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Old 20-11-04, 04:41 PM   #1
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Default Underbike heater ?

Visited an old boss of mine who has a fireblade. He has it under a cover or two ( specialist bike covers) . Underneath the cover he had a sort of 'light' heater under the bike , constantly keeping it nice and warm.

He's on hols now for a few weeks , and thought i'd ask if anyone has seen these or knows where to get one. Might get one to stick under the bike while its in the freezing cold garage .

any help appreciated.
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Old 20-11-04, 04:54 PM   #2
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Not the same thing.but in Norway with the Army many years a go, we had a plug on the side of the engine block you could attach a lead and run a heater element to stop the oil freezing.

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Old 20-11-04, 05:16 PM   #3
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We used to fit block heaters for cars sold in Canada. I seem to remember they had sockets next to parking places.

As for an underbike heater, I presume it's intended to minimise condensation etc. Since it's just a low wattage heater, why not use a simple inspection lamp and fit the bulb of your choice (the output all ends up as heat eventually). Available from most car accessory or tool shops, less than a tenner. It's safe and the cage should ensure the covers can't touch the bulb. You could also run it off a simple timeswitch, again only a few quid.
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Old 20-11-04, 05:20 PM   #4
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why not use a simple inspection lamp and fit the bulb of your choice (the output all ends up as heat eventually)
Why are the best ideas always soooooo simple
That's a really neat solution embee AND will act as a deterrent as my bike is under cover on my drive
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Old 20-11-04, 06:22 PM   #5
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why not use a simple inspection lamp and fit the bulb of your choice (the output all ends up as heat eventually)
Why are the best ideas always soooooo simple
That's a really neat solution embee AND will act as a deterrent as my bike is under cover on my drive
Or as a beacon saying "Here I am, please steal me".
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Old 20-11-04, 06:31 PM   #6
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Or as a beacon saying "Here I am, please steal me".
What if I make a blue one
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Old 20-11-04, 06:44 PM   #7
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Nah, blue's known as a cold colour

Timer switch would be a good idea though, that way you're not just leaving it on all the time.
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....as my bike is under cover on my drive
not sure if it would do any good outside, think you might be fighting a losing battle!
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Old 20-11-04, 07:04 PM   #9
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thanks anyway guys. i'll have to have a hunt round for it. wasnt far off looking like a small flourescent tube.
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How do you guys with "outside bikes" make them go? I left mine outside for one night last week and it took a huff, took ages to get it to start... It was absolutely baltic, and it didn't have a cover, but still...
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