Help on Removing/Installing Heated Grips

[GOTJ]

I want to swap bars to the F800STs as others have done. However, I have heated grips and am looking for information and tips about removing them, especially the left side. I have done numerous searches on the topic and have come up empty. I even bought a "Service Manual" CD to no avail.

Are there any instructions anywhere to help. I mostly want to avoid a "gotcha" moment that would call for replacing one or both of the grips. Any assistance would be appreciated.

[Mollygrubber]

hmmm... this is the first I've heard of this mod... curious to see the results.

Peter

[sandycruz]

I would also like to find some documentation on heated grip wiring and handle bar dependencies.

I want to swap bars to move my hand position back a bit and up a bit.

I think these bars will do the trick:

http://www.spieglerusa.com/cfm/Handleba ... erbikeHigh

Now to find out if the bars are compatible with heated grips.

Thanks in advance for any info,

David in Santa Cruz, CA

[rex akro]

As far as i know the left grip doesn't fit straight on the bar, it's the same inside diameter as the throttle side and is on a tube which slides over the handlebar and is screwed on so should be just a case of undoing it and sliding it off and onto the other bars. At least that's what it was like on my 1150GS (from what i can remember) so you should'nt need to try and unstick it and risk damaging the grip.

[GOTJ]

Nigel,

Thanks for the input. That eases my mind as to what to look for. It sounds like a piece of cake. I shouldn't have to drill any holes since the F800ST's bars also accommodate heated grips.

[Mollygrubber]

What are the differences between the F800GS bars and the R1200R bars? Even with barbacks, I'd like to be more upright. Is this swap helpful in that regard?

Peter

[GOTJ]

Peter, This swap is in the opposite direction of your goal. The F800ST bars are lower and narrower than the R12R bars. I'm not sure about the F800GS bars.