How To Install: Oxford Heated Grips - Ninja 1000 / Z1000SX / Ninja 1000SX 

I installed 2 pairs a couple months ago. One on my 17 plate and one on my friends 18 plate ... it's identical that's for sure. Some extra tips: Be carefull not to cut deep in the grip on the throttle side to prevent cutting the plastic tube which is underneath it, the one with the ridges. About the ridges, you can cut them easily with a sharp knife too ;) They have to go off anyway because otherwise the throttle movement will be affected. 5:50 No need to cut those grip-ridges off ! While mounting the steering weight on the throttle side again I putted 2 small washers so the steering weight wasn't pushing to the side of the grip anymore, not affecting the throttle movement. When mounting them again, put blue locktite on the screws again. And do use the superglue .... but first make some marks to align them on the handlebars so you can position them quickly in the correct position. Mine came with big ugly white connectors so I cut them all off and soldered them together. I didn't like them at all and they were way to big to tuck them nicely away and watch out with those bullet connectors. Aftermarket ones don't allways have the same size like the OEM ones ! My bracket was blank but I painted it black first. Underneath the seat it's fused with a 15amp fuse. I did some tests before installing them and they only use a max of 4amp in 100% mode. In all the other modes it sends full current pulses to the grips. So I changed the fuse to a 7,5A one. My satnav is connected there too ... 7,5A is more then enough.

Thanks for the tutorial! I didn't sand down the throttle tube enough and I got most of the grip on except for the last 3/8 inch that wouldn't budge. I didn't want to reef on it too much so ended up taking the cable housing apart (super easy) to slip the throttle tube off to get a better look at things. Realized how delicate the tube was but that I could get some leverage on the fitting that holds the cables. Wrapped some steel strapping around the fitting to reinforce it, grabbed it with channel locks, and used my other hand to twist the grip up the last 3/8 inch, worked like a charm! can't wait to take em out for a ride this weekend

Very clear explanation.

Thanks! I’m about to put the same grips on my ‘19 SX, this video was really timely for me. Love your videos, keep it up mate!

Great video. Helped me a lot. Especialy when you explained positive and negative cable was very helpful. Many thanks👍

Great video - all fitted - one word of advise - be careful with the glue not to get any under your throttle body ! - all mods now fitted Thanks for the clear and precise videos

I really appreciate your detailed video instructions. Major help and advice. Thank you. :)

Great explanation John. Love your videos mate, you’re my go to guy for any mods I make to my 2019 SX. Keep up the good work pal 👍

Hi Jonathan, great video. Used it to install my Oxford heated grips. Thanks again from N.Ireland😀👍

Nice explanation and very accurate install! Thank you!

Thank you for the video, Jonathan - very useful. I will be installing these latest Oxford grips to my Z1000SX as soon as they become available in the UK.

Good clear video of the installation. Nice ASV brake levers. Thanks of making and sharing.

Great video. I like your explanation. Very clear instructions.

Your right the grips are very tight to get on. Great product

Great video - very clear - already used other vids to update other items on my 2018 SX - thanks

It seems the wiring had changed a bit from my 2011 Ninja 1000. I believe in mine the factory accessory bullet connectors laid right on the inside lip of the left upper fairing. I don't recall the service tech even removing any plastics. Now I guess they have another set of bullet connectors behind the left dash for the install of a 12v or USB outlet as well?

Very helpful video, thanks for posting.

Thanks for the video, very clear instruction. One question….do you know where the 12v to the bullet connectors is fused? I measured 12v there, but once I connected the grips and controller up, lost the 12v. The grips work off I take the connection direct to the battery. Thanks

I fitted the evo sports grips today on my 2014 SX. I didnt file or sand the throttle tube as the ridges came off easy with a new razor blade but it WAS so tight on both sides I wish I had sanded them some as I have broken the lug on the throttle cable housing that stops it rotating on the bar due to twisting it back an forth, I will need to fix it or replace it if it makes any input errors on the cables. also my stock fuse in the accessory was only 2amp which it blew soon as I turned on the grips but I did temp fit them to the battery just to check they are working and they did, even though it has the battery sensor built in I still dont want to run the stock grip wire to the battery I find its neater to use factory loom but Im just a bit miffed as to why only a 2amp fuse was in their !?? So be careful not to do what I did an break your cable housing fixing lug as these are tight fitting....No need for glue ! unless you fine sand your tube and bar.

Need some heat shrink over those bullet connections

IF YOU HAVE A GEN 1 NINJA 1000: Jonathan, as always, did a great job of breaking down the steps and what is needed but I could not set up my Oxford with Oxford facing the front because on my 2011 N1k because the clutch cannot be pulled in (I also have ASV levers). I had to place the Oxford logo a full 180-degrees so although they now face me, they are upside down but otherwise, they work the same. Jonathan, What do you think of the grips? Have you considered hand guards? I feel they do a better job of keeping my hands warm (and dry). Keep up the great (and informative) work!!!!

Hi Jonathan, does 2021 Ninja 1000sx also have the bullet connectors and at the same place?

Do you know where I can connect my TomTom Rider 550? Is there anything prepared on the front left side? I cannot find it. Happy to hear news. Thanks in advance.

where can i find these grips for ninja 1000sx with electronic gas?

where did you get that 3/8" square drive to JIS #3 bit? that is awesome for removal

Видео отличное. Спасибо огромное!!!!

Min 7:12 is a cruise control? Is that safe and effective?

Does it make a difference which bullet connector you put in like live or neutral

Ah man, so fairing removal needed? really avoiding that lol. But if I do then may as well get sliders on at same time

Thanks!!

How do you install the RAM mount? With the hex and all...Can't seem to find any real info on what to get and how to install a phone mount on my Z1000SX. :/

Carefully considering my cable routing at the moment - when would you apply full brake with the throttle wide open?

Why did you have to file down the ridges? What would have happened had you just left the ridges?

Dang I wanted to install these on my ninja400 but I don’t want to be sanding off stuff

Why did you choose Oxford and not the Kawasaki heated grips?

Do you know what mm diameter the handlebars are for the 2017 model?

Hi did you spray your switch bracket and bolts? mine is silver .thx

how do you find the Kaoko cruise control thingy after having it for a while now?

I went with Full Keis heated gloves, jacket, pants and insoles to get heat all around my hands.

The left grip is way to small to slide over the 7/8 bar. Have to file down the excess rubber inside the grip like the directions say. Stupid. Never had another set of heated grips that required this.

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You admit the most difficult part is to put the grips on, and yet you cut that off the video. You show what is easy, you deleted the hard part.

Jeebus! Can you not cut toward your hand? Giving me PTSD here...