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Too bad. I got excited there for a moment. I prefer the color of the Centenario but heated grips would be a nice upgrade.
IIRC the OEM Guzzi ones don't get as hot as aftermarket ones... Or is it the other way around?
Thanks for the encouragement on self installation. Will see how much the dealer is going to charge for the labor.
I went with the full Oxford install including the controller. I'm glad I did since you have 5 settings and I typically run them on 4 or 5. IIRC the stock Guzzi grips only have three settings and you are limited to those if you wire aftermarket grips into the stock wiring.
I appreciate the fact that Guzzi provides the button and connections to allow for an integrated and straightforward install. My install took a bit more than an hour. The youtube videos came in handy.
Another opinion? Since the back of your hands bear the brunt of whatever temperatures you must deal with heated gloves, in my experience, are much more efficient putting the heat where it's needed. Also, if possible to mount, "bark Busters" are an excellent 1st defense; deflecting much of the cold air et al. R3~
The genuine V85tt grips get warm, not hot. If I were to choose again I would get Oxford grips, change the power connector and plug into the loom. Hot grips and works with the OE switch.
Can you post the link to a heated grips install video. The only YouTube video I found was by “Guzzi Newbie”. He removed the gas tank for the install. That’s too advanced for me at the moment.
Despite all the pre launch publications, the genuine Guzzi heated grips were not available when I purchased my V85. So I installed Oxford grips and ran them through the dashboard.Be warned, the app on the phone that is providing the navigation is very hungry on power. I use an older phone connected to the bike battery to provide the navigation. It sits under the seat, so getting to change the route means lifting the seat for access. But at least it stays charged.For my Indian FTR1200 I installed Koso Apollo heated grips (purchased from Revzilla). Draws 2.55 amps max @ 14.2 volt motor running. A much better option IMHO.
Just watch the video and do it yourself Razor.You will enjoy the journey and begin to learn about your new bike.
Hugo,Just bought a 22 VT85 Guardio and got the dealer to throw in a set of OEM heated grips with the understanding I would install them when they got off backorder.While waiting on them I looked into the install a bit which seems pretty straightforward……except the need to “calibrate the throttle” after install through PADS. That was a surprise!Anybody know if that it true? If so, my dealer is over three hours away…..and sure didn’t alert me when he agreed to drop ship them when I said I would install them.Can I compete it myself or do I need PADS?