My Recently Acquired, 2005 Honda XR650L - Page 21

FastDoc · 11-12-2012, 12:30 PM

I'll buy a pair. I'll use them somewhere....

Too good a price to pass up!

FastDoc · 11-12-2012, 12:31 PM

Are they thin enough to get the grips back on easily enough?

I assume you glue the heaters to the bars/throttle tube and do not glue the grips on, just dlide them into place?

TCCKSR · 11-12-2012, 02:13 PM

wow those look like an awesome option for cold weather riding over the $150 heat grips I keep looking at.

FastDoc · 11-12-2012, 02:25 PM

I also like that it seems as if you can replace the grips as much as you need to and save the heaters.

SpudRider · 11-14-2012, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Are they thin enough to get the grips back on easily enough?

I assume you glue the heaters to the bars/throttle tube and do not glue the grips on, just dlide them into place?

Yes, the Tusk Grip Heaters are thin enough to make installing the grips very easy, especially if you use compressed air.

You are correct, Doc. The grip heaters have a sticky backing covered with paper; you merely remove the paper backing, and stick the grip heaters on the trottle tube and left handlebar. Then you install the grips. I didn't use any glue when installing the grips.

Spud

SpudRider · 11-14-2012, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastDoc

I also like that it seems as if you can replace the grips as much as you need to and save the heaters.

Yes, that's correct.

Spud

SpudRider · 11-14-2012, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TCCKSR

wow those look like an awesome option for cold weather riding over the $150 heat grips I keep looking at.

The Tusk Grip Heater Kit works great! It's an exceptional deal.

Spud

SpudRider · 03-17-2013, 12:26 AM

A while back I bought a PWM (Pulse Width Modulator) device to substitute for the 10-ohm resistor which controlled the "low" setting on my Tusk Grip Heaters. Several days ago I installed the device, and attached it with velcro to the inside of my headlight shroud.

I wired the PWM device in the the following method, using a DPCO (Double-pole, Double-throw, Center Off) switch from Radio Shack.

I'm pleased to report the PWM device works great. It's nice to be able to modify the heat output of the "low" setting, and not waste a lot of power through the 10-ohm resistor.

Spud

Weldangrind · 03-17-2013, 12:31 AM

Does it act like a rheostat?

SpudRider · 03-17-2013, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Does it act like a rheostat?

Yes, it does. The PWM is a solid state device which rapidly turns the circuit on and off. Therefore, it allows you to control the current flowing through a device, but it uses very little power itself.

Here's a link to the Wiki thread on pulse width modulation.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulse-width_modulation

I bought this PWM device on eBay for $5.69, delivered.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DC-5V-24V-4A...item2319c1479e

Spud

Weldangrind · 03-17-2013, 12:52 AM

Brilliant! Thanks for the links.

SpudRider · 03-17-2013, 01:31 AM

You're welcome.

Thank you for the kind words, Weld.

Spud

FastDoc · 03-17-2013, 08:34 PM

I'm impressed Spud!

You copied the wiring diagram from a Medtronics pacemaker?

SpudRider · 03-18-2013, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

I'm impressed Spud!

You copied the wiring diagram from a Medtronics pacemaker?

No, I designed the wiring system, and created the diagram by myself.

I hope I didn't violate any copyrights! 8O

Spud

FastDoc · 03-18-2013, 12:11 PM

Just joking as I was impressed with the precision and complexity of your wiring diagram.

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03-17-2013, 12:26 AM	#308
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	A while back I bought a PWM (Pulse Width Modulator) device to substitute for the 10-ohm resistor which controlled the "low" setting on my Tusk Grip Heaters. Several days ago I installed the device, and attached it with velcro to the inside of my headlight shroud. I wired the PWM device in the the following method, using a DPCO (Double-pole, Double-throw, Center Off) switch from Radio Shack. I'm pleased to report the PWM device works great. It's nice to be able to modify the heat output of the "low" setting, and not waste a lot of power through the 10-ohm resistor. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Brilliant! Thanks for the links. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	You're welcome. Thank you for the kind words, Weld. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I'm impressed Spud! You copied the wiring diagram from a Medtronics pacemaker? __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-18-2013, 12:11 PM	#315
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Just joking as I was impressed with the precision and complexity of your wiring diagram. __________________ Happy to serve.
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