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    Grip Ace™ Hidden Motorcycle Switch Controls

    Hi I'm Katana Dave, and my company Keband Australasia, has been appointed the Australian and New Zealand distributor for Grip Ace Industries.

    The patented Grip Ace hidden motorcycle switch system will allow you the ability to remove the stock switch controls from any motorcycle and replace them with a switch pad located under your fingers in your left handgrip.

    The Grip Ace™ will control your starter, turn signals; hi/lo beam headlights and horn. The system can also be use to control accessories such as air ride, nitrous or other lighting functions. Custom bikes can finally have an affordable, legal, clean handle bared custom motorcycle. If building a bike from scratch or modifying a stock motorcycle, the Grip Ace™ system will pay for itself for the lack of labor when wiring the handle bars and the cost for visible, analog switch controls.

    Australian website being created, however please check them out at www.gripace.com

    First shipment due to arrive in Australia in 2 weeks, with expected retail price of $450 + GST

    For ASF members, price will be $450 inc GST and postage Australia wide.

    Should you wish to preorder, we will discount to $400 with prepayment.
    Preorders close Monday 2nd December.
    Call me 0419 378 461 or email david@keband.com to preorder.

    Cheers
    Dave

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    Please welcome Dave, our latest sponsor / advertiser, and show him some support (as he has shown us) with his new product. Get the word around!

    This is great show bike material.

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    If I didn't have thumbs I would be all over that like a rash.

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    Thanks Cruisecontrol
    With or without thumbs these switches do away with your old switch blocks allowing for cleaner bars.
    They can also be custom ordered so as they can control whatever functions you like.

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    So I can only assume that any wiring is inside the bars ?

    Any pics of the connectors etc that are supposed to join the loom ?

    If there are four buttons per grip how do they control more than the four functions on the left switch block ?

    Cheers.

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    You just want to know how to hook it up to the RPG right ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by K6Thou View Post
    So I can only assume that any wiring is inside the bars ?

    Any pics of the connectors etc that are supposed to join the loom ?

    If there are four buttons per grip how do they control more than the four functions on the left switch block ?
    K6Thou

    The buttons are connected to a control module which can be located under the tank, seat etc.

    The four-push button rubber switch pad gives 6 different switch functions

    The module is preprogrammed for the following functions
    Button 1 - Hi/Low beam
    Button 2 - Left Indicator
    Button 3 - Horn
    Button 4 - Right indicator
    Press 3 and 4 together - Start

    The connections are made into existing loom using the wire tap connectors which are supplied in the kit

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    Full instructions are provided with kit and I can email as well.
    Cheers
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    The system can be installed into billet or rubber grips.
    Dimensions of the cut out are provided for installation.
    Above picture shows a pair of grips which have had them installed.

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    Want some advice ? Fuck off those cheap ass wire tap connectors from your kit (makes the kit look like cheap gear to installlers in the know) , they will only encorage people to use them (and they should never be used on a bike EVER)

    You'll get far less greef from home installers complaining your stuff keeps playing up. Tell your customers to trim insulation wrap solder and re-insulate with good quality tape at the least (self amalgimating tape is the way to go really).

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    Thanks Redmohawk
    Your advice is great and totally agree.

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    sooo 5yrs/20kgs ago....

    Last edited by Gitzy; 28-11-2013 at 03:12 PM.
    Rev the fucker!!!!!

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    Yes, the original system has been around for a few years with Australian riders purchasing direct from Grip Ace in LA.
    Through continued R & D, the 2nd generation of the units has just been released, which is smaller and fine tuned compared to the original units.
    By stocking the units in Melbourne, both Grip Ace and myself are wanting to offer better service and support.

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    good onya Dave,

    fwiw i found the support from grip-ace direct to be some of the best i have experienced in the industry
    when the mounting location rooted the brain on mine (too much heat and vibes where i put it i think) they guys over there shipped me a new unit in return for my tested/broken one.

    it looks as if the wiring has been made more steamlined out of the buttons
    my biggest issue was that the plug on the end of the wires made it impractical to route through the bars
    (i didnt want a 10mm hole in my bars!)
    is this still the case?
    Rev the fucker!!!!!

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    Thanks for the support.

    Unsure of what the issue was with your original module, however I am glad you were well looked after

    The cut out for the connector on the switch pad is about 8mm, 9mm to give yourself some a little room to work.

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    Hey, Dave what is the bike in your avatar?

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    Hey Cruise, it's my Honda CD250 Café Racer

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    I thought it looked familiar.
    I made it!
    How is it going?

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    Going well here.
    How are you?
    My son is riding her more than me at present

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    Thank you for the enquiries, the support is appreciated.
    Pre orders for the extra special price of $400 close tomorrow.
    If anyone else would like to secure a Grip Ace at this price please contact me.
    Cheers
    Dave

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