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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: Coomers on May 26, 2022, 06:31:04 PM

Title: Hearted Grips, Bonehead move
Post by: Coomers on May 26, 2022, 06:31:04 PM: Ok, I cant tell you how much of an Bonehead I am.

I had an 08 Conny with Murph's ProGrips and loved them. I now have an 18 Conny and find the grips very hard, I bet you know where I'm going with this.

So I ordered as set of Murph's ProGrips and then proceeded to cut the original grip off before realizing they are heated... Idiot! Idiot! Idiot!!!

Before I go to my Kawasaki Dealer with my tail between my legs has anyone come up with a good solution for a heated grip insert that will work well with Murph's Grips? I would really preferer the Murph's Grips but use the heated grips quite often.

Thank you for not laughing...
Title: Re: Hearted Grips, Bonehead move
Post by: dbird29 on May 26, 2022, 06:35:55 PM: I wonder if you could use some snowmobile heaters?

https://www.denniskirk.com/sports-parts-inc/standard-length-high-power-grip-heater-sm-12474.p5903656.prd/5903656.sku
Title: Re: Hearted Grips, Bonehead move
Post by: maxtog on May 26, 2022, 07:04:13 PM: Quote from: Coomers on May 26, 2022, 06:31:04 PM
I had an 08 Conny with Murph's ProGrips and loved them. I now have an 18 Conny and find the grips very hard, I bet you know where I'm going with this. So I ordered as set of Murph's ProGrips and then proceeded to cut the original grip off before realizing they are heated... Idiot! Idiot! Idiot!!![...]

Thank you for not laughing...

More like horrified.

Yeah, just order some $15 (or something) grip puppies to slide over the stock grips once you repair them. Done!
Title: Re: Hearted Grips, Bonehead move
Post by: lather on May 27, 2022, 08:26:54 AM: Quote from: dbird29 on May 26, 2022, 06:35:55 PM
I wonder if you could use some snowmobile heaters?

https://www.denniskirk.com/sports-parts-inc/standard-length-high-power-grip-heater-sm-12474.p5903656.prd/5903656.sku
I have used items similar to those on several of my bikes, they worked fine except they did not have variable heat, just an on off switch.
Title: Re: Hearted Grips, Bonehead move
Post by: connie_rider on May 28, 2022, 04:23:59 PM: To prevent a trip to Kawasaki try this. (It's less embarrassing)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/133999516236?fits=Model%3AConcours+14%7CMake%3AKawasaki&hash=item1f32fe5a4c:g:adwAAOSwYmth6Fzb

I also like the ProGrips that Murph sells. I like the diameter and softness. (EZ boys)
Started to buy them, and heaters to go under them, but didn't really like the heater options.

So I did this; Bought a set and put over the OEM Grips. (Don't laugh) Worked out ok.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/284690951834?hash=item4248e72e9a:g:SboAAOSwTOxf73Fc&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAABEAj8K7TKTLunkNF9nn3u%2BjLJgld6EENLRk0Y2Kl7iZAK9BDu5JPacUFZ2ssiR2fFN7Y05JYB%2FRcWxf%2FD4TkJNtkp7ANNm%2BHX%2BI2Ems2FgI%2Bg4dlvit82judqUqk6ohe655b%2Bw5Fc9eee8kkJ1OLV8qaWhr4JDkKm39hzXrOitNncOOsgOaD%2FsZ%2BFj1%2F5y7hAMEAx9j70mi3GzAvg00YeRXL4cc0frXGQdhI2uK8DVhBOktLBkPkt%2FfL7EyovyDh1ln6kcemS5%2Bp62XR4WHsgFQxV44jPlI4L9YLCXrCGORsp4Chwfxma43P3a7a3hCIr7gtCZtU1%2FitFKojviDF4L1lft9s3DANiB4CcHBeXO72B%7Ctkp%3ABFBM-KK5zKFg

Ride safe, Ted
Title: Re: Hearted Grips, Bonehead move
Post by: Coomers on June 01, 2022, 11:52:04 AM: Thanks Guys,

Not sure what I'm going to do yet but I do see a new Kawi Grip in my future.
Title: Re: Hearted Grips, Bonehead move
Post by: Big Red on June 01, 2022, 12:00:54 PM: I'd suggest tying into the factory wiring with an under-grip heater.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002OP5YDM/