id rather have heated grips i think so i dont have to wear thick gloves. what sytems are you guys using if u even are using heated grips on ur bikes?

thanks

 

Sit on your hands. It helps you work on your balance, and has the added benefit of improving your mood, if you put them in the right spot.

*rings bell*

 

The best bet for getting warm is a heated vest.

That being said - the new kimpex style bar warmers are pretty clever. I ordered a pair for $40 + shipping. They have a high and low heating circuit - instead of using a resistor.

Wiring is very simple - but can be improved with a tiny bit of effort. Is this the ONLY electrical accessory you will install? If it is, then don't bother with a fuse block - instead run a simple inline fuse.

Installation is very simple. Remove grips. Position warmers. DO NOT USE ELECTRICAL TAPE. Make sure throttle movement doesn't pull the heating pad. Re-install the grips.

Route the wires to the 3-way switch (low - off - high)

Figure out if you want to flush mount the switch (toggle, requires drilling a 5/8" hole through the inner fairing plastics) or a velcro/zip tied switch.

Run the ground and the center wire from the switch back to the battery. Fuse the center wire and connect to the power. Run the ground to the batteries ground, or to the frame. I do battery.

Done. Very easy. $40 parts + some wire + time.

 

"You had an extra pair of gloves this whole time?" " yah we're in the rockies...duh"

 

D & D nice . .


instead of a hi/lo / off switch, couldnt u hook up a rehostat? it will veribly control resistens in the circuit for controlled heat for the grips?

sorry my spelling sucks.

 

You'd need a big rehostat. The better option is a timer, and you can buy them online. High and low is good enough. When it's too warm turn it to low, or off. The timed options will double the cost to ~$80. If you're good with electronics you can certainly home brew it.

The timed option - simple pulses of on and off. Turn it down, longer periods of off. Turn it up and you'll have shorter periods of off. We're talking sub-second on/offs. Anyhow - because it is a simple bit of wire giving off heat when it has a current passed through it, if you reduce the time it has current, you reduce the heat. No negative impact on the wire.

 

http://www.cyclebuy.com/shopping/end...s.htm#Contents

some one in another forum used these. looks like it will do well.

 

I like the switch, but that kit is the type I specifically commented on. It uses a resistor AND NOT a second shorter heating element for low.

The resistor is a waste of power, and a source of considerable heat.

Note this one has 3 wires going to the heatings pads - high, low, ground.
http://www.i-bike.com/store/prdBuy.cfm?prd=4357

Then you are looking for a control like this:
http://www.i-bike.com/sitemap/Warm_S...nent_Mount.cfm

You will have to find your own deals online - I can't vouch for these people yet, waiting for my package to arrive. There are many companies online though. Best place for advice is ADV riders or, other touring groups (BMW/VFR/ST/etc)

 

normally when i get cold while riding, i just pee my pants. mmmm

 

"just go man, hhhmmmm that feels kinda warm"