Thanks JJ, I like the idea of that lower mount as opposed to drilling into any of the painted sections... Plus I'd think that spot keeps the cord from banging on any of the painted sections when riding too right? Any issues with cord reach for the Gerbings? I'm as well looking to go with the Gerbings. Do you have to use an extension?
Just for my own knowledge, what didn't you like about the mount on the top that made you install another down low??
BTW, I have a portable controller and hate it. You have to figure out where to attach it, and with a full face helmet won't likely be able to see it so you have to adjust it by feel. The panel mount makes it much easier to use and you will have less wires to deal with.
BTW, heated clothing will change your life for riding. You'll wonder why you didn't do it sooner. you will look forward to riding in 40 degree temps (that's about as bad as we get in Houston, but we do ride up in the Rocky Mountains every couple of years and use them).
Nice, wonder why I didn't see these? Jay, when it's time I'll be upgrading as well and I like the idea of using the left side for the plug. My dual controller is mounted as shown by jc.
Mine isn't mounted but appears under the plastic gig over the gas tank. 99% of the time it stays up under there when not in use, which is 99% of the time
Sometimes i do leave FL in the winter, but usually its the summers I stay out of state on the bike
I have the leads coming out directly down from the front edge of the seat, below the tank and middle fairing. Tucks out of sight for the Summer months. I think I would attach the flush mounts to that panel, keep things easy when I'm pulling the tuperware. I set the controllers on the right panel, I tend to use the T-Meister alot, so the casual adjustment is easy. It's also where I have the extra outlets and heated grip switch at, so I just made it my power panel. Provides for a very clean, stock look. While I'm in there next time I'm gonna go with a better switch for the grips. It's been the only part not protected by KIPASS. I should get a fuseblock, but, well, they aint free and I'd have to do some rerouting of my current rats nest
Are you using a plug now Chet or just the wired plug from under the seat or bodywork? Which side did you mount the dual controller? I'm thinking the left side makes more sense to keep the right hand on throttle right?
Are you using a plug now Chet or just the wired plug from under the seat or bodywork? Which side did you mount the dual controller? I'm thinking the left side makes more sense to keep the right hand on throttle right?
Good thing for you that the controller and clothing is already black ‘cause if you sent it out to be powder coated it would melt….
Any issues with the cord banging on and scuffing the paint while riding Steve? That's one of my concerns...
I had the same dilemma. I didn't really want to mount the powerlet on a painted section of the bike, but I also didn't want long lengths of wire dangling and flapping in the wind. I actually purchased my heated gear and did some test fitting before mounting it here:
There's approximately 4" of exposed cable when my gear is plugged in, so it doesn't get in the way or flap in the wind. I went with a powerlet plug because it works well for heated gear, accessories and battery tenders.
BTW, heated gear is WONDERFUL in Oregon. I don't wear heated pants all that often, but the gloves and jackets are well worth the money!
Hmmm... interesting, I like that placement, I was on my bike this morning and also thinking that spot would be good. Any issue with the plug seating flush in that spot? That panel has a little bit of curve to it and the plug is flat... ??
My plug sits completely flush on the outside. It looks like it's part of the bike. Powerlet plugs come with a rubber washer/grommet that mounts between the plug and the bike.
You only need to be concerned about the placement of the hole. A frame section is behind those panel. If you drill the hole too far back, you will have clearance issues. It takes about 60 seconds to remove that panel to see where it should be mounted. I mounted mine as far back as I could...
Thanks OL!
Is the plug that Gerbings sells that I posted a pic of at the beginning of this thread just a standard powerlet plug or is it somehow unique??