I put heated grips and throttle along with handguards on my machines and my hands are always warm. Dealer installs equipment for free so he did it when I first bought them in the summer of 2000.

2000 Sp500
2000 Sp335
2000 Trail Boss

 

Hey RWS, I like that pvt cover drain, glad you thought of it cuz I think I might try that.

 

Well, I got the handguards, and I already posted a "how do I" on the forum. They seem pretty rigid, but with all plastics, cold weather does make them brittle. According to the maker, if it is Polaris, Polyethylene, seems pretty resilient to the cold. Not like the nylon black plastic fender flares, or floorboards. I'll be looking into a few new parts after the snow melts from last winters bumps and smacks during the chilly rides of winter. I'd love to talk Polaris into making a rubber composite fender, something that will handle the cold.

 

The handguards are very durable, even in extreme cold. Everything has its breaking point but you won’t break these easily. I’ve rolled my SP in temps just above 0 without damage to the guards (it’s hell on mirrors though!). Several years ago I “kissed” a tree with the end of the composite front bumper riding in about 15 below (F) at night. Snapped the “wing” of the bumper right off. I was pleasantly surprised to find a new one reasonably priced at about $80.

 

Trailman, can you look at your boss and see where the grip wires are connected to your ATV wiring?, I wasn't sure what wire to hook to... also, do you have the regular Polaris handguards? I wondered if they leave enough room for big mitts?

Thanks

 

DaBoss, the handguards I had installed are Polaris ones and the dealer installed them when I first bought my machines. There is lots of room for big gloves etc and they protect my hands from branches and bushes as well as the cold.

2000 Sp500
2000 Sp335
2000 Trail Boss

 

I recently won two pairs of Hot Grips in a Mud Race. I will install one pair on my bike this week. I will let you guys know what I think of them after a good weekend of riding. I have the foam type soft grips right now. I think I will slide the foam over the Hot Grips when the heat is not in use. They do seem to be a little hard. They are the new type for ATVs and the dealer sales price was $49.99 a pair.

Greg

 

Stumpjumper,

HOT GRIPS now make a "variable heat controller" ($38) to add to any of their Hot grips. This really makes a difference. You can control the heat by the turn of the ****.

weetoots

 

greg?
What do u need heated grips for in Texas?? i would think that u would need electricaly cooled grips rather than heat.

later
jon