The Oxford heated grips are supplied in kit complete with all attachments. That has not changed at the current block. The cables are long enough to connect it to a variety of motorcycle types. In addition, plug the better sort are installed, which speaks for the reliability of the system. Straight connectors of favorable handles often cause disturbances or even shorts. Prima, the compounds grip / cable, a neuralgic point for heated grips. This looks at the Oxford of very high quality and it is also. The grips of Oxford are pleasantly soft. This is just very pleasant on long trips. The operating element of the hand warmer has a five-fold adjustment and is wearing gloves better to use than the first models.
Installation of heated grips is not very simple in general. A little practice, a little technical understanding and care in wiring you should already bring. By using the supplied superglue I've ever apart. Even without glue the handles firmly enough. With a damp cloth the handles are quickly on the handlebar, and raised the turning handle. The cultivation of the material heated grips is okay. Even the maligned by some holders is sufficient for me. On my Honda, the operating element on the clutch armature is at what a "bend" prevented. The buttons of the fitting require little pressure to becoming operational. At least when you turn I can do that too even without gloves before departure. Of course, this is more difficult with thicker gloves, here a rotary would be the better option. But nothing is just perfect. During the journey a little pressure on the button to raise the temperature enough to govern.
In practice, the Oxford feel when driving on very well. They are not too thick which can make the handling, with respect to distance to the levers certainly problems. After switching on, the temperature rises rapidly. The Oxford work well. The five-stage control is very suitable in practice. The highest level of mine is needed only at well below 10 ° ambient temperature. However, this is a very subjective perception and is not intended to apply a flat rate. I prefer just lined leather gloves. In order for the operation with the left index finger is not a problem while driving. The coating of the operating element has been improved compared to the previous series. It also feels more stable. While this does not change the heating power, nervts anyway. A plus is the already mentioned by Vorrezensenten (emergency) shutdown. It prevents the empty eyes of the battery. The price of the Oxford heated grips goes for the quality quite OK.
Short and sweet
Positive:
+ Very good heat output with a short start-up time
+ Grifmaterial and quality control element
+ Cabling
+ Connector in good quality
+ Transition handle / cord very robust made
+ Installation to the handlebar
+ Battery Safe Function
+ Stable
+ New control
Negatives:
- Nix
My conclusion: Heated grips are by no wimps accessories. Especially in the transitional period, when driving in the mountains or even in bad weather, they have their place and are actually a safety feature. The Oxford are by their style also very comfortable and bez. the handles almost at the level of the original parts. With the little quirks I can live. Because of the price I can not forgive 5.
