Heated Parts...Tips you need to know!

Here at the home of Adventure H-D in Dover, OH we are expecting a January thaw this week. That is interesting but here is some much more interesting information from Harley-Davidson® about Heated H-D® parts.


Whenever you have to deal with cold chilly temperatures, Harley-Davidson® heated products are there to make the experience more comfortable. So here is some great technical information from Harley-Davidson®

BASIC THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

With the right preparation and a few well-chosen accessories, there is no reason why colder temperatures should bring you down. Extreme cold poses the greatest challenge to maintaining your comfort due to an increased loss of core body heat and numbing of the extremities. However, even moderately cold conditions can affect your riding experience. With the right accessories, you can warm right up to cold-weather riding!

HEATED HAND GRIPS

Your hand temperature has a major impact on your overall body comfort. Having cold hands can make you extremely uncomfortable and could decrease your reaction time. The best way to keep your hands warm and nimble is with Harley-Davidson® Heated Hand Grips.

These thermostatically controlled grips have six heat settings and “intelligent” heating technology that monitors the surface temperature of your grips and adjusts accordingly.

Understanding Functionality

The intelligent technology of the Heated Hand Grips makes them intuitive. When you remove one hand, both grips will sense the air cooling and the system will try to increase the heat on both sides. You need to be aware that in order to maintain a consistent temperature, you have to keep both hands on the grips, otherwise, you may think the Heated Hand Grips are not working properly. Additional information that’s important to note:

• Grips switch on or off with your ignition to avoid draining the battery

• While your hands are on the grips, the temperature of the heated grips remains constant, regardless of changes in outside temperature

• Having a self-contained control circuit and control knob means you have no additional switches or controller boxes to mount

• The thicker your glove, the less heat that will be transferred (even thin gloves with a padded palm would reduce heat transfer from the grip to your hands)

• The “glueless” grip design allows you to remove the grip when changing handlebars or motorcycles

There are several different styles of Heated Hand Grips available to you and they come in sizes that fit all Harley-Davidson® models.


HEATED SEATS AND BACKREST PAD (52300103 & 52300104)

The Harley-Davidson® Sun Ray® Heated Seat can effectively take away the big chill. Designed to accommodate your individual preferences, this heated seat offers dual-zone rider and passenger controls with separate high/low/off toggle controls (many competitive seats only have “on/off”). The settings are thermostatically controlled so you can maintain optimum temperature. The Sun Ray® Heated King Tour-Pak® Backrest Pad also features two levels of heat control for your passenger.

These heated products meet the extensive Harley-Davidson electrical testing requirements to ensure that all wiring and components are durable and can stand up to harsh environments.

QUICK TIPS

Familiarize yourself with the operation of any Harley-Davidson® heated products you purchase so you understand how the products work to maintain temperature settings at a level you are comfortable with while you ride.

• Heated Hand Grips are designed to gently come up to operating temperature so you can easily regulate and not go past your desired temperature (could take up to 20 minutes)

• Glove-friendly control knobs integrated into the grips make it easy for you to adjust heat settings

• Heated Seats have two heating levels. You can get a quick warm-up on high, before switching to low to maintain a comfortable level of warmth

• Additional warmth from a Heated Seat and Heated Backrest Pad will provide you with increased comfort overall, not just at the source of the heat. This is especially important for longer rides. (Note: Installation of both a Heated Seat and a Heated Backrest Pad will require the separate purchase of a “Y” connector adaptor harness)

Harley-Davidson® heated products offer you a huge benefit – by adding a little warmth you can extend your riding day or your riding season.