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[FFDennis]

> Message: 23 > Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2002 17:25:43 -0000 > From: "guytal1" > Subject: Heated grips > > 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

I've had great success with the heated grip covers from Aerostich. they velcro on over your grips, and are quite warm. The nice thing is that they can be easily switched bike to bike, provided you have the battery pigtail on every bike. FFDennis

[Logan Randy P TSgt AFOTEC Det 3/TL]

I used the $25 dollar grip heaters from several places like snowmobilerider.com. Positive to the extra connector under the headlight, negative to any ground, and a larger fuse under the seat. The grips themselves don't draw enough to blow it but when you switch from lo to hi beam and vice versa, both headlights come on for a split second. Both headlights plus hi on the grips = about 12 amps, but hi on the grips and hi on the headlight = about 8 amps. So I overfused it (15 amp fuse) and haven't had problems in over 10k miles. Mounted the switch on the black plastic in the back of the headlight, and tie wrapped the wires up. No problems and warm hands ever since... Randy -----Original Message----- From: guytal1 [mailto:talphoto@...] Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2002 10:26 AM To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_klr650] Heated grips 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/

[Motorcycle_Dan]

My KLR came with superbike heated grips. (used them on this past trip and came in right handy) I ride all year and have electric gloves, vest and chaps when it gets sub zero. Heated Grips I don't need. Have no idea what they are worth. I'll be removeing them in the next week or so and would like to sell them to someone who wants them. I'm thinking bout 1/2 of new price, that sound reasonable? Dan /|\ (p.s. what's new price?)

[rob]

Okay,. I know that a lot of you guys have heated grips, but I have never owned a pair and wonder how hard they are to install, how much they cost, etc.

[zootpatutie]

Moderately easy to install. Taking the old grips off is one of the more difficult parts. You'll need to run a fused line from the battery. I wrapped the left bar with muffler tape on my wife's bike prior to installing the heater to give some insulation. Improved the heat transfer on that side over what uninsulated does on my bike. Also used some contact cement to keep them in place when installing the grips over them. Make riding comfortable to 30 degrees or so (with good gloves). For colder or longer rides heated gloves are probably a better option. Todd A9 A3

----- Original Message ----- From: "Rob" To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, November 02, 2002 12:32 AM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Heated Grips > Okay,. I know that a lot of you guys have heated grips, but I have > never owned a pair and wonder how hard they are to install, how much > they cost, etc. > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ >

[Nathan Parmentier]

when i did my grips i cut the old ones off and just slid the heated ones on with the supplied super glue. the set that i had i boought in germany they are made by oxford and costed a little cabbage about 75$ but they came with all wiring easy connects and it was pretty durable stuff. mine i just wired straight to the batt. the only thing i really had to do was take the seat and the tank off to run the wires. i road two winters in germany with out them now im in virginia and and turned into a big puss i have no idea how i survived with out i would recomend spending a little extra on a good set not somthing you relly want to go out on oyu at the wrong time. (sorry all my capitol letters are broken and spell check)

[Guest]

I have ordered some heated grips and they should be here in a few days. I read somewhere that the KLR has one or two "hot" leads that I can use to wire the grips to. I can't find them in the wiring diagram; does anyone know where to find the leads on the bike's wiring harness? Do they use spade connections? Thanks. Don Sprinkle A12

[Guest]

Behind the fairing, below and to the right of the headlight, are an unused hot lead and ground wire. However, these wires are 18ga. and IMO, too small to reliably carry the current required for a heating element. They might work fine, but I would feel more comfortable with 12 or 14ga. wire connected directly to the battery and fused. --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Don Sprinkle " wrote:

> I have ordered some heated grips and they should be here in a few > days. I read somewhere that the KLR has one or two "hot" leads that

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> can use to wire the grips to. I can't find them in the wiring > diagram; does anyone know where to find the leads on the bike's > wiring harness? Do they use spade connections? Thanks. > > Don Sprinkle > A12

[Chris Krok]

> From: "Greg S" > Subject: Heated grips blowing fuses on *low*.... > > I installed some Dual-Star heated grips today (among a few other mods.). > I ran them off of the "city light"* hook-ups which the folks at > Dual-Star claimed should work fine if they're the only accessory -- > which they are. When I tested it, I immediately blew the > headlight/taillight fuse (10amps). I upped the fuse to 15, tried it > again, and it worked fine on the *high* setting. On the "low" setting > it blew the fuse again. Huh? > > Anyone have any ideas what I might have done wrong?

Not sure how the D-S kit is set up; if you're wiring the switch yourself, the majority of toggle switches are built such that the lever switches the _opposite_ set of contacts. That is, if you move the lever to "hi," it will connect the common terminal to the terminal under the "low" label. Could that be it? Krokko -- Dr. J. Christopher Krok John Lucas Adaptive Wind Tunnel Caltech MS 205-45, Pasadena, CA 91125

[Greg S]

> the majority of toggle switches are built > such that the lever switches the _opposite_ set of contacts. > That is, if you move the lever to "hi," it will connect the > common terminal to the terminal under the "low" label. Could > that be it?

I did double check that, and while the contacts are opposite of the label, I have it wired correctly. I've also completely disconnected the blue (low) wires so I wouldn't inadvertently turn them on. I received one response suggesting there's a short in the low circuit. I bet this is the case. I'll have to contact Dual Star to find out how to test this without removing the grips if possible.