After market (Oxford) heated grips wiring.

[blacktiger]

As there always seems to be questions asked about wiring in heated grips I thought there was a need to run through the wiring in photo format for after market heated grips such as Oxford ones.

I'm not going to explain how to fit the grips onto the handlebars as that's (should be) obvious. Also, it's up to you to decide where you want the ON/OFF control etc..

Right. Here goes.
First, you can either disconnect the battery or find the fuse for the heated grips and remove that.

Now, it's best to remove the fuel tank. After removing the plastic side protectors and the ones around the ignition key, this is the bolt that you're looking for both sides...



You can then prop up the tank to unhook the fuel pipe and two electrical connectors...



The tank can then be lifted off to reveal the plug for the Triumph grips which should be taped to the frame on the left hand side. It's the bigger one of the two...


It has three wires; Mauve, black & blue and has a plug in the end of it...


Remove the plug to reveal three holes...


You'll then need to get your grips kit and find the wires that they say should be connected to the battery and cut the round tabs off.


Then, in order to be able to plug the wires into the holes in the bikes connector, you need some small spade terminals like the ones in this photo...(sorry, this picture is from another job but hopefully you get the idea) Measuring the holes will tell you the size you want. From memory I think they're 2mm, terminal block spade connectors.


You're now ready to plug in your wiring. The blue wire, bike side, is switched with the ignition and the black wire is earth. So, the red on the Oxfords goes to blue and black goes to black...


Now wrap the plug completely with Self Amalgamating tape to keep out the elements.

Tidy up any excess wiring...


The Oxford kit comes with a couple of chunky sealed connector blocks. I found that they can be pushed into the space in the frame below the ignition lock.

I tried to make the fuse accessible by sticking it to the side of the frame with Velcro...


It didn't stay stuck so I just tucked inside the frame side plate.

Now reconnect the battery or replace the fuse and test everything before you put the tank back on. If it all lights up......

Replace tank and plastics and it's job done.

[Tex]

Thanks for that Blacktiger. Very useful, and thorough. As Triumph still seem to be having issues with the OE grips (ie half the forum love them and the other half think they're crap) I might well go for the Oxford ones. I'll probably get them in time for summer (doh!).

[healdem]

nice one

mind you for the sake of an extra coupel of quid I think I'd be tempted to try and find the other half to that connectopr
the connector looks like its a 'superseal 5 pin'
so you'd need the 'male' version
http://www.iem-services.co.uk/showdetails.asp?id=499
or
http://www.beal.org.uk/electrical-products/superseal-connectors/5-way-male-superseal-connectors/prod_4560.html
..dunno if it is a superseal connector, but it does look like one.. can anyone conform that?

[blacktiger]

Originally Posted by healdem

nice one

mind you for the sake of an extra coupel of quid I think I'd be tempted to try and find the other half to that connectopr
the connector looks like its a 'superseal 5 pin'
so you'd need the 'male' version
http://www.iem-services.co.uk/showdetails.asp?id=499
or
http://www.beal.org.uk/electrical-products/superseal-connectors/5-way-male-superseal-connectors/prod_4560.html
..dunno if it is a superseal connector, but it does look like one.. can anyone conform that?

Have to point out that although there appears to be 5 holes in the connector, there are only 3 pins for 3 wires. I didn't pay any attention to the other holes so I don't know what they're for.

I don't think it's a "Superseal" like in those links. I do think that you might be able to find the internal pins and use the cap that's there as a cover. I just went with what I had.
Of course, there nothing wrong with buying the Superseal connectors and snipping the OE one off.

[Heimdall]

You could save yourself some work and potential trouble by ordering this (I did):
http://easternbeaver.com/Main/Bike_Specific/T800XC/t800xc.html

[blacktiger]

Originally Posted by Heimdall

You could save yourself some work and potential trouble by ordering this (I did):
http://easternbeaver.com/Main/Bike_Specific/T800XC/t800xc.html

Yes that would do it. But $24.95?? Mine cost me sweet FA with stuff I had laying around.

[Heimdall]

Yes, I know. Being lazy is expensive! 

[Rem]

Or you could just buy the new Oxford premium touring hot grips.
Wire straight to the battery (a lot easier ) as it has "Intelligent Heat Controller"
And battery saving mode which auto switches off after 2 minutes of turning off the ignition.
Great new multiple grip pattern as well, much more comfortable.

[KildareMan]

Originally Posted by Rem

Or you could just buy the new Oxford premium touring hot grips.
Wire straight to the battery (a lot easier ) as it has "Intelligent Heat Controller"
And battery saving mode which auto switches off after 2 minutes of turning off the ignition.
Great new multiple grip pattern as well, much more comfortable.

Don't trust anything wired directly to battery.

[Rem]

Originally Posted by KildareMan

Don't trust anything wired directly to battery.

Sorry I don't understand ... Why?