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Post by bluejeanblues on Nov 13, 2005 19:00:55 GMT -5
Anyone here use any heated gear with their Big Ruckus- or has heard of anyone else using heated gear with any kind of scooter?
Have some folks who need to know- Thanks!
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Post by torontotonto on Nov 18, 2005 19:10:42 GMT -5
I use battery operated socks and gloves from Canadian Tire up here in Canada. I ride up until the snow is thick....usually some time in Dec. Right now though, when it is closer to o to 5 celcius (not sure wht that is in farenheit)...I need the gear for any trip that takes longer than twenty minutes. The only drawback is that the battery ( 9 volt) lasts about 5-6 hrs , so get rechargeable. The socks and gloves are 25$ cdn each.
Hope that helps
Len
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xcuesme
n00b Ruckster
If money can fix it, it's not worth worrying about!
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Post by xcuesme on Nov 19, 2005 22:54:04 GMT -5
Ran it into google- got a lot of results. Now I'm just looking for something that isn't 'too bulky'-
Thanks for the tip- battery powered is the perfect answer for us. We have multiple bikes and something we can wear on any of them is perfect- don't want to have to buy something for each one! Thank you!
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Post by izzynormal on Nov 20, 2005 14:05:24 GMT -5
You can get heated grips, gloves,chaps, and vests. The grips draw about 15 watts on HIGH, and
7-1/2 watts on low. I would think you would need some sort of handlebar cover (like those for ATVs) to keep the wind off your hands and for the heat to stay on your hands. Most of the heated items pull down very little power.
Some use, BMW style plugs; which could be better; so, you don't mix up a cigarette lighter with your heated gear. Most have a thermostat as an option; but that can cost extra. An on-off switch might do the job for you. I would want to wire up a relay to control any heating device. That keeps the power for the item from the regular wiring harness.
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leek
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Age 58
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Post by leek on Dec 4, 2005 13:33:22 GMT -5
Just a quick note on heated gear. I have been using Gerbing heated jacket liner and gloves for a year now on my Silverwing and now on my Big Ruckus. The alternator puts out approx. 400 watts and is plenty to power it all. I just wonder why it took me so long to buy the electrics and ride almost all year long ;D
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