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yyz · 03-08-2010, 10:20 AM

Has anyone found an unused ignition switched power lead on the bike? My last bike, an 06 V-Strom had an unused lead under the tank for heated grips.

I wanted a switched source, not a direct battery hookup. I also would prefer not to get involved wiring a relay unless I really need to.

Thanks,
Brad

jspansel · 03-08-2010, 01:47 PM

Not that I saw... I put in a relay for my heated grips. It's really easy to wire in a relay.

yyz · 03-09-2010, 06:08 AM

I guess if I got a hold of a wiring diagram, I might find a spare switched lead. I guess I'll go ahead and wire in a relay.

I saw this setup, but I can't really think of any other accesories I'd add to the bike to warrant it. I plan to add a 12 volt outlet, but I want that powered all the time as my GPS will be plugged into it.

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FitZ6R · 03-09-2010, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by yyz

I guess if I got a hold of a wiring diagram, I might find a spare switched lead. I guess I'll go ahead and wire in a relay.

I have the service manual, and threre are no extra circuits.

If anyone finds it useful, here's a relay wiring dirgam I posted a while back. The relay can be any generic 12V accessory relay (about $5-8) from the auto store or Radio Shack.

jspansel · 03-09-2010, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FitZ6R

I have the service manual, and threre are no extra circuits.

If anyone finds it useful, here's a relay wiring dirgam I posted a while back. The relay can be any generic 12V accessory relay (about $5-8) from the auto store or Radio Shack.

Thats what I used to wire up mine.

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yyz Junior Member Bike: FZ6R Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mississauga Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Power source for heated grips Has anyone found an unused ignition switched power lead on the bike? My last bike, an 06 V-Strom had an unused lead under the tank for heated grips. I wanted a switched source, not a direct battery hookup. I also would prefer not to get involved wiring a relay unless I really need to. Thanks, Brad

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yyz Junior Member Bike: FZ6R Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mississauga Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I guess if I got a hold of a wiring diagram, I might find a spare switched lead. I guess I'll go ahead and wire in a relay. I saw this setup, but I can't really think of any other accesories I'd add to the bike to warrant it. I plan to add a 12 volt outlet, but I want that powered all the time as my GPS will be plugged into it. DualSport Plus - Suzuki VStrom DL650/1000 adventure, enduro, dual sport motorcycle parts, accessories and apparel - Electrical Connection accessory power distribution plate

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