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[REGGAB]

Assemble the clutch handle using the Heat Demons controller as the new collar half.

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You have choices here as to how you wish to power your Heat Demons.  On an 02 FLHR there is a switched hot and common in the same harness as the headlight connector, so that is what I used.  I trimmed the power cable, clipped off the female spade connectors from the switched hot and common, readied heat shrink and tinned the bare ends of the stripped wires.

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Next I stagger solder spliced the hot and common wires to their Heat Demons mates.

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Covered each polarity with two layers of heat shrink and joined with a single layer of heat shrink.  I used aviation lacing tape to secure the union to a harness inside the headlight nacelle.  Then buttoned everything up.

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MOC OK.

[Fired00d]

Henry,
Great job, and excellent step by step write up. I'm still skeered of wrenching though.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[HDBaggerDave]

Thanks, well done!!  I'm doing one for someone this weekend...your timing is perfect.

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Henry

Now this is a great thread.
You made it happen and documented it with photos.
Great job and you didn't even need a surrogate to help.

Can I make a suggestion?
The 02 is a great bike and I would appreciate seeing some pictures of it.
With the changes you have made I know you have to enjoy that ride.
Your 02 R/K to you is like my 03 Classic to me, not a CVO but a damn fine bike that I'm proud to ride.
Take some pictures and show us!

Again, a great how to thread backed up with great pictures!
This site needs more of this.
Thanks Henry!

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[REGGAB]

Henry,
Great job, and excellent step by step write up. I'm still skeered of wrenching though.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

Thanks, Gary.  I had alot of fun doing this.  Maybe is was because I was so stressed out from this week, but I really enjoyed this mod.  I've had the grip warmers for awhile, but either haven't had the bike or the time to get them installed.  It really is a simple task.  I can see it being a little more involved on an FLHT with internal wiring, but even then, the snake would make quick work of the task.........and I know plenty of switched hot circuits under the fairing cap.  You can do this.  Honestly.

Thanks, well done!!  I'm doing one for someone this weekend...your timing is perfect.

You're welcome, and thank you!  You'll enjoy it.  I need to get another set of Heat Demons for my SEUC and install them when I install the WO575s.  Really looking forward to that mod.

Henry

Now this is a great thread.
You made it happen and documented it with photos.
Great job and you didn't even need a surrogate to help.

Can I make a suggestion?
The 02 is a great bike and I would appreciate seeing some pictures of it.
With the changes you have made I know you have to enjoy that ride.
Your 02 R/K to you is like my 03 Classic to me, not a CVO but a damn fine bike that I'm proud to ride.
Take some pictures and show us!

Again, a great how to thread backed up with great pictures!
This site needs more of this.
Thanks Henry!

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Thanks Chip!  The 02 FLHR is really growing on me.  I've become quite fond of it in the short time I've had it.  It looks so much better now that those eagle stickers are gone.  If it is sunny tomorrow, I'll take a break from the books, roll it out in the driveway, take a bunch of pictures and post them.  It has been pretty well maintained for a 8 year old (Aug 01 build date).  Needs a good working over with Glare Micro and Spider, followed by two coats of Glare Pro Polish.  13,250 and change on the clock.  Runs out great for a TC88.  Other than a set of Wood's TW6G cams, S&S gears, a SE cam plate, new style oil pump, OEM lifters, SE adjustable pushrods, a set of Vance & Hines Duals, and maybe a Baker OD6 and 3.37 primary gearing, it won't see too many performance mods.  As she sits, she puts out 70 HP and 81 lb/ft TQ.
I intend to do the engine and transmission work myself, just not sure when, but I'll chronicle those mods here in pictures as well.

[Boatman]

Nice pictorial "how to"  Henry.  Have done a Fatboy and 2 Electraglides.  The Eglides are a little more difficult but the install is the same.  They also have them for Throttle by wire too.  Those you have to buy direct from them at this time.

[sadunbar]

Great job, Henry!   

[naitram]

nicely written install guide

[REGGAB]

Nice pictorial "how to"  Henry.  Have done a Fatboy and 2 Electraglides.  The Eglides are a little more difficult but the install is the same.  They also have them for Throttle by wire too.  Those you have to buy direct from them at this time.

Thanks, Bob.  I agree FLHT is going to be a bit more involved, therefore more time consuming, especially with internal handlebar wiring, but I'm not so sure it is anymore difficult. Great reason to drink another beer or seven and have fun with it.  Projects like this need to be done when there is nothing else pending on the horizon.  If one rushes it, it could go bad quick, fast, and in a hurry.
I haven't seen a TBW kit.  Know a few guys with TBW who want heated grips..................one has had TBW challenges. 

Great job, Henry!   

Thanks, Scott, and thank you for the great deal on the grip warmers.  BTW, how are your $29 grip warmers doing?   

nicely written install guide

Thanks, Neal.  Pretty simple on an FLHR.  It was fun.

[spydglide]

Very nice job of step by step pics of the install Henry.  You make it look so easy.  har!  spyder

[REGGAB]

Very nice job of step by step pics of the install Henry.  You make it look so easy.  har!  spyder

It was easy, Spydy.  Fun too.  Didn't you just install as set on your Huckleberry?