Heated glove power use

[stockman]

Ok it's the weekend and I will try it. I use picassa and if uploading it resized them, thanks to all.

[Darwin_R65]

If you want a simple application for resizing pictures I use picturetray.
you can do one or many at the same time, and it's all drag and drop.
FREE program.

http://www.picturetray.com/default.asp

John

[stockman]

12/3/10 still riding thanks to the Gerbings gloves. I've got the routing of the cables down to a science now. I utilized some medical use clamps used to hold feeding tubes connectors(AMT Clamp) together to keep the on off switch connected to the cable coming from my jacket . But I think the snow will be here soon.

[R65Guy]

I have a Tourmaster liner @ 76 watts and Gerbings T5 gloves @ 27 watts.  103 watts at 100% power, 100% of the time.  A newer electronic controller on low means you are probably only drawing ~34 watts continuous.  I would not worry too much about using them on the R65.  Keep the revs up and should be no problem.  In fact I have wired my Kubota tractor so I can plug in while pushing snow.... and the R65 alternator puts out probably 3 times the wattage (280) as my Kubota!

P.S. Rode my GS 230 miles yesterday in 35-40 degree temps with 30 mph gusting cross winds and I doubt I ever had my controller over 50%.  No worries.  Go ride and enjoy, put it back on the battery tender when you come home.

[stockman]

FYI the gloves are great even without the elec. On, the membrane inside does a good job of blocking wind. This past work week we had some days here in NH where the temp at 7:15 am was in the 20's so it was my first week using the truck to go to work . I want to get some more heated clothing I think a vest or jacket liner next. I've had no issues with the electrical system and the gloves power consumption.
Snow is coming any day now.