Heated Handgrips
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RE: Heated Handgrips
ORIGINAL: HeavyFuel
You guys need the Heat-troller http://www.warmnsafe.com/motorcycle_sae.php (I had this setup on the VStrom) It uses PWM (pulse width modulation) to regulate power to the grips. The HI/LOW switch uses a resistor, and is actually using full power on both settings. HI sends all the power to the grips, LO splits the power between the grips and the resistor. The PWM controller rapidly pulses power on and off (too fast for you to notice) and is infinitely variable via a rotary switch. On a lower setting the power pulses are short compared to the off time, on a higher setting the pulse is longer in relation to a brief off time.
You guys need the Heat-troller http://www.warmnsafe.com/motorcycle_sae.php (I had this setup on the VStrom) It uses PWM (pulse width modulation) to regulate power to the grips. The HI/LOW switch uses a resistor, and is actually using full power on both settings. HI sends all the power to the grips, LO splits the power between the grips and the resistor. The PWM controller rapidly pulses power on and off (too fast for you to notice) and is infinitely variable via a rotary switch. On a lower setting the power pulses are short compared to the off time, on a higher setting the pulse is longer in relation to a brief off time.
Now if I had a heated vest, PWM would be a worthwhile investment. I've had my eyes on the Tour Master Synergy vest for while now. Only 4.5A of current draw in 'high' positionwhich is within the capability of the KLX250S charging system. Most people say the synergy has more than enough heat in 'LOW'.That's werea PWM controller would really come-in handy.
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wow they really work through heavy winter gloves???? i always figured they would never get hot enough to make your hands really all that warm. just thought it made people that didn't like to wear gloves comfortable... i want some!!!!
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RE: Heated Handgrips
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ORIGINAL: pie4foou
wow they really work through heavy winter gloves???? i always figured they would never get hot enough to make your hands really all that warm. just thought it made people that didn't like to wear gloves comfortable... i want some!!!!
wow they really work through heavy winter gloves???? i always figured they would never get hot enough to make your hands really all that warm. just thought it made people that didn't like to wear gloves comfortable... i want some!!!!
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RE: Heated Handgrips
ORIGINAL: pie4foou
wow they really work through heavy winter gloves???? i always figured they would never get hot enough to make your hands really all that warm. just thought it made people that didn't like to wear gloves comfortable... i want some!!!!
wow they really work through heavy winter gloves???? i always figured they would never get hot enough to make your hands really all that warm. just thought it made people that didn't like to wear gloves comfortable... i want some!!!!
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