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[not2kool]

'09 Ultra CVO. Going to purchase 2 sets of heated gear (gloves and jacket liner) for me and my wife. Any ideas how to hook these up with a clean look? Really don't won't to get into anything to technical but I also don't won't wires hanging all over my bike. Suggestions anyone? I'm not a electrical guru!

[DESERTBEAR54]

Don't forget the Rheostat that Harley sells to go with the gloves and liner. If you don't use the Rheostat you will get two settings HOT and Off.

[Opossum]

'09 Ultra CVO. Going to purchase 2 sets of heated gear (gloves and jacket liner) for me and my wife. Any ideas how to hook these up with a clean look? Really don't won't to get into anything to technical but I also don't won't wires hanging all over my bike. Suggestions anyone? I'm not a electrical guru!

For her I routed the plug up thru my back rest so she can grab it right between her legs, when not used it tucks outta sight.  Mine comes up from under the seat, front left between tank and seat and I can tuck it outta the way when not used.

[SteveFLHTK]

'09 Ultra CVO. Going to purchase 2 sets of heated gear (gloves and jacket liner) for me and my wife. Any ideas how to hook these up with a clean look? Really don't won't to get into anything to technical but I also don't won't wires hanging all over my bike. Suggestions anyone? I'm not a electrical guru!

I have 2 connections for mine, both under the seat.  One running to the front left corner which can easily be tucked away for the summer, the other is tie wrapped to the saddlebag guard for my wife.  I keep that one a bit more visible as I use that connector for double duty as my battery tender hookup as well.

You should be ok with just jacket liners and gloves, but if you intend in the future to go the entire set, meaning pants, shoe inserts, jackets and gloves, you will find you will be really close to the limit of what the bike will handle with both suits on.  Last year heading to Key West for NYE, I noticed my battery voltage sitting around 11V.  I started turning things off and found if I kept my 55W running lights off, I was ok, and voltage came back up to it's usual 13.2V.  Had I not noticed, I'd have been in trouble once the battery was drained.  FWIW, I highly recommend the over pants, rather than the liners, if you decide to add them to your ensemble.

[faceracer]

You should check out this link. Good info and picture of how I used the aux connector and switch for mine. 

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=37530.msg668929#msg668929

[not2kool]

So if I'm reading the replies correctly it sounds like most are connecting directly to the battery and routing the wires to a convenient spot and  tying them off.

[SteveFLHTK]

You MUST connect them directly to the battery.  Any other power point would blow fuses.

[not2kool]

So if I'm reading the replies correctly it sounds like most are connecting directly to the battery and routing the wires to a convenient spot and  tying them off.

Let me rephrase this:Sounds like most are connecting to the battery terminals and routing the wires to a convenient spot and tying them off.

[hogasm]

Let me rephrase this:Sounds like most are connecting to the battery terminals and routing the wires to a convenient spot and tying them off.

That is correct.....but don't forget to install a in line fuse

If you want to go through some more wiring...Porthole did a pictorial on adding extra spaces on your fuse box and taking power from there

[faceracer]

Let me rephrase this:Sounds like most are connecting to the battery terminals and routing the wires to a convenient spot and tying them off.

No, I used the HD accessory plug sold by Harley and wired in that plug to my glove harness, then plugged it in my accessory plug under the seat. This uses the extra switch on the console. I do only have gloves thought! So I am not sure about fuse problems using this method with a full suit or 2. I know others have used this connector. You should read the thread from the link I posted above. I am sure connecting to the battery would be OK also. I just made mine plug n play in case I sell the bike I can take my pigtail and go to any dresser of late model. I also remember my connecting harness provided with the gloves has a fuse in it.

Good luck! Face

[Twolanerider]

Powerlet makes a bunch of different hard point mounts.  Some with a flat plate and single bolt attachment that could be mounted many different places.  They offer one specifically for Harley that attaches at the horn bracket.  Their part I've had good luck with, however, is one they market for Moto Guzzi.  It's their PKT-034.  Mount it where it's just under the left leg.  Easy to reach from the seat for heated clothes and its a hard point so no floppy cables.  Use the same connection for chargers and battery tender.  This kit comes with a pigtail that reaches the battery perfectly from this mount location.

[not2kool]

Ok, so these Powerlet connections are hooked to the battery terminals and then mounted somewhere on your bike. Now does your heated clothing connector compatible with the connection or do you need another connector to make it compatible?

[Twolanerider]

Ok, so these Powerlet connections are hooked to the battery terminals and then mounted somewhere on your bike. Now does your heated clothing connector compatible with the connection or do you need another connector to make it compatible?

Yes, the Powerlet connector hooks the the battery.  It provides you with what is the nearly universal "BMW" style connector.   Adapters from that connector to almost anything else are easily available. 

Gerbing has adapters to go from their plug to the BMW style.  As does Powerlet and other sources in the aftermarket.  So connecting isn't a big deal.

[not2kool]

Ok, I think I'm squared away. Thanks everyone for the help.