Friday, December 30, 2011

Installing grip heaters on a Yamaha FZ1

!±8± Installing grip heaters on a Yamaha FZ1

My experience installing Symtec-inc grip heaters on a 2006 Yamaha FZ1.

Installing grip heaters on a Yamaha FZ1

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Sunday, December 25, 2011

Winter Motorcycle Riding Gear Options

!±8± Winter Motorcycle Riding Gear Options

That's it. It's time to accept it. Winter's here. I don't care how much everyone is screaming about Global Warming. Cold is cold. And when you're riding during the winter it feels that much colder. Wind chill is a bitch. Compound the factor of speed. The faster you go the more the temperature drops. So the main idea behind this months TAB. How to survive the winter on your motorcycle.

Some of you silly bastards like cold weather. I'll never understand that. Maybe it's because I'm a skinny white boy. Not much blubber to hold in the heat. I live in the south for a reason. But even in the dirty dirty it gets cold once in a while. When the temp drops and the wind picks up I'm grabbing every piece of heavy clothing I can wear at once. If I look like the little brother from a Christmas story when I'm done, so be it. Hell, I'll wear my underoo's on the outside if it'll keep my ass warm. Maybe that's a bit extreme.

For those of us hardcore (read: stupid) enough to ride year round we need to get a little creative when thinking of how to keep warm while riding in the winter months. Ok, so we all ride fighters and are not exactly particular about having fairing's. So to get around our stubbornness we need to try and break the wind as much as possible.

Hands, being the first line of defense. Winter gloves are usually a good idea. Something with Gore-Tex or Thinsulate is a plus. Just about every major motorcycle apparel manufacturer offers a winter glove. Most can be had for under with varying stages of protection and insulation from the elements. But aside from going out and buying a name brand glove. There are other steps you can take before you shell out some dough on specialty gloves. Take a run down to either the local grocer, hardware, or auto parts store and pick up a box of disposable latex gloves. These are great for holding in your natural body heat. And because they are form fitting, you can wear them inside your riding gloves as extra insulation. Some people may have a problem with latex. In which case, a sporting goods store or outdoor outlet carry glove liners. Moving up the sleeve, your wrists are prone to windblast. Even if you wear full gauntlet gloves, when in the riding position and moving around your sleeves can creep up and let in the wind. Try a pair of wristbands. A definite cheap trick for keeping the wind out of your sleeves.

As far as your upper body is concerned. This is going to take the brunt of the cold. Lack of a windscreen puts you right out there for old man winter to lay into you with a constant body blow. Heavy shirts are a must, obviously. But too many of these at once cannot only be uncomfortable, but restrict movement. Thermal shirts are always a plus. Combined with a sweater and lined jacket. But try some of those cool max shirts as a base to your layers. Anything to wick away moisture from your body is going to keep you that much warmer. If your jacket lets through wind in certain areas try and pin point them from the inside. Seams, vents, perforation. The fix for this is one that holds the world together. Duct tape. Yup, patch them up on the inside so the breeze doesn't make its way through. Plus, if you find yourself needing a piece for a quick fix on the road. there you go.

Lastly, a thin nylon windbreaker under the jacket can be a great help. Or even your rain jacket over top.

Your head and face are super sensitive. Good full-face lids with closable vents are always the way to go. If you're in an area that gets lots of snow and super low temps, you may want to look into snowmobile helmets for the winter. The ones with heated visors would be a great option. Of course one of the most common ways to keep your head warm is wearing a beanie under your lid. If that's too thick for a comfortable fit, try the sporting goods and ski shops for balaclava's. The ones made of nylon are typically very thin. If you can get one that fits around your neck and face you're that much ahead of the game. If you want to be super biker, there's always the classic bandanna too. This will at least keep the wind off your face and your breath will keep your face warm. Keep breath mints handy though. One more cheap trick for cutting down fog and retaining heat. If your helmet doesn't offer a breath deflector you can make one out of duct tape. Double up the tape and form it to fit your face. Then tape it right to the inside of the chin bar. Just be sure not to leave any adhesive exposed. Most of us don't need our mustaches waxed.

The feet and knees are always in the breeze. Ski socks are a definite plus. The longer the better too. Insulated boots are really the only way to go.

The less wind that can get in the better. A great piece of gear I found was MX knee and shin guards. These are similar to Hockey shin guards.

Plastic caps with foam padding and fabric liners. Also makes for another safety alternative. The cool part about these is they are thin enough to wear under loose fitting pants. The plastic blocks the wind very well while the foam helps to retain heat. These are fairly inexpensive too. They can be had for under . Some even under . For the rest of your lower extremities, double up on pants. Sweat pants, Track pants, thermals, etc.

Of course there's always the option of heated riding gear. These can get pricey but if you plan to ride in very cold climates, it's probably a smart investment. The cheaper method is the hand warmer packs. They're fairly cheap and some last up to 8 hours. If you plan on doing some long riding, I would suggest getting some for the trip. You can put them in your shoes to keep your feet warm, in your gloves to help out your hands and any place else you feel is subjected to direct cold.

So now that you look like a reincarnation of the Michelin Man, what can we do to the bike that will help you out with out totally goobering it up?

Well, again, anything that can block the wind will help. Like stated earlier, your hands are the first line of defense. Dirtbike style hand guards will keep some of the wind off your mitts. If you want to keep them toasty you can invest in some grip heaters also. Now Grip heaters are a bit limited as they really only work the palm of your hand. With the hand guards in place as well your fingers will thank you. Plus, if your bike has that kind of ruff and tumble look going for it, they'll fit right in.

Another, idea that struck me. Heated seats. This is actually a fairly simple idea. You can pull them from any factory-equipped car. Try the local junkyards. Just make sure they can bench test them before you walk out the door. You'll want the thermostat control with this, which can be mounted under the tail for adjustment while riding. Basically, heated seats are no more then a heating pad element that sits under the upholstery, a top the padding. The heating elements average about 100-140 degrees F. I did a search for "Upholstery Heating Elements" and came up with some good results and even installation instructions and tutorials for various seats. Both OEM and retro fits.

The biggest help of all is going to be getting out of the wind as much as possible. And to do that, we are going to need some sort of windscreen. Now for some, they may not approve of this idea, but there is an upside. This could be a seasonal exercise in restyling your bike. I'm not saying you have to go back to full fairing's, but stretch your creativity and maybe try a simple upper fairing. Restyle a factory upper, or make your own.

Even a small fly screen can add a little redirection. When it warms back up, you can go back to your original design. At least you survived another cold winter, and maybe... enjoyed it?!

Everyone stay warm out there, and have a safe and happy holidays.

Winter Motorcycle Riding Gear Options

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Monday, December 19, 2011

Motorcycle History - Fun Facts For Kids

!±8± Motorcycle History - Fun Facts For Kids

Kids, the first motorcycle sold was a Hildebrand and Wolfmuller. This was in 1894 when many kids rode bicycles...

Engines and Frames

Bicycle companies put a new invention, the internal combustion engine, onto their bicycles.

When new engines became more powerful the standard bicycle frames, wheels and chains could not handle them.

Bicycle builders decided to make frames made of steel. The steel frames did the job much as they do today.

Motorcycle History - Fun Facts For Kids

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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Designer Sunglasses - Learn About the Different Brands

!±8± Designer Sunglasses - Learn About the Different Brands

There are now many different brands of designer sunglasses which have either evolved in their own right, such as Ray Ban or Oakley, or have been created as an accessory to the fashion house brands, such as Gucci and Versace etc. This article examines the backgrounds to these different designer brands, tracing back to their roots and finding out how they were first created and grew into the well-known high street fashion brands that we all desire to wear. Learn about Oakley, Rayban, Dolce and Gabbana, Diesel, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Prada, Tommy Hilfiger, and Versace.

1. Oakley Sunglasses

Oakley is mostly known for their quality sunglasses and ski goggles, and was founded by Jim Jannard in California,USA in 1975, where he developed motorbike hand grips, and then sold them at motocross events. He called them "The Oakley Grip", and were very different to any other grips riders had been using. In the 1980's he moved on to goggles and sunglasses, and is now a world leader in innovative design, creating new and exciting products.

UV and impact protection

Plutonite is used for all Oakley lenses. It is made of polycarbonate, making the lenses lightweight, offering superior comfort, clarity and protection against ultraviolet radiation and impact resistance. In fact, this impact resistant material blocks out 100% of all UVA, UVB and UVC radiation. The protection is formulated into the lens material, as opposed to a thin surface film that can become scratched, leaving dilated pupils exposed to ultraviolet leaks. Shielding has nothing to do with the darkness or colour of the lens, so even clear non-tinted Oakley lenses will still provide full UV protection.

The wrapped around, raked-back design of Oakley eyewear provides further protection by blocking UV from the periphery. The lens materials and frame geometries of Oakley sunglasses provide unsurpassed protection against high-velocity and high-mass impact.

Iridium lens coatings

This is a uniform filtering layer that optimizes contrast and minimizes glare, created by super-heated metallic oxides being fused to the lens at a molecular level, permanently bonding to the lens. Tuned to transmit from 9 to 92% of available light, the coatings are specifically formulated for optimal balance between reflection, transmission and absorption.

Polarization

Every single pair of Oakley polarized sunglasses achieves 99.9% efficiency in blocking polarized light waves. Harsh glare is caused by light waves bouncing off flat surfaces and water, and can be up to 10 times as bright as ambient light. With Oakley polarized lenses you'll definitely keep the sun from impeding your vision.

Oakley's polarization technology surpasses industry standards for clarity, performance and durability. Common techniques of incorporating polarization films into lenses by lamination (using adhesive to sandwich the film between lens layers) and drop forming (sandwiching then heating and pressing over contoured forms) can cause haziness and optical distortion. Oakley uses an injection-moulding process to infuse the lens material around the filter. This liquid fusion creates bonding at a molecular level, allowing the filter to achieve the highest possible level of performance.

Hydrophobic (repels water)

The hydrophobic lenses repel water, oil perspiration and dust. Liquids simply bead off the lens surface without streaking, and any liquids that do not slide off the lens by gravity can be more easily wiped away than with other makes of sunglasses, making cleaning your lenses a breeze.

Oleophobic (repels oils)

The oleophobic characteristics end the frustration experienced with oils, fingerprints and other smudges on conventional eyewear. These marks on your Oakley sunglasses will easily wipe away without residue, eliminating leftover haze and reducing the effort required to clean the lenses.

Anti-static

The anti-static properties mean that dust, dirt and other particles are not drawn to the lens via static electricity. Dirt and dust degrade optical clarity, prompt more frequent cleaning and increase the likelihood of scratching.

3-Point fit

Oakley sunglasses are engineered to maintain a comfortable, secure fit. The company's patented "Three-Point Fit" ensures that each frame makes contact only at the bridge of the nose and behind the temples. This retains optics in perfect alignment and eliminates the discomfort of ordinary frames that hook the ears and mount with unbalanced pressure points. Some earstems are sheathed in "unobtainium", an Oakley innovation that actually increases grip with perspiration.

Unobtainium

This is the name of Oakley's hydrophilic (water-attracting) synthetic rubber that increases grip when wet, usually applied to the contact points of the sunglasses (nose and sides of the head). A very similar material was used in Oakley's first product, the "Oakley grips", used on motorcycle hand grips (mentioned earlier).

Frame composition

Engineering breakthroughs in structural materials allow Oakley to produce lightweight, high performance eyewear frames that maintain superior comfort and protection. The polymers used in "O Matter" frames (a nylon composite) are formulated for high durability, as well as controlled flexibility for improved safety during impact. To produce the ultra-strong, ultra-lightweight chassis of Oakley wire frames, five metallic compounds (including titanium) are fused into a single C-5 alloy. Both frame materials maintain resistance to ultraviolet radiation, humidity, thermal shock and chemical exposure.

X Metal

Oakley "X Metal" is a titanium alloy, and is the only 3-D sculpted, hypoallergenic, all-metal frame on earth. Its phenomenal strength-to-weight ratio maximizes comfort and durability. To maintain precise optical geometries, production pieces are analysed under real-time X-ray scanning and undergo five-axis machining in computerized systems that maintain 0.0005" tolerance.

2. Ray-Ban Sunglasses

Ray-Ban was founded in 1937 as a manufacturer of quality sunglasses. Ray-Ban introduced the two most imitated sunglasses in the world, the "Aviator" (issued free to the United States air force pilots) and the "Wayfarer".

It all started in 1920 when lieutenant John MacCready returned from a balloon flight, complaining that the bright sun had permanently damaged his eyes. He asked Bausch & Lomb to develop a pair of sunglasses that would not only provide the necessary protection, but also look good. A few years later, in 1937, Bausch & Lomb produced the "Anti-Glare", consisting of a lightweight gold-plated metal frame and green-tinted mineral glass lenses, which filtered out the ultraviolet rays. Pilots in the United States air force were issued these "Aviator" sunglasses free of charge. The aviator style soon became famous when, during World War 2, General Douglas MacArthur landed on the beaches in the Philippines. Photographers recorded the moment, and their pictures showed him wearing these aviator sunglasses - which then soon became popular all over America.

Ray-Bans have been used in various Hollywood films, starting with "Breakfast at Tiffany's" in 1961, starring Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly. The "Blues Brothers", starring Dan Akroyd and John Belushi showed them famously wearing their "Wayfarer" style Ray-Bans. We mustn't forget, of course, Tom Cruise in the 1983 film "Risky Business". In 2006, the Honda Formula One Racing team members all wore the Ray-Ban 4075 model during the racing season.

Ray-Ban is now owned by the Luxottica group, and their headquarters are in Italy. Ray-Ban sunglasses continue to be very popular with a large range of exciting styles.

3. Dolce and Gabbana Sunglasses

Dolce and Gabanna is a high-end fashion house, founded by Italian designers Domenico Dolce from Palermo, Sicily, and Stefano Gabanna from Milan, Italy. Dolce and Gabanna are very popular among the Hollywood stars, designing clothes for Kylie Minogue, Madonna and many others. Although the two men separated in 2005, the business remains unchanged and both Dolce and Gabanna continue to design together. They endeavour to create the best designs, rather than being concerned with starting trends, and just glancing through their collection you can see for yourself that the designs are absolutely stunning.

4. Diesel Sunglasses

The Diesel brand has been around since 1978, manufacturing jeans and casual clothing, along with accessories,including Diesel sunglasses. Diesel products can be purchased from around 10,000 shops and boutiques all over the world.

The Diesel company was founded by Renzo Rosso in 1978. He and his design team always wanted to lead their own path in fashion, being slightly different from the norm, and so Diesel has become a fashion leader, rather than a fashion follower. Their manufacturing methods and quality control guarantees an outstanding quality product, with an individual style that is refreshingly different from the usual trends. So, if you want to have that certain look of individuality and style, then Diesel sunglasses are well worth considering.

5. Gucci Sunglasses

Gucci is perhaps one of the worlds most prestigious and famous fashion brands. It was founded by Guccio Gucci in Florence, Italy in 1921. Gucci is the biggest selling Italian brand in the world and has about 425 stores around the world. They also hold the world record for the most expensive pair of jeans ever made - an amazing US ,134, in Milan in 1998!

In 1938 Gucci expanded, and opened a boutique in Rome. Guccio Gucci himself designed many of the company's most notable products, such as the bamboo-handled handbag in 1947, which is still manufactured today. Four of his sons helped in running the company and leading it forwards, and after their father's death in 1953, Aldo Gucci was instrumental in opening the company's first boutiques in London, Paris and New York.

Like many companies, the Gucci company has had its ups and downs over the years through family quarrels and poor business decisions, but despite this, Gucci remains one of the premier luxury goods brands in the world. Have a look at a few Gucci sunglasses and you will soon see that the designs embody that sense of luxury and extravagance. So, if you want to get noticed, there's nothing quite like a pair of "Gucci's" to give you that sense of feeling special and sophisticated. You'll always be glad you invested in a pair of Gucci sunglasses!

6. Hugo Boss Sunglasses

Hugo Boss is a well known fashion brand extending worldwide, with a chain of shops in over 100 countries and an annual turnover of half a billion dollars.

Hugo Boss founded his clothing company in Germany, in 1923 near Stuttgart, where he is still based today. Despite bankruptcy in 1930, due to the difficult economic climate in Germany at that time, he set up a new business in 1931, and supplied the uniforms of the SS guards. Hugo Boss died in 1948, but his business carried on, and began making suits. In the late 50's, 60's and 70's fashion began to really take off, and Hugo Boss suits soon became known for their fashionable quality.

Like many other fashion names, the company has diversified into fragrances and also, of course, the stunning Hugo Boss sunglasses. When others around you notice you're wearing Hugo Boss sunglasses, they won't fail to be impressed.

7. Prada Sunglasses

Prada was created in 1913 by Mario Prada in Milan, Italy. He designed handbags, shoes, suitcases etc, and the brand now signifies luxury and style. Miuccia Prada, Mario's granddaughter, took over the company in 1978, and moved the Prada label forwards, designing a new look handbag - simple and sleek - and now Prada stands for elegant clean lines with luxurious fabrics and materials.

Accessories, such as Prada sunglasses, are also extremely high quality, again showing those elegant clean lines with attention to detail that give Prada sunglasses their subtle style and classy image. The Prada brand is renowned worldwide, and the distinct Prada triangular logo is instantly recognizable. As soon as you put on a pair of Prada sunglasses you soon realize you own something special.

8. Tommy Hilfiger Sunglasses

Tommy Hilfiger comes from a large family in New York state, America. While still at school, he started his career making jeans, in 1969. With no formal training, he started designing clothes that were different from the usual styles. He moved to New York city in 1979 to further his fashion career, and brought out his first collection in 1985. He has since won numerous awards, not only for designing clothes and accessories, but also for his work in helping young American teenagers, encouraging them to improve in their education, and promoting their physical well-being (through playing sports, etc).

Tommy Hilfiger sunglasses have a special style all of their own, with a distinguished trendy look that is refreshingly different - sure to get you noticed as someone with taste and an eye for style. In a word - stunning!

9. Versace Sunglasses

Gianni Versace was born in Reggio di Calabria, Italy. His mother was a dressmaker, so Gianni began to learn about clothing at an early age, helping his mother find precious stones and gold braid which could be embroidered onto the dresses. He studied architecture, and then moved to Milan when he was 25 to work in fashion design. He the 1970's he started to become noticed through his fashionable knitwear, and he was asked to design some leather and suede collections. A few years later, he presented his first signature collection for ladies wear in Milan, closely followed by a menswear collection. Over the next years, his reputation soon grew to become one of the great icons of the fashion industry.

Unfortunately in 1997, as he was coming home from his usual morning walk along Ocean Drive where he lived in Miami, Florida, Gianni Versace was shot and killed outside his ocean-front house. He was murdered by a man called Andrew Cunanan, who committed suicide shortly afterwards using the same handgun that had been used on Versace. Gianni Versace was buried in Lake Como, Italy.

Versace remains one of the most talented and colourful designers of the 20th century, and the Versace brand is one of the worlds leading international fashion houses. The collection of Versace sunglasses shows his flare for design with elegant, sophisticated styles, carried on by Gianni's sister, Donatella Versace, the new head of design of the Versace fashion house.

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Friday, December 2, 2011

Triumph Rocket 3 Experience

!±8± Triumph Rocket 3 Experience

I have been riding motorcycles for over forty years now. In that time I have owned many bikes going back to an ancient Vespa Sportique that I rode on the airfield I grew up on when I was about ten years old.

I recently decided to change one of my bikes to join a group of friends on a trip down through France and Andorra to Barcelona, Spain later this year.

Having had most of the modern Triumphs, I decided to visit the local dealer just outside Oxford. I have always liked Triumph's triple engines - loads of torque and some "character" in that the engines have a bit a "burble" sound to them.

In the end I settled on a Rocket 3 Classic. The base bike is fine, but for touring purposes I added a sissy bar and rack, leather panniers, clock, fuel gauge, heated grips, fog lamps, summer screen and fog lamps.

The first thing you notice when you climb aboard is the sheer size of the bike. Fortunately, for me at least, the tank is tapered in such a way so that your knees are not forced wide apart, and your feet sit comfortable on the foot boards, which are set forward, but not so far that you are travelling feet first.

The bars are high and wide, the grips tapering back which is a little uncomfortable unless you ride regularly and get used to it. For an old man like me though, it's far more comfortable than the pressure you get on the wrists from a sports bike.

There is no centre stand, and the one thing you must be careful of, is that the side stand does not have a strong spring. I do not mean it is weak, just that the stand does not snap up, you have to make sure it has fully retracted before moving off.

On the road, Triumph has done an amazing job. The 2.3 litre engine sits next to the gearbox and the balance is superb. At low speeds the bike feels very stable, though it took me awhile to get used to having to actually turn the bars when making a turn at a junction, rather than just leaning the bike over.

The summer screen offers some protection, though the air does hit you in the face and the fact that it is bolted to the forks rather than the frame means there is a little bit of wobble in a strong wind, but nothing a firm but relaxed pressure on the bars can't handle.

Many journalists and pundits like to compare the performance with something like a Hayabusa. I have never had that particular bike, but until recently I did have a Blackbird.

I just don't get it. Why compare, they are completely different bikes and anyone can see that the Triumph is not going to handle like a sports, or sports-tourer bike? It's like comparing grapes and guavas.

However, what I would say by way of comparison is that the Triumph delivers peak power low down in the revs. You don't get that continual urging to go faster with the slight twist of the wrist. What you do get is a sledgehammer in the back when you open the throttle hard, but at the same time it is very user friendly if you just want to go slow and enjoy the view. It's a very relaxed ride.

Low speed stability is awesome, but I won't comment on low speed handling as if one looks at the bike one can see it's not designed for town use.

I am very pleased with the bike, and whilst it takes a little getting used to if you've never ridden a cruiser before, it's great fun. It turns heads and the first time I stopped for fuel I had a man in his twenties asking if I would take a picture of him beside it. That never happened with my Blackbird!

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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

2010 Suzuki Burgman 650 Executive - Gorgeous Than You Can Dream and Powerful Than You Can Imagine

!±8± 2010 Suzuki Burgman 650 Executive - Gorgeous Than You Can Dream and Powerful Than You Can Imagine

It's so gorgeous that I bet you can't take your eyes off it. The elegant and trendy Suzuki Burgman 650 Executive has all what it takes to beat every other scooter in its class. Features like electronically adjustable windshield, Antilock Braking System, and a comfortable seat take you around those long rides across the hills and forests.

Suzuki Burgman 650 has a liquid-cooled, 638cc, DOHC, 8-valve, twin-cylinder engine which is biggest and most powerful in its class when combined with a revolutionary fuel injection system with 32-bit ECM is capable in getting you through anything with a lowest fuel consumption and emission. The engine is smooth and quiet, thanks to the futuristic Suzuki Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (SECVTTM). There are virtually no engine vibrations because of the dual gear-driven countershaft system. Stainless steel exhausts system, a chrome muffler end-cap, electronically-controlled windshield and an electric starting system with maintenance-free battery makes it unbeatable on the road.

Suzuki Burgman 650 is equipped with dual multi-reflector headlights, flush-mounted front turn signals retractable side mirrors, five-spoke aluminum wheels with radial tires, dual ABS assisted front disc brake with rear ABS assisted disc brake with a rear brake parking system and heated grips. Apart from this to provide the riders with additional smoothness while riding Suzuki Burgman is fitted with twin preload adjustable shock absorbers and a dedicated aluminum swingarm that allows optimum engine placement and forward weight distribution.

Suzuki Burgman 650 Executive is clearly the best in its class and virtually nothing comes close to it when it comes to style and performance.

2010 Suzuki Burgman 650 Executive - Gorgeous Than You Can Dream and Powerful Than You Can Imagine

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Sunday, November 27, 2011

Symtec Black Handlebar Warmer Kit with Push On Stay On Toggle Switch for ATV Snowmobile

!±8±Symtec Black Handlebar Warmer Kit with Push On Stay On Toggle Switch for ATV Snowmobile

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Fits all models with 7/8in. handlebars
No adhesive required, pushes on and stays on
Increased rider comfort with even and consistent heat distribution from unique flex circuit technology
20 watts of heating power
Great feel and handling from the special molded rubber grip

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Monday, November 21, 2011

Heated Grips

!±8± Heated Grips

I had a set of Harley Davidson grips that I had installed when I got Electra-Glide Ultra 2 years ago (in fact, today is the 2 year anniversary of when I picked my bike up!). As much as I love my HD, I can't say the same for the HD heated grips. I've had them replaced about three times in the past two years for intermittent operation. When it happened again this year, the dealer balked. I can't blame them sine HD Corporate won't reimburse them for my grips anymore. Remember, they operate intermittently, and when sent back to HD, of course they worked!

So this year I replaced my heated grips with some from Kuryakyn. They are different form the HD heated grips in that the heating element is an integral part of the HD grips. The Kuryakyn replacement is actually a separate set of grips and heating elements. In other word, you buy the grips separate from the grip heaters.

The heater is unique in that the heating element or coil is attached to an aluminum partial cylinder that's designed to be inserted into the handlebar itself. Think of a cylinder with a slot cut down the long axis. You simply compress the cylinder and slide it into the handlebar. Friction then holds the heater in place against the inside of the handlebars.

The LED controller replaces the front clamp on the clutch lever/mirror attachment. When ordering the unit, make sure you order the one that matches your current black or chrome controls.

The installation does require drilling a hole in the underside of the handlebar. This can be difficult and tricky. If you don't feel good about this, take it to the dealer and pay for the install.

Be aware that you can pinch the wires from the controller to the heaters when tightening the mounting clamp to the required torque. If that happens repeatedly, it's probably the wires being crushed against the handlebars and shorting out. You can fix this by placing some black electricians tape on the handlebar just underneath the controller.

They operate very well and do a great job of heating. The only caveat is to be careful about which grips you purchase. I brought the Kuryakyn ISO9000 grips which use a LOT of some sort of rubber material for vibrations isolation. Unfortunately, this material doesn't transfer heat very well or fast so I'm not getting the full effect of the heaters. Bu the grips are darn comfortable and I love the built in throttle boss.

All things considered, these Kuryakyn grip heaters are a great replacement. It does take some skill and patience to install and the drilling is laborious. And be careful what grips you use with them!

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Saturday, November 19, 2011

Galindo Grips ATV HEATED ERGO TRI GRIP BLK AGCOATVHETB ATV, SNOWMOBILE

!±8± Galindo Grips ATV HEATED ERGO TRI GRIP BLK AGCOATVHETB ATV, SNOWMOBILE

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Friday, November 11, 2011

Symtec 4-Zone Winter Pak with Push-On Grips 210050

!±8±Symtec 4-Zone Winter Pak with Push-On Grips 210050

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Price : $140.76
Post Date : Nov 11, 2011 23:00:37
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Controls 4 different accessories: seat heater, heated hand grips, thumbwarmer and vest or foot warmers
4 independent controls sharing 1 set of display LEDs and set up buttons in a very compact package
Each accessory can be set at any of 5 power levels
Settings stay in memory after shut down
Adjustable intensity LED light
Replace your existing 2-zone without any wiring changes

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Monday, November 7, 2011

Kevlar Belts from MRP earlier 1990s JOG Yamaha adaptation pre 1999

!±8± Kevlar Belts from MRP earlier 1990s JOG Yamaha adaptation pre 1999

785 X 16.5 X 28 Neoprene and Aramid combo with Cadimite Kevlar linning for greater heat tolerance stronger than MHR or Gates PL-30207 N-MP-03495K BELT DRIVE CVT KEVLAR 785 X 16.6 X 28 Yamaha Scooters Jog 49cc 1994 Drive 4JP-17641-00 for Taiwanese JOG 1990s models Japanese based Minarelli style A 2T 50cc engines. FOR MORE ON MRP VISIT www.mrp-speed.com Areyou driving a Diamo? CFMOTO? TNG? Linhai? Malaguti Italy? Does your local shop not know what these names mean? Well then visit one of our dealers and have them give us a call. We are the only scooter parts distributor in the USA that is solely dealer direct and we are happy to send any potential online inquiries to stocking stores. So any consumers looking for Daelim parts will have to go to a store with an MRP account or have their store buy from another dealer that has an account with us. We also sell top name scooter brands like SN, Duro, Innova, Kenda, Bridgestone, Gates, Powerlink, Manuals http Stocking Dealer locator www.martinracingdealer.com MRP distributes OEM parts for TNG (CMSI), select models of CF Moto, Daelim Motors Korea ( parts should appear on website by mid July) Malaguti of Italy (www.Malaguti.com) Keeway Southeast (Keeway, Vento, QJ, Andretti, Yamati models), CPI Taiwan, Powersports Factory Brands PSF, Diamo, Cubik (matches OEM Vento part numbers), as well as QJ and ZNEN (who manufacture bikes for a variety of scooter importers) such as FlyScooters, Lance, BMS, Qlink models that were ZNEN corresponding ...