Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
All heated gear installations that I am aware of get power from the battery directly, with some sort of relay and heat controller in the circuit. I have heard that the socket cannot reliably carry enough amps for heated gear; then canbus breaker trips. I have heard the socket is limited to 5 amps.
BTW, my heated gear draws 6 amps when fully "on."
Heated gear is wonderful. Good luck on your installation.
Indeed the ZFE (not the CAN-bus) limits the accessory socket to 5 amps on several models.All heated gear installations that I am aware of get power from the battery directly, with some sort of relay and heat controller in the circuit. I have heard that the socket cannot reliably carry enough amps for heated gear; then canbus breaker trips. I have heard the socket is limited to 5 amps.
BTW, my heated gear draws 6 amps when fully "on."
Heated gear is wonderful. Good luck on your installation.
2016 R1200RT
Looking for a din to coax compatible cord to connect heated liner to standard BMW socket. Spefically for a COILED CORD between 6 and 10 inches. If you know of one, please supply the link. Thanks
It is more efficient to directly hook heated gear to the battery. The dash plug will only do 5 amps and that isn't enough for a decent jacket and pants....
The very best thing to do is install a switched relay such as a Denali power hub or PDM60 or equivalent.. YMMV
I'm looking for the din to coax cable that is for a heated liner but COILED. Thanks
Thanks for all the feedback related to the wiring and amps. I did not include in original post as not to confuse the issue. The din accessory outlet is going directly to my HexEz so amps are not going to be an issue. I just like the clean appearance with no extra pigtails hanging from the bike.
I'm looking for the din to coax cable that is for a heated liner but COILED. Thanks
I made my own by cutting the end off a Coax extension, and soldering on a Powerlet plug end.
https://www.cyclegear.com/gear/gerbing-90-degree-coil-extension-cord?sku_id=1036900
https://www.amazon.com/Powerlet-PPL-002-Straight-Plug/dp/B00LB4A9M8
Thanks!!
Exactly what I need
Great. As an FYI, I tried to plug my heated jacket into the power outlet on the left-side of the pillion seat on my R1200RT. I thought that coiled extension would be perfect. But it turned out to be a PITA. I would usually forget to unplug it while getting off the motorcycle, and end up with it wrapped between my legs. Or, it was hard to grab after mounting up, and get plugged into my jacket.
I switched to a Coax extension wired directly to the battery, and sticking out between the front of my seat and the gas tank. During the summer when I don't use the heated gear, I fold it up and stow it down in front of the seat mount.
Cap