switched power for pillion heated grips

[timsdomain]

hi, i want to fit some oxford hothands heated grips on my 1200gs rear grab rails so my son doesn't freeze his hands off!
the question is how can i wire them so they switch off when the ignitoin is turned off as we will forget to turn them off at some point!
i'm just feeling a bit cautious with the canbus system as i don't want to mess up the whole bike.
would it be possible to wire it to the accessory socket or would that overload the system? any advice would be welcome
thanks

 

[John Armstrong]

One of these maybe:

http://www.nippynormans.com/Fuze-Block-switchable-fuse-panel/productinfo/FUZ-FZ1/

 

[timsdomain]

thanks but its a bit pricey!
could do with a bit of a lower budget solution
cheers

 

[John Armstrong]

It does switched power supply in a tidy easy to use unit.

Sounds like maybe one of these is what you need: http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=43005

 

[timsdomain]

cheers i'll take a look

 

[earthmover]

Make sure you wrap some insulating tape around the grab rails first, or the paint will get discoloured.
DAMHIK.
Mark

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

I've done the same and they are plugged into the rear acc. socket (also makes them easier to take off in the summer should you want to).

Thread here

Andres

 

[timsdomain]

Fantastic - thanks that's just the job
regards
tim

I've done the same and they are plugged into the rear acc. socket (also makes them easier to take off in the summer should you want to).

Thread here

Andres

 

[TyreMark]

Fitted mine 3 years ago and used the waterproof switch which comes with Hothands (fitted into topcase rack as per picture). Initially connected straight to aux socket but found the current draw would shut down socket so now wired via relay - works a treat

 

[tonedef]

Have got exactly the same, plugged into the accessory socket....works a treat!

 

[timsdomain]

thanks to everone - now fitted and have toasty warm pillion!
cheers

 

[LiquidLAN]

Out of curiosity, wouldnt a heated fleece be a better option than just heated rear grips?