Gerbings gear on a 1997

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  1. Guaire

    Guaire New Member

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    I saw a post for an '02 with Gerbings using search. I've got a 1997 and want to know will it take a Gerbings rig. Here goes. Here's the post I saw:
    http://vfrworld.com/forums/showthread.php/22137-VFR-Heated-gear-capacity

    I have the roadstercycle.com regulator/rectifier!

    I talked to Gerbings. My jacket will take 7.1 or 7.2 amps. I believe that's a max of 86.4 watts. The pants run at 4.1 to 4.2 amps. I believe the max is 50.4 watts.
    I plan on using an Eastern Beaver 3 connector fuse box, (with a relay). I can connect them with a dual connector rheostat. http://www.thewarmingstore.com/tourmaster-synergy-dual-rheostat-controller.html
    I ran the jacket on my 2006 Yamaha FJR1300. I didn't need full power. It would have been overwhelming. Probably in regular use, I won't be running at full power amps/watts.
    I have a factory VFR device manual, but that isn't experience.
    Anyone with experience or good enough relevant experience say if I can safely run this set up on my 1997?
    Cheers,
    Bill
     
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    that would add 151 watss to load. you have 470 watts total. so add up your load. 2 x55w (headlights)=110. then another 20 wats for misc and you should be good to go
     
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    Thank you, rjgti. My beams are running 45/45. Either way I've got the headroom for the juice. Cool. I'm using "Mobile Warming" battery contained, heated gloves that work plenty on keeping hands warm.
    I got out yesterday at 43 degrees on my 1982 Nighthawk 450 and it was cold, no windscreen either. I figure the VFR will be my all weather touring bike.
    Bill
     

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