Re: [ST] Heated grip question...

[Mike Montville <mjmontville@xxxxxxxxx>]

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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