Mounted HeaTroller Installation

I just got a Warm & Safe heated liner and a mounted HeaTroller. I took a few pics during the install and put up a little "how I did it" on my site at:


I used JM Anthony's idea of mounting the control knob in the left "speaker" grill on the dash. Thanks John. :bow1:

Thanks for the post. You answered 2 questions I had. If the door would clear the knob and where to install box. Now I need to do it myself.

Pat - nicely done!! Glad this worked out well for you. It's been a good solution for me.

John

Snoweyowl said:

Thanks for the post. You answered 2 questions I had. If the door would clear the knob and where to install box. Now I need to do it myself.

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The door doesn't quite clear the knob but there's enough give in the door that it can be flexed the tiny bit required to get 'er open. Since I'm not a heavy user of that door it's not a big deal. I've been thinking of options like a flatter knob or ??. There's not much extra thread on the pot but an extra washer on the back side might help.

Orange Power said:

Did you consider mounting the coax end in the plastic somewhere rather than under seat?
Like maybe just below the left pocket door.

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I did not consider that. Seems like a good idea if a panel mount type jack is available. I do have the Honda heated grips and their controller is mounted in that particular spot. Make sure the lead coming out of your heated gear is long enough to reach.

I've left the setup the same for the 3+ years since the install and it's worked just fine for my needs. During the hot summer months I can just tuck the lead away and forget about it. During the cooler, heavier usage months, it tucks in nice and stays out of the way at the bottom edge of the seat in the indent formed in the plastic for the seat. Never a problem and gives pretty good freedom of movement, with the cable extended, when I am plugged in.

Show us the pics if you panel mount yours.

Here's what I did. Mounted in the same spot and re-shaped the cover.
https://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34519

Mike