Where do you plug in heated gear?

[NoBull]

I installed both a SAE and Quiconnect female jack for my heated liner, however I dont like the spot. I dont really like the idea of a cable across the tank. Im sure many of you have been thru this and have an ideal spot..:confused:

[sherob]

You can get a Powerlet dual plate that bolts up next to your rear shock adjustment on the left side... seems like the best place :)

http://www.spoiledbiker.com/st1300pwrletrear.html

[John Anthony]

Rob's advice is great if you're not planning to install a McCruise cruise control in the future. Another option is a single just below the left fairing pocket. That's worked out pretty well for me.

Good luck.

John

[Rob Hephner]

I have both and like the left front pocket myself. :)

[NoBull]

John, I had an outlet near the handlebars on a previous bike, the wind made the cord swing around alot, do you find this to be an issue?

[Jefro]

I like the dual powerlet outlets kit by the shock adjuster knob. Keeps the wires close to the Gerbing heated gear for the wifey and me.
Jefro.

[George]

I have so many power outlets I can't keep track. The jack that comes on the Warm 'n Safe jacket is supposed to be really good. I have one of those on each bike. I have JD connectors (same size as Powerlet and BMW) which I no longer use. I also have a 2-prong SAE on each bike (2 on ReSTored), useful for powering other accessories like the radio (on STick) the 12V soldering iron and the 12V compressor.

The 2-prong SAE is cheapest, easiest to find (any auto parts store or hardware store) and seems to work just fine. Don't get it at Radio Shack as it's only 18 or 20 gauge wire there.

My opinion,

[snowmoer]

I have a powerlet below the right fairing pocket. Works great and the cord does not move. I keep the heat control near my leg so I can turn the heat up or down.

[Marshal_Mercer]

Or you could do this. Works great. No space lost. Plug-in cable ends exit just below the left grab-handle panel. Black knob for the black gloves, gray knob for the gray jacket liner.

Marshal

[Snoweyowl]

I use the rear dual powerlet outlets. Changed the plug for my portable Heat-troller to a right angle plug and put Velcro on the control and tank pad. In the Fall I install the Heat-troller by running it behind the side panel, under the seat, exiting at the middle where it stays until it warms up the following Spring. When this Heat-troller dies I will replace with a permanent dual mount.

[NoBull]

Or you could do this. Works great. No space lost. Plug-in cable ends exit just below the left grab-handle panel. Black knob for the black gloves, gray knob for the gray jacket liner.

Marshal

Is that the heatroller that came with the jacket? Or did you get a wp one? Looks like there are two places to try. I really like the idea of a permanent mounted controller. I just bought heated gloves last night, time to plan the install and tear the bike apart. We hit snow yesterday coming home from Estes Park. Time for heated farkles. Thanks for all your input.

[Marshal_Mercer]

Is that the heatroller that came with the jacket? Or did you get a wp one? Looks like there are two places to try. I really like the idea of a permanent mounted controller. I just bought heated gloves last night, time to plan the install and tear the bike apart. We hit snow yesterday coming home from Estes Park. Time for heated farkles. Thanks for all your input.
I don't recall the actual model name, but look at the Gerbing's web-site for the permanently mounted dual controller.

When you order your jacket, be sure to ask for the wiring that supports heat-trollers for a jacket and seperate gloves.

Cheers,

Marshal

[motomac]

I velcro my portable Gerbings controller to the frame and just plug that into the wire provided by Gerbings that is connected directly to the battrery. That way I can move it from bike to bike.

[BrianR]

I have tried fixed installations - real nice and easy to use but it is one more thing to disassemble when taking the plastic off and you need to find somewhere onboard to put the actual controller (the pc board seems real flimsy - but has lasted some 60K).

My last installation was with SAE plugs and I just loop the cord through the tankbag handle (Vstrom). Very simple and if the controller pukes out I just grab the spare.

I think on this ST I will go with the dual jastec plug and the hand held controller.

Brian R.

[gregj]

Mine is pretty simple. I use the Gerbings fused harness connected to the battery. The end comes up between the front of the seat and the tank. I simply plug my Gerbing dual power controller into the plug, as the controller is fastened to the front of my jacket anyway.

[dduelin]

Mine is pretty simple. I use the Gerbings fused harness connected to the battery. The end comes up between the front of the seat and the tank. I simply plug my Gerbing dual power controller into the plug, as the controller is fastened to the front of my jacket anyway.
+1

I route mine the same way. I clip the dual controller on my jacket or roadcrafter and when I get off the bike I just have the one power supply wire to disconnect and then I can walk away. I ride solo all the time in cold weather so I this one portable plug works for me. The rest of the year I coil up the Gerbing harness and wire tie it under the seat.

[Uncle Phil]

I've tried the 'fixed' in the bodywork, the 'out from under the front of the seat' and now I have 'out from the handle bar cover' on my ST1100s where I plug in my headset cord. I found that if I was 'tethered' at two spots, I always forgot to unplug one or the other ended up snatching one or the other loose. I do not find the cord whipping in the wind to be too much of a problem. However, the 'out from under the front of the seat' is fine if you do not use a headset. YMMV.

http://www.st-owners.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=20169&d=1184631603

[Jim Davis]

I have two Powerlet sockets on my left fairing kneepad. One for the GPS and one for my heated clothing.

Of course I have Powerlet's jacket liner and gloves and dual controller. I clip the controller on my jacket belt.

I like having everything out where I can see it and where it won't scratch the tank etc.