Replace heated hand grips

[podsobinski]

After 79,000 miles it is time for me to replace the heated hand grips on my GS1150. Of course my dealer will do it for nearly $300. They say the cost of the grips are $200 and labor. Do I need to replace the heating element or can I get by with just new grips and what brand and size. I have never done it on BMW's just on my dirt bikes. Any help from experienced replacement would be much appreciated.

gpodzo
R1200RT
R1150GS
XR650L

Sometimes it takes a whole tankful of fuel before you can think straight.

[henzilla]

are you just wanting to replace the rubber? you mention the heating elements is why I ask.

if it is just the rubber, I went to dealer and bought the throttle side (larger hole) grips as they sold them seperately, Carefully with needlenosed pliers, lifted rubber away from flared end and cut with a razor blade. I held the rubber away from any possible damage to foil wrap below. sprayed the new ones with 409 and pushed them on.the 409 evaporated in a day or so and are tight as new now

have done 3 R's with no issue

Now, if the grips are not heating anymore, the parts are $$$ as quoted to you but can be replaced and plugged into harness under gastank near headset

[podsobinski]

My heating coils still do a fine job, if not too good now that the grips are worn down. I can never us high, yes even in Colorado. I heard another person say that hair spray works under the grip and above the heating element.

[henzilla]

used to use hairspray on the Hondas and Zukis to glue in place...now only Gel available in house...doesn't quite do it:laugh

I bought the grips for around $6 each seems like...some guys say their dealer won't bust a set apart (large hole/small hole) and had to buy two sets...I had no problem however