throttle grip broke again

[rainman]

this is the second time that my heated throttle grip has broke the first time i was at work and then today after i did some maintenance to the bike the first time triumph replaced it under warrenty im hoping they will do it again where it broke is where u put the cable to the grip the plastic piece that holds the pin in the hole is what broke and this is on the r3t anyone else have this problem

 

[GPMAZ]

Yup, mine broke around this time last year. I still have the replacement sitting on a shelf in my garage and that's where it will stay. I don't think the plastic they used can stand up to the heat cycles. I suffered through the Arizona winter with one heated grip. With judicious use of a Throttlemeister I managed to survive.

 

[rainman]

i dont think mine was from the heat cycle cause it was not used very much this winter

 

[GPMAZ]

Interesting. I haven't really looked at the stock throttle grip. Is the throttle cable actuation piece different from the heated grip? It would seem likely since I've heard of at least 4 or 5 instances of the heated grips breaking.

Kinda makes ya go hmmmmm

 

[HellFire]

Strange, my heated grips have been on since 2008 and have yet to break. I've even had them off and on a few times messing with placement and wiring from other accessories.
Are you sure you aren't just trying for that illusive throttle position 11 too harsh, like 6th gear?

 

[dirtbagbiker]

heated grips??? what next snow tires

 

[Molinoman]

That is one of the concerns I did have with the R3T as about a year ago a couple of reports were around on problems with their heated grips.

I like my heated grips and I especially like it when they work...properly.

Dennis (Post 2,200 finally)

19 dtg KAF
21 dtg Dubai
22 dtg Home for good!

 

[GPMAZ]

There's got to be something different about the R3T. I've never heard of a failure on any other model, but like I said, I know of at least 4 or 5 R3Ts that have broken. If I really needed them I'd be looking at something like Gerbing's heated glove liners instead.

 

[rainman]

i do have a set of heated gloves now and worked good the 2 times i have used them

 

[Molinoman]

The heated grips are different on the R3T compared to the Classic and Standard...not sure about the Roadster.

Dennis

18 dtg KAF
20 dtg Dubai
21 dtg Home for good!