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Factory Honda Heated Grips - Install Experience

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Bheston

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Hello all,

I just finished installing the factory Honda Heated Grips kit (08T70-MKW-D00) on my '24 NC750X. My observations:

1) Installing the left side was nearly impossible following the instructions. Honda requires you to apply Honda grip cement on the outside of the handlebar tube and the inside of the new grip. Then saturate with alcohol as lubricant and slide the left grip into position. This was impossible for me. Although I was fully prepared, understood the instructions well, and applied a soaking dripping amount of alcohol, the grip got stuck 1/2 way installed. The grip would not go on the handlebar or come off the handlebar :mad:. I had to gently "tappy, tap, tap" the grip on with a plastic hammer . I was 100% prepared to cut the heated grip off and throw $322 in the trash so tapping with a plastic hammer would have done no more damage.
2) I was able to get the grip on with the gentle help of the plastic hammer. I'm wondering if I used a smaller amount of grip cement or no cement if I would have been better served. If I do this again or recommend to somebody else, I would first try with no cement.
3) I tested the left grip before continuing and to my surprise, I did no harm using the plastic hammer. However, I would not recommend a hammer as an installation tool unless you were in a desperate situation and willing to accept that all may be lost.
4) The wire connections with the factory Honda kit was very nice and appeared to be well thought through. The kit number mentioned above contained everything needed to install. I did not need to use any additional sub-harness or relay. Everything needed for a 2024 model year was in the kit.
5) In addition to the heated grips, I also have the factory Honda fog light kit (shipped from CMS, www.cmsnl.com) and the factory Honda USB kit. I did not need to install a relay or have the need for a sub harness to have all three accessories.
6) With the grips installed, the heating is quite nice. I initially set to a maximum of "5". I went for a casual ride with the outside temperature being approx 55 deg F (13 deg C). After 5 minutes, I reduced the temperature setting from "5" to "4" because it was too hot through my gloves. I then felt the need to reduce to "3" after another 5 minutes because it was still too hot. The key takeaway is the heat was more than enough on setting 3 for a mild day with gloves.
7) I did feel like the button and button cover on the left grip was a bit fragile. The plastic cover for the button fell off when I first took the kit out of the box (defect?). After I installed, I added some glue to inside of the plastic housing and clamped overnight. The cover bonded quite nicely and was perfect in the morning.
8) The left grip has a green light and the dash will show a grip icon and the heat setting number. Rather small to see, but obvious when you know where to look.
9) Overall the installation of everything except the left grip was quite easy with the biggest hassle being the removal of all the plastic body work. The left grip installation was absolutely terrible for me following the Honda instructions.

Regards,
B.
 
2) I was able to get the grip on with the gentle help of the plastic hammer.
Hammers are Great all around tools. If yours does not do the job it is probably too small.:D

When I put my Oxford grips on, I think I encountered the same problem. I was, however, using hairspray as a suggested glue. After some time the heat broke the bond and the grip rotates on the bar with some pressure. I think the key is to work quickly and apply reasonable force. A flat block of wood reduces the need for a plastic hammer, though a dead blow style will apply more force (they tend to be heavier than plastic hammers)
 
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While fat hands are a disadvantage when dealing with the wiring the kit for the '21 installation was straightforward. I believe I only have 3 heat setting but the icon is so small I need my glasses to see it. Otherwise they work nicely. I cleaned under the old grip on left handlebar thoroughly prior to install, brought the left grip in the house overnight to get warm, handlebar was cold in am, used ThreeBond Grip Glue and had no trouble getting grip on
 
Hello all,

I just finished installing the factory Honda Heated Grips kit (08T70-MKW-D00) on my '24 NC750X. My observations:

1) Installing the left side was nearly impossible following the instructions. Honda requires you to apply Honda grip cement on the outside of the handlebar tube and the inside of the new grip. Then saturate with alcohol as lubricant and slide the left grip into position. This was impossible for me. Although I was fully prepared, understood the instructions well, and applied a soaking dripping amount of alcohol, the grip got stuck 1/2 way installed. The grip would not go on the handlebar or come off the handlebar :mad:. I had to gently "tappy, tap, tap" the grip on with a plastic hammer . I was 100% prepared to cut the heated grip off and throw $322 in the trash so tapping with a plastic hammer would have done no more damage.
2) I was able to get the grip on with the gentle help of the plastic hammer. I'm wondering if I used a smaller amount of grip cement or no cement if I would have been better served. If I do this again or recommend to somebody else, I would first try with no cement.
3) I tested the left grip before continuing and to my surprise, I did no harm using the plastic hammer. However, I would not recommend a hammer as an installation tool unless you were in a desperate situation and willing to accept that all may be lost.
4) The wire connections with the factory Honda kit was very nice and appeared to be well thought through. The kit number mentioned above contained everything needed to install. I did not need to use any additional sub-harness or relay. Everything needed for a 2024 model year was in the kit.
5) In addition to the heated grips, I also have the factory Honda fog light kit (shipped from CMS, www.cmsnl.com) and the factory Honda USB kit. I did not need to install a relay or have the need for a sub harness to have all three accessories.
6) With the grips installed, the heating is quite nice. I initially set to a maximum of "5". I went for a casual ride with the outside temperature being approx 55 deg F (13 deg C). After 5 minutes, I reduced the temperature setting from "5" to "4" because it was too hot through my gloves. I then felt the need to reduce to "3" after another 5 minutes because it was still too hot. The key takeaway is the heat was more than enough on setting 3 for a mild day with gloves.
7) I did feel like the button and button cover on the left grip was a bit fragile. The plastic cover for the button fell off when I first took the kit out of the box (defect?). After I installed, I added some glue to inside of the plastic housing and clamped overnight. The cover bonded quite nicely and was perfect in the morning.
8) The left grip has a green light and the dash will show a grip icon and the heat setting number. Rather small to see, but obvious when you know where to look.
9) Overall the installation of everything except the left grip was quite easy with the biggest hassle being the removal of all the plastic body work. The left grip installation was absolutely terrible for me following the Honda instructions.

Regards,
B.
Can you show me where's the plugs for each acessory? (heated grips, usb-c and fog lights)
 

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