Heated Grips for the Gixxer

[mikeholzer]

...but i also use this device (see link below) on my DRZ to monitor the voltage situation. A simple glance tells you everything you need to know about how your electrical system is working.


http://www.signaldynamics.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=56&category_id=14&keyword=voltage+monitor&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=77


26 bucks beats push starting any day of the week.

KOokaloo!

Frank, I think you posted something about that device last year. I bought one myself and all I can say is that it is teh AWESOME! Mounted the LED in my fuel gage and used a (4) pin plug and socket so that I can still remove the gage cluster without cutting wires. Well worth the cost, IMHO.

[racerman_27410]

Frank, I think you posted something about that device last year. I bought one myself and all I can say is that it is teh AWESOME! Mounted the LED in my fuel gage and used a (4) pin plug and socket so that I can still remove the gage cluster without cutting wires. Well worth the cost, IMHO.

Good deal Mike   

i think they are especially handy on the FJ where not only can it monitor discharge situations but it can also indicate a bad regulator and the resulting overcharging .... which we all know is a FJ weakness that will kill a battery pretty quick.

post up a pic of your setup. I would like to see the LED in the fuel gauge. Sounds pretty slick.

Kookaloo!

[mikeholzer]

Frank:

As you wish...

[rktmanfj]

If it were at the 10 o'clock position, it could be an upper stop pin to prevent the dreaded needle flip.     

Looks pretty cool, though.     

Randy T
Indy

[mikeholzer]

The base for the LED is a little lengthy, and there's a surprising amount of crap behind the gage face. After disassembling the gages, I found that the current location was really the only one available in there. It's fine with me, I can see it really well and it's told me two things that I already knew:

     1. My battery is crap.
     2. My bike doesn't charge at all below 1500 rpm.

I'll be fixing that first thing pretty soon.

[racerman_27410]

Mike,

Great pics,  that is a super clean install!   

well done 

KOokaloo!

Frank:

As you wish...

[DB Cooper]

I've been riding for nearly 40 years and the best thing I ever did for myself was to install heated grips and a heated vest (I used the Symtecs). The clutch side does take a little longer to heat up, but once it does, everything is nice and toasty. I have a digital voltmeter, and if the bike is running, and I can turn everything on and the meter only shows a very slight drop if any while driving, and still above 12 volts at idle (1000 rpm). My grips are aftermarket, but pretty much the same as OE. 
Kevin

[jvb_ca]

Very nice Mike...
A set of heated grips and that Voltage Indicator are officially on the wish list. Something to get done before the fall riding season arrives.
Great info guys.

Cheers...Jake

[Dan Filetti]

As promised here are some pics of the wiring:

Thottle Side:
Closed Throttle:


Open Throttle:


Clutch Side:


Switch Mount Bottom:


Switch Mount Top:


Enjoy.

Dan

[jvb_ca]

Thanks Dan.
That all tucks away nice and neat...good job.

Cheers..Jake

[pdxfj]

I've had the Simtec/Dual Star grip heaters installed for many years now with gel grips.  They work very well and have been 100% trouble free.  Living in the Pacific Northwest they get used fairly often.

The only times I've had to switch them to high is during longer rides in the cold, rain, etc.  IIRC I bought them when they cost about $20.  I see the price has gone up over the years.