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[Brown Falcon]

Good birthday today! My wife got me some Tusk grip heaters, a Fog City helmet visor insert, and a gift certificate to my favorite local moto shop!

I need to pick up some Pillow grips for it and get these heaters on! What's the trick to installing the heater on the throttle side? And what's the best place to tap into power for a relay?

[mendoteach]

That thing would be fun to cut doughnuts with until you burned through all the rubber.

[dcparks]

Originally Posted by purpledrake

Thanks, Thumper.

I have seen the advice from Spud Rider, about the less expensive Primary Drive front sprocket (harder to install) and the more expensive PBI/Moose front sprocket (easier to install). Given that I need a new front sprocket, with more lateral surface area to take up as much of the remaining spline as possible, I decided to order both the PBI/Moose and the Primary Drive sprockets, in the XR flavor. And, I ordered a new retainer as well. It will all come down to how deeply I can get the CSS onto the splines, with or without the spacers. Stay tuned.

PD

Hi PD, who did you order from? All i can find is a renthal in Canada, so will likely order online from the states (shipping is 40 to 60 bucks!) Any suggestions, all?

[Spud Rider]

Originally Posted by kenny61

http://fingerlakes.craigslist.org/rvs/3464975126.html

Blasphemy!



Spud

[mendoteach]

Originally Posted by Brown Falcon

Good birthday today! My wife got me some Tusk grip heaters, a Fog City helmet visor insert, and a gift certificate to my favorite local moto shop!

I need to pick up some Pillow grips for it and get these heaters on! What's the trick to installing the heater on the throttle side? And what's the best place to tap into power for a relay?

The real trick is not having the clutch side become a giant heat sink. On the throttle side you have to allow for play. I also cut the grip with a razor blade to route it so there would be a straighter shot. Make sure you have somebody chime in who knows what's best to put on the clutch side. Happy birthday. BRAAAAAPPP!!!

[Spud Rider]

Originally Posted by dcparks

Hi PD, who did you order from? All i can find is a renthal in Canada, so will likely order online from the states (shipping is 40 to 60 bucks!) Any suggestions, all?

You can order the Primary Drive, XR650R C/S sprocket from Rocky Mountain ATV/MC.

http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/...Front-Sprocket

However, I recommend the PBI/Moose Racing, XR650R C/S sprockets. You can order the PBI sprockets directly from PBI, in Oregon.

http://shop.pbisprockets.com/product...&categoryId=21

You can order the Moose Racing, XR650R sprockets from Motorcycle Superstore.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...50R-Parts.aspx

It appears to me PBI manufactures these sprockets for Moose Racing.

Spud

[purpledrake]

Originally Posted by dcparks

Hi PD, who did you order from? All i can find is a renthal in Canada, so will likely order online from the states (shipping is 40 to 60 bucks!) Any suggestions, all?

Hey, DC.

From Rocky Mountain ATV:
Primary Drive Front Sprocket 14 Tooth - 2002 Honda XR650R
1021470119
$8.99
PLATE, FIXING (Honda Code 2917359)
131179007524
$8.14

From Motorcycle Superstore:
Moose Racing 520 Front Countershaft Sprocket
Color- Steel, Size- 14
SKU#145865 In Stock $20.95

I had to order from 2 different shops--what a pain. Anyway, that's what I did. Sorry, if I had thought about it I would have ordered 2 sets, and just mailed you a set. Forgot to use the noggin...

PD

[purpledrake]

Originally Posted by Spud Rider

You can order the Primary Drive, XR650R C/S sprocket from Rocky Mountain ATV/MC.

It appears to me PBI manufactures these sprockets for Moose Racing.

Spud

Jeeez, Spud

I can't even cut & paste fast enough before you beat me to the punch.

Thanks for the good work; we all rely on you. You are like a fireman working 24 hour shifts.

PD

[mendoteach]

Have someone in the states throw it on their order when they get free shipping and then ship it to you via first class mail to Canada.

[Spud Rider]

Originally Posted by Brown Falcon

Good birthday today! My wife got me some Tusk grip heaters, a Fog City helmet visor insert, and a gift certificate to my favorite local moto shop!

I need to pick up some Pillow grips for it and get these heaters on! What's the trick to installing the heater on the throttle side? And what's the best place to tap into power for a relay?

I needed to trim the throttle tube so I could fit my Pro Taper Pillow Top Grips.

Download the supplemental, installation instructions at the Rocky Mountain ATV website. These instructions explain how to reinforce the wires on the throttle tube so they won't fail.

http://rockymountainatvmc.com/docs/G...0Throttles.pdf

I installed a single layer of 1-inch shrink tubing on the left handgrip before I installed the grip heaters. The single layer of shrink tubing works well as insulation. However, I think two layers might work even better.

Spud

[mendoteach]

Does somebody know a good, fairly low profile, LED blinker? I ordered some cheap ones from ebay and they are CHEAP! The wires are about 32 gauge and they pull out of the body easily. I don't mind paying if they are bright and tough.

[Spud Rider]

Originally Posted by purpledrake

Jeeez, Spud

I can't even cut & paste fast enough before you beat me to the punch...

PD

I'm sorry, PD. If I knew you were racing to answer the question, I would not have responded.

Spud

[Spud Rider]

Originally Posted by super samurai

Mine went on with a slight tap for the first time. I then took it on and off a few times by hand easily.
Everyone should heed the warning or suffer later. Easy and fairly cheap. This should be one of the first things done/ looked at!
Again thanks spud for your investigations for better solutions.
My next venture. Will be the diodes for led blinkers.

You're welcome, Samurai. Thank you for the kind words.

Your LED blinkers will work if you remove the turn signal, indicator light. However, if you want the indicator light to work, you need to install diodes, as I explained in a previous post. You can get the diodes from Radio Shack, or you can buy the wiring kit from Kuryakyn.

Spud

[bwalsh]

Originally Posted by Spud Rider

I installed a single layer of 1-inch shrink tubing on the left handgrip before I installed the grip heaters. The single layer of shrink tubing works well as insulation. However, I think two layers might work even better.

Spud

Or if you want to spend a little extra cash...
I got a used throttle tube(free) and an extra set of grips(not free)...Left side is just like the right side now...handlebar, throttle tube, heater, grip. Nice and toasty!

I did have to use a rubber mallet to "gently" tap the throttle tube on the left side as it has a knurled surface. Use a piece of a 2x4 placed against the throttle tube to help prevent breaking it while tapping.

[Super Dave Hawaii]

Originally Posted by dcparks

Hi PD, who did you order from? All i can find is a renthal in Canada, so will likely order online from the states (shipping is 40 to 60 bucks!) Any suggestions, all?

Got a Renthal on mine. Works great and you'll save the shipping.