SHOPPING (mostly hateful)

[@richardturner4950]

I fitted Oxford heated grips to the Himalayan. I also wired direct to battery as they have a gismo which monitors voltage ups and downs, ins and outs, so when there are none of these, the bike must be switched off . They then Shut down after a few seconds of inactivity. Works well. By the way. You know what they say. "A busy woman is a happy woman". Look out!

[@oldguyinshed1703]

I know I should read the instruction first but hey I am an old guy in a shed muddling my way through. Upper management can be as busy as she likes so long as I'm left alone when it comes to shopping.

[@Grumpy-Goblin]

The new Oxford Grips are marked as 'intelligent' which just means that they turn themselves off after you turn the ignition off so you don't get a flat battery. I have them fitted to all my bikes, all wired direct to the battery, and never had any issues with the battery. One thing I've discovered this year is that I bought a pair of those hideous Super Muffs that scooter riders and despatch riders always seem fond of and it has been a revelation because your heated grips will warm the air inside the muffs and your hands stay warm and toasty all over. I do agree with you on the build quality, I think it was true a few years ago that the Japanese had it but my 2018 CB500X has no where near the build quality of my 2007 CBF1000 and I have looked at the Guzzis and they definitely look like a quality product compared to new Japanese bikes.

[@oldguyinshed1703]

Wow that will save a bunch of work, Typical bloke start work first read instructions second. Doh. I used the big muff things years ago but when I got a bike with hydraulic brakes and the wind applied the brake for me I stopped using them.

[@ianwhunter1]

Curious, I spent yesterday in a cold garage removing the intelligent Oxford grips from my Breva. The wires get in my way. I am a confirmed and commited user of handlebar muffs

[@oldguyinshed1703]

Interesting, I have not heard of any problems with the wiring getting in the way. I will pay particular attention to the routing.

[@billywhittaker5222]

Hi Andy, enjoyed the latest video, I've just bought a V85tt Travel, swapped my V7 and Yamaha Tracer for it. Don't blame you with the heated grips, I have Oxfords on my Himalayan, they are really good, keep up the good work mate 👍😎

[@oldguyinshed1703]

Cheers, I'm sure you will enjoy the v85, they are really good to ride

[@djsomers100]

Added the OEM heated grips to my '22 V85 TT Centenario. Not too hard and they are wonderful. Plug and play and they get plenty warm. They turn off when you turn the bike off. Going to fit a 12V induction cook top under the seat and wear a bit of steel in my undies next. Needed here in the Pacific Northwet.

[@oldguyinshed1703]

I use a heated waistcoat but often thought some form of butt heater would be good

[@DCGULL01]

Is it The "Travel" or the "Adventure"? (I thought it CAME with heated grips?)

[@oldguyinshed1703]

The Adventure only came with heated grips if specified when ordered from the factory, most to the UK were. The odd one didn't. Mine is the Adventure.

[@richardjohnson3463]

Also hate shopping/winter. Good to see you back, stay well take care 👍

[@oldguyinshed1703]

I think most of will agree with the hate shopping view

[@IrlDave71]

I commute to work, 60 miles a day, year round South West Ireland. Heated grips and handlebar muffs........I know they look like crap but transforms winter riding.......And also consider gaiters over your boots and under the rain gear.

[@oldguyinshed1703]

I salute you for your tenacity but my winter riding days are now well behind me. I don't think this wreck I call a body would survive.

[@IrlDave71]

@@oldguyinshed1703 Thank you Sir. We all have different journeys but the same destination. In winter I can ride for weeks and never meet another bike, such a pity.

[@Tomahawkfalcone]

Good call on aftermarket grips, the guzzi ones on my v85tt were terrible

[@oldguyinshed1703]

I do recall someone else telling me they were disappointed in the factory item.

[@SeanC1959]

I just came across your channel, like it and now your latest sub. I'm an old guy too and my shed is the downstairs garage of my apartment. I've got a beamer and still love it....

[@oldguyinshed1703]

Welcome and thank you very much for your subsription.

[@jimmarshall807]

I have been married, and while there are certain aspects I miss, there are many I don't ... shopping being one of them! Cleaning Guzzis .. out of interest (your experience being much greater than mine) do you grease the clutch actuating arm (or indeed lubricate anything else) after cleaning, and if so, how so? (I have a V7 850)

[@oldguyinshed1703]

During service I tend to oil parts such as the clutch arm pivots on the brake and clutch lever etc. Following service they are cleaned and re-lubricated.

[@ernstwondering899]

I believe the shopping biz is universal between gals and fellows (get me the hell out of here!) Enjoy the heated grips - had those on my Buell Ulysses and it was like discovering hot water the first time I had them on - game changer for riding, for sure! Thanks for sharing! EW :)

[@oldguyinshed1703]

I'm fitting then to get more riding time so I don't have to go shopping.

[@CavalierNTX]

Stelvio came with heated grips.. so it's a bit of a shame they left them out with the v85. V100 gets 'em too. I got the Alpinestars HT heated vest for Christmas which I think will be useful year round as it's very light and thermostat regulated! Itching to get the steed booked in, don't care about the weather anymore, bring it on! Enjoy the heat Guy, as I recall the Oxfords are nuclear by comparison with the Guzzi kit.

[@therealunclevanya]

My V85 has them, they were a factory option. I have added the Givi hand guard extenders as well to give me much better protection from wind chill.

[@oldguyinshed1703]

I bought mine second hand so never had the option, I have the hand guards and you are right they do help.

[@oldguyinshed1703]

They were an optional extra on the V85 but the original buyer didn't tick that box. I've been looking into the heated vests as well.

[@p.istaker8862]

Agree with the build quality of Italian bikes, Although the quality of Japanese stuff is superior to modern BMW's.

[@oldguyinshed1703]

No argument from me.

[@stevec-b6214]

LUXURY! Ah only ride on ice and deep snow with just marigolds and a sunday times down me jacket, bloody softies these days bah!

[@oldguyinshed1703]

Sounds like a Monty Python sketch, Eee when I were a lad we had to get up before we went to bed and lick road with us tongues.

[@carrollmoss335]

*Promosm* 🙋

[@oldguyinshed1703]

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