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[Buy early]

The Powerlet device works with Gerbing?

Yep. I have gerbing gloves and jacket and Powerlet controller.

[spada84]

I put the dual controller in 6-7 years ago. Used 12 gauge wire from an added fuse in the box to the controller and back to pig tails I have coming out of the left side cover.

I also have the Powerlet Wireless Controller.  Actually took an old, single circuit HD (Gerbing) jacket and re-wired it for dual circuit, adding the glove connections as a separate circuit. Had to do this after buying the Powerlet glove liners.  First time I turned them on, felt like my hands were in a toaster.  I have the controller mounted underneath the left handlebar switch cluster using 3M Dual-Lock.  Best way I have found yet.

[CowboyBagger]

I also have the Powerlet Wireless Controller.  Actually took an old, single circuit HD (Gerbing) jacket and re-wired it for dual circuit, adding the glove connections as a separate circuit. Had to do this after buying the Powerlet glove liners.  First time I turned them on, felt like my hands were in a toaster.  I have the controller mounted underneath the left handlebar switch cluster using 3M Dual-Lock.  Best way I have found yet.

Do you have any pictures of how you mounted the wireless controller?

Cowboy

[spada84]

Do you have any pictures of how you mounted the wireless controller?

Cowboy

Photos of controller mounted, tie looped around handlebar, 3M Dual Lock.  You cannot even see the Dual Lock on the switch housing unless you get under it.

[spada84]

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[spada84]

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[WFP]

Pic 3

Always have a backup plan!

/Bill

[Twolanerider]

I've got the standard old wired dual controller and hadn't considered alternatives since it just worked.  Wasn't even aware of the wireless controller but was never interested in the hard wired dual controller both because didn't want to mount it and what I had worked well enough.  It can be clumsy with the gloves on but it works.

This wireless controller could be better though.  One controller that could move back and forth between bikes and the velcro mount is just too smart not to do.  So......, how long do the batteries last in this transmitter and is the receiver small enough that it easily tucks away someplace in your riding gear?  Does the receiver have a standard SAE plug to power itself and the clothing?

[Ironhorse]

I do like that install under the controls, very easy to use. I'd just be worried about theft.

[Buy early]

I've got the standard old wired dual controller and hadn't considered alternatives since it just worked.  Wasn't even aware of the wireless controller but was never interested in the hard wired dual controller both because didn't want to mount it and what I had worked well enough.  It can be clumsy with the gloves on but it works.

This wireless controller could be better though.  One controller that could move back and forth between bikes and the velcro mount is just too smart not to do.  So......, how long do the batteries last in this transmitter and is the receiver small enough that it easily tucks away someplace in your riding gear?  Does the receiver have a standard SAE plug to power itself and the clothing?

Photo attached. Receiver about the size of a matchbook. Goes in jacket pocket. Cut small hole in jacket pocket to run wires to clothing and battery wire. Put controller wherever you want. You do need coax to SAE plug adapter unless you want to change out your battery wire. I use the adapter.

From the owners manual - The Battery should last a season and is replaced by removing the screws that hold the lid in place. The battery is a CR2032 and is available anywhere coin-cell batteries are sold. I carry a spare.

[Twolanerider]

Photo attached. Receiver about the size of a matchbook. Goes in jacket pocket. Cut small hole in jacket pocket to run wires to clothing and battery wire. Put controller wherever you want. You do need coax to SAE plug adapter unless you want to change out your battery wire. I use the adapter.

From the owners manual - The Battery should last a season and is replaced by removing the screws that hold the lid in place. The battery is a CR2032 and is available anywhere coin-cell batteries are sold. I carry a spare.

Thanks Mark.  I think that's the same battery as in the alarm remotes.  Also works in a couple of GDO remotes I've got so have those batteries in multiply redundant spares.  Harbor Freight has them CHEAP.

I'm getting one of these remotes.  Like Powerlet stuff to begin with and have their plugs on each bike already.  Already have the Powerlet to SAE adapter cables for each bike too so am good to go.  Now only have to decide if I get one right away or since it's those close to Christmas leave pictures and hints for family.... 

[05Train]

Great idea putting it under the hand control!  Ordering one now.

[Ironhorse]

Great idea putting it under the hand control!  Ordering one now.

Where are you ordering from? Who have you found has the best price?

Thanks!

[spada84]

Where are you ordering from? Who have you found has the best price?

Thanks!

I believe that I got mine from Revzilla.  However, looks like First Gear has their own version.  Bet it's the same thing with different labeling:
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/firstgear-remote-dual-heat-troller

[05Train]

Where are you ordering from? Who have you found has the best price?

Thanks!

Revzilla.  I've got a $25 credit there, so that's probably my best price.