Heated grips where's the switch located

On the 2005 Sprint ST's with heated grips, where is the on off switch located and is it only on off or high/low?

Thanks,
jc

[RedMick]

It's on the black panel insert directly below the left handlebar. Start position, centre off position, normal on when the white indicator side is pushed down, which is the way I run it all the time, well warm enough.
The dealers seem unclear whether the first position is a quick start, or a low power.
I've asked three of them and got one response either way and one don't know. The white square looks as though it should have an indicator light in it, but it doesn't.

Hope this helps

If anyone has pics that would be great.

I heard the motor for the first time today. WOW :razz:
The pavement was wet so no ride, maybe Tues unless I decide to go with the R1100S for same price actually less because it already has grips.

The dealer is offering $1000 off in 05 model, but charging $400 DELIVERY.

Local dealer on Triumph vs 2 hour ride for BMW.

Decisions, Decisions :???:

jc

[scott_spry]

Hey hawkeyejohn14, I think I almost bought the silver Sprint you are referring to. It was a couple of months ago, but I decided against it so I could pay off some other debt. They were offering me the same price - couldn't get them to drop the shipping.

I test rode it and was impressed with the engine sound also. Even with the stock silencer, it still had a really deep, powerful sound compared to my 885. Handles great too.

I was thinking about going back for it in the spring, but if you buy it, I guess I'll have to look at the 2006 models. I kind of like the sunset red anyway. Let us know what you decide.

Are you the one who spun it up to125+ that the computer shows as top speed? I don't think they meant for me to see that when they were scrolling through the computer.

I asked what kind of _____ :clown: would run a brand new bike up to 125 mph? They told me it was a friend of the sales manager and he was banned from further test rides. Are you the one?

It seems a motorcyle that is last years model even if the 2006 has only minor changes and has been the demo would be marked down a little more than what is. I could go to Chicago and save $800, well worth the trip if I could get 1/2 off that I would buy from them as I hate not to patronize my local dealer. But $800 goes along way.

jc

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[scott_spry]

No, not me. I value my life more than a little adrenaline rush. 90 is about tops for me, although I didn't hit that on the demo ride.

When I was last in there, our local dealer had three Sprints in the showroom. Maybe if they sit a while longer, they might reconsider the discount on the '05??

BTW, I think there was a coolant hose recall on the '05s. Did you happen to discuss whether that repair had been done on the demo bike?

I'm glad it wasn't you. I didn't discuss the recall as I didn't think that particular bike had been on the show room floor for so long. Any idea how long the silver one has been sitting around?

I love the sound and am sure I would love the rush of the power, but I am starting to lean back to the 04 R1100S as I can get just as good a deal on what was a $12,500 bike. It has just under 5000 miles and has had the 6000 mile service done +new tires. It has ABS brakes and great looks not to mention a seat that comes off with a key. The BMW bags really work and come off and on with the ease of a key and they don't leak. I love the feel of the twin and the sound is pretty good, not as good as the SPrint ST.

If the local dealer had made me a better offer, like they really wanted to sell a bike :-D , I would have been sold and not looked back.

Hope to see you for a ride sometime.

jc :-D

[scott_spry]

It's been there since midsummer, I think. I know I didn't see it at the beginning of the year, and in fact, I seem to recall that the ST's were in short supply for a while.

The beemer sounds like a good deal, especially considering that you would have to spend over $1500 to get bags for the ST. I always meant to ride over to Gina's and check out some bikes, but never got the chance.

I am thinking about making a change because my back can't handle lugging this big Tiger around much longer. I may check out a K1200GT... a lot more $$$ than the ST, but it would be a long-term investment. And 130 hp doesn't sound bad either. :-D

I don't know the weight difference between an ST and a GT, mu guess is the GT weighs considerably more. I am not working with Gina's but when I email the owner my phone rings that day or I receive an email back the same day. I also deal directly with the owner. They are more knowlegble about their bikes and the brand. I think our local dealer treats everyone the same as if a Japanese buyer is the same a European buyer. It's different people, levels of maturity. I still love the ST although I wish it had ABS. Once you feel your ABS work and realize it just saved your A__ you don't want to be with out, unless it is such a light bike (under 350) you can control a little skidding. There was a test done that showed a less skilled rider with ABS stopping within feet of a professional racer. One high or low side and I would be wishing I had gone ABS.

Still the Sprint is 45lbs lighter dry, a little less wet and supposably a great handler and it is absolutly beautiful. The bags are a real issue though, once mounted they look like you need tools not a key to remove, I guess that is why bag liners are required. The BMW just needs the turn of a key and the flip of a handle to remove 5 seconds mabe.

Still that motor, 78lbs of torque and 123hp and beauty of the ST calls back to me.

Then I remember the screwy seat, peel back the back of the seat and you have to remove two screws to remove the seat. No helmet lock?

I think I am going R1100S 98hp 70lbs of torque, rear cowling already on it, no engine heat issues, under seat exaust has no heat issues.

Still the ST is beautiful and they say they are fixing the bags.

Happy New Year, let's ride sometime,

jc

[sds]

On my 2006 Sprint, the left handle bar assy (turn signals and what not) has a slot for a switch. I was hoping that was where the heated grip kit would install it i guess i can live with it on that plastic cover though.

has anyone tried to adjust the headlamps on the 2005 - 2006 Sprint? Owners book stated it may be done w/o removing plastic, but i don't see how! my hand won't fit up inside there!!! :???:

Cheers,
sds :razz: