Using Gerbing Connector for Trickle Charger?
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Using Gerbing Connector for Trickle Charger?
I was wondering if anyone has ever thought to use the direct lead that you connect to the battery for Gerbing clothes as a connector for a trickle charger?
I was thinking it would be nice to just have a single wire coming out from under the seat, (and plust it's already mounted on my SG). But I would need some way to convert the Gerbing plug style to the trickle charge connector (ie Battery Tender Jr).
Has anyone ever tried this?
I was thinking it would be nice to just have a single wire coming out from under the seat, (and plust it's already mounted on my SG). But I would need some way to convert the Gerbing plug style to the trickle charge connector (ie Battery Tender Jr).
Has anyone ever tried this?
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You can use any connector you want.I like the Powerlet plugs,heavy duty,and unlike SAE and coax easy to handle with gloves on.Go to www.powerlet.com for Gerbing (conversion to Powerlet,coax,sae etc.) connectors or make your own.I made my own pigtail for the tender,not hard to do.Just verify you've got the correct polarity on everything.
Last edited by D2R; 01-28-2013 at 07:58 AM.
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From the FAQ section on Gerbing's web site:
"Q: My bike already has a pigtail for my battery charger/maintainer. Can I use that to power Gerbing's Heated Clothing?
A: Unfortunately, no. We understand the desire not to have any more pigtail leads poking out from under the seat than is absolutely necessary. But depending on the device, some of these battery charger leads are only capable of handling the 1-to-2 amps that such chargers deliver. Using them to power from 4 to 15 amps of heated gear can blow the fuse and, even with the proper fuse in place, can overload the capacity of these same wire leads."
Now this speaks to using the harness from the Battery Tender to power heated gear, not sure how it would operate in reverse (using the heated gear pigtail to run the tender). The newer Gerbings gear uses a coax style plug that doesn't match up to the Battery Tender plug, although I've seen adapters that allow them to connect.
"Q: My bike already has a pigtail for my battery charger/maintainer. Can I use that to power Gerbing's Heated Clothing?
A: Unfortunately, no. We understand the desire not to have any more pigtail leads poking out from under the seat than is absolutely necessary. But depending on the device, some of these battery charger leads are only capable of handling the 1-to-2 amps that such chargers deliver. Using them to power from 4 to 15 amps of heated gear can blow the fuse and, even with the proper fuse in place, can overload the capacity of these same wire leads."
Now this speaks to using the harness from the Battery Tender to power heated gear, not sure how it would operate in reverse (using the heated gear pigtail to run the tender). The newer Gerbings gear uses a coax style plug that doesn't match up to the Battery Tender plug, although I've seen adapters that allow them to connect.
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The heated gear wiring and fuse are stronger than a tender plug so yes it is possible to use the heated gear plug for battery tender. Adapters are available on line for exactly this purpose. I think its Firstgear that makes numerous plugs that also fit Gerbing and HD heated gear.
Here is also one from Tourmaster for $7. Firstgear is about $9.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...l-Adaptor.aspx
Here is also one from Tourmaster for $7. Firstgear is about $9.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...l-Adaptor.aspx
Last edited by TNCarters; 01-28-2013 at 11:23 AM.
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I use the firstgear flush mount in the left heat deflector.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...Connector.aspx
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...Connector.aspx
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The heated gear wiring and fuse are stronger than a tender plug so yes it is possible to use the heated gear plug for battery tender. Adapters are available on line for exactly this purpose. I think its Firstgear that makes numerous plugs that also fit Gerbing and HD heated gear.
Here is also one from Tourmaster for $7. Firstgear is about $9.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...l-Adaptor.aspx
Here is also one from Tourmaster for $7. Firstgear is about $9.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...l-Adaptor.aspx