Re: [ST] Heated grip question...

[" Kevin Dicks" <rawsonboy@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks a bunch Mike...the link you provided was the inspiration to put my
in-bar heaters on my S3.

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From: st-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:st-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mike Montville
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 10:31 PM
To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [ST] Heated grip question...


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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