mastertek2000
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Just wanted to get a idea if you have the seat what you think of it thanks in advance
How did you wire in the relay? I just installed mine and was sure I had it wired wrong because it stays on. I really need to get this fixed. I seldom use the heat but my wife has it on any time the temp drops below 80 degrees, well maybe not that warm but she has iton a lot. I worry about forgetting to shut it off when we are in unknown territory.We ordered the Corbin RT Set in late October...heated seat, backrest, passenger armrests...and we really like it. I rewired it through a relay after forgetting to turn off the heaters a couple times, and having to charge up the battery.:gaah: The heaters aren't quite as quick to heat as most car/truck heaters, but they don't take a long time. I've ridden 100+ miles to a job on a couple 25-28 degree F mornings, and with the heated grips, the seat, and a hoodie under leather I was fine.
Of course, I still have a pretty strong case of Spyder-rydin' fever, since we just got the RT in mid-October....:joke:
Just wanted to get a idea if you have the seat what you think of it thanks in advance
How did you wire in the relay? I just installed mine and was sure I had it wired wrong because it stays on. I really need to get this fixed. I seldom use the heat but my wife has it on any time the temp drops below 80 degrees, well maybe not that warm but she has iton a lot. I worry about forgetting to shut it off when we are in unknown territory.
Thanks,
bob
:dontknow: There is no switched accessory circuit on an RT, and the switched accessory circuit on the RS is only rated at 3 amps...insufficient to run a heated seat.My wife Frenchie and I both have the heated seats, and love them. If you keep your brains warm, then you'll think you're warm! Seems to work just fine. If you wire the seat from the acc. fuse in the fuse box as per the directions, the seat will be powered whenever the key is on and remain on for approx. 20 seconds after the key is turned off. You can then use that hot wire as trigger for adrivinglight relay and have your driving lights stay on temporally while you turn on the garage lights. Works for us.
How did you wire in the relay? I just installed mine and was sure I had it wired wrong because it stays on. I really need to get this fixed. I seldom use the heat but my wife has it on any time the temp drops below 80 degrees, well maybe not that warm but she has iton a lot. I worry about forgetting to shut it off when we are in unknown territory.
Thanks,
bob
Spyders are equipped with jump start terminals. On the older ones you lift the seat and on the 2013's and newer you open the trunk. I would highlyt recommend that you install an auxiliary fuse block that is relay traiggered, and wire the heaters to that. Then there can be no mistake which run down the battery. Eastern Beaver makes the 3CS and a larger unit, and there are several others. I think TricLED has one, too.Just about to order the dual heated Corbin seat, but my concern is that the switches are wired directly to the battery. Even if I remember to turn off the switch(s) when parked, there is always a possibility that someone or some thing will accidentally turn on the heat and run down my battery when parked.
I have a small jump starter battery that I could carry with me, but getting to the Spyder battery to jump it requires removal of at least 2 body panels.
Looking for some sort of relay that is made for motorcycles.
Thanks!