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Factory heated grips < $100
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<blockquote data-quote="FjrVfr" data-source="post: 154165" data-attributes="member: 3257"><p>NovaFlyer,</p><p></p><p>First, thanks for your write-up. Heated grips were at the top of my list and you've made it the best/most cost effective farkle possible. I'm almost glad the cold weather is here so I can put them to the test.</p><p></p><p>I have an electrical question. I've read Warchild's explanation and I understand the benefits of the relay, but if the stock wiring (the green switched wire) is only 18 gauge then doesn't that mean the designers thought that was adequate for grip heaters? The power leads to the BigBikes controller also seem to be only 16 or 18 gauge (downstream of the 12 ga. battery cable). For mine, I'm questioning the need for the relay if I'm only running the grips off of it.</p><p></p><p>The only other farkle I'm planning that draws much current is an SAE lead for a heated vest/battery tender. Obviously, it can't be switched for the BT and I think the odds of me leaving the vest plugged in while the bike is parked are minimal.</p><p></p><p>Anyone think I'm off my rocker (for this issue I mean, not in general)?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FjrVfr, post: 154165, member: 3257"] NovaFlyer, First, thanks for your write-up. Heated grips were at the top of my list and you've made it the best/most cost effective farkle possible. I'm almost glad the cold weather is here so I can put them to the test. I have an electrical question. I've read Warchild's explanation and I understand the benefits of the relay, but if the stock wiring (the green switched wire) is only 18 gauge then doesn't that mean the designers thought that was adequate for grip heaters? The power leads to the BigBikes controller also seem to be only 16 or 18 gauge (downstream of the 12 ga. battery cable). For mine, I'm questioning the need for the relay if I'm only running the grips off of it. The only other farkle I'm planning that draws much current is an SAE lead for a heated vest/battery tender. Obviously, it can't be switched for the BT and I think the odds of me leaving the vest plugged in while the bike is parked are minimal. Anyone think I'm off my rocker (for this issue I mean, not in general)? [/QUOTE]
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