off the engine with the device in use, 'll it wait until the battery voltage drops off below a specific amount to power off? Thanks

[@INed-dq6yz]

Yes as soon the voltage drops under specific value heater switches off, but the grip's internal circuit remains on for the next five minutes and keeps checking the voltage. In these five minutes, if the voltage jumps again to specific value the heaters will be turned on again, but if the voltage remains low, after five minutes are expired they switch OFF fully.

[@Dean.martin.93]

So followed instructions and watched this video before fitting these grips, today the one on the throttle side is on about an inch and glued solid! Do not use the glue people.

[@skippercaship]

Very good review thank you, I have one question I noticed that where you cut a bit off it looked a bit rough from the cutting. any suggestions as to how to avoid this, please

[@OxfordProductsLtd]

Use a brand new blade, ours was a little blunt. Take your time and be firm with the cut.

[@ksrperformancemotorcycles3696]

Our technicians offer the grip up on the outside of the throttle tube, rather than slide it on, make a cut mark and use scissors to trip, the scissors produce a smoother finish. Keith, KSR Performance Motorcycles Ltd 👍

[@Davidlouis3]

@@ksrperformancemotorcycles3696what do you mean?

[@BlackdogADV]

So, if you connect directly to the battery it will still turn off if the bike isn’t running?

[@sw_scrub6371]

I bought some Oxford heated grips, throttle side went on fine but the clutch side grip is now stuck and it won’t wiggle up any further or in fact come off, any ideas on how to get it in place?

[@nikwax]

Are these available in the US? I’m not finding them here.

[@thasherm]

For anyone watching this video to install these, DO NOT USE THE SUPER GLUE! Buy and use Renthall Grip Glue. If you're going to use the super glue, use a small amount followed by a small spray of contact cleaner, and install them QUICKLY. Remove your throttle tube afterwards and clean the inside and outside edge of it of all remaining adhesive

[@ariesmarsexpress]

Make sure the throttle side dry fits very loosely before attempting to glue it or you will like be buying a new throttle tube as well as a replacing throttle side Hot Grips. Very loosely as in there is no resistance at all on or off. Also maybe don't put the glue on before you slide it on, put it about 3/4 of the way up on the throttle tube. I am having to replace my throttle tube as well as the right side grip because it seized on 3/4 of the way up in less than 2 seconds.

[@polynoominen]

u could just heat it up ... and it slides off . no need to replace anything

[@ariesmarsexpress]

@@polynoominen If you have a metal throttle tube, maybe. Otherwise no. The grips themselves are made to be hot and have overlapping plates along the length of the inside that shrink down to clamp on to whatever you are glue them to when the glue hits the plastic coating lining the inside of them..

[@oaken8]

Great informative video but raises some questions. What voltage level activates the cutout or is it just a voltage drop? I read somewhere that they remember the settings, does this mean that if they are left to autocutout they don’t need to be switched back on every time the bike is started? If so, will they come back on when I hook up my battery optimiser?😮

[@OxfordProductsLtd]

The HotGrips can be attached via 2 methods, and have 3 Battery Saving Modes (BSM). BATTERY SAVING MODE (BSM): Lead Acid (BSM) + Lithium (BSM) BSM is designed to save the motorcycle battery from being drained to a low voltage level, and causing damage to the battery. LEAD ACID BSM - IDEAL FOR AGM/MF/WET BATTERIES • The BSM kicks in at

[@oaken8]

@@OxfordProductsLtd Thankyou, I’m guessing this is from the instructions that ship with the grips. Maybe put it on your website too? Sounds perfect for my needs👍

[@OxfordProductsLtd]

@@oaken8 it is on the dedicated HotGrip site - www.oxfordhotgrips.com/

[@oaken8]

@@OxfordProductsLtd Do you do a grip that will fit a Bmw clutch side or do I have to cut off the plastic sleeve that is part of the switch housing?

[@OxfordProductsLtd]

@@oaken8 the clutch side is normally a plain metal bar once the grip is removed. Is this not the case? Can you send a pic over to [e-mail] if your having issues please.

[@jedidavid]

Can you guys do one for your scooter line of heated grips? Not much information on the install of those

[@OxfordProductsLtd]

We can certainly add it to our list 😀

[@dcammas]

I would like to buy these, but my only concern is, is it possible to activate them by mistake just by normally holding the grip ? let say it on a dirt-adventure bike which means more action movement for the hand on the grip. thanks

[@OxfordProductsLtd]

No you wouldn't activate them in the normal ride position. You have to move your thumb up to change which is not how'd ride.

[@effyzzr]

Looking to buy new heated grips for my new bike how do the pro grips perform are they ant hotter better than the Oxford intelligent grips.

[@Willgrf]

@@effyzzr The Pro grips have an integrated button into the grip which means a much tidier look plus the grip is made from silicon which lasts many many times longer. They also are the first heated grips to ever feature integrated thermistors which measure the actual grip surface temperature and regulate to the desired temperature. Because of this they will never get too hot and are the safest heated grips. These will not be hotter than the Advanced or Premium models but with this intelligent auto regulation, your hands will never be cold.

[@effyzzr]

@@Willgrf I found they never got anywhere near warm enough certainly they don’t get hot for the price I would get the intelligent grips next time. Had them changed once by the dealer but they still did not get warm enough.

[@Mech.E]

Mine can be turned on while the bike is on steering lock. Is it supposed to?

[@OxfordProductsLtd]

Are the HotGrips wired to a switched live? Any issues please contact [e-mail]

[@INed-dq6yz]

Bro, you can turn them on, but after few seconds they switch off the heater and start flashing green which means they are switched OFF and waiting on correct voltage level to be switched ON again. This state lasts for 5 minutes, if voltage doesn't reach the required level they switch themselves OFF fully and led turns off too. That is at least how it is supposes to work and how mine work.

[@Mech.E]

@@INed-dq6yz correct. If this is undesired then it should be connected to a switched live wire.

[@Davidlouis3]

Never seen those types without the small controller on handle bars ?

[@philipdavis3379]

Best to test.first before you glue the grips incase there's a problem if don't work

[@gazurtoids1]

How does the glue work when it comes to selling your bike and you want to keep said heated grips

[@mj-r0s3]

They increase the value of the bike, once they are on, they are on. You would destroy them to get them off once the glue has set

[@swlx5811]

Hi, I got gsx s1000gt, and I don't want to cut the grip, is that possible to install it on my throttle? I got the sport grip.

[@OxfordProductsLtd]

The Clutch side grip should be able to peal off without cutting the original grips - the throttle side is bonded to the throttle tube. If you want to keep the original grip intact you should be able to purchase a new throttle tube online or from a Suzuki dealer.

[@paulalmond9060]

Take the bar ends off, slide a flat bladed screwdriver between rubber grip & throttle tube, squirt some brake cleaner up the space next to the screwdriver & rotate the screwdriver around the throttle tube to break the seal. Pull the grip off. Easy.

[@INed-dq6yz]

So, I just installed them on Honda CBF600 SA (2008) and trottle grip cannot be shoven all the way because there is an extra plastic edge which is covered by original grips, but not by Oxford Hot Grips Pro Tour. Now, I have about 5mm gap between the trottle grip and the edge on the left :( I'll contact Oxford for sure, but they'll probably say it's my fault. 😢 But that is not true, because these grips just don't fit on my bike :((( be warned!

[@kclaudiut]

what's the difference between sports, adventure and touring ?...🤔

[@OxfordProductsLtd]

They each have a different grip. Sports - Soft, ultra-grippy diamond tread, inspired by race grips, for comfort and feedback. Adventure - Ideal for off road trails featuring a waffled finger-grip area for increased control. Touring - Vibration absorbing tread, which is ideal for comfortable long distance cruising.

[@JayGee6996]

@flippy66yeah they have a different length which is important

[@TyeH-w7g]

These heated grips are terrible, I’ve had them on for one day and I’m over them. They literally go into power saving mode and go stone cold everytime I stop at the lights or come to a low rev. Absolutely useless

[@michailvlassov3488]

Не удивлюсь если после такой установки, в лучшем случае через какое то время обогрев перестанет работать, а в худшем случае сгорит мотоцикл. В любом случае спасибо за обзор.

[@richmorin424]

The presenter says that Oxford has been making grips since 1983, but her T-shirt says 1973...

[@OxfordProductsLtd]

The company was formed in 1973 and we started with Top Boxes and Fairings. In 1983 we launched our first Hot Grip.