RS Rage Power Accessory Outlet

[frano]

I installed the optional 12V power outlet on my '05 Rage--the one that is standard on most new Yamaha sleds. It is fused at 3 AMP and likely intended for an electric face mask. I have a heated vest that I use on my motorcycle that draws 5 AMPs that I'd like to use in the Winter occasionally. Does anyone have any experience with replacing the 3 AMP fuse with a 5 or 7.5 AMP to run an electric vest? I'd be turing the vest on and off during the day and not using it continously. Any thoughts?

 

[mbw919]

It's possible that the size of the wire used to provide power to the outlet is only rated for 3 amps at 12 volts. The socket itself might also have limited current capabilities. It might be fine with a 5 or 7.5 amp fuse, but your best (and safest) solution would be to run your own fused circuit from the battery with appropriate wire and a Powerlet outlet. Perhaps you're already are familiar with them, but here's a link anyway:

http://www.powerletproducts.com

 

[frano]

Thanks, good point. I have the powerlet outlet on my bike and will likely run one on the sled for the jacket. This way I will have a jacket plug that I can also plug into with my battery tender and still use the Yamaha outlet for my electric face shield--best of both worlds. Thanks again.

 

[mbw919]

I figured someone that uses heated clothing on a bike would know about powerlet stuff. Now I'm curious what kind of bike you ride. In late August, I moved up from a Honda 919 to an ST1300:

http://webpages.charter.net/kc8cfp/ST1300_3.JPG

I got it ready for winter storage today and still have a box full of farkles to install, but it's time to start thinking about snowmobiling.

 

[frano]

I did run a Gerbing harness directly from the battery to power the electric clothing and will use the stock Yamaha outlet for my face mask. BTW, I ride a 2009 BMW F650GS (800 cc twin).

 

[k75]

I love it. a Beemer on a Yamaha site. You might figure from my K75 name why I make this statement. I am curious why the need of the vest. One thing I think Yamaha ought to point out is a Rage has a heated seat. I never realized how much heat until last year when I switch sleds with a buddy who has a Dragonl. Nice sled but I thought I sat on block of ice that was cramed up my b!!. I would warn you about one part of your wiring. I have owned and used on the bike their stuff. After a while at the connections of the thermosat wiring the wires tend to break and need to be reconnected. If you need the extra heat of a vest for warmtn check your cables. Winter is no time to get cold out in no man's land.

 

[plowking]

I think the seat gets heated by the muffler underneath. Mine gets HOT! I've had the snow melt off and have to get off after a long ride or I'm afraid of getting burns. I don't think I have any shields missing as I never took seat apart. plowking