Symtec heated grips - fitting advice? - SV650.org

Nobbylad · 30-01-09, 01:50 PM

I posted in the Tech 7 heated grips thread, but not sure if it got noticed.

Was wondering if anyone else has fitted the Symtec heater elements on their bike?

They need a live that's only live when the ignition is on....what's the best/easiest/cleanest bet? Headlight feed?

Any other hints/tips for fitting them?

Thanks

www.windingroads.co.uk

30-01-09, 03:45 PM

Use the thick orange wire at the fusebox. It's an ignition switched live and the one all the other heated grips makers recommend you use. Don't scotchlok into the wire, it'll cause a lot of resistance and leave it open to corrosion, carefully strip it back and solder in a feed off it and fit the fuse as close to the fusebox as possible for safety and ease of access. Remove the battery from the bike first and only reconnect it when every connection has been properly made and insulated.

Nobbylad · 30-01-09, 04:51 PM

Smashing, thanks Lozzo.

30-01-09, 05:50 PM

They look great. I could fit those to me zxr and no one would know i was soft!!

Nobbylad · 30-01-09, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jackie_Black

They look great. I could fit those to me zxr and no one would know i was soft!!

Lol...I have the DL650 handguards AND winter gloves, but my hands were STILL cold.

These puppies should let me wear my summer gloves all year round.

30-01-09, 10:30 PM

It'll be summer use only i think, well spring and autumn too but no nasty winter!!

30-01-09, 01:50 PM	#1
Nobbylad Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Lancs Posts: 4,055	Symtec heated grips - fitting advice? I posted in the Tech 7 heated grips thread, but not sure if it got noticed. Was wondering if anyone else has fitted the Symtec heater elements on their bike? They need a live that's only live when the ignition is on....what's the best/easiest/cleanest bet? Headlight feed? Any other hints/tips for fitting them? Thanks www.windingroads.co.uk

30-01-09, 03:45 PM	#2
Lozzo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Symtec heated grips - fitting advice? Use the thick orange wire at the fusebox. It's an ignition switched live and the one all the other heated grips makers recommend you use. Don't scotchlok into the wire, it'll cause a lot of resistance and leave it open to corrosion, carefully strip it back and solder in a feed off it and fit the fuse as close to the fusebox as possible for safety and ease of access. Remove the battery from the bike first and only reconnect it when every connection has been properly made and insulated. Last edited by Lozzo; 30-01-09 at 03:48 PM.

30-01-09, 04:51 PM	#3
Nobbylad Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Lancs Posts: 4,055	Re: Symtec heated grips - fitting advice? Smashing, thanks Lozzo.

30-01-09, 05:50 PM	#4
Jackie_Black Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Symtec heated grips - fitting advice? They look great. I could fit those to me zxr and no one would know i was soft!!

30-01-09, 10:30 PM	#6
Jackie_Black Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Symtec heated grips - fitting advice? It'll be summer use only i think, well spring and autumn too but no nasty winter!!

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