Passenger handwarmers Low Output-New 2009 RS Venture GT

[chasedan]

I recently purchased a 2009 RS Venture GT (575 Mi so far). My only complaint with the sled is that the pssenger's handwarmers have very low output , even on Hi setting. Is this problem normal for the sled or do I have to fight with the dealer to get the handwarmer's to crank out some heat? Any ideas?
Thanks

 

[hoofnit1]

It is normal. If you get the passenger guantlets from Yamaha problem solved.
John

 

[gottawanna1]

venture handwarmers

Same here on our new venture. Really do like the sled, but as smart as yamaha can be, along with the cost, you would think they could make this basic feature work properly,kind of keeps the better half happy.

 

[chasedan]

Are there any new development from Yamaha regarding RS Venture GT passenger handwarmer output?
Does any one know how many amps can be pulled from the '09 RS Venture GT passenger handwarmer circiut?
I'm considering modifying some old handwarmers from a '98 Vmax to be used in place of the stock passenger warmers.

 

[kyzer]

Every Venture I have owned from the 90,s and up are all the same, come to think of it, When I was looking into this years ago pretty much every manufacture had the same problem. Not sure what the problem is but I know it's not just the newer Ventures..I remember reading something about it being that it is a long way from the power source and it can't get the power it needs to stay warm and the grips are out in the open so they are harder to heat up with the cold running through them.

At -35Cyou will feel them on but warmer temps it's hard to tell..Passenger Guantlets is the way to go....

 

[Rockmeister]

The factory warmers are fine.
It is the same problem of not sending enough power to them.

Will be releasing a Plug & Play solution to this problem very soon, while still protecting the Stator.
Should be releasing in a couple weeks.

Will get you taken care of!

Rockmeister

 

[Rockmeister]

The solution will definitely be less than $100.
Not sure of the exact pricing yet, but will let you know asap!

 

[chasedan]

Rock,
What does your solution involve? If the problem is voltage drop from the stator coil to the handwarmers, how about using that the handwarmer stator circuit to deliver pilot circuit power to pick up a relay coil instead of powering the actual handwarmers? Then direct connect the handwarmers to the battery through the relay contacts. The battery charging circuit then takes over for delivering power to the passenger handwarmers and only while the engine is running .
I'm planning to use a couple of Allen Bradley DPST "Ice cube" relays with 12 volt dc coils & 10 amp contacts as a first test.

 

[Rockmeister]

The problem with this option is that it is unsafe.

By-passing all the factory safety's and can create a fire hazard and/or a failed stator at a minimum.
You want to warm up your hands without using your sled as a fire log to do it!

The solution will have the safety's built in and still provide warm hands!

How exactly I do it can't really say, yet will be safe for your sled & yourself.

Rock

 

[Paul_C]

The passenger handwarmers on my '07 GT are covered with a foam-like material, which probably makes them more comfortable to hold, but probably acts as insulation and diminishes the amount of heat transmitted to the passenger's hands.

 

[Rockmeister]

The passenger handwarmers on my '07 GT are covered with a foam-like material, which probably makes them more comfortable to hold, but probably acts as insulation and diminishes the amount of heat transmitted to the passenger's hands.

That is true when they are powered, the problem is that they are not powered often enough so the insulation makes no difference.