Grip heater circuit

[rktmanfj]

Hey Chris,
Didn't mean to pick on you.  I was talking about this problem with EEs here at work and they claimed that (more resistance) = (more heat).

I argued the math (V=IR, P=I^2R, etc) and they just seemed to get confused.  At that point I figured it was a software problem, so I called the help desk.  :-)

DavidR.

Adding more resistance would mean more heat in the resistor, but less in the gloves, yes?

[glfredrick]

I would suggest wiring everything up on the bench and testing it before taking all the time on the bike.

[Mark Olson]

Hey dads fj.

the wiring looks good .

for the lectrical challenged keep it simple .  more resistance =less amps  ....... less resistance =higher amps.....  higher amps = mo' heat.

[SlowOldGuy]

Adding more resistance would mean more heat in the resistor, but less in the gloves, yes?

Randy,
The grip heating elements ARE the resistors.

DavidR.

[rktmanfj]

Adding more resistance would mean more heat in the resistor, but less in the gloves, yes?

Randy,
The grip heating elements ARE the resistors.

DavidR.

Do some setups not use switched resistors to adjust the heat?

[Dads_FJ]

Adding more resistance would mean more heat in the resistor, but less in the gloves, yes?

Randy,
The grip heating elements ARE the resistors.

DavidR.

Do some setups not use switched resistors to adjust the heat?

This model uses dual heating elements http://pollyheaters.com/ph400.htm  However I already ordered the ph300 single element.  My plan is to hook them up without drilling holes etc... before I mount them permanently.

[fj11.5]

Oxford heated grips, with heat control would save you any gue (popcorn)ss work

[Dan Filetti]

Oxford heated grips, with heat control would save you any gue (popcorn)ss work

+1. I've been thinking the same thing throughout this entire thread. Yeah, you could build your own and save a few bucks, but it IS only a "few bucks". Oxfords can be had for like 35 bucks....

[fj11.5]

Exactly , I paid $120 for the original pair , the second gen ones with heat control were $70 a few years ago, so as you said , wouldnt be saving much, 

[Dads_FJ]

Exactly , I paid $120 for the original pair , the second gen ones with heat control were $70 a few years ago, so as you said , wouldnt be saving much, 

Pretty much the story of my life, trying to save a few bucks but usually costs more in the long run.  Usually because I'll dick around with a project (having fun at the same time though), but end up buying something like Oxford grips recommended here!  You'd think I'd learn.  I bought the Pollys for $21 to my door, so I figure I'm not too far in the hole yet.  Still it's all fun...

[fj11.5]

Nothing wrong with making your own stuff , especially if it works, never thought of making heated grips 

[Dan Filetti]

Oxford heated grips, with heat control would save you any gue (popcorn)ss work

+1. I've been thinking the same thing throughout this entire thread. Yeah, you could build your own and save a few bucks, but it IS only a "few bucks". Oxfords can be had for like 35 bucks....

I miss spoke, I did not get the Oxfords, I got a set like these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-HONDA-KAWASAKI-SUZUKI-GRIP-HEATERS-/320770949359?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item4aaf7040ef

I see even cheaper ones on eBay as well.

FYI,

Dan

[ribbert]

My Oxford grips are coming up for their 4th winter and have about 45,000 k's on them.  If they died tomorrow I'd still reckon they were fantastic value.  And if they did die tomorrow I'd be at the shop for a new pair before the old ones had even cooled.
Noel

[carey]

Dan,

That link was for Symtec grip heaters.  I've installed many sets of them.  There was a set on my FJ when I sold it.  Garth, are they still working?

Carey

[ddlewis]

Dan,

That link was for Symtec grip heaters.  I've installed many sets of them.  There was a set on my FJ when I sold it.  Garth, are they still working?

Carey

Yep they rock.   I just bought another set, dual star branded but same thing.