Heat-troller Mounting?

[davidh]

Got my first piece of heated gear for Xmas (First Gear 90W liner and dual-temp controller). I ran the cable from the battery under the right-side plastic into the pet carrier. Seemed smart at the time but now I'm not sure. Optimally, I'd like to have it accessible during trips and I've seem people use double-sided Velcro to attach it under the handlebars and along the side plastics.

Where has anyone else run the cable and mounted (if you did) the heat-troller?

 

[exavid]

You're ahead of me I had my controller on a home built bracket on my Goldwing, Silverwing and a Burgman650 but haven't quite decided where to put it on the GT. On the other bikes I mounted the tab for the controller on the left brake mounting bolts but that's not going to work on the GT due to the plastic handlebar cover. I think I can make a bracket to hook the controller onto the flat part of the handlebar on the front left side opposite the left brake master. A strip of aluminum with jogged ends will provide a secure mount to slip the controller tab into. A small socket on the underside of the handlebar cover will allow feeding power from the battery to the controller. It will take a while to get around to it since cold weather is a good way off now. It will be great to have both heated grips and heated gloves. The gloves heat on the back of the hand having heat on both sides should really do the job for old geezers like me who have less than great circulation. Now I still have to figure out how I want to install the CB. The guys I ride with have CBs on their GWs and I need one to keep them all honest. I think the CB might mount okay with a bracket on the left hand cubby door. It's always something other than the controller mounting, CB all I need to figure out is how to install a Rostra cruise control on the bike. I'm sure it can be done, I did it on a '82 GW. Should be easy to pick up a lead from one of the ABS wheel sensors for the speed input. It'll be a good summer project.

 

[Xian Forbes]

Just fyi, there are two power lines that are unused on our bikes. One is under the roundel on the bars, and the second is under the right side panel near where the switch is on the seat. Sounds like you've already run dedicated lines. I found those when I installed aux led brake lights and was running a line from the bars back to the license plate.

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[justscootin]

Just fyi, there are two power lines that are unused on our bikes. One is under the roundel on the bars, and the second is under the right side panel near where the switch is on the seat. Sounds like you've already run dedicated lines. I found those when I installed aux led brake lights and was running a line from the bars back to the license plate.

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The unused power lines on the scooter are only protected by a 5 amp fuse. The one under the under the rounded on the handle bars is meant for the gps. In this situation I cut the plug off and hard wired my gps to it with a 2 amp fuse in line. There is also an unused plug at the back right corner of the gt and that is for the powerlet outlet option once again protected by the same 5 amp fuse. Either of these plugs will no be enough for heated gear.

One other plug can be found under under the left front cover may not be used on all scooters (depending on your location) due to emission rules. I do not know if it is live or not or what fuse protects it. The wires are small so I would believe it once again is a 5 amp fuse

 

[davidh]

Update...I ended up moving the heatroller to the area just next to the key and running the cables into the right-hand glove box. I drilled a small hole in the back of the glovebox to route the power cable straight to the battery and notched the lip under the door to route the cables. It's not pretty but can't seen with the door closed so it does't matter.

See Wire from 12V socket in glove box for pics.

It works MUCH better and can be adjusted on the move;

 

[exavid]

Gerbings microwire gloves draw 2.2A while the jacket liner draws 6.4A so one could use the dead ended socket under the handlebar cover for the gloves but not the jacket. I'm planning on mounting my controller on a bracket on the rear face of the plastic handlebar cover about half way out toward the grip. I'll wire a fused lead from the battery up under the handlebar cover and install a Gerbings socket under the left handlebar on the plastic cover so a short lead from the controller will reach it without a bunch of excess wire. That way the controller can easily be removed leaving only a black aluminum bracket showing. I'm currently mounting a Midland compact handheld CB on top of the left glove box on Velcro. The radio will lay flat on the Velcro strip with the rubber ducky pointing forward. I'll mount a Sena SR10 Bluetooth Two-Way Radio Adapter, probably in the left glove box with a remote push to talk on the left handlebar just over the controller adapter. I've got two HJC modular helmets with Bluetooth that will link with the CB, act as intercoms, and link to my iPhone and GPS. I decided to sell my Goldwing but still want the intercom and CB since I ride with a bunch of guys on Goldwings. I've tested the CB with my old Bell helmet which has a wired J&M headset. The little radio works far better than the one Honda installs in the Goldwing. I can talk to a friend on his GW at a bit more than a mile loud and clear. I'm eager to get the Bluetooth adapter in the mail soon. It will be nice not to have that cable from the helmet which can be annoying. When I get all this stuff working I'll post some pictures.

Sena SR10 Bluetooth Two-Way Radio Adapter - RevZilla

Amazon.com: Sena SMH5D-01 Bluetooth Headset and Intercom for Scooters and Motorcycles - Dual Pack: Automotive
2&keywords=sena+smh5+bluetooth+headset

This stuff isn't cheap about $360 for the Sena stuff but I got a good deal on the bike that saved me a bit over $2k by buying it with 69 miles on the odometer so I can a afford a little extra stuff to make it an even better ride.

 

[Skutorr]

You'll LOVE the SENA. Switches seamlessly between intercom and phone. The newest software also allow a SENA user to speak with his riding buddy who's using a different Blutooth system. Is that cool, or WHAT?

 

[Xian Forbes]

There is a model 20 sena about to hit the stores. Perhaps the 10 will go on sale. I have an FM model and I find I use the radio more than I thought I would. It's nice to listen to the radio sometimes. Oh wait, I think what your installing is not what I'm thinking it is.

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[exavid]

I got my Gerbings controller installed today. It came out pretty good. I mounted a panel mount female socket down on the left rear lower side of the rear half of the handlebar cover and wired it directly to the battery through a 15A fuse. I was going to mount a bracket to hold the controller in its case but decided to cut a small slot on top of the rear handlebar cover about half way from the trip to the center. The long cord goes to my jacket and glove connection. The Velcro on top of the left cubby is where my Midland CB sticks on. It will connect to the bike with one cable that will connect to the Sena SR10. (or maybe SR20) I have a rechargeable battery pack as well as a dry cell pack that goes on the bottom of the Midland. Also the Mobile adapter so I have several options to power the radio. So far I like the AAA battery pack since it eliminates the need for another cable.

 

[SteveADV]

You're hired! Good job.

 

[exavid]

That little slot in the handlebar cover will serve a double purpose. During the months I won't need the heated gear I'll clip a drink holder on the bike using that slot.

 

[Snowdog]

Accesories

I fabricated an accessory mount to hold all my handlebar junk; GPS, AM/FM radio, antenna, aux power switch, heat controller, camera bag (used for assorted stuff and small camera), and extra Ram ball for the drink holder (only when it's real hot). I made one for the Silverwing and was surprised when it was almost a direct fit on the Sport. When I went to mount it, I found some cracks in the Lexan so made a new one.

Oh, power. I ran a separate power and ground wire to a switched junction box on the left side of the bracket. It will power anything on the handle bars and then some. When turned off, a battery charger connects through it.

 

[SteveADV]

I want to move in to your workshop

 

[Xian Forbes]

Farkle City

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