Re: [ST] Heated grip question...

[Mike Montville <mjmontville@xxxxxxxxx>]

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
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > Triumph Sprint ST/RS mailing list
> > > Send list posts to ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > Change your list options at www.Triumphnet.com
> > > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> >  
> >
>
____________________________________________________________________________
> > ________
> > No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go 
> > with Yahoo! Mail for Mobile. Get started.
> > http://mobile.yahoo.com/mail 
> > _______________________________________________
> > Triumph Sprint ST/RS mailing list
> > Send list posts to ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Change your list options at www.Triumphnet.com
> > 
> > _______________________________________________
> > Triumph Sprint ST/RS mailing list
> > Send list posts to ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Change your list options at www.Triumphnet.com
> > 
> 
> 
> 
>  
>
____________________________________________________________________________________
> Get your own web address.  
> Have a HUGE year through Yahoo! Small Business.
> http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/domains/?p=BESTDEAL
> _______________________________________________
> Triumph Sprint ST/RS mailing list
> Send list posts to ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Change your list options at www.Triumphnet.com
> 



 
____________________________________________________________________________________
Don't get soaked.  Take a quick peek at the forecast
with the Yahoo! Search weather shortcut.
http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#loc_weather
_______________________________________________
Triumph Sprint ST/RS mailing list
Send list posts to ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Change your list options at www.Triumphnet.com