I needed a solution to the weak rear rack so I can mount a topbox with confidence. Having somewhere to store tools, a flask, or even two some sandwhiches while wandering around is just so handy.
On the 5th of March I drove the Bullet on it's last ride with me to North Cornwall Motorcycles. I started second kick, didn't miss a beat, and performed faultlessly all the way to the dealers - about 30 miles. Much of the trip was in fine rain. I could not wait as I had arranged my insurance to flip from the Bullet to the Himalayan at 2pm. I arrived at NCM at 1:55pm so I was legal till the end. I was really sorry to see it go.
Many years ago I had heated grips on my BMW. They were very cosy. At the time money was very tight and commercial grips were out of the question. I put a 22Watt torpedo bulb inside each side of the handlebars, connected them to a switch wired through the ignition and Bob's your uncle. It worked fine.
I've changed the handlebars on the bike now and have installed Oxford heated grips. They work well but the connecting cable are bulky, and get in the way. The controller has the same issues.
I'm not changing them, but I'd like something a bit neater on the Himalayan so I think I'll go back to my original style.