2007 Honda Rancher 420...who makes heated grips for them?

 

also...do they draw much amperage? and is my 420 capable of keeping up with the draw without killing the battery?

 

sorry, one more item...can't seem to edit my posts...where would I draw power from? I would want it to be fused and only on with the ignition. I'm already using the fused factory lead for the missing power outlet for my winch, which I'll be using while snowplowing...when I want the heated grips to work...so I don't think they can both be on the same circuit.

 

There are many aftermarket Hand thumb warmer kits, they all have easy to install instructions. I have put them on many sled, and seen them on more then a few ATVs. I don,t see why your 420 would have a hard time with them.

 

But warmer gloves. They're cheaper.

 

Honestly I do not care for heated grips. We used to have a set on our Rubicon and yes they worked nice, the grips wear out really fast. And you can't just simply take them off in the summer time and install the factory grips, they are on there for good. The first set I had did not work and to get them off, I had to cut them.

I can't remember which brand it was but it had five settings and it had a thumb warmer as well. On the highest setting, if you were not wearing gloves, it would get to hot to hold on to.

I just ran mine straight to the battery, just have to make sure you shut it off when you are done.

I would look into some hand guards which will help block the wind and maybe some heavier gloves.

 

I think thats what the "off" position of the hand /thumb switch is for. Even when snowmobiling there are many nice sunny days where I never turn the hand or thumb warmer on.

Most models have a temp setting and off switch for the hand warmers and thumb warmer that run separately from each other.

 

What I was trying to say is the grips wear out to quick to leave them on all the time.

 

I don't think you will have a problem with the Rancher supplying enough power. I would also wire them to the accessory socket circuit. I think it is fused at 15 or 20 amps, and the winch control relay doesn't draw much.

There are a variety of quality kits out there. I prefer the ones that come as heating elements, and you can choose your own grips.

You might also think about adding hand guards. Blocking the blast of cold wind makes a big difference. I like the Maier ones, personally, as they are molded to fit over the master cylinder and other handlebar controls.

 

You can't beat these and it's a great deal, $31.95 plus a few $$ for shipping.

Tusk Handlebar Grip Heater Kit With Molded Grips | Rocky Mountain ATV/MC

I wore out my first pair (rubber grip and tore the wires out of one) and just installed my second set a week ago. The first set lasted 4-5 years.


The temperature control is a rheostat so you can set the temp anywhere you want.


This is a great deal, don't pass it up it you are even thinking heated grips.

(sorry the pics are soo big)