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Cruiser
Posts: 66
Harrisburg, PA | I recently purchased electric vests and Pants for our up coming trip. The power source is supposed to connect to the battery. Well problem is the power supply is not long enough to reach from the battery up to the passenger.
Any body know if I can run a single source with a heavy gauge wire from the battery to under the seat and power both sets of cloths without a problem? |
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Visionary
Posts: 3006
San Antonio, TX | Have the accessory power jacks installed. One for the dash and one on the tour pack under the right rear speaker.
Paul |
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Tourer
Posts: 404
San Antonio, TX United States | Please go to
http://www.powerletproducts.com
You will find everything you need to properly connect your heated clothing in a safe manner without overloading any wiring. |
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 12
| I went to the hardware store & got 16ga regular appliance cord & spiced the gehring contol wires to get to all the way to the battery (make sure to check polarity). Plugged in two heated jackets & (separate controlers) & they worked fine in 450 miles of rain & cold a couple of weeks ago. I did find that if I ran the heated seats & handlebar heaters along w/ the HID light, the alternator would not keep up. I turned off the HID & then the alt. would keep up. I believe I've got the standard 50A alternator.
For whatever it is worth.
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Cruiser
Posts: 293
Arkansas | I thought you had an electric cloth! I was very curious. Then I see you have two cloths! I read on... ah... clothes. |
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Visionary
Posts: 1436
| I'm just wondering why folks are not using the powerlet connectors in the trunk and glovebox to run heated gear? |
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Cruiser
Posts: 141
Cumming, GA | Just curious!!!!
Since the Vision generates SO MUCH heat, why would anyone need heated clothing?????? |
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Cruiser
Posts: 266
Stockton, Ca. | The location of the power outlets are not very convenient for heated clothing. I have a Gerbing heated jacket liner but hardly ever use it. Firstgear makes a 1 peice insulated suit that zips and seals very well. Waterproof also. It is like riding in the summertime when it is below freezing, no need for electric. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 293
Arkansas | I do use the outlet in the glove box for my Gerbings gear. Just plugged in a short BMW to Coax
converter and velcroed my "heat troller" in there. Ran the jacket wire cross the frame- comes out under
the right side of the front of seat. Perfect for plugging in to my liner. When it's warm I just tuck it along
the underside of the seat in the groove on top of the silver side panel. When I want to throw another log
on the fire, I just open the glove box and turn the knob. |
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Visionary
Posts: 2118
Pitt Meadows, BC Canada | When I ordered my Vision, I specified dual outlets for pilot/co-pilot for that purpose. My bike came from dealer with one outlet just under the front of driver's seat, and the other between the heated seat controls. Very easy for both of us to plug/unplug.
Little nippy in Vancouver this morning - I arrived at work with warm bum - cold nose. Winter is coming..... |
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Tourer
Posts: 576
, IA | my dealer took my gerbling electric plug and hooked it into a wire right in front of the seat under that panel it looks like a little dickey sticking up but sure workes good |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 1158
Richmond, Virginia | My dealer installed twin sockets on the lower portion of the center console under the radio controls. It gives that big silver area a bit of a pop, and makes simple install of anything you need powered. I can run two heated sets from there but who needs it with the heat of the Visn in Virginia, the lowers ,grips and seat keep me warm......... not to mention my charming personality... 
Edited by VaParadox 2008-11-16 8:33 AM
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Electric Cloths ????