Can you show us how you installed the power cables for your heated gear?

[CO Rider]

I want to install my heated gear power cables. In the past, it was just direct to the battery with the ends left poking out from under the seats.
I'd like to do a cleaner install. Maybe panel mounted plugs and an isolated bus bar?
I have passenger heated gear as well as a battery tender and a jump start cable to install.
A description and pictures would be most appreciated if you have an install that you are proud of!

 

[JoeAbell]

I hooked my CycleGear "Hotwire" heated vest fused cable direct to the battery terminals from behind it. Ran the cable to just under the seat near the gas cap. It tucks away but sticks out a bit, something you are trying to avoid. So far, I am OK with it. I might look into a mounted plug with a rubber cap once I get the urge to clean things up.

 

[400web]

I installed a HealTech Thunder Box under the pillion seat, hooked up my heated gear cables to it, and run them up next to the riders backrest bracket. The HealTech only has power when the ignition is turned on.

 

[jcthorne]

Battery tech has advanced so far the the last 10 yrs that corded heated gear is no longer necessary. My heated jacket liner runs 8hrs on a battery and I can quickly swap batteries if needed. Similar for my heated gloves. Move up to the 21st century.

 

[Sagebrush]

Check this thread - Remote Bus Bar:

Have you mounted a remote bus bar away from the battery? Where did you put it?

I searched but did not find any relevant threads where this has been discussed. Have any of you mounted a remote bus bar from the battery? Space being limited as it is, a strategic location somewhere "convenient" to connect warming gear power cables for both riders is what I'm trying to find...

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[CO Rider]

Battery tech has advanced so far the the last 10 yrs that corded heated gear is no longer necessary. My heated jacket liner runs 8hrs on a battery and I can quickly swap batteries if needed. Similar for my heated gloves. Move up to the 21st century.

So for those of us struggling to leave the 20th century,
What battery powered gear do you have?

 

[Copperman]

I want to install my heated gear power cables. In the past, it was just direct to the battery with the ends left poking out from under the seats.
I'd like to do a cleaner install. Maybe panel mounted plugs and an isolated bus bar?
I have passenger heated gear as well as a battery tender and a jump start cable to install.
A description and pictures would be most appreciated if you have an install that you are proud of!

This power port is wired directly to the battery. I use it for both my heated gear and battery tender.

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[Bob L]

This power port is wired directly to the battery. I use it for both my heated gear and battery tender.

Was going to go to the garage and take a picture of mine... but this is pretty close to what I have done, and I also use the port for my battery tender!

 

[jcthorne]

So for those of us struggling to leave the 20th century,
What battery powered gear do you have?

Currently Kemimoto, as I just could not justify the cost of Klim. I love my Klim jacket, gloves, and over pants, but the heated gear just seemed overpriced for the small improvement in quality. Very happy with the Kemimoto heated liner and gloves. Even if they only last a couple of seasons, I will be money ahead. That said, living in Houston, I do not get that much seat time with the heated gear. Mostly it's only when we travel to Northern climes and Colorado, plus a few rides a year here. I have used it in temps down to 20°F.

I previously had First Gear heated gear and it was fine as well. Most of the major brands all have battery operated versions now. Stick with 7.2v or 12v, not the low power 5v stuff.

 

[crna59]

So for those of us struggling to leave the 20th century,
What battery powered gear do you have?

I have the Tourmaster Synergy BT. I have multiple bikes and also teach on a large parking lot. The battery is about the size of an iPhone and on Medium, it powers the jacket AND gloves for about 5 hours. It's so good to plug it in on the bike, and then when I reach the teaching lot, I unplug it and use the battery.