The heated grips on my 2012 Touring have failed and after having a quote of over £300 to replace them I'm thinking of doing it myself as a winter project. As it's a single spark model I'm told the tank will have to come off so I'm a bit apprehensive at tackling it myself. So, has anybody else done this at home? Is it something a reasonably competent spanner wielder can do without help? Are any special tools needed? Etc etc. Any advice very welcome.
The wiring connector is buried in the loom which is why they say the tank needs removing. This task is time consuming rather than complicated although you do need to understand where all the fixings are. After a frustrating job to replace the front indicators I found that you need to remove the two bolts that secure the fuse box which are not immediately obvious. I was advised to trace the wiring to a convenient point and make a new connection so you didn't have to take the tank off. I didn't but I will be very tempted if my heated grips pack up. Andy
And to answer your question, no you don't need any special tools, just patience and lots of small pots to keep all the bolts and plastic washers separated for each panel. A
I think someone made a repair to theirs, if there is a break in one side then it effects both. There are a few threads on repairs and replacements here: http://ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/heated-grip-wiring.43190/#post-760759 http://ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/heated-grips-failed.31321/#post-573304 http://ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/heated-grips-replacing-the-grips.21106/#post-330823
Okay job done, courtesy of Ibgarrow. Took me about 5 hours, with much reference to the madcogz website but having done it once it would take me half the time in future. No real problems encountered (thanks to Android853sp for the tip about the screws under the fuse box) and now I've got toasty hands again. Saved over £200 on a dealer fix.
Agree majvs, Ducati Manchester selling for £227.00 so you got a bargain at £90.00...time consuming but no real problems just done mine myself, don't forget the screws between top and lower fairings like I did!! 2 screws spare at end and a partial strip down to fit them!! Run your fuel tank low to make tank removal easier would be my tip.
Know which two screws you're talking about. Nearly missed them myself. Know what you mean about the fuel tank to. Mine was nearly full and almost put my back out lifting it! The heating elements themselves are just a flexible printed circuit stuck to a tube. Surely someone with a bit of electrical nouse would just be able to replace that bit with something cheaper off t'internet? Bet someone's had a go.
