Triumph Trident 660 Original Heated Grips Instalation + Tank Cover Removal

[@MartinDoubek_ArnieX]

I would put a rug on top of the dash, watching how your are banging the handlebars around the dash hurts me :D, otherwise great video.

[@John_Neves]

Yes. Completely agree. I actually thought about that whilst editing the video, but i was too late. Glad you mentioned it 👍

[@erikasantos2595]

My Trident arrives in 2 days and I love the level of detail in your videos. Hope you continue to post more Trident content!

[@John_Neves]

To be honest, i don't think my wife's Trident will receive many more upgrades, but travel videos are on the way 👍😁

[@basics2802]

Again very explanatory video and interesting to watch, despite had the grips installed since delivery. Pleasant to have the heated grips, especially in our region and becoming more sensitive with age. Enjoy your road trip!

[@John_Neves]

Many thanks 👍 I'm guessing your bike is still in storage? 🤔🤪

[@basics2802]

Right, this morning temperature below freezing point and slightly iyc roads, but spring will come. Take care

[@callmekitt]

John, this vid is gold! Thanks for sharing :)

[@John_Neves]

Thanks man. Glad it was helpful for you 💪👍

[@kelljah]

Love your workshop! Thanks, I’ll give that a go now.

[@John_Neves]

Go for it. It's an easy job. 👍👌

[@scotttigersport6604]

Brilliant informative video as usual. I have purchased them. Enjoy your road trip and stay safe

[@John_Neves]

Thanks Scott. Take care 💪

[@Mytwistedvoices]

I like the heated grips for the summer. I have been caught in the rain many times and my hands freeze. That happening, my reaction time decreases. But heated grip help out alot!

[@edgarrider2842]

Wow, excellent job mate 👏 Your english accent is very good, have you ever been in uk for a reason ? you're also pretty good at disassembly and reassembly operations. I’m impressed, well done 🤝 And thank you 🙏🏼🙌🏽 22:26 your wife is ready from yesterday for trip. 😂😂 Ride safe both of you guys 💟🤟🏽😎✨

[@John_Neves]

Thanks man. Born in Portugal 🇵🇹 raised in the UK 🇬🇧👍 She was so excited to get going, she rehearsed her gear over and over again 🤣🤣

[@edgarrider2842]

@@John_Neves 😂😂 you are cool both, have a nice trip, looking forward to watch the journey 👋🏽😎

[@mestrebruce]

Very nice tutorial! I’ll try to install these heated grips in my Tiger Sport 660. I hope the process is similar.

[@John_Neves]

Nice. I hope it goes well for you 👍

[@Mudslidex1]

Great vid, thanks for doing this. I was wondering about these grips myself, but honestly for the price I will probably just go with a good set of heated gloves that I can use on multiple bikes. Nice clean install though and thanks for the honest review

[@John_Neves]

Yeah.. they are quite costly... I've never tried heated gloves before 🤔 I'm guessing you plug them into a usb or lighter port?

[@Mudslidex1]

@@John_Neves some of them plug into a regular SAE connector you would have on your battery like you would use for a battery tender. Those are 12v and give best heat. Then there's rechargeable ones that are only 7v. They don't get as hot but work pretty well and they are easy as you have nothing to plug in

[@John_Neves]

@@Mudslidex1 nice 👌 That's also worth some thought. Thanks 👍

[@wl660]

The Triumph ones are very well integrated - with the button on the grips, and the Dash providing 3 level indication in the Tray. Expensive is subjective (I agree) - but they are quality.

[@conViction0000]

Hey, great video! Thanks a lot! Side question though. Did you notice your tank cover to be slightly loose on the front left side? It doesn’t rattle nor move during ride but it’s definitely looser than front right side. I am curious if it’s my bike only or general fitting issue. Thanks!

[@John_Neves]

Hi there 👋 Just checked and it's nice and tight. Doesn't move at all. 👍

[@benjigamaza7191]

Hey man, thanx for the videos. I have a question. Will other 7/8 handle bar grips work on the Trident ? I heard that part of the control is infused into the grip making it difficult to switch to a different brand? Do yo think I can switch out to any 7/8 grip or do they have to be made by Triumph? Thanx in advance

[@John_Neves]

Hi there 👋 Sure you can mount other brands, but why would you want to do that? The original grips have the correct plug that connects direct to a live wire when the bike is switched on, integration is seamless, and the heat stage appears on the dash board. Sure, it's not the cheapest option, but i personally think it's the way to go 👍

[@DjSCode]

Thank you 🙏

[@John_Neves]

Glad it helped 👍

[@hoodythehood702]

There is un update available for the heated grips. Now they get much hotter! 😉 Greetings from Bavaria

[@John_Neves]

Seriously? I'm definitely going to get they checked out 👍 Thanks very much 😁

[@robertrobhog]

How did you manage to get the two connectors through that gap where the clutch cable goes , I have tried and tried can,t do it..

[@John_Neves]

I actually explain how i did that on the video, because yes, it was a little fiddlely. Stand in front of the bike and push the clutch cable down and to the right. Then pass one wire at a time. Quite easy like that 😉. Hope it helps 👍

[@robertrobhog]

@@John_Neves Thanks i was actually trying to fit it from the side,cheers

[@robertrobhog]

@@John_Neves Cheers john i go the cables through , the mistake i was making was working from the side of the bike so i stood at the front like in your video and it was much much easier.

[@John_Neves]

@@robertrobhog fantastic! It's great to know my vid was helpful 😁💪

[@drewmorg.]

Did the grips get warmer while riding? Like the alternator putting out more current.

[@John_Neves]

Hey there. Yes they do get a little warmer and they are not bad. But not the hottest 👍

[@filipbalko3168]

Great vid, thank you. Great bike and great watch, what are they 🤓?

[@John_Neves]

Thanks man 👍

[@bretonnian6844]

There's a problem with the software on both the Trident models apparently. Triumph are aware and are supposed to be working on it. It relates to how much voltage is sent to the grips. I have them and they were poor so I asked the question. I've no reason to doubt this but it seems to be taking them a while to sort out!

[@John_Neves]

Well that's quite interesting. Hopefully they'll fix it and the grips will get hotter 👍 Thanks for this contribution 👌

[@andrishardins5984]

Wow! I have the same problem, today I got installed mine at official dealership and they are not even warm, not even talking about hot, what should I do? Contact dealership service on monday? I am very dissapointed with how (not)hot they are. Not even warm.

[@jasonstabb8636]

Seems there is still an issue even now. My gfs grips don't even put out any heat at all! Definitely not even working. Its been two weeks and they still havnt got back with a fix. Reading your comment was a month ago is a bit concerning.

[@John_Neves]

@@jasonstabb8636 of they don't put out any heat, there is surely an issue. Does the heat light appear on the dash? Cable switches may not be well seated.....

[@Tenksen]

@@John_NevesYes the lights are functioning. We are going back to the dealer in the next few days for a refund. The bike is nice but the grips have kind of taken away the enjoyment of the new bike experience. £240 is alot for a new product that doesn't work. Great video of grips though!

[@julokamente]

can you tell me if it's easy to install quick shifter?

[@John_Neves]

Sorry my Friend. I have not done that so i prefer not to say. 👍

[@tg8150]

What’s the point in removing the battery?

[@kendelion]

Removing the tank covers

[@1990-t1j]

People forget your hands can get cold in Portugal.

[@John_Neves]

They are indeed very useful even over here 👌 But i actually installed them because the next day we rode up to the North of Spain... In January... Can't remember the last time i was so dam cold on a bike 😬😬

[@1990-t1j]

@@John_Neves I went pretty well up north in January 2013, I think it was. I was on my B-King. 3 degrees C.

[@Sampe91]

Your wife´s bike? I think that this is your bike..

[@John_Neves]

Ahhaaha. No, it really is my wife's. But i love riding it also 👍