Heated Grips: OEM versus Oxford

Post by **CoolDaddyGroove** » Tue Sep 03, 2019 1:38 pm

I am about to pull the trigger on a 2019 H2 SX and looking for feedback from anyone who has used both the Kawasaki OEM grip heaters and the Oxfords. I have only used the Oxfords, and they are hot, like really hot when set to high. I like that. I could "live" with less intense heat, but, am concerned they are lame. Thanks in advance

Post by **DeRox** » Tue Sep 03, 2019 1:43 pm

I've used the Oxfords on other bikes and they get hotter than the Kawasaki OEM one's. For me no problem since I'm not planning to ride in the bitter cold with the SX

Post by **Burmashave** » Tue Sep 03, 2019 3:14 pm

I'm not sure who made the "OEM" grips for my other Kawi, but they get much hotter than the grips on my SE.

Post by **dieseldad60** » Thu Sep 05, 2019 10:41 pm

FWIW, the heated grips on my H2 SX SE are the coolest of all the heated grips I have ever had. When wearing winter gloves and on the highest setting I can't hardly even notice they are heated. Same gloves on my Harley and my BMW... well I could never run on the highest setting. If I take the glove off, I can feel they are heating up but even then not that hot to me. I was actually wondering if there was something wrong with mine because of that.

Post by **HouTexH2SX** » Thu Sep 05, 2019 11:16 pm

They could be hotter, but what really bugs me is the way you have to control the settings. Having to stare at that button on the grip and trying to see if there are 1, 2, or 3 lights flashing is ridiculous!

Post by **Burmashave** » Thu Sep 05, 2019 11:19 pm

HouTexH2SX wrote: Thu Sep 05, 2019 11:16 pm They could be hotter, but what really bugs me is the way you have to control the settings. Having to stare at that button on the grip and trying to see if there are 1, 2, or 3 lights flashing is ridiculous!

I could not agree more.

Post by **Prof J** » Sat Sep 07, 2019 9:59 pm

Who's used them through a winter, and what are your thoughts?

Post by **JonTheChron** » Tue Sep 10, 2019 4:23 am

I've been riding with the heated grips at night lately and honestly, if it weren't for that stupidly bright green LED, I wouldn't have thought they were on.

Post by **CoolDaddyGroove** » Tue Sep 10, 2019 1:26 pm

So they are weak, bummer. Ok, back to the tried and true (and hot AF) Oxfords.....thanks all

Post by **dieseldad60** » Tue Sep 10, 2019 7:09 pm

Your welcome! Please give an update on how the Oxfords work though. Thanks!

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