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heated grip switch Fri Sep 14, 2012 3:51 pm
jings
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can anyone tell me how many amps the heated grip switch on a k100 is rated as i want to change the switch
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2 Re: heated grip switch Fri Sep 14, 2012 8:26 pm
Motorandy123
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I couldn't tell you exactly but most heated grips draw 30 - 40 watts which
is 3 - 4 amps. It is common to spec a switch with double the power so 6
to 8 amp. But switches are usually sold in 5 amp increments so I'd guess
a 10 amp switch is in there.
is 3 - 4 amps. It is common to spec a switch with double the power so 6
to 8 amp. But switches are usually sold in 5 amp increments so I'd guess
a 10 amp switch is in there.
3 Re: heated grip switch Sat Sep 15, 2012 12:48 am
Rick G
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10 amps will see you right with that one
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4 Re: heated grip switch Sat Sep 15, 2012 1:24 am
Inge K.
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The OEM grips have a rather low power consumption, 2,1 amp at the high setting.
So a 10 amp switch isn`t really needed, but better safe than sorry
(especially if the word China appears on the switch).
So a 10 amp switch isn`t really needed, but better safe than sorry
(especially if the word China appears on the switch).
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6 Re: heated grip switch Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:21 pm
92KK 84WW Olaf
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I discovered yesterday that although I do not have heated grips the bike is wired for them, has a switch etc. Is it an easy job to fit heated grips as in must they be BMW or will any type do?
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7 Re: heated grip switch Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:41 pm
Inge K.
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The easiest (and most expensive) is to get the OEM grips, as it`s just plug and play.
Strange that you have both all wiring and switch and no heated grips.
Could it be that they just don`t function, they don`t last forever.
If you got them the LHS grip is fixed with screws on the inner end, otherwise it`s glued.
If I remember correctly, heated grips was standard on the LT
(but don`t know if it`s was like that on all markets).
Strange that you have both all wiring and switch and no heated grips.
Could it be that they just don`t function, they don`t last forever.
If you got them the LHS grip is fixed with screws on the inner end, otherwise it`s glued.
If I remember correctly, heated grips was standard on the LT
(but don`t know if it`s was like that on all markets).
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