these guys http://www.tpimotorcycleparts.com/ have a nice looking range of heated gear under apparel
Forum whore
these guys http://www.tpimotorcycleparts.com/ have a nice looking range of heated gear under apparel
it's not a bad thing till you throw a KLR into the mix.
those cheap ass bitches can do anything with ductape.
(PostalDave on ADVrider)
born again dumbass
till eithe side bit of wire digs in to ya ribs and fries ya internally lol
i hate lawnmowersand rainy weekends
Highway Biker
Geez you guy's. Just shove a news paper inside ya jacket /shirt what ever. You can read the sucker when you done and wipe your ass on it if you get caught short on a ride. Try wiping you bum on wire what ever the thickness.
"May the motorcycle god's keep your tyres pumped"
"The shortest distance between any two points on a motorbike, is the long way round"
Highway Biker
Originally Posted by offrd
"May the motorcycle god's keep your tyres pumped"
"The shortest distance between any two points on a motorbike, is the long way round"
Highway Biker
I'm waiting on one of you dudes to wire up ya undies.
get a short in ya shorts and roast ya chesnuts.
Bugger of a place to put sticking plaster!!
"May the motorcycle god's keep your tyres pumped"
"The shortest distance between any two points on a motorbike, is the long way round"
Moped rider
omg
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Large Falcon Collider
Thing is it's not just about staying warm, it's also about being trick enough to do it yourself.
Hardcore Biker
All good fun eh... being a gadget guy I love this sort of stuff.
However I did some research on this a while ago and this may help.
1. Use the Internet. There are quite a few articles on making your own gear. The flexible cable that has high resistance is not easy to find (IMHO .. without hunting around a lot) and single strand wire just wont do the job over time. I would suggest the Electric Blanket wire as a good option as it is flexible and coated/ Hi resistance.
2. Vests are good as they provide another layer (power on or off... make sure its insulating fabric and thin) and you don't get all compressed in the sleeves.
3. The Vest MUST be close fitting. When it gets really cold you wont notice the heating unless close to the body. Heat in the lower back (kidneys) area is fantastic.
4. You should have a thin layer between said vest and body
5. Connectors should be easy to disconnect as you will always walk away from the bike whilst plugged in. Gotta be solid quality.
Add an on-off switch in the cable to the bike,. forget the temp control. Too fiddly.
I bought a second hand BMW vest a couple of years ago and modified it a bit as it was (ahemm) too small. A bloody life saver when on loooong cold rides.
Any dick can be cold and miserable. It takes brains to be warm and miserable
Good luck
Stu
Next event...
Aussie - Melbourne - Perth - Darwin - Alice - Melbourne... April-May 2011
Large Falcon Collider
Reckon that an RCA connector would be the business... just like the audio connector in the back of ya CD player. Be sure to socket on the batt side and plug on the vest side, saves the batt shorting on frame. Also outter ring connector as ground.
Revolution is in the air
My electric vest is a life saver on those cold long rides. Congrats to DB for making one. I'd be afraid I'd electrocute myself.
Ride, eat, sleep, repeat!
Revolution is in the air
I have a temp control on mine that I put in the pocket of my riding suit. I can crank that baby up so hot, I can damn near bake a potato.
Ride, eat, sleep, repeat!
Double shot!!
xgnr, many thanks. Some good hints there, especially about the jacket being close fitting. In a way, modding the liners is flawed in that respect - its just the convenience of never forgetting it and it costing little or nothing for me to do. (brokeass currently)
hmm thats a good idea. Thanks for that.
DB
"I am a licenced motorcycle instructor, I agree with dangerousbastard, no point in repeating what he said."
"read what Steve says. He's right."
"What Steve said pretty much summed it up."
"I did axactly as you said and it worked...!!"
"Wow, Great advise there DB."
WTB: Hyosung bikes or going or not.
Hardcore Biker
In case some of you missed it, here is a repeat of my post #18:
How To Make Electric Motorcycle Clothing
http://www.shadowriders.org/faq/electricvests.html
Excerpt from the article:
wire: 30 gauge, multistranded, teflon coated copper, usually comes in a 100' spool, Order form any electronics supplier. I ordered from Newark Electronics who have locations everywhere. In Schaumburg IL, call (84 7) 310-8980. Their product was called "hook-up wire, "part 36F61OWA. Price in 9197 was $14.20
Maybe this sort of wire could be purchased at Jaycar or DSE. Anyone check?
Double shot!!
Yeah. no got.
DB
"I am a licenced motorcycle instructor, I agree with dangerousbastard, no point in repeating what he said."
"read what Steve says. He's right."
"What Steve said pretty much summed it up."
"I did axactly as you said and it worked...!!"
"Wow, Great advise there DB."
WTB: Hyosung bikes or going or not.
Forum whore
Well, Steve put some connectors on it this morning, and off we went to Taupo for the day. Got back this evening, and I can report it worked damn fine! In fact, considering I have Raynauds Disease, I was warm as toast! It was great!! My hands which normally are absolutely numb, were quite warm!
Now to make another one!
M
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Make it happen....
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