Wildguzzi.com

General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Tom H on May 18, 2016, 06:39:36 PM

Title: 2004 Cali EV Stock Heated Rubber Grip Replacement?
Post by: Tom H on May 18, 2016, 06:39:36 PM

One of the grips on my EVT is starting to split. I have the stock heated grips.

Can I just use standard replacement rubber type grips like I would on my old bikes, or is there a special rubber used in the stock grip?

I did do a search on this, and came up with grip puppies and another version of it. I could not find anything about if I can use just regular grips.

I checked the guzzi parts diagram for the grips alone. Looks like they only sell the rubber and the heater as a unit.

Thank you,
Tom

Title: Re: 2004 Cali EV Stock Heated Rubber Grip Replacement?
Post by: balvenie on May 18, 2016, 06:52:34 PM

FWIW
The "rubber" grip for a cricket bat handle was doing me nicely.

Title: Re: 2004 Cali EV Stock Heated Rubber Grip Replacement?
Post by: Tom H on May 18, 2016, 09:33:49 PM

Aw crud, no I gotta look up what is used on a " cricket bat handle"  :evil:

I assume it's a wrap like a golf club or tennis racket.

Thanks for the idea!
Tom

Title: Re: 2004 Cali EV Stock Heated Rubber Grip Replacement?
Post by: Wayne Orwig on May 18, 2016, 10:03:31 PM

I've replaced mine a couple of times with normal grips. Actually, I used foam grips. Yes, that insulates them a bit, but I like the comfort.

BUT, you have to realize that the LEFT grip is also on a tube, like the throttle grip. So you have to buy TWO sets, throw away the normal left 7/8 inch grip, and use the two 1 inch throttle grips.

Use care when removing the old, and installing the new ones. The foil heater under the grip is likely fragile.

Title: Re: 2004 Cali EV Stock Heated Rubber Grip Replacement?
Post by: Tom H on May 18, 2016, 10:18:44 PM

The heat is more of a novelty to me. Used it twice to see if it did any good. Was neat, but I do have heavy gloves.

So I can use just normal rubber grips. From the search I understood that I would need two sets, I can work with that. Or maybe just go with the grip puppy or the like.

So the foil heater... Is it like a piece of loose aluminum foil, or is it more solid and glued on? to install standard grips just lube with WD40 and slide on..OR...??

Thank you,
Tom

Title: Re: 2004 Cali EV Stock Heated Rubber Grip Replacement?
Post by: Wayne Orwig on May 18, 2016, 11:43:10 PM

The 'foil' heater is a thin piece of plastic. It has aluminum plated to it. Rivets for the wire contact. That plastic/foil is glued to the plastic tube under the grip. It may come loose or get damaged if you aren't careful.

For lube, I spray the inside of the grip with a lot of hair spray. Then, when it dries, the grip sticks. Works pretty well, but a lot of rides in the rain may loosen it up.

Title: Re: 2004 Cali EV Stock Heated Rubber Grip Replacement?
Post by: Tom H on May 19, 2016, 12:11:51 AM

Well I have filleted a few fish in my life, so I'll have to fillet a grip off.

I just wanted to make sure that if I used a "normal" rubber grip that it would not go into some sort of melt down gluing my fingers to the grip if I ever turn the heat on.

I'm still kinda looking at the grip puppy thingies. They look like they might be comfy?

Thank you for your help!
Tom