Re: [ST] Heated grip question...

[" Kevin Dicks" <rawsonboy@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks...I installed a Blue Sea fuse block some time ago and I still have
some spare capacity.

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From: st-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:st-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mike Montville
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 10:40 PM
To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [ST] Heated grip question...


One more rather important thing -- take the power from a switched circuit so
you don't drain the battery by inadvertently leaving the heaters on.  My
bike has an accessory hookup that I used, but the tail light lead is a good
choice.

Mike

--- Mike Montville <mjmontville@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Kevin,
> 
> No photos of my own (finally picked up a digital camera Saturday), but 
> here are some: 
> http://www.canyonchasers.net/shop/generic/heated-grips-alt.php
> 
> I used solder-reinforced crimp connectors, and installed 
> quick-disconnects between the switch and the rest of the wiring, to 
> ease any disassembly of the fairing, handlebars or steering stem.
> 
> This version of the grip heaters no longer requires installation of an 
> inline resistor that was needed previously to compensate for heating 
> the left grip (metal), versus the nylon throttle tube right side.
> 
> Being a bit anal, I used 1" shrink wrap on the clutch side anyway, and 
> the heat is very even side to side.
> 
> Don't be concerned about where to position the inevitable gap that 
> results when wrapping the heater around the grips -- it doesn't affect 
> even heating.  Be more concerned about making the wires exit where you 
> want them to be routed.
> 
> Be prepared to put the grip back on as soon as you wrap the heaters on 
> -- this prevents the heater wrap ends from trying to lift during the 
> 24 hours that the heater adhesive takes to cure completely. The
> kit recommends epoxy glue on the grips, but I just used a liberal
> dose of hairspray, and that helps sliding them on.
> 
> Make sure the wire exiting the throttle has enough clearance between
> the grip flange and the throttle housing, so as to not bind.  Here,
> I
> actually drilled a hole through the grip flange to avoid any
> binding.
> 
> The wires exiting the heaters have now been reinforced to eliminate 
> any tendency for them to fracture.  I followed one other tip that I 
> saw illustrated online: on the throttle side, I wrapped the wire 
> around the throttle tube once, and safety-wired it to itself -- 
> totally prevents any fracture from a pull strain.
> 
> HTH,
> Mike
> 
> 
> ---  Kevin Dicks <rawsonboy@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> > Mike - any pics/tips on installing the grips ?  I have had a set for 
> > a year or so but never got round to fitting them.  After installing
> in-bar
> > heaters
> > on my S3 I am sold on bar heaters.
> > 
> > Cheers,
> > 
> > Kevin
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: st-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> > [mailto:st-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mike Montville
> > Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 9:34 PM
> > To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: Re: [ST] Heated grip question...
> > 
> > 
> > John,
> > 
> > I chose the Symtec kit from California Sport Touring instead:
> >
>
http://www.casporttouring.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=16
> > 025&Category_Code=SYMT
> > 
> > $27, with hi/lo settings, and choice of toggle or round rocker 
> > switch. Rated 3 amps on hi, but the lo setting has worked fine for 
> > me all winter.
> > First-rate product that several of my friends have now adopted.
> > 
> > HTH,
> > Mike
> > 
> > --- John Ulizzi <jaulizzi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > 
> > > Hey folks,
> > > 
> > > I am in the market for a set of heated grips. Looking
> > > for advice in general, and specific product knowledge
> > > on the Kimpex units ( Aerostitch) in particular. These will be for 
> > > my 85 Shadow 1100, which does not have the
> strongest
> > > charging system in the world. Looking for something that will
> > provide
> > > warmth without breaking the bank monetarily or in terms of
> > amperage. I
> > > would like to be able to run grips and a vest. Ease of 
> > > installation is also a must. This bike is at my Mom's in Arizona, 
> > > so I do not have all the tools of my Bat Cave at my disposal, just 
> > > the basic sockets, wrenches, etc...
> > > 
> > > Any input appreciated....
> > > 
> > > Thanks,
> > > 
> > > John
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