Installing heated grips: Difference between revisions

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These are the accessory wires (yes, [[What are these wires that aren't attached to anything?|the ones]] that everyone writes in and asks about). The stock wiring on the bike is 18 AWG. If you're using these accessory wires, then there's no use in using any bigger wire than that for this modification. If you're running the hot and ground wire back to the battery, however, you might want to use something a little heavier for this heat-producing application. Ring connectors (not shown) were used to plug into the accessory connections. Obviously, each one is only connected to one wire.

These are the accessory wires (yes, [[What are these wires that aren't attached to anything?|the ones]] that everyone writes in and asks about).

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'''One important thing to remember:''' The aux/accessory wires get power ALL of the time, even when there is no key in the ignition. This page on [http://www.canyonchasers.net/shop/generic/relay.php Canyon Chasers] has good ideas on how to [[How do relays work?|use relays]] so you can turn off the accessories when the key goes off. This bike has the high/off/low switch mounted on the right side fairing. Just consider how easy it would be to forget to shut off the switch when it is cold out and you want to be in. ~~You could also~~ [[Making your accessory wires 'switched'|~~modify your accessory wires~~]].

The stock wiring on the bike is 18 AWG. If you're using these accessory wires, then there's no use in using any bigger wire than that for this modification. If you're running the hot and ground wire back to the battery, which is a really good idea for this heat-producing application (make sure to include an inline fuse), you should use a little heavier wire.

'''One important thing to remember:''' The aux/accessory wires get power ALL of the time, even when there is no key in the ignition. This page on [http://www.canyonchasers.net/shop/generic/relay.php Canyon Chasers] has good ideas on how to [[How do relays work?|use relays]] so you can turn off the accessories when the key goes off. This bike has the high/off/low switch mounted on the right side fairing. Just consider how easy it would be to forget to shut off the switch when it is cold out and you want to be in. If you use the accessory wires, you should [[Making your accessory wires 'switched'|make them switched]].

Some manufacturers say to glue the grips to the heaters, but that's not necessary. They stay put just fine. Just mount them [[I want to get some new grips|in the usual way]].

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-These are the accessory wires (yes, [[What are these wires that aren't attached to anything?|the ones]] that everyone writes in and asks about). The stock wiring on the bike is 18 AWG. If you're using these accessory wires, then there's no use in using any bigger wire than that for this modification. If you're running the hot and ground wire back to the battery, however, you might want to use something a little heavier for this heat-producing  application. Ring connectors (not shown) were used to plug into the accessory connections. Obviously, each one is only connected to one wire.
+These are the accessory wires (yes, [[What are these wires that aren't attached to anything?|the ones]] that everyone writes in and asks about).
 [[Image:IMG_0740.jpg|150px]]
-'''One important thing to remember:'''  The aux/accessory wires get power ALL of the time, even when there is no key in the ignition. This page on [http://www.canyonchasers.net/shop/generic/relay.php Canyon Chasers] has good ideas on how to [[How do relays work?|use relays]] so you can turn off the accessories when the key goes off. This bike has the high/off/low switch mounted on the right side fairing. Just consider how easy it would be to forget to shut off the switch when it is cold out and you want to be in. You could also [[Making your accessory wires 'switched'|modify your accessory wires]].
+The stock wiring on the bike is 18 AWG. If you're using these accessory wires, then there's no use in using any bigger wire than that for this modification. If you're running the hot and ground wire back to the battery, which is a really good idea for this heat-producing application (make sure to include an inline fuse), you should use a little heavier wire.
+'''One important thing to remember:'''  The aux/accessory wires get power ALL of the time, even when there is no key in the ignition. This page on [http://www.canyonchasers.net/shop/generic/relay.php Canyon Chasers] has good ideas on how to [[How do relays work?|use relays]] so you can turn off the accessories when the key goes off. This bike has the high/off/low switch mounted on the right side fairing. Just consider how easy it would be to forget to shut off the switch when it is cold out and you want to be in. If you use the accessory wires, you should [[Making your accessory wires 'switched'|make them switched]].
 Some manufacturers say to glue the grips to the heaters, but that's not necessary. They stay put just fine. Just mount them [[I want to get some new grips|in the usual way]].