Post by: beemrdon on February 24, 2019, 06:36:29 PM
My handlebar got bent in an unfortunate encounter with black ice.
Anyway, I got another one off of fleabay and have all the controls loose and ready to be transferred to the donor bar except that I don't know how to get the heated grip wires out of their tiny connector without the probability of breaking either it, the wires or both.
Post by: beemrdon on February 24, 2019, 06:40:43 PM
Post by: rbm on February 24, 2019, 06:59:56 PM
(https://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server500/55923/products/743/images/1213/5950x1b__83941.1423164709.1000.1000.jpg)
Post by: johnny on February 24, 2019, 08:23:13 PM
i cut all that out and put my heated grips on a heat troller... nothing better... (https://www.warmnsafe.com/collections/remote-control-heat-trollers)
j o
Post by: beemrdon on February 24, 2019, 10:19:51 PM
Robert, The 1/4" you mention, these are way smaller than that. ...So you are saying the connector plug is not stock???... It may not be. I am the 3rd owner.
Post by: beemrdon on February 24, 2019, 10:27:23 PM
Post by: johnny on February 24, 2019, 10:49:09 PM
do you wear heated gear...
j o
Post by: Motorhobo on February 25, 2019, 11:23:06 AM
Let me know how it goes ... I want to get mine done too, it's been out there on the lift for weeks because it's too cold to spend any time out there working on it.
MH
Post by: johnny on February 25, 2019, 11:50:58 AM
the wiors between the undertank connector and the grips is a known fior starter due to their resistenance value...
discerning brickers posiconnect the wiors before the undertank connector and run new wiors to the crash pad and quick disconnect them to the grips...
i removed all wiors after undertank connector... and put coax connections and a wye on my grips... and a powerlet on the crash pad... plug in heat troller to powerlet... plug in wye... bam... adjustable heated grips...
posi locks and posi taps are the brickers friend... (https://www.posi-products.com)
dont over think it...
j o
Post by: Motorhobo on February 25, 2019, 12:00:26 PM
First though, I'm going to need a translator to understand your valued input. Posiconnect I assume to mean 'replace the stock plastic connector with posi-lock connectors' like these:
https://www.ebay.com/p/Posi-Products-Posi-twist-Wire-Connectors-18-26-Gauge/1991420292?iid=183177842548&chn=ps (https://www.ebay.com/p/Posi-Products-Posi-twist-Wire-Connectors-18-26-Gauge/1991420292?iid=183177842548&chn=ps)
But I'm not sure I want a heat-troller -- I just sprung for a new heated grip switch for the console and prefer to just use that since I don't need a vest or other heated gear here in Maryland -- just the grips.
So...coax and wye ... a little elaboration or links maybe?
Post by: The Mighty Gryphon on February 25, 2019, 12:13:51 PM
Be very careful, X-acto blades are sharp and can cut you!
Post by: johnny on February 25, 2019, 12:32:28 PM
you have oe 3 position switch... off low high... get your power from the undertank grips wiors and run new wiors...
solder and shrinkwrap... posilocks... spade connectors... there are many choices...
j o
Post by: stokester on February 25, 2019, 02:59:41 PM
Once you know where the locking tab is located on the terminal it is usually just a matter of inserting a thin metal tool to push it in to release. Patience and a gentle touch will prevent breaking the terminal or connector.
Post by: beemrdon on February 26, 2019, 12:54:48 AM
Post by: BryanD on March 08, 2019, 08:56:46 PM
With the seemingly endless variety of terminals and connectors used in today's vehicles, I had to buy a universal terminal release set when working at the Chevy shop.
Once you know where the locking tab is located on the terminal it is usually just a matter of inserting a thin metal tool to push it in to release. Patience and a gentle touch will prevent breaking the terminal or connector.
Where might I find those? I haven't seen those at my Harbor Freight! :O)
Post by: BryanD on March 08, 2019, 09:00:23 PM
Robert, thanks for that pic. I have some jewelers screwdrivers that I'll try this weekend.
Remember to reset that locking pin to it's normal height when you re-insert them into the connector housing. More than one person (who shall remain nameless :)) has put a connector back in where it didn't lock back in properly. Then when reconnecting the two housings, the spade is forced out enough to have a bad connection. On a high current application like heated grips, this is not good.
Post by: beemrdon on March 08, 2019, 11:55:23 PM
Anyone know of aftermarket replacements that are good?
Thanx
Post by: johnny on March 09, 2019, 12:34:34 AM
i use symtec... still gotta cut the wiors and fish them through the bars... will need new grips and some honda grip glue...
there are tricks... search symtec here at motobrick.com...
symtec_heat_demon_heated_grips_750x750.jpg (33.39 kB . 576x576 - viewed 484 times)https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/symtec-heat-demon-heated-grips
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Post by: Laitch on March 09, 2019, 06:56:17 AM
Anyone know of aftermarket replacements that are good?I've read several riders' positive reviews of Oxford grips. Here is a how-to (http://www.motobrick.com/index.php/topic,8043.msg59401.html#msg59401)—complete with photo drama—from a member of the world famous MOTOBRICK.COM explaining his experience. You might consider sending him a pm for an update.
Post by: beemrdon on March 09, 2019, 06:51:29 PM
Post by: stokester on March 09, 2019, 08:39:35 PM
Where might I find those? I haven't seen those at my Harbor Freight! :O)It's the Lisle Wire Terminal Tool Kit available on Amazon.
Post by: BryanD on March 09, 2019, 09:06:01 PM
It's the Lisle Wire Terminal Tool Kit available on Amazon.
Thanks!!!
Post by: beemrdon on March 14, 2019, 11:39:02 PM