Mikey
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:dontknow: I think my wife could break that plug off in short time, getting on or off the bike!!
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What have you done for Heated Gear Wiring, inc Location - '20+ RT's?
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:dontknow: I think my wife could break that plug off in short time, getting on or off the bike!!
Jetfixer
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Yes. A quick search will find them. I can't remember exactly where I got these from. They have a standard SAE disconnect plug on the other end of the cable (about 6-8 inches long). This allows me to unplug the passenger one whenever I need to remove the side panel by the grip.
Fatcycledaddy
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Well, it took me longer than it should have. Twin 3-year-old grandsons were here for the weekend and needed my attention, and I was happy to give it.
Here are the end results
Thanks so much for all the input from everyone.
A shout out to Bajaron for steering me in the right direction with new wiring leads!
Here are the end results
Thanks so much for all the input from everyone.
A shout out to Bajaron for steering me in the right direction with new wiring leads!
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Fatcycledaddy
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Jetfixer
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That is the ones I used also!
Montiniauto
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Just took delivery on 2020 limited. With the panel off to do oil change can you get wire from battery to area behind seat or mount the plug beside passenger grips?
bluewoo
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It's the same, the + cable is connected to battery and goes right to the back of the alternator.
Same voltage period...................
True.... except that back in the day (well, at least back when I was learning about all this sorta stuff
) we were all taught NEVER to connect anything directly to the Alternator because even if it's fused, there's still a risk of a big enough wiring or device failure taking out the Alternator as well!! :shocked: By connecting to the battery instead, the battery can act as a big fuse/an additional 'surge protector' for those 'less damaging' events and as a fail-safe 'protector of last resort' for any potentially more damaging events that might otherwise wipe out those more expensive and difficult to replace electrical components like the alternator.... And I'd guess that a heated jacket &/or trousers, gloves etc with lots of heated wires threaded thru them that have to withstand a heap of flexing & heat/cool cycles juuust might be prime contenders for causing one of those 'potentially more damaging events' in the event of anything ever breaking in all that threading! :gaah:
So for my 2 bob's worth, I'd be leaving the alternator connections strictly alone & connecting my heated clothing wiring directly to the battery via an otherwise isolated fuse block or circuit breaker that's well up to the task. :thumbup: But as always, when it comes to what YOU might do, it's ultimately your choice...
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Montiniauto
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Where is the alternator located?
ulflyer
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Another easy place to put the wire from the battery is on left side of an F3 under the removable "instruction" panel. If you haven't noticed, there is a space above that panel that you can pull the wire out for attaching to heating gear or charger. I used a fairly hard wire to snake from that panel down towards the battery to pull the charger wire up. When not in use, simply shove the wire back under and its out of sight.
I attach my Gerbing controller to the water bottle holder on the left side of handlebar which makes it easy to see/reach for controlling the heat.
I attach my Gerbing controller to the water bottle holder on the left side of handlebar which makes it easy to see/reach for controlling the heat.
Schreckftw
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I am not sure if you own the heated gear yet but if not check out some of the great wireless gear they make now. There are so many good products now that will run for hours and hours from a lightweight small battery. I have this jacket I use it in our colder Ohio fall nights and it works great. I like not being personally "hooked up" to my Spyder. Do not like wires getting in my way or wrapped around something they shouldn't be.
https://gobiheat.com/collections/mens/products/flash-reflective-heated-jacket
https://gobiheat.com/collections/mens/products/flash-reflective-heated-jacket
bikerbillone
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Nice, I agree, 'no wires' works for me. I'm liking this setup, not necessary in FL but might work out for a fall trip a bit north of the sunshine state.
I just picked up my 2022 Spyder RT Limited last week.
Two things I want to do is: 1: Add wiring for battery tender. 2: Add wiring for heated jacket. I got the battery tender wiring and location figured out (Youtube vids show info) and will put that into place within a week or two.
My question is what are some of you doing for the heated gear wiring? I can not find a video on this subject. Where you hooking up and running the wires?
On my Goldwing, I have the wires running for my Gerbing jacket from the battery under the seat to the front of the seat where I connect my jacket to. I have a wireless remote sitting on my dash with Velcro.
Remember this is for a 2022.
Two things I want to do is: 1: Add wiring for battery tender. 2: Add wiring for heated jacket. I got the battery tender wiring and location figured out (Youtube vids show info) and will put that into place within a week or two.
My question is what are some of you doing for the heated gear wiring? I can not find a video on this subject. Where you hooking up and running the wires?
On my Goldwing, I have the wires running for my Gerbing jacket from the battery under the seat to the front of the seat where I connect my jacket to. I have a wireless remote sitting on my dash with Velcro.
Remember this is for a 2022.
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Isopedella
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+1 On direct to the battery for the battery tender. The gear as well I guess while your there, I guess it has an inline fuse.
