Re: [ST] Heated grip question...

[Mike Montville <mjmontville@xxxxxxxxx>]

You have the BS wired from a switched source, I take it.  I looked at
their fuse block before deciding on the Electrical Connection unit.  

Space is at a premium under my seat, and the EC block is very compact
(though without a supplied cover).  EC's also comes relay-controlled,
and with a separate battery charger hookup that disables everything
else if you turn your ignition key while charging (to prevent
damaging your ECU's circuits).

Cheers,
Mike

---  Kevin Dicks <rawsonboy@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

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