Installing heated grips: Difference between revisions

 
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These heaters are the [http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/Heated-Grip-Kit-p-16539.html Heated Grip Kit #1400] from Aerostich. They are fairly simple to put on but do require some electrical know-how. The switch was provided, but you'll need to buy a female crimp connector and some heat shrink tubing.  You also need to know [[Soldering 101|how to solder]] and have a decent iron to help you out.  
These heaters are the [http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/Heated-Grip-Kit-p-16539.html Heated Grip Kit #1400] from Aerostich. They are fairly simple to put on but do require some electrical know-how. The switch was provided, but you'll need to buy a female crimp connector and some heat shrink tubing.  You also need to know [[Soldering 101|how to solder]] and have a decent iron to help you out.  
Other than that, it's just a matter of following the instructions.
{{pdf|1400_ElectricGripInstall_rev1210.pdf|Aerostich heated grip instructions}}.


There are two joints to solder. You can see them and the rest of the wiring in this photo.  
There are two joints to solder. You can see them and the rest of the wiring in this photo.  
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==More on this subject==
==More on this subject==


There is another good article on mounting heated grips on the [http://www.canyonchasers.net/shop/generic/heated-grips-alt.php Canyon Chasers.net] website.
There is a good article on mounting heated grips on the [http://www.canyonchasers.net/shop/generic/heated-grips-alt.php Canyon Chasers.net] website.


==Addendum - Battery dead==
==Addendum - Battery dead==