Doing the Slimey crud run crud today and trying to extend the season a bit.
I snagged some old widder gear aways back, came with a leather jacket I wanted, haven't tried it, so today is the day. Will be interesting to see what the stock XS charging system can handle, I taped one of the little LED indicators by the ignition switch so I can keep track of charging.
I think I'll wear the vest and the chaps under a pair of flannel lined jeans and use one or the other, see which seems to work the best.
I ordered an "8 amp" chinese PWM motor controller to modulate the heat and keep the load down but it's not here yet. So for today it's just the on off switch.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/131147152783
Found these
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004JVHWO8/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Looks well built with heavy wire and fully water sealed components. I like that they are fused. one slipped right in under the seat on the 79.
and bought 5 sets can plug in the charger and use them to power accessories on the various MCs and other toys around the ranch. At 5 for $18 shipped, seems like a no brainer.
I changed the Widder cord end to match the SAE plug.
Anyone else running heated clothes? What are you using? How's it work? Is it worth the hassle? It's just a bit of a season extender here, some time in November the salt truck will end all MC riding 'til rain washes the roads clean in late March or April.
I snagged some old widder gear aways back, came with a leather jacket I wanted, haven't tried it, so today is the day. Will be interesting to see what the stock XS charging system can handle, I taped one of the little LED indicators by the ignition switch so I can keep track of charging.
I think I'll wear the vest and the chaps under a pair of flannel lined jeans and use one or the other, see which seems to work the best.
I ordered an "8 amp" chinese PWM motor controller to modulate the heat and keep the load down but it's not here yet. So for today it's just the on off switch.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/131147152783
Found these
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004JVHWO8/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Looks well built with heavy wire and fully water sealed components. I like that they are fused. one slipped right in under the seat on the 79.
and bought 5 sets can plug in the charger and use them to power accessories on the various MCs and other toys around the ranch. At 5 for $18 shipped, seems like a no brainer.
I changed the Widder cord end to match the SAE plug.
Anyone else running heated clothes? What are you using? How's it work? Is it worth the hassle? It's just a bit of a season extender here, some time in November the salt truck will end all MC riding 'til rain washes the roads clean in late March or April.