captf Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 So, on my big and shiny XJ6, it came prefitted with Hotgrips [Oxford ones] Thing is, they're wired direct to the battery, so can be switched on and off even when the bike isn't on. At least the person who did this had the wisdom to tuck the controls out of sight, to prevent dicks people activating it when I'm not there... How much of a challenge would it be to rewire them to something like the lights [or where else would be better?], so that the key actually needs to be in for them to work - and I can't accidentally forget to turn them off. Because they were already fitted, I don't have any instructions/diagrams. [Obviously, I will search the interwebs when I need to] Once I've sorted that, the next challenge will be moving it from the ass-tarded location the controls are in [if you try to use them while the bike is moving, there's a chance you'll lose your fingers] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neversaydie Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Theres another thread on this subject active at the moment, have a search for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captf Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 Ah, this one I assume Shall have a gander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted March 17, 2015 Moderator Share Posted March 17, 2015 def use a relay, activated on a brown switched live 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captf Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 I will need to look into how to do that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted March 17, 2015 Moderator Share Posted March 17, 2015 the hardest part will be to find somewhere to put it securely its just a heavy duty switch using small amp electric to activate it (the switched live in this instance via ignition key) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captf Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 Ah, I think I have an idea on what you mean. This is just from my old electronics degree knowledge [which is over 10 years rusty]... Basically, keep the grips wired where they are, but add a line back from the ignition - via the relay - so the circuit's only complete if the ignition is on? The relay only needs the small amp [as you say] to activate, and there's no way for the current to 'leak' back the way, to cause horrible problems. Correct/Oh dear lord no, you're going to die! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captf Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 I have found an alternative method. Possible a bit dearer, but more reliable I think. The more modern version of the hotgrip controller - which you can buy separately - has an auto off feature, by detecting if the engine is even on. It'll probably do a very slight battery drain, as it periodically checks the battery, but is better than the current controller attached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted March 18, 2015 Moderator Share Posted March 18, 2015 relays are very reliable, fitted 2 to the tracker to facilitate micro switches. buy them from Maplin. you will also get zero battery drain, and you need all the amps you can get feeding the pilot lamp 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy xs Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I just wired mine to the positive wire from the ignition behind the headlight they have a relay built into the controller on the grips, mine work fine only when the ignition is on though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Fekking Southern Softies Says me thats not been out on my bike since November (although I was out in the shed today prepping it for when I come back from the States) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bippo Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Fekking Northern Nancies... ;-) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captf Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 You're all southern softies to me... [even though I life here now] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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