Damn it's cold. Heated grips?

[Pantaloonie]

I'm looking at getting some heated grips for my 'storm, about to pull the trigger on some Oxford Hot Grips 2010 Sports version, unless anyone here knows a reason I shouldn't.
I'll need a little advice as to where to hook it up so it is ignition powered, where is the best place to take the feed from?
Thanks in advance guys.

[marravtr]

after buying some last year i will never be without em ever again!! excellent bit of kit

[simo]

Just fitted some. I would say, do a bit of planning first as there is miles of wire with them. I fitted the control unit on the ally fairing bracket n/s to the rear of the choke knob. still lots of wire to loose so i fitted the other black box on the o/s rear next to the reg/rec with wires running along and across the bike with the main harness to keep things neat. For a power source,spliced into a side light connector near back light.Hope this helps. Sorry no pics

[sirch345]

For a power source,spliced into a side light connector near back light.Hope this helps. Sorry no pics

Simo,
I'll admit I'm no bike electrics expert, but I would have said with the amount of amps the heated grips will draw you really need to be connecting them into a heavier duty cable than the back/side light wire.

Chris.

[marravtr]

im shite with leccys too , thats why i stood and watched my mate fit em , he wired them up to the ignition so they cant be left on to drain the battery (yes i prob would) and all the excess wire was hidden under the clocks

[Jbrebel]

The ones on the SP are great Mike

I've only had one problem-one of the wires got caught last week and snapped/nipped off (clumsy b@stard me )

Did you run the wires under the tank Mike? Looks like I'll need to trace it back and repair. Oh, when I can get to the bike-the bike safe still has a 4ft snow/ice drift againt the door

[Wicky]

Definitely add a fused relay for the grips - I picked one up cheaply from an auto electricians

Then for extra cosy hands add handlebar muffs - mine are 7tech ones that keep the rain and chill off

[sirch345]

A very good point, Simo may have fitted a relay, in which case activating it via the side/back light should be fine.

I fully agree a relay is the best way to go.

Chris.

[simo]

Sorry Chris missed that bit out but good of you to point out this important part of the job

[sirch345]

No worries Simo, I just didn't want you or anyone else melting the wiring.

Chris.

[benny hedges]

a guy at 1 of the sites i work at went to a honda dealer and asked how much to get some oxfords installed....
had a look at a set their tech had just fitted - he advised wiring it into the ignition switch
imho thats a fkin stupid idea unless you want to melt the tiny contacts in the switch and cost yourself a few quid on a new one.
side lamp is best bet, switching a relay straight to the battery.
no danger of melting wiring, no danger of leaving them switched on overnight.

btw honda wanted £150 fitted for the oxford classic & £200 for the 'superior' honda grips

[Pantaloonie]

Thanks for all the tips, looks like I'd better add a relay kit to my shopping list...

[tony.mon]

A relay is about a fiver in Halfords, or any car spares corner shop.

I found this diagram to show the pins to connect to:
http://www3.telus.net/desktopsolutions/ ... iagram.gif

[oldbikeman]

Cheap tip put bread bags over your gloves,works honest.