For $5.99, i'll give them a shot.

[ruSTyEB]

..
How do the Chineese do it?  One things for sure at $5.99 they are worth the punt and might just do the job (don't need a furnace).

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Universal-Motorcycle-Heated-Hand-Grips-Warmer-Kit-Suzuki-Yamaha-Honda-Kawasaki-/271019070656?pt=AU_Motorcycle_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f19fed4c0

I'll let you know once installed if I'd been better buying a lotto ticket.

[Biggles]

Looks like you can't go rong!

"Fits for most modles."

"If the bike doesn't have a battery, just need to locate the DC regulator."

"Mount the switch in the rod of the rear view mirror"

"Connect the power line.  Line Red and Line Black are not divided into positive and negative, but must installed in the line control by the key door."

Couldn't be simpler!

[STeveo]

I've ordered some too. For the price and free shipping I think that it is worth a try.

 

[Gavo]

Whats that you cant go Wong !

[STeveo]

They look to be the same components as the one for $95.00 in local shop.
Gavo, you no speak Chinglish??

 

[terrydj]

They look the same as these but these are $70

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Polaris-ATV-Heated-Hand-Grips-Warmer-Kit-New-OEM-Hot-Handlebar-/200685824252?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2eb9cea8fc

[STeveo]

The cheap handwarmers have now gone to $55.99. Glad I bought mine at $5.99!

 

[ruSTyEB]

Hahha funny.  So they got it wong, weely wong.

Hope they turn up now.

[terrydj]

Nahhhh still $6.00 delivered

Link:  http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Universal-Motorcycle-Heated-Hand-Grips-Warmer-Kit-Suzuki-Yamaha-Honda-Kawasaki-/271019070656?pt=AU_Motorcycle_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f19fed4c0

[alans1100]

Maybe I should get some for my ST1100 at that price..........b4 they go up.............lol


All done..........

[ruSTyEB]

They might be fluctuating with the dollar?

[Whizz]

Just ordered mine!!! Can't beat that price!!

 

[Biggles]

Me too- joined the rush for the bargain.  Might be the worst or best $5.99 I've spent in a while.
We'll all have to wait and see. 
Who's the first to install them and report back?

You got yours yet, ruSTyEB?

[ruSTyEB]

Not yet, looking forward to putting them on when they get here.

[Biggles]

Not yet, looking forward to putting them on when they get here.

Might be Summer by then!

They look like they're single setting.  Might need to pick Brock's brains about a suitable rheostat.

[ruSTyEB]

I'll see how they go by turning them on and off manually.  Otherwise some sort of 12 volt step down circuit, kind of like this :  http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=MP3209

[Biggles]

I'll see how they go by turning them on and off manually.  Otherwise some sort of 12 volt step down circuit, kind of like this :  http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=MP3209

Looks ideal- splashproof too.  Just needs to be behind the screen of an ST and it's almost bone dry!   

Somerhing else to find a place for   

[Biggles]

My $5.99 grip warmers just arrived.  Look fine.  Switch seems to be Jarcar quality (I know, theirs are made in China too).
The over-sleeves are a sort of vinyl, and they come with a roll of adhesive tape.
The instructions are in Chinese.  KRudd- are you there?  I'm wondering if the sleeves are meant to be heat shrink (hot air gun) or slip on, fold and tape, or cut and overlap and tape.

Has anyone bought any like that with English instructions?

Funny about the free postage.  The postmark dated 09 August has the Chinese Yuan sign and 00.00, making it look like it's the Chinese Post Office that's giving away the free postage, maybe as an aid to exporters.  Presumably that means the Oz P.O. is also delivering for free- that would be how international postage works.  Since mail from Oz to overseas would be far less than that imported, our P.O. would seem to be disadvantaged.  Mind you, when I pay $10 for a small package to travel 800 km, I don't worry about them going broke!

[STeveo]

Mine arrived today too. Look ok quality, but will try and fit a two position switch and a resistor for two heat settings. Been a warm day today, probably wont need them now until next winter. I am planning to replace the grips, anybody got any suggestions?

 

[ruSTyEB]

They must have been posted together, mine arrived today too.  Pity so did warmer weather :-)

Biggles, the zero cost postage symbol 'could' be the Chineese equivalent to 'postage paid'?

As far as instructions, the eBay listing had some:


Installation instructions：


1.Place the heat plate on the right position

2.Wrap the heat plate around to the handlebars evenly，especially at the junction with the heating plate.

3.Put on the jacket tube and adjust the position,using a hot-air gun blowing outer sleeve shrinkage uniformity.

4.Mount the switch in the rod of the rear view mirror

5.Connect the power line.Line Red and Line Black are not divided into positive and negative,but must installed in the line control by the key door.

[Whizz]

Got to love instruction #5...how to mangle the English language!

[Nh478m]

If you don't fancy putting your hands on them you could always attach them to the sump and power them from a charger during winter so the bike starts with better engine lube protection in those -C figures guys have been talking about.

[Biggles]

Got to love instruction #5...how to mangle the English language!

Translation:  5. The polarity is not important, but the circuit must be switched by the ignition. (i.e. not hot wired).

But you had worked that out yourself.

@ Nh478m- it ain't the UK, mate.  The oil is still liquid in most of Australia on cold mornings.  The main time we see negative temps is on the road at dawn.  Except Canberra whose frigid temperatures are modified by Pollies' steaming BS when Parliament is in session- the other 90% of the Winter no-one goes outside to try and start an engine.

[saaz]

I might modify that as those in the Victoria High Country, NSW snow fields and inland NSW/Qld might say that sub zero temperatures are quite normal, but only down to -10c or so.  If I was inland Australia during winter I would expect -5c or less temperatures.  Of course nothing like the -20c temperatures on North America and other arctic zones. In Austrlia we would rarely see those sort of temperatures

Got to love instruction #5...how to mangle the English language!

Translation:  5. The polarity is not important, but the circuit must be switched by the ignition. (i.e. not hot wired).

But you had worked that out yourself.

@ Nh478m- it ain't the UK, mate.  The oil is still liquid in most of Australia on cold mornings.  The main time we see negative temps is on the road at dawn.  Except Canberra whose frigid temperatures are modified by Pollies' steaming BS when Parliament is in session- the other 90% of the Winter no-one goes outside to try and start an engine.

[Diesel]

You might also be able to rig up a heated seat with those pads too.

Has anyone had them installed and working yet?

Reliability report?

Interestingly - this guy installs them OVER the existing rubber grip.....

(by the way - music he chose was the YouTube Anthem - so sound off for this one)

How to install heated grip pads

Cheers, Diesel