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Farkles, Gear & Accessories => Farkles and Gear General Section => Topic started by: ruSTyEB on July 27, 2012, 05:21:22 PM
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How do the Chineese do it? One things for sure at $5.99 they are worth the punt and might just do the job (don't need a furnace).
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Universal-Motorcycle-Heated-Hand-Grips-Warmer-Kit-Suzuki-Yamaha-Honda-Kawasaki-/271019070656?pt=AU_Motorcycle_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f19fed4c0 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Universal-Motorcycle-Heated-Hand-Grips-Warmer-Kit-Suzuki-Yamaha-Honda-Kawasaki-/271019070656?pt=AU_Motorcycle_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f19fed4c0)
I'll let you know once installed if I'd been better buying a lotto ticket.
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Looks like you can't go rong!
"Fits for most modles."
"If the bike doesn't have a battery, just need to locate the DC regulator."
"Mount the switch in the rod of the rear view mirror"
"Connect the power line. Line Red and Line Black are not divided into positive and negative, but must installed in the line control by the key door."
Couldn't be simpler!
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I've ordered some too. For the price and free shipping I think that it is worth a try.
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Whats that you cant go Wong ! :rofl
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They look to be the same components as the one for $95.00 in local shop.
Gavo, you no speak Chinglish??
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They look the same as these but these are $70
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Polaris-ATV-Heated-Hand-Grips-Warmer-Kit-New-OEM-Hot-Handlebar-/200685824252?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2eb9cea8fc (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Polaris-ATV-Heated-Hand-Grips-Warmer-Kit-New-OEM-Hot-Handlebar-/200685824252?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2eb9cea8fc)
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The cheap handwarmers have now gone to $55.99. Glad I bought mine at $5.99!
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Hahha funny. So they got it wong, weely wong.
Hope they turn up now.
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Nahhhh still $6.00 delivered
Link: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Universal-Motorcycle-Heated-Hand-Grips-Warmer-Kit-Suzuki-Yamaha-Honda-Kawasaki-/271019070656?pt=AU_Motorcycle_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f19fed4c0 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Universal-Motorcycle-Heated-Hand-Grips-Warmer-Kit-Suzuki-Yamaha-Honda-Kawasaki-/271019070656?pt=AU_Motorcycle_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f19fed4c0)
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Maybe I should get some for my ST1100 at that price..........b4 they go up.............lol
All done..........
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They might be fluctuating with the dollar?
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Just ordered mine!!! Can't beat that price!!
:beer :beer
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Me too- joined the rush for the bargain. Might be the worst or best $5.99 I've spent in a while.
We'll all have to wait and see.
Who's the first to install them and report back?
You got yours yet, ruSTyEB?
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Not yet, looking forward to putting them on when they get here.
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Not yet, looking forward to putting them on when they get here.
Might be Summer by then!
They look like they're single setting. Might need to pick Brock's brains about a suitable rheostat.
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I'll see how they go by turning them on and off manually. Otherwise some sort of 12 volt step down circuit, kind of like this : http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=MP3209 (http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=MP3209)
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I'll see how they go by turning them on and off manually. Otherwise some sort of 12 volt step down circuit, kind of like this : [url]http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=MP3209[/url] ([url]http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=MP3209[/url])
Looks ideal- splashproof too. Just needs to be behind the screen of an ST and it's almost bone dry! :thumbsup
Somerhing else to find a place for :crazy
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My $5.99 grip warmers just arrived. Look fine. Switch seems to be Jarcar quality (I know, theirs are made in China too).
The over-sleeves are a sort of vinyl, and they come with a roll of adhesive tape.
The instructions are in Chinese. KRudd- are you there? I'm wondering if the sleeves are meant to be heat shrink (hot air gun) or slip on, fold and tape, or cut and overlap and tape.
Has anyone bought any like that with English instructions?
Funny about the free postage. The postmark dated 09 August has the Chinese Yuan sign and 00.00, making it look like it's the Chinese Post Office that's giving away the free postage, maybe as an aid to exporters. Presumably that means the Oz P.O. is also delivering for free- that would be how international postage works. Since mail from Oz to overseas would be far less than that imported, our P.O. would seem to be disadvantaged. Mind you, when I pay $10 for a small package to travel 800 km, I don't worry about them going broke!
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Mine arrived today too. Look ok quality, but will try and fit a two position switch and a resistor for two heat settings. Been a warm day today, probably wont need them now until next winter. I am planning to replace the grips, anybody got any suggestions?
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They must have been posted together, mine arrived today too. Pity so did warmer weather :-)
Biggles, the zero cost postage symbol 'could' be the Chineese equivalent to 'postage paid'?
As far as instructions, the eBay listing had some:
Installation instructions：
1.Place the heat plate on the right position
2.Wrap the heat plate around to the handlebars evenly，especially at the junction with the heating plate.
3.Put on the jacket tube and adjust the position,using a hot-air gun blowing outer sleeve shrinkage uniformity.
4.Mount the switch in the rod of the rear view mirror
5.Connect the power line.Line Red and Line Black are not divided into positive and negative,but must installed in the line control by the key door.
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Got to love instruction #5...how to mangle the English language!
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If you don't fancy putting your hands on them you could always attach them to the sump and power them from a charger during winter so the bike starts with better engine lube protection in those -C figures guys have been talking about.
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Got to love instruction #5...how to mangle the English language!
Translation: 5. The polarity is not important, but the circuit must be switched by the ignition. (i.e. not hot wired).
But you had worked that out yourself.
@ Nh478m- it ain't the UK, mate. The oil is still liquid in most of Australia on cold mornings. The main time we see negative temps is on the road at dawn. Except Canberra whose frigid temperatures are modified by Pollies' steaming BS when Parliament is in session- the other 90% of the Winter no-one goes outside to try and start an engine.
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I might modify that as those in the Victoria High Country, NSW snow fields and inland NSW/Qld might say that sub zero temperatures are quite normal, but only down to -10c or so. If I was inland Australia during winter I would expect -5c or less temperatures. Of course nothing like the -20c temperatures on North America and other arctic zones. In Austrlia we would rarely see those sort of temperatures
Got to love instruction #5...how to mangle the English language!
Translation: 5. The polarity is not important, but the circuit must be switched by the ignition. (i.e. not hot wired).
But you had worked that out yourself.
@ Nh478m- it ain't the UK, mate. The oil is still liquid in most of Australia on cold mornings. The main time we see negative temps is on the road at dawn. Except Canberra whose frigid temperatures are modified by Pollies' steaming BS when Parliament is in session- the other 90% of the Winter no-one goes outside to try and start an engine.
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You might also be able to rig up a heated seat with those pads too.
Has anyone had them installed and working yet?
Reliability report?
Interestingly - this guy installs them OVER the existing rubber grip.....
(by the way - music he chose was the YouTube Anthem - so sound off for this one)
How to install heated grip pads (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN5nmIWh6BY#)
Cheers, Diesel
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NO NO NO NO
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Do not connect the power feed to the lighting circuit ever. A short will blow the lighting fuse, normal use could also blow the lighting fuse...
Not sure I agree with putting them over the grips either, too prone to damage.
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Evenin' All...
How do the Chineese do it? One things for sure at $5.99 they are worth the punt and might just do the job (don't need a furnace).
[url]http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Universal-Motorcycle-Heated-Hand-Grips-Warmer-Kit-Suzuki-Yamaha-Honda-Kawasaki-/271019070656?pt=AU_Motorcycle_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f19fed4c0[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Universal-Motorcycle-Heated-Hand-Grips-Warmer-Kit-Suzuki-Yamaha-Honda-Kawasaki-/271019070656?pt=AU_Motorcycle_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f19fed4c0[/url])
I'll let you know once installed if I'd been better buying a lotto ticket.
...Hi Guys, look I know I have come in on this thread somewhat late but...I have been using these for about 10 years without any problems, but a few things to note from the installation I did:
1)...I placed the heat elements under the grips not over em like the bloke in the YouTube clip...and on the LEFT side I placed / fixed a plastic bar sleeve in order to prevent the heat being dissipated along the handle bars...I have two (2), others to give away if anyone interested...and yes you can routinely replace worn grips...and yes works equally well with form type grips :thumb.
2)...I added a ceramic ballast resistor (sorry can't remember value), and hung it in the breeze proximal to Left stanchion...this lowers the heat to a low setting.
3)...Replaced the on / off toggle switch with a on / off /on switch to thereby give a low setting and a high setting.
4)...Took the power from the ignition circuit at the battery and added a small relay (pedantic and really not necessary)...but taking the power from the ignition circuit idiot proofed me inadvertently flattening the battery :thumbsup and...
5)...used approx 15cm of heat shrink to cover the wiring from the elements.
As I said that was at least 10 years ago and at that time the all up cost was about $20...have spent much more on replacement grips since then :eek
Ciao, the can :)
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I'll put my hand up for one if there's still one available.
Many thanks for the additional installation info, and the reassurance that they last.
I'll PM my details.
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Evein' Biggles...
No problem...when you get the left grip off (I used compressed air), clean up any residue adhesive using a cheap volatile thinner...then (I used a GP quick grip starting 1cm from the end of the handle bar), and without letting it go-off to tacky, place the 'tube' and leave for 24/24 to go off...then carefully cut off the sealed end so that the harmonic balance weight can be reinstalled later...I the wrapped the element around so that the 'gap' was proximal to where the end of my fingers would rest.
OK after the element has been 'fixed' to the tube...put GP quick grip only along the space left between the two ends of the heating element and if you don't have access to compressed air...use some soapy water (very sparingly), to the element and slide the grip on before the GP quick grip goes tacky and again leave for 24/24...haven't had a grip come loose yet...touch wood :whistle.
Cheers Dick :)
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Mr Can Sir, may I have the other one please...if you've still got it that is.
Cheers
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OK Wizz, u and Biggles are it...as Biggles isn't far from U, if it's alright with you I'll post em both to him when l get his address from him and U can arrange to RDZ with him ;-)
Cheers Dick :-)
Sent from my iphone
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OK Wizz, u and Biggles are it...as Biggles isn't far from U, if it's alright with you I'll post em both to him when l get his address from him and U can arrange to RDZ with him ;-)
Cheers Dick :-)
That'll work.
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Fine by me, Biggles let me know and I'll ride into town and meet up with if you like.
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Just purchased, thanks :thumb
BTW...they are now $6.99.
Great buy.
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Still got to put these on.....Tomorrow maybe (as I keep sayin)
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Too hot to put them on now Rusty, I'm going to leave them till next winter and fit them in a last minute rush on the way to somewhere. :grin
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When one of you guys do install them could you please do up a step by step guide (with pictures :wink1) as instructions are a bit hard to understand :fp
Cheers
Shiney
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Cricket permitting will be putting these on toomorrow. Might even do a bit of video on it too.
Not sure what the wife will say though, with the ST in the lounge room and all. :grin
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Not sure what the wife will say though, with the ST in the lounge room and all. :grin
Can't see a problem. It's not a Norton or Hardley, so there won't be any oil leaked on the Axminster.
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Well they are on, just need to edit video and post. Give me another 3 months :crackup :rofl :crackup :rofl :crackup :rofl
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I've started a new thread with the video of the install:
http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=3198.0 (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=3198.0)
Not sure how good these will be in Winter, pretty sure they won't do too much if temps fall below 0.
At least the wiring is there if I upgrade :grin