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Dec 25, 2009 | 10:56 AM

Gwells64

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Heated gloves

Ok wife got me some gerbings heated gloves.Now i want to hook them up to my 2099 fat bob. The gloves came with all the wiring hook ups. and got an on off switch as well. What i am wondering will the bike handle this 27 watt draw on the electrical system?

Any help with this will be greatly appreciated
Thanks
Glenn

Dec 25, 2009 | 03:40 PM

ecvjohnny

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use the fuse that is equal to or next higher than the gloves amp rating. before turning on the switch, motor rpm's should be 1500 and above.

Dec 25, 2009 | 03:44 PM

rogerfromco

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Also, I HIGHLY suggest you go get the rheostat temperature controller. A basic on/off switch is tough. When they are full on, they are cooking!

Dec 25, 2009 | 03:47 PM

lrays280z

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Amps is what you're concerned with not watts. Those gloves probably pull about 2 to 3. Don't worry that's nothing on your system if it's functioning properly and you don't have a lot of other things hooked up too. A jacket or pants pulls a lot more. Just plug in after bike is running and turn off before turning off engine. You will love them in cold weather!

Dec 25, 2009 | 04:12 PM

Gwells64

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Thanks alot... Now I think i'll and hook them up.. I am getting a controler.

Dec 25, 2009 | 06:20 PM

rogerfromco

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I think I have an extra single zone portable controller at home I'd sell. PM me if interested and I'll look in the garage

Dec 28, 2009 | 08:47 AM

wiseguyups

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I just use the on/off switch. Works fine for me. Like everybody else I turn on & off while the bike is running.

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Dec 28, 2009 | 09:10 AM

fat_tony

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lrays280z

Like lrays280z says gloves should probably not overwhelm your system if it is a newer bike, but a full suit of heated gear might.

In the context of your bike current (amps) and power(watts) work out to be basically the same thing since the voltage is constant at 12 to 14v.

Think of voltage as being the water pressure in a hose (psi) and current as the rate of flow of water (gal/min) through the hose. Power is a measure of work that can be done.

Power (watts) = Voltage (12V) x Current (Amps)

Alternators are rated by their power output not current output. The alternator output is the limiting factor. If it does turn out to be a limiting factor, you can reduce the bikes power consumption by replacing all the bulbs, except headlight with LEDs - these only draw a small fraction of the power of the OEM bulbs. This will leave extra power available for your heated gear.

Last edited by fat_tony; Dec 28, 2009 at 09:16 AM.

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Dec 28, 2009 | 12:37 PM

1984Ironhead

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Originally Posted by rogerfromco

Also, I HIGHLY suggest you go get the rheostat temperature controller. A basic on/off switch is tough. When they are full on, they are cooking!

GET the controler..... and spend the 10.00 extra and get the clip on holder... its very easy.... and when you have the option to turn up or down the heat... THey work fantastic.... Had them on @ 25 degrees out and my hands were warm as toast !

Dec 28, 2009 | 12:37 PM

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1984Ironhead

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rogerfromco

Also, I HIGHLY suggest you go get the rheostat temperature controller. A basic on/off switch is tough. When they are full on, they are cooking!

GET the controller..... and spend the 10.00 extra and get the clip on holder... its very easy.... and when you have the option to turn up or down the heat... THey work fantastic.... Had them on @ 25 degrees out and my hands were warm as toast !