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Kooter · 10-05-2009, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clint

You'd want to make a wiring plan ahead of time. You want them on a relayed circuit so you don't kill your battery.

- yeaup - you might as well be speaking Chinese to me at this point.

**Clint** · 10-05-2009, 08:38 PM

Ask the guys in the '50 forum whether there's a robust relayed (not on when the key is off) circuit somewhere near the front end. Otherwise, you'll need to get an automotive relay from a parts store and we'll run off the battery and pull a control voltage off the lighting somewhere.

If this still isn't making sense, do a bit of Googling on motorcycle relay auxilliary fuseblock etc. etc.

Rickster · 10-05-2009, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kooter

- yeaup - you might as well be speaking Chinese to me at this point.

You need to tap power for the heated grips off a wire (headlight, tail-light, etc) that only hot (has power) when the ignition switch is on, as opposed to running power straight from your battery, running power straight from your battery would work just fine, until the time you forget to turn it off and drain all the juice out of your battery resulting in you not being able to start your bike.

I know what needs to be done, and would offer to help, except me & motorcycle wiring have this agreement where I don't mess with it, and it doesn't crap out on me in the dead of night out in the middle of B.F.E.

DrBob · 10-05-2009, 10:58 PM

All this talk of heated grips and jackets...reminds me of why I moved to Atlanta. It was cold and rainy tonight for the ride home from the bar- so cold I actually had to put on a long sleeve t-shirt.

Kooter · 10-05-2009, 11:12 PM

That's far too warm for me! In the dead of summer when everyone is on 2 wheels - I'm in my cage with the air on. When it gets cold and everyone get's in their cars - I get on the bike. I HATE sweating. It drives me nuts!

Thundurburd · 10-05-2009, 11:16 PM

I think DrBob is forgetting part of the story. Look here.

Kooter · 10-06-2009, 09:46 AM

Hey Clint - where did you get your grip heaters?

**Clint** · 10-06-2009, 09:49 AM

http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...grip-heat.html

Rickster · 10-06-2009, 10:58 AM

Clint, I put the switch in the mail this AM, if your mail comes late in the day you should get it Wed.

How was your ride in today, it's 44* and raining here in St Paul.

**Clint** · 10-06-2009, 11:04 AM

Thanks much.

My ride? The first half was pleasant enough. http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...-do-i-owe.html

tricker · 10-06-2009, 11:12 AM

I didn't get to ride in today. Little sad but better I didn't.

I'll admit I've been lax on chain adjustment and realized yesterday that wow I needed to fix this a long time ago. In the 20 minutes I had to work with before beverages and pizza. Yup can't get the chain to tighten up so either I #1 screwed something up last time and really broke something or #2 Need to replace chain ect ect or #3 I'm legally retarded.

Kooter · 10-06-2009, 11:18 AM

#3 and #1

Rickster · 10-06-2009, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tricker

I didn't get to ride in today. Little sad but better I didn't.

I'll admit I've been lax on chain adjustment and realized yesterday that wow I needed to fix this a long time ago. In the 20 minutes I had to work with before beverages and pizza. Yup can't get the chain to tighten up so either I #1 screwed something up last time and really broke something or #2 Need to replace chain ect ect or #3 I'm legally retarded.

I'm thinking you must have screwed something up, because the Hamsters that provide power to that dinky thing you call a motor don't have enought umph to stretch your chain.

Thundurburd · 10-06-2009, 11:51 AM

Got up this morning and walked out of the bedroom then four feet across the hall into my office. No motorcycle ride to work, no cold weather gear, no fun.

Kooter · 10-06-2009, 12:34 PM

What do you do for work Mike?

Thundurburd · 10-06-2009, 12:53 PM

I'm a structural engineer for a manufacturing company located 500 miles from where I live, so I work out of my house. Business is way down so now I'm mostly what you would call semi-retired. Made for a good summer of riding though.

tricker · 10-06-2009, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rickster

I'm thinking you must have screwed something up, because the Hamsters that provide power to that dinky thing you call a motor don't have enought umph to stretch your chain.

Leave the hamsters out of this rick!

Also i'm going take another look at it later tonight to see if indeed there's something wrong. Then off I go to figure out wtf i'm going to do. Loosened up everything like i was supposed to ect ect.. at least its nearing the end of the season?

omegajim · 10-06-2009, 01:01 PM

time to get another chain; they aren't that expensive, are they?

or the sad reality that one little piece is missing, somehow and now you need to go find another one like it.

I remember on the old cb 750 - there were two pieces (one on each side) that were about the size of a silver dollar and had to fit in just so before putting the whole thing together.

**Clint** · 10-06-2009, 01:17 PM

Good quality chain & sprockets: +/- $200.

tricker · 10-06-2009, 01:24 PM

I kinda came to that conclusion when I looked that I nearly have 21k on the stock chain. But something just doesn't seem right about it right now. I'm also god awful tired and feel like poo right now.

10-05-2009, 08:38 PM	#82 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,114	Ask the guys in the '50 forum whether there's a robust relayed (not on when the key is off) circuit somewhere near the front end. Otherwise, you'll need to get an automotive relay from a parts store and we'll run off the battery and pull a control voltage off the lighting somewhere. If this still isn't making sense, do a bit of Googling on motorcycle relay auxilliary fuseblock etc. etc. __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

10-05-2009, 10:58 PM	#84 (permalink)
DrBob Throttle Jockey Join Date: May 2004 Bike: several Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 3,364	All this talk of heated grips and jackets...reminds me of why I moved to Atlanta. It was cold and rainy tonight for the ride home from the bar- so cold I actually had to put on a long sleeve t-shirt. __________________ You MUST obey the pug dog! States ridden to so far in 2009:

10-05-2009, 11:12 PM	#85 (permalink)
Kooter Clunked into first gear Join Date: May 2008 Bike: '08 Suzuki C50T Location: Cottage Grove, MN (Twin Cities) Posts: 249	That's far too warm for me! In the dead of summer when everyone is on 2 wheels - I'm in my cage with the air on. When it gets cold and everyone get's in their cars - I get on the bike. I HATE sweating. It drives me nuts! __________________ If you haven't got a smile on your face and laughter in your heart, then you're just an old sour fart!

10-05-2009, 11:16 PM	#86 (permalink)
Thundurburd Sit speling cheker Join Date: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 Black S50 Location: Waukesha WI Posts: 1,818	I think DrBob is forgetting part of the story. Look here. __________________ Mike

10-06-2009, 09:46 AM	#87 (permalink)
Kooter Clunked into first gear Join Date: May 2008 Bike: '08 Suzuki C50T Location: Cottage Grove, MN (Twin Cities) Posts: 249	Hey Clint - where did you get your grip heaters? __________________ If you haven't got a smile on your face and laughter in your heart, then you're just an old sour fart!

10-06-2009, 09:49 AM	#88 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,114	http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...grip-heat.html __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

10-06-2009, 10:58 AM	#89 (permalink)
Rickster Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 4,210	Clint, I put the switch in the mail this AM, if your mail comes late in the day you should get it Wed. How was your ride in today, it's 44* and raining here in St Paul. __________________ 2009 BMW, R 1200 GS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2003 KTM 525 EX/C 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

10-06-2009, 11:04 AM	#90 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,114	Thanks much. My ride? The first half was pleasant enough. http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...-do-i-owe.html __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

10-06-2009, 11:12 AM	#91 (permalink)
tricker M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 7,074	I didn't get to ride in today. Little sad but better I didn't. I'll admit I've been lax on chain adjustment and realized yesterday that wow I needed to fix this a long time ago. In the 20 minutes I had to work with before beverages and pizza. Yup can't get the chain to tighten up so either I #1 screwed something up last time and really broke something or #2 Need to replace chain ect ect or #3 I'm legally retarded.

10-06-2009, 11:18 AM	#92 (permalink)
Kooter Clunked into first gear Join Date: May 2008 Bike: '08 Suzuki C50T Location: Cottage Grove, MN (Twin Cities) Posts: 249	#3 and #1 __________________ If you haven't got a smile on your face and laughter in your heart, then you're just an old sour fart!

10-06-2009, 11:51 AM	#94 (permalink)
Thundurburd Sit speling cheker Join Date: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 Black S50 Location: Waukesha WI Posts: 1,818	Got up this morning and walked out of the bedroom then four feet across the hall into my office. No motorcycle ride to work, no cold weather gear, no fun. __________________ Mike

10-06-2009, 12:34 PM	#95 (permalink)
Kooter Clunked into first gear Join Date: May 2008 Bike: '08 Suzuki C50T Location: Cottage Grove, MN (Twin Cities) Posts: 249	What do you do for work Mike? __________________ If you haven't got a smile on your face and laughter in your heart, then you're just an old sour fart!

10-06-2009, 12:53 PM	#96 (permalink)
Thundurburd Sit speling cheker Join Date: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 Black S50 Location: Waukesha WI Posts: 1,818	I'm a structural engineer for a manufacturing company located 500 miles from where I live, so I work out of my house. Business is way down so now I'm mostly what you would call semi-retired. Made for a good summer of riding though. __________________ Mike

10-06-2009, 01:01 PM	#98 (permalink)
omegajim M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 10,395	time to get another chain; they aren't that expensive, are they? or the sad reality that one little piece is missing, somehow and now you need to go find another one like it. I remember on the old cb 750 - there were two pieces (one on each side) that were about the size of a silver dollar and had to fit in just so before putting the whole thing together. __________________ "FREE TIBET!"* With purchase of one Tibet of equal or greater value. "I have a driver's license. It doesn't mean I show up at the Indy 500 with my morgan." Ducky- NCIS and until very recently, we were Wisconsin Tourism Federation ----- no really.

10-06-2009, 01:17 PM	#99 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,114	Good quality chain & sprockets: +/- $200. __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

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10-06-2009, 01:24 PM	#100 (permalink)
tricker M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 7,074	I kinda came to that conclusion when I looked that I nearly have 21k on the stock chain. But something just doesn't seem right about it right now. I'm also god awful tired and feel like poo right now.

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