I am currently wiring in some heated grips for the bread knife, for speed last year I put them onto the battery but obviously that leaves the problem of them draining the battery when the bike isn’t running. I’m thinking the power outlet on LH side will not be up to powering my TomTom & the grips, so any suggestions as to where I could easily connect them into so that they are protected by ignition?
Is there also a din connector under the seat? On DVT there is but can’t remember on previous versions.
I was certain my MY13 had the front LHS outlet and a din outlet somewhere for heated clothing etc like BMW. But I may be confusing bikes. On DVT, under the seat where the rear locks in there is a UDB and a din outlet. You need to look for it as it isn’t obvious iirc
As Bradders has said, there is a DIN near the seat. In addition to that, there is the accessory plug just underneath the left hand fairing panel.
Sorted - sorry bradders I initially thought you meant under the seat as in when it’s taken off! All done, connected into the LH socket
Tbf I did, as I was trying to remember if it was like the DVT (which is under the seat) or the GS (which is in the plastic under the seat area but outside) Glad you found it
Yeah I got the Oxford hot hands that wrap around normal handlebar grips but fitted them to the pillion grab handles.
Why wouldn’t you go for heated gloves?, she’ll only get the benefit if she’s got hold of the grab handles, my missus never touches the handles, mind you she has the back box to lean against
An interesting concept! I’m all for my heated grips but the difference being that I have to hold them to operate the bike safely, my missus on the other hand sits on the back with the freedom to do as she pleases, each to their own, I suppose
Sorry Nigel - the smiley face seemed to be lost from the previous post! You're right, gloves would give her the better freedom of movement but she has very small hands so finding heated gloves could be tricky (though her small hands do have an advantage elsewhere ) Also, I got the grips at a fraction of the price of a pair of heated gloves! ......Lets hope said wife never reads this post!!
Heated gear draws too much amperage for the power outlets. Gloves and jacket liner alone could easily siphon 10A. Fused 16 AWG SAE cable to the battery is best for this application. You'll be using this cable for your battery tender as well.
