G2 throttle tamer with Oxford heated grips?

[jz3588]

Has anyone used the above setup with any issues? I just purchased an 07 and I hear good things about the G2 in regards to throttle response, and feel the bike could benefit greatly with one..but I don't want to lose the comfort of heated grips..I've been spoiled as I have them installed on my VFR, and would like to do so with the FJR as well, if they don't interfere with one another.


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[raYzerman]

There should be no reason they shouldnt work.

[Redfish]

It just so happens that I have done this very thing to Pop's '07. It will work fine but there are a couple of things that you need to know before you start.

1. Use the Oxford Premium ADVENTURE Grips. Do NOT buy the Touring grips, they are too short. The Oxford Premium Adventure Grips are the correct length.

2. There must be some internal reaming to get the grip over the knurled surface of the G2. Grind a little, try it. Grind a little more, try it. I used a drill bit wrapped in coarse sandpaper and a Makita battery powered drill.

Pop and I liked the Oxford grips so much that if it were possible to wire them into the Gen3 FJR's factory system easily, I would do it. The grips are slightly larger diameter, have a more textured surface and offer more grip than the stock grips. Pop loved them for their heat, their comfort, their security and he felt that they reduced hand fatigue with the stiff throttle return spring on the '07.

[jz3588]

It just so happens that I have done this very thing to Pop's '07. It will work fine but there are a couple of things that you need to know before you start.

1. Use the Oxford Premium ADVENTURE Grips. Do NOT buy the Touring grips, they are too short. The Oxford Premium Adventure Grips are the correct length.

2. There must be some internal reaming to get the grip over the knurled surface of the G2. Grind a little, try it. Grind a little more, try it. I used a drill bit wrapped in coarse sandpaper and a Makita battery powered drill.

Pop and I liked the Oxford grips so much that if it were possible to wire them into the Gen3 FJR's factory system easily, I would do it. The grips are slightly larger diameter, have a more textured surface and offer more grip than the stock grips. Pop loved them for their heat, their comfort, their security and he felt that they reduced hand fatigue with the stiff throttle return spring on the '07.

Perfect, thanks guys!!!
Also, I'm glad you clarified the adventure grips are the ones to use...I have the Oxford touring heated grips on my VFR and although I love them, they seem a bit short, so the adventure ones seem to be the ticket!
Thanks again guys!!
I see you have the Kako lock as well? Any notes on that?


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[Redfish]

I had the Kaoko. I sold it for a ridiculous amount of money to a forum member I don't like.

Okay, that was a bit of an untruth. That wonderful '07 was totaled and I salvaged the Kaoko and it went to a forum member with an '07 also. He seems to like it.

I had the Kaoko on my ST1300 and liked it so much that I put one on that '07 FJR for Pop. He used it and grew to like it very much.

He likes the Cruise Control on his Gen3 much better.

[jz3588]

I had the Kaoko. I sold it for a ridiculous amount of money to a forum member I don't like.

Okay, that was a bit of an untruth. That wonderful '07 was totaled and I salvaged the Kaoko and it went to a forum member with an '07 also. He seems to like it.

I had the Kaoko on my ST1300 and liked it so much that I put one on that '07 FJR for Pop. He used it and grew to like it very much.

He likes the Cruise Control on his Gen3 much better.

Very well, I just wanted to verify there's no issue when using with heated grips, thanks for the info.
I've used the Meister on my father's ST1300, he has the heated grips as well and I know there are some notes that speak to not using with heated grips..he hasn't had any problems at all. Anyone have experience with both who would care to share pros and cons?

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[gixxerjasen]

Not the Oxford but I have and love my G2 with the stock heated grips on my 07AE.

[Redfish]

Please clarify, "experience with both". Do you mean both the Kaoko and the Throttlemeister? What exactly are you asking?

[jz3588]

Please clarify, "experience with both". Do you mean both the Kaoko and the Throttlemeister? What exactly are you asking?

Yes, experience with both the Kako and Throttlemeister was what I meant to ask, sorry!

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[jz3588]

Not the Oxford but I have and love my G2 with the stock heated grips on my 07AE.

Cool, thanks! I ordered one

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[gixxerjasen]

It's just a replacement throttle tube, so it should work just like the stock one would with a heated grip. If you have stock heated grips DO NOT CUT THEM OFF. Or at least until you see what they cost. Use the compressed air trick to get them off, works just fine.

[Redfish]

Please clarify, "experience with both". Do you mean both the Kaoko and the Throttlemeister? What exactly are you asking?

Yes, experience with both the Kako and Throttlemeister was what I meant to ask, sorry!

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I have had both and much prefer the Kaoko. The Kaoko is almost invisible because it is black and closely resembles the original bar end weights. The Kaoko mechanism holds better. Or to be more specific, the Throttle Meisters I used all slipped and required frequent attention.

Other folks may disagree, that is just my personal experience.

Good Luck.