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Post by hovis on Jun 6, 2007 16:12:46 GMT -5
OK Folks, I know your all gonna laugh at this one being as were in June but i'm going to buy some heated gips for colder days and want to know the best place for the live feed ,now i know i can wire directly to the battery but that means any spotty youth can come along and turn on the heated grips with the ignition off , So which live feed is the best one to use and where is it ??, Sensible answers appreciated ;D Hovis
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Post by hovis on Jun 6, 2007 16:15:52 GMT -5
OK OK for the more observant of you "gips "should read "grips" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hovis
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Post by dpmiller on Jun 6, 2007 16:56:39 GMT -5
Any idea how many amps they'll draw? Live feed to the front brakelight switch is probably as good as any, or if the current is more than a few amps straight into the back of the ignition switch. It's all inside the headlamp shell anyway...
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Post by derbyshirebill on Jun 7, 2007 4:05:31 GMT -5
Hovis, I'm with DP on this one. Anything that provides heat is going to take some power. Suggest you take a tap on the thickest power wire going out from the ignition, and an in-line fuse is always a good idea (I would think that one would come with the grips). Chin up mate, summer will come to Nornarlnd eventually! Bill
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Post by dpmiller on Jun 7, 2007 10:16:45 GMT -5
Typed like it's spoken. Surely an ex-pat?
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Post by derbyshirebill on Jun 7, 2007 13:58:30 GMT -5
No DP- never been further than I.O.M. Would like to though, as I'm sure a few of us would. Any suggestions from that side of the Irish Sea for itineraries, tips on travelling? A new thread? By the way Hovis, if you had a decent fairing like 'the shed', your hands would stay warm and almost dry! Have fun, Bill
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Post by hovis on Jun 7, 2007 14:59:34 GMT -5
Thanks guys, OK i'll have a look in the headlamp,was not sure where to look,yeah the weathers great right now but you have to think ahead !!!!!!!!!,i'll make sure i fit the in line fuse, advice greatly appreciated, Hey Bill that fairing of yours is awesome man,all i've got is a small screen,hope your gonna come down to Gaydon your deffo get a prize for guy with the ugliest fairing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Only joking mate,no harm mean't,i'm comming over and promise i'll buy you a ice cream if you turn up, Hovis
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