Norbert
crash tested
This forum has been so helpful in the past, I'd like to vet a wiring setup with you all. Ready? Here goes.....!
Here's what I like to have:
1) 12v power outlet - my gps that's on my handlebar via a ram mount
2) wire for heated grips - I plan on installing a DualStar heated grip kit (or something similar) which has a toggle switch.
See the link here for the product: Heated Grip Kit
3) wire for heated gear which probably uses coax
From what I understand, most heated clothing use coax connections.
4) SAE lead for battery tender
I installed a (fused) SAE lead to the battery terminals so that I can use a battery tender more conveniently, without lifting up my fuel tank. The SAE lead pokes out discretely from under the fuel tank and rests in the middle portion of the handlebars. (It is not in the way.)
So you see, I want to do a lot! Honestly, I feel inundated with choices. I don't have a lot of experience with wiring. But I don't mind learning something new.
Here's a possible solution (numbers refer to the ones above):
1+2)
Accessory Dual Relay Kit
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This is for my 12v outlet and heated grips. I want to have the outlet and toggle switch for the grips come out of my fairings for a nice, clean look. See attached photo.
3+4) This is the hard part. I am not an expert on heated gear, I just want to leave an option open for when I get some.
SAE to Coax Female
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I was thinking that I can plug this to my existing SAE lead from my battery. I don't think I need a relay because I wouldn't take off the heated clothing and just leave it on the bike.
When the time comes to hookup my battery to a tender, I can just unplug the SAE to COAX plug.
This means that the SAE to COAX plug will be near the center of my handle bars. Would this location be bad? Again, I have no heated gear, but I may get some, and I don't want to be re-wiring everything when I do!
This also means that there will be 2 sets of ring terminals connected to the battery.
One is the Accessory Dual Relay Kit and the other is the SAE lead. Do you think this would be a problem? I think as long as I can get battery terminal bolts that are long enough I should be fine.
Sound like a plan? Do you think the SAE to Coax Female connection is a good idea? Are there any downsides? Should I go for it or revise a part of the plan?
I am looking for a simple setup that wont leave a rats nest of wires near my handlebars. I also don't want to pigeon-hole myself and have to rewire things later on.
Your input is much appreciated and badly needed!!
Here's what I like to have:
1) 12v power outlet - my gps that's on my handlebar via a ram mount
2) wire for heated grips - I plan on installing a DualStar heated grip kit (or something similar) which has a toggle switch.
See the link here for the product: Heated Grip Kit
3) wire for heated gear which probably uses coax
From what I understand, most heated clothing use coax connections.
4) SAE lead for battery tender
I installed a (fused) SAE lead to the battery terminals so that I can use a battery tender more conveniently, without lifting up my fuel tank. The SAE lead pokes out discretely from under the fuel tank and rests in the middle portion of the handlebars. (It is not in the way.)
So you see, I want to do a lot! Honestly, I feel inundated with choices. I don't have a lot of experience with wiring. But I don't mind learning something new.
Here's a possible solution (numbers refer to the ones above):
1+2)
Accessory Dual Relay Kit
Motorcycle Accessory Relay Kits, cheap Worldwide Shipping
20A relay kits for two ignition switched Sockets or other accessories. T-Connectors ends plug into sockets or adaptors. Posi-Locks ends allow you to hookup heated grips, cigar sockets with pigails, or just about anything you need to power. Leads are easily shortened to exact lengths and rejoined to the Posi-Locks. Relay switching lead is 24" (60 cm), relay to battery POS is 9" (23 cm), relay to battery NEG is 15" (38 cm)
This is for my 12v outlet and heated grips. I want to have the outlet and toggle switch for the grips come out of my fairings for a nice, clean look. See attached photo.
3+4) This is the hard part. I am not an expert on heated gear, I just want to leave an option open for when I get some.
SAE to Coax Female
Powerlet Tankbag Kits, SAE Adaptors, cheap Worldwide Shipping
I was thinking that I can plug this to my existing SAE lead from my battery. I don't think I need a relay because I wouldn't take off the heated clothing and just leave it on the bike.
When the time comes to hookup my battery to a tender, I can just unplug the SAE to COAX plug.
This means that the SAE to COAX plug will be near the center of my handle bars. Would this location be bad? Again, I have no heated gear, but I may get some, and I don't want to be re-wiring everything when I do!
This also means that there will be 2 sets of ring terminals connected to the battery.
One is the Accessory Dual Relay Kit and the other is the SAE lead. Do you think this would be a problem? I think as long as I can get battery terminal bolts that are long enough I should be fine.
Sound like a plan? Do you think the SAE to Coax Female connection is a good idea? Are there any downsides? Should I go for it or revise a part of the plan?
I am looking for a simple setup that wont leave a rats nest of wires near my handlebars. I also don't want to pigeon-hole myself and have to rewire things later on.
Your input is much appreciated and badly needed!!
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