Howdy @Sturgis Springfield ,
Heated grips are the best thing since bottled beer, especially this time of year!
--- Randall

 

You’re braver than I am! I had the dealership install my 16” bars & heated grips while it was there for its 5k service. They’re definitely worth the investment.

 

I did heated grips on my ‘14 Vintage … luckily for me the ‘14’s came prewired for heated grips … it’s wasn’t a difficult job … I just need to give them some slack to connect … and clean the connectors with contact cleaner …

 

I did heated grips on my ‘14 Vintage … luckily for me the ‘14’s came prewired for heated grips … it’s wasn’t a difficult job … I just need to give them some slack to connect … and clean the connectors with contact cleaner …

Nice! I saw the instructions said if you have a '14 skip ahead a bunch of steps. I wasn't as lucky😤

 

what year is your bike and do you have the part number for the grips?

 

2017 Springfield
part #2882424
I got them from Amazon but they're on eBay too. If you're interested go ahead and get them because they're not always available. They can't be bought from Indian anymore. A dealer must be clearing out old stock.

 

Are you related to @Kriss ?

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Lol, to be fair my wife has always been supportive of my motorcycle addiction. She's a textbook enabler 😂

 

Thanks - just ordered from Bair's. Appreciate the help!

I noticed on Amazon a reviewer commented that the end caps are not included - if that is the case, can I reuse the end caps on the current grips (it is a 2016)

 

Yes, the chrome end caps pop out of the grips.

 

If I remember correctly they are plastic … be gentle…

 

Wait... you brought your Springfield INTO the kitchen, not just the handlebars? Ballsy move.

 

Yeah boys and let me tell you…it was sweet. Bathroom on the left, fridge on the right, 72 degrees and counter space everywhere ✌

 

I just received the grips from Bair's. The kit is supposed to come with 2 different switch types, one for MY 14-16 and another for after that. Unfortunately, the kit I received only has the one for after. The difference is that the earlier model switch has 1 plug, the other has 2 plugs. Does anyone know if I can get this to work?

EDIT: talked to Bair's and they are going to send me the switch. Apparently this has happened before so they seem to know what to do. BUT, in case that does not work, if there is a way to make the 2 plug work by splicing some wires, I would love to learn. Thanks

 

I applaud your priorities

 

I think you will be better off with the right switch …

 

for 2 days i have been trying to get the nacelle back on. I can't get the 4 bolt holes lined up. I actually stripped two of them already so I am debating trying to just crank them in or take it to a friend's to re-thread. what a massive PITA. Any tips appreciated

 

for 2 days i have been trying to get the nacelle back on. I can't get the 4 bolt holes lined up. I actually stripped two of them already so I am debating trying to just crank them in or take it to a friend's to re-thread. what a massive PITA. Any tips appreciated
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Correct the threads, Always start the screws by hand, Ball End Allen Sockets, Patience

The screws are a little offset on the Nacelle and are not a straight shot and cannot be correctly installed with a staight squared off allen socket wrench set. You should either use a socket joint or a ball end allen to get the correct angle while inserting the screws. Also, Start all of the screws before you tighten any one of them.

 

I've had my Nacelle off 4 times, and each time putting it back on was a severe test of patience. Ideally, a temporary second set of hands on the other side of where you are working is the simplest way to get it done, if another pair of hands is out of the question, I found success in a single bolt started on the low end of one side, then move to the other side and get an upper bolt started, then just moving to each side as necessary. But yeah, it can be a real test.

Thanks for bringing up that horrible memory for me

 

Cam buckle straps are your friend in getting the nacelle back together when doing it solo.

 

I added some Dirty Bird mid rise bars to my RM back before Indian had some mid rise bars available. You might run into a problem on your install. On the end of the bars the RM bars have a notch on the end of them to give room for the wires coming out of the heated grips. Without that you can feel some resistance in moving the throttle because the heating wires will rub on the ends of the bar opening. I had to take mine back apart because the Dirty Bird bars did not have that notch and I had to go back and add them so the wires had enough room. If you want I can take some pics to show this notch. You might end up having these short out otherwise. Dean

 

My Springfield has the notch, so life is good 👍

 

Just wanted to give a shout out to Bair's Powersports - and thanks for the recommendation. They are top notch service and I am going to start with them any time I need something. Very knowledgeable and won't stop until you have what you need.

 

No prob and I’m glad to hear they worked with you to make sure you had what you needed. They’ve been my go to for new parts since 2021. Riding there in person is on my bucket list!