Electric Face Shield Hookup on Rage

[russraider]

I bought a heated shield plug in from maxximum performance. I drilled a hole in the tank shroud opposite the side of the ignition switch. On that side of the tank there is already a plug in for the optional 12 volt accessory plug. It has a plug cap on the end of it. (this is by the fuel sender). There is a zip tie holding the wires to the frame, unhook this to give you more room to work, Also take the 4 screws out that hold the tank shroud on to give you room to get your hands in there.The orange wire is the hot one, black nuetral. This wire is run to a 3 amp fuse in the fuse block. Also the plug in from maxximum has a cover on it for a nice factory look.

 

[**sj**]

maxximum is out of business

 

[radta7]

If you have an Attak or Apex just use the assesory plug. If it begins to pop out, use electrical tape to hold in place.

 

[**sj**]

electrical tape?

 

[ecopter]

As far as splicing, I'm sure I'm not immune to possibly having problems in the future, but so far so good. If done properly, including using the right connector along with soldering; not to mention using zipties to relieve any stress from the area where the splice is done, then there should be no issues.

Factory looks are fine, but for one thing, it's not a Mercedes or BMW. I personally don't mind having a single cord hanging out from the side of my handlebar pad. If looks were an issue, then Yamaha would have cleaned up the whole cable, wire, cord mess up there in the first place. It's simply not something I care much about.

Jon

 

[ecopter]

One more thing, I wouldn't splice into a wire down low and run it up to the handlebars as ReX stated. Snipping into an existing power source already up on the handlebars will allow the helmet cord to turn with the handlebars. Running a wire up there is just asking for problems due to the additional movement against the wire.

jf

 

[RageX2]

The Rage is pre-wired for the Yamaha 12v. acc plug. A small white plug is located behind/under the fuel tank cover, left side of handlebars. Remove padded cover, screws, & rubber ring around fuel filler neck. You'll see it. I installed our wires by installing small grommet with I.D. the same as shield wire, in the center of the small flat spot, opposite where the ignition switch is. Tap in and retain wire so it slides in/out of grommet a couple inches. I've used this method on many sleds, no problem ever. Good Luck

 

[**sj**]

I've just thought of mounting the female end in the crashpad (and wiring to the wires mentioned) so it would hotglued in the center of the crashpad?

 

[ReX]

One more thing, I wouldn't splice into a wire down low and run it up to the handlebars as ReX stated. Snipping into an existing power source already up on the handlebars will allow the helmet cord to turn with the handlebars. Running a wire up there is just asking for problems due to the additional movement against the wire.

jf

If you can find a good power source already on the handlebars that would be better than running it from below. Two things to consider though:

- On the RX-1 the recommended location to get switched power from is at the right side fuse panel (I believe it is the blue wire). I expect the 12V accessory plug is the recommended power source for the Apex (which is also below the handlebars). I'm not aware of any ideal power source already wired to the handlebars (I could be wrong though).

- The place where our wires typically break is right at the connector, not in the handlebar "moving" area.

Here's a picture of the visor hookup kit I'll be installing. It will be hard mounted to the sled (probably gas tank cover), will have an in-line fuse added and will run off the same power that goes to the accessory plug. Note the heat shrunk piece can be bent so the plug doesn't need much depth. It's about the same price as the Yamaha 12V accessory adaptor and this option leaves the 12V accessory plug for "accessories".

It's a nice clean install, looks professional, and works well.

I'd like to see Yamaha install something like this from the factory (and keep the existing accessory plug as well). These days most riders use a heated visor so why not offer the best solution from the factory on the premium sleds?

 

[**sj**]

now that's what I'm talking about! does the modular connection hook right up?

you canada guys know all the tricks..

where do I get one? wonder if the harness could be longer? cause..

I'm still thinking I would mount that in a plate made to go on the handlebar mount...

 

[ReX]

now that's what I'm talking about! does the modular connection hook right up?

you canada guys know all the tricks..

where do I get one? wonder if the harness could be longer? cause..

I'm still thinking I would mount that in a plate made to go on the handlebar mount...

Unfortunately you have to cut connector off and solder the wires to the 12V accessory wires (and then tape them up or use liquid electrical tape). If you install it in the same panel (gas tank cover) you don't need to extend the wires.

It can be ordered from any Skidoo dealer. The part number is 861508300.

If you extend the wires you could mount it anywhere (it's designed to mount through a hole in a panel though).

 

[**sj**]

now that's what I'm talking about! does the modular connection hook right up?

you canada guys know all the tricks..

where do I get one? wonder if the harness could be longer? cause..

I'm still thinking I would mount that in a plate made to go on the handlebar mount...

Unfortunately you have to cut connector off and solder the wires to the 12V accessory wires (and then tape them up or use liquid electrical tape). If you install it in the same panel (gas tank cover) you don't need to extend the wires.

It can be ordered from any Skidoo dealer. The part number is 861508300.

If you extend the wires you could mount it anywhere (it's designed to mount through a hole in a panel though).

Thanks Rex

Hate to drill holes

 

[TBNSR]

My buddies had a fair bit of trouble with the Yamaha 12V accessory adaptor last season. Over high miles they found the plugs started to loosen off and work their way out enough to disconnect (green light would go out). On long days the guys were complaining that they had to keep pushing the plugs in over and over to keep their visors clear.

After a while my buddies riding Apex's gave up on the plug and installed a Skidoo visor accessory plug (mounted in the tank cover). Skidoo makes a nice, high quality visor plug that doesn't break and has a rubber cover so ice/water doesn't get in.

I tried a cheaper aftermarket visor accessory plug on my sled and it broke during the season (several times). This season I'm going to follow their lead and install the Skidoo plug...

This also leaves the 12 lighter style plug for accessories (GPS, charging your cell phone, etc.).

After reding your post I went and bought the Skidoo visor plug and installed it yesterday. It made me nervous to drill the hole but after it was done it works and looks great. I wired it into thr 12V DC plug. Since this circuit is only a three volt circuit it may overload if something was plugged into the 12V at the same time, I don't use the 12 V plug but it is something you should consider if you do use it. Here is picture of how it looks.

 

[ReX]

...Since this circuit is only a three volt circuit it may overload if something was plugged into the 12V at the same time, I don't use the 12 V plug but it is something you should consider if you do use it.

I expect you meant 3 amp circuit.

Did you add another fuse or did you figure the 3A fuse for the accessory plug was good enough (it probably is - I was just wondering).

Does anyone know how much current a typical visor actually uses? I know I've run them with 2A fuses with no problem, but as TBNSR mentioned there may not be much power available to the 12V accessory if the visor is also running off the same curcuit.

 

[TBNSR]

Yes I did mean 3 AMP circuit thanks for catching the mistake. I didn't use another fuse.[/quote]