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[clint750]

Don't worry about insulation. Put them right on the bar. They will be plenty warm. If you have heaters with hi/lo settings via a resistor, I would suggest forgetting about the resistor and the lo setting. My experience is that you'll want all or nothing. Besides, it's hard to find a good place for the resistor (which gets extremely hot) and you can use a more compact switch. Clint BTW, this is great time to use compressed air to install grips if you don't already. This precludes damage to the heater tape.

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "jlabateklr" wrote: > I have some grip heaters to install on my KLR. They are the ones with > the heating elements in a thin tape that you wrap around the bars and > then slip whatever grips you have over them. I have a Renthal aluminum > bar on the bike. Should I try to further insulate the heating elements > from the bar by first wrapping on some electrical tape or something? > Any other advice about installing these? Thanks.

[lbauer2]

> BTW, this is great time to use compressed air to install grips if

you

> don't already. This precludes damage to the heater tape.

Can you elaborate on this? I'll also be installing heated grips soon, and I don't think I've read anything about using compressed air. Thanks, -Lujo '99 KLR 650 '89 Vulcan 750

[RM]

On Wed, 5 Dec 2001, clint750 wrote:

>Don't worry about insulation. Put them right on the bar. They will be >plenty warm. If you have heaters with hi/lo settings via a resistor, I >would suggest forgetting about the resistor and the lo setting. My >experience is that you'll want all or nothing. Besides, it's hard to >find a good place for the resistor (which gets extremely hot) and you >can use a more compact switch.

Hmm. Maybe a switch that selects wired in series or wired normally could serve as a High/Low switch? No resistors necessary... RM

[Bill Pratt]

You may also try the "Heat Troller" from Gerbing. You can run your heated vest and grips from the same thermostat...make sure you order the "Y" cable. www.gerbing.com Works perfect for me. Bill Pratt, Mill Creek, WA STOC #117, '97 ST1100-ABS, '97 KLR-650 http://www.billpratt.com "No matter where you go...there you are!"

----- Original Message ----- From: "RM" Cc: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 12:22 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Re: heated grips > > On Wed, 5 Dec 2001, clint750 wrote: > > >Don't worry about insulation. Put them right on the bar. They will be > >plenty warm. If you have heaters with hi/lo settings via a resistor, I > >would suggest forgetting about the resistor and the lo setting. My > >experience is that you'll want all or nothing. Besides, it's hard to > >find a good place for the resistor (which gets extremely hot) and you > >can use a more compact switch. > > Hmm. Maybe a switch that selects wired in series or wired normally could > serve as a High/Low switch? No resistors necessary... > > RM > > > > Checkout Dual Sport News at > http://www.dualsportnews.com > Be part of the Adventure! > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >

[John Irvine]

I'd disagree with disabling the resistor. Sometimes just a little heat is nice. Lets you wear summer/thin gloves for best control but still get some warmth. Doesn't cost anything. --- clint750 wrote:

> Don't worry about insulation. Put them right on the > bar. They will > be plenty warm. If you have heaters with hi/lo > settings via a > resistor, I would suggest forgetting about the > resistor and the lo > setting. My experience is that you'll want all or > nothing. Besides, > it's hard to find a good place for the resistor > (which gets extremely > hot) and you can use a more compact switch. > > Clint > > BTW, this is great time to use compressed air to > install grips if you > don't already. This precludes damage to the heater > tape. > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "jlabateklr" > wrote: > > I have some grip heaters to install on my KLR. > They are the ones > with > > the heating elements in a thin tape that you wrap > around the bars > and > > then slip whatever grips you have over them. I > have a Renthal > aluminum > > bar on the bike. Should I try to further insulate > the heating > elements > > from the bar by first wrapping on some electrical > tape or > something? > > > Any other advice about installing these? Thanks. > > > Checkout Dual Sport News at > http://www.dualsportnews.com > Be part of the Adventure! > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >

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[Miata Myk]

> I have some grip heaters to install on my KLR. They are the ones with > the heating elements in a thin tape that you wrap around the bars and > then slip whatever grips you have over them. I have a Renthal aluminum > bar on the bike. Should I try to further insulate the heating elements > from the bar by first wrapping on some electrical tape or something? > Any other advice about installing these? Thanks.

Not sure but please let me know how they work as I was thinking using a set each on the CBR600 and the KLR650!

[randyr9606@aol.com]

I have the grip wraps. They wrap arround the grips and fasten with velcro and really work well. The grips insulate the heaters from the bar heat sink. In addition they fit really well in my tank bag when not in use. Randy in MS COG 4747

[gwtompkins]

If these are the Kimpex grip heaters, I STRONGLY advise you to be aware that they may break at or on both hand grips. I have them and the throttle side just went out on me. If I get it replaced I will put a bead of silicone sealer where the wire connects to the element to act as a "strain relief". There was another post warning that the person had gone through a few of these heaters as the wire would break off at the element. BTW, I did "loop" the wire at the throttle side. Concerning the resistor, I would recommend using it. I'm in colorado, and with warm gloves, I usually only use the "low" setting. The "high" can get uncomfortable. Other than the "breaking" problem, they are good to have, especially because they don't add bulk that comes from using thicker grip heaters. My 3 cents. GT

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "jlabateklr" wrote: > I have some grip heaters to install on my KLR. They are the ones with > the heating elements in a thin tape that you wrap around the bars and > then slip whatever grips you have over them. I have a Renthal aluminum > bar on the bike. Should I try to further insulate the heating elements > from the bar by first wrapping on some electrical tape or something? > Any other advice about installing these? Thanks.

[guytal1]

Folks, Sorry if this is a FAQ. I just bought my first KLR (A13) and was wondering if there are resources out there detailing the installation of heated grips on it. I can tinker around simple mechanical stuff, but I don't want to mess with the electrical system unless it's a simple procedure. Thanks, -G

[John Irvine]

I've had good luck with Kimpex grip heaters available through dennis kirk for $25. Add a relay for $4 and some not too difficult wiring and you'll have toast hands. I've done this a few times. --- guytal1 wrote:

> Folks, > Sorry if this is a FAQ. I just bought my first KLR > (A13) and was > wondering if there are resources out there detailing > the installation > of heated grips on it. > I can tinker around simple mechanical stuff, but I > don't want to mess > with the electrical system unless it's a simple > procedure. > > Thanks, > -G > > > Checkout Dual Sport News at > http://www.dualsportnews.com > Be part of the Adventure! > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >

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