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[32Lager]

What do you consider to be the best wire connection for the Gerbing (or Harley) heated gear ?
I guess my options are a loose hanging plug tucked into the corner of the seat and fuel tank; or the BMW connector mounted to the frame somewhere. I'd like the plug to be in a convenient location so I can make and break the connection with one hand.

And, this may be a dumb question but will an adapter from the intercom plug work ? It's in a perfect location and I never use it.

[naitram]

needs to be a direct run to the battery, i have mine coming up in the slot for the ride rbackrest

[Keats]

If you mean by "adapter" that you could make something that could plug into existing plug, that answer is NO.

If you meant could you replace the existing Icom plug with another type, that would take a lot of work.

the best solution I have seen is mounting a plug through the plastic wing thing's that divert heat from you crotch.
easy to get to,
can give one handed operation and will not change anything to disturb OEM

[JCZ]

We have the BMW style recepticles mounted in a small angle iron type bracket that's mounted to the frame under the seat on the left.

[Buy early]

Mike, check out the Power Demons outlet & handlebar switch setup. Put it on my wife's Deuce. 2 outlets mount near horn cover with 3 level switch on front brake handlebar. Outlet has lighted surround. Standard Gerbing plugs? Very slick.

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=38084.60

[FLSTFI Dave]

I run my connector up under the nose of the seat with about four inches sticking out where the seat nose meets the console on the tank. 

[JCZ]

The advantage to using the BMW style recepticle is that you're able to plug in with just one hand, while you're riding or late at night on a dark road, etc.  No fumbling around with two loose pig tails.

[Tazman]

I run my power cord through the opening in the seat where the rider backrest fits.
I made up a small box, (actually a gutted old laptop power supply), that contains two Gerbings remote temperature controllers and 3M double stick tape it to the inside of the fairing on my RG.
I can reach it easily and don't have to fumble around with a dual Harley controller hooked to my jacket or pants.
If I had a batwing style fairing I would be looking for a spot to mount the controller switches right into the fairing.
I don't know how you would do it but you are correct that the intercom/CB port would be a great location.
Maybe replacing the intercom socket with a power port would be possible.

[32Lager]

Thanks for all the information ! I like the idea of mounting the BMW plug on the heat deflector. Mounting it on the frame was my thought too but there isn't much exposed frame to work with on the Ultra. Where can you buy the BMW plug with the waterproof caps ? The BMW accessory plug shown on Gerbing's site http://gerbing.com/Products/accessories.php doesn't have a cap. Is the "Panel Mounted Port" a similar option ?

FYI... Gerbing and Revzilla are both currently out of stock for a lot of their jacket liner sizes. They both told me delivery would not be until November. I placed my order for Harley's jacket liner and dual temp controller through Hale's HD at a 20% discount. Hale's had everything but the battery harness and they promised that would be delivered in two weeks or less. Their controller comes with the pouch and clip which saves another $10.

Gerbing's customer service also confirmed that Harley's heated gear is made by Gerbing and the warranties are the same as theirs.

[mrmagloo]

Thanks for all the information ! I like the idea of mounting the BMW plug on the heat deflector. Mounting it on the frame was my thought too but there isn't much exposed frame to work with on the Ultra. Where can you buy the BMW plug with the waterproof caps ? The BMW accessory plug shown on Gerbing's site http://gerbing.com/Products/accessories.php doesn't have a cap. Is the "Panel Mounted Port" a similar option ?

FYI... Gerbing and Revzilla are both currently out of stock for a lot of their jacket liner sizes. They both told me delivery would not be until November. I placed my order for Harley's jacket liner and dual temp controller through Hale's HD at a 20% discount. Hale's had everything but the battery harness and they promised that would be delivered in two weeks or less. Their controller comes with the pouch and clip which saves another $10.

Gerbing's customer service also confirmed that Harley's heated gear is made by Gerbing and the warranties are the same as theirs.

I got a converter that allows me to use the Battery Tender connector, with the Gerbing wiring. It's about 12" long and goes from the flat 2 to the round 2 connector. However, after looking at the Gerbing's accessories, I'm thinking the hotter ticket is, going with the Panel Mounted Port Kit $29.95 and mounting that on the mid-frame deflector up near the seat, tucked in tightly but still accessible. Then reverse the Battery Tender adaptor so I can use that as well.

[32Lager]

I got a converter that allows me to use the Battery Tender connector, with the Gerbing wiring. It's about 12" long and goes from the flat 2 to the round 2 connector. However, after looking at the Gerbing's accessories, I'm thinking the hotter ticket is, going with the Panel Mounted Port Kit $29.95 and mounting that on the mid-frame deflector up near the seat, tucked in tightly but still accessible. Then reverse the Battery Tender adaptor so I can use that as well.

I called Gerbing again this morning to ask about and order the Panel Mounted port kit. She told me that the battery connection cables are shipped with the Harley jackets so I won't need the kit, just the port. Harley doesn't offer the port or the port kit and Gerbing's inventory was sold out so I'm going to hold off on that part until I use the jacket a few times.

In case you're interested, the following items were ordered from Hale's HD and will be delivered for $275.80 total.
Heated Jacket Liner - Part #98324-09VM
Dual Control Thermostat (with cover and clip included) part #98541-04V
Battery Harness (comes with Jacket)- Part #98536-04V
Battery Tender Adapter Plug (just in case)- Part #98544-04V

[mrmagloo]

That's a pretty good deal.  I got mine for 25% off from a local dealer during one of their sales, but had to pay tax. I got the gloves too, but those things are way to bulky and thick to be useful on a motorcycle. Maybe on a snowmobile.

[timo482]

i modified the pod where my headset plugs in so the heated gear plug is right next to it on the dash

very very convenient & the unknowing dont even see it.

the one in the sidecar is also mounted right in the dash

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[mrmagloo]

i modified the pod where my headset plugs in so the heated gear plug is right next to it on the dash

very very convenient & the unknowing dont even see it.

the one in the sidecar is also mounted right in the dash

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[cvobiker]

I installed the BMW style connector in the left side speaker pod, changed out the front cig lighter to one and installed one in the trunk...  They all work well.