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I'm throwing around some ideas, and wonder if you guys can tell me what you'd consider doing in this situation?
I currently have the Hondaline grip heater setup (which work fine btw). I'd like to install some BMW grips, but know I'll have to give up the Honda grip heaters, because the elements are embedded in the rubber (i.e. the elements/grips will come off in one piece, so I can't re-use the elements).
I'm wondering if can keep the four-setting Honda controller (it would leave a hole if I took it out), and wire in some aftermarket (Symtec, Dual Star, etc..) elements in place of the Honda grips. Cost does have to be part of the equation.
Of course, the biggest task would be to match the resistance/wattage specs of Honda elements to make it transparent to the controller.
Secondly, assuming the heater part can be worked out, is it better to order two right side BMW grips, rather than a left and a right? The right is a little larger because its intended to fit over the throttle tube (plus it would have to fit over the heating element). I'm thinking a second right grip could be used on the left side too because the left bar (i.e. metal) is a heat sink to the element (which explains why the left grip is always a little colder than the right). I'd install a layer or two of heat shrink on the left bar to create a barrier between the left element and the bar. The heat shrink would make it the approximate diameter as the right side throttle tube.
Any thoughts whether this would work or not? All advice is welcomed. Thanks guys!
I currently have the Hondaline grip heater setup (which work fine btw). I'd like to install some BMW grips, but know I'll have to give up the Honda grip heaters, because the elements are embedded in the rubber (i.e. the elements/grips will come off in one piece, so I can't re-use the elements).
I'm wondering if can keep the four-setting Honda controller (it would leave a hole if I took it out), and wire in some aftermarket (Symtec, Dual Star, etc..) elements in place of the Honda grips. Cost does have to be part of the equation.
Of course, the biggest task would be to match the resistance/wattage specs of Honda elements to make it transparent to the controller.
Secondly, assuming the heater part can be worked out, is it better to order two right side BMW grips, rather than a left and a right? The right is a little larger because its intended to fit over the throttle tube (plus it would have to fit over the heating element). I'm thinking a second right grip could be used on the left side too because the left bar (i.e. metal) is a heat sink to the element (which explains why the left grip is always a little colder than the right). I'd install a layer or two of heat shrink on the left bar to create a barrier between the left element and the bar. The heat shrink would make it the approximate diameter as the right side throttle tube.
Any thoughts whether this would work or not? All advice is welcomed. Thanks guys!
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