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First Generation Ascots => Tech Section => Topic started by: zaqattack on November 13, 2014, 07:42:16 pm

Title: heated jacket?
Post by: zaqattack on November 13, 2014, 07:42:16 pm: Does anyone know if the ascot can generate enough power to run a heated jacket or vest? Its getting cold and the local shop has a few on sale but I don't want to strain my electrical. If anyone has any information that would be great.
Title: Re: heated jacket?
Post by: Lefty on November 14, 2014, 03:34:19 am: There are heated jackets that utilize batteries for the power source.
There are a few out there, I can't remember any mfgrs names, except Milwaukee, and that might not be the best for riding.
Title: Re: heated jacket?
Post by: J6G1Z on November 14, 2014, 09:36:46 am: Unfortunately I do not know the answer to your question. The FT Ascot has a dual electrical system. There is some more information in the following links:
http://ascot500.com/index.php?topic=126.0
http://ascot500.com/index.php?topic=70.0

If you don't receive a better reply, you may want to try the Yahoo Ascot Owners Group: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/honda-ascot/conversations/messages

Another option may be the "Freeze Out" gear by Cycle Gear. I've used this underwear in 20+ degree temperatures. I wasn't real warm at that temperature, but I wasn't cold either: http://www.cyclegear.com/search/go#?p=Q&lbc=cyclegear&uid=758738645&ts=ajax&w=Freeze%20Out&isort=score&method=and&view=grid&cnt=96

Good luck
J.
Title: Re: heated jacket?
Post by: zaqattack on November 14, 2014, 01:33:59 pm: Thanks for the info guys!
The shop owner said that the bike should be powerful enough to run a vest, but I'm just wondering if he's full of it trying to get me to spend some money. I'm going to do some more research and do some electrical tests later this weekend to see if it'll put out enough juice. I'll let you know what I find.
Title: Re: heated jacket?
Post by: wrk2ride_ride2wrk on November 14, 2014, 07:50:57 pm: Quote from: Lefty on November 14, 2014, 03:34:19 am
There are heated jackets that utilize batteries for the power source.
There are a few out there, I can't remember any mfgrs names, except Milwaukee, and that might not be the best for riding.

Quite few of the guys I know have "Icon" gear which has a heated removable linner & battery pack.
Title: Re: heated jacket?
Post by: J6G1Z on November 15, 2014, 09:35:26 am: I think I would be more interested in a vest with its own power source.

You could use it on other bikes, or activities.

J.
Title: Re: heated jacket?
Post by: zaqattack on November 26, 2014, 07:30:24 pm: I was at the Seattle Motorcycle Expo on Sunday and I got some really good information! Most battery powered heated vests have just enough juice to work for the riding I'm looking to do so I think I'm going to go that direction. I also was looking into a pair of heated gloves and they say that the battery powered ones aren't worth the trouble. The Ascot single produces just enough power to run a pair of wired gloves so I think that's going to be an investment for me in a month or so.
Title: Re: heated jacket?
Post by: J6G1Z on November 27, 2014, 08:55:20 am: I bought a parts bike once that had heated grips. They were brass looking strips that taped to the bars & then the grip went over the heating strips. I don't know how well they work though. The only problem that I see with heated gloves & vest is the connecting wires. Obviously the wires will have to be run carefully so they aren't in the way. Good luck with your project & please let us know the results.

J.