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I'll do a brief write up on the Heat Demon Dual Zone Heated Grip Kit with Controller PN: 215047 that I installed on my 2018 Koidak 700 EPS SE. So in order to remove the old grips instead of cutting them I was able to get behind the two open parts of the grips and roll it all the way off the handle bars. The hardest part was getting them unrolled once off the bars. Next I used some Goof off cleaner and cleaned the old glue off the handle bars. Next, I placed the new heated grips in place **to where I liked the route of the cords** yes they were mostly to the front like manufacturer says but not completely. Next, instead of using the bolts included I had a 1/4" longer one for the lower brake bolt (see pictures of where I mounted it) I only changed the bolt cause I just wanted to be sure it was long enough. And instead of putting the 90* bracket on the way instructions say I put it on the other way because I like the way it sat better, and I don't like stuff sitting on top the handlebars. Next, I put the thumb pad on pretty self explanatory following the instructions. After allowing the heat shrink to cool I didn't like the gap at the end of the thumb warmer for moisture to get in their and mold and mess up my wiring. So I used some Amazing Goop Automotive contact adhesive and sealant (clear) to seal that opening on both sides of the thumb grip. Next, I routed my wires down through the headlight carefully without having to take that apart. Where all the connections for the controller mate, I taped all the connectors together with electrical tape as they didn't seem exactly weather tight. Now this is the tricky part- Finding an open 12V switched power without cutting into anything existing. So right where the main harness is between the positive side of the battery and the steering column there is a connector with 2 wires black (Nuetral) and a brown with yellow stripe (Hot 12V) with black tape over one side that was not being used and I metered it and luckily it was switched 12V! This was very hard to find and I included a few pictures of what the connector looks like. Problem is theirs almost no play in the wires and the tail is only around 2.5" long. The supplied connector I could not get the wires to stay tight in so I ended up cutting the two wires and using wire nuts to connect them (I had a brain fart and should have used butt splices but until I have a problem its going to stay wire nutted as they seem tight) and then I taped over the wire nuts so they don't come loose. Then cut off zip tie tails and put the battery cover back on and all was done. The parts I used that were not included were: 3mm allen wrench, Loctite 242(Blue, for the bolt I replaced on the brake clamp) control wire strippers, alternative lifestyle pliers(Dikes), electrical tape, hair dryer, 7mm wrench, 2 small wire nuts (Recommend butt splices instead) and the amazing goop automotive contact adhesive and sealant. Total time took around 2 hours but I also did a lot extra that the instructions didn't say.
I'll do a brief write up on the Heat Demon Dual Zone Heated Grip Kit with Controller PN: 215047 that I installed on my 2018 Koidak 700 EPS SE. So in order to remove the old grips instead of cutting them I was able to get behind the two open parts of the grips and roll it all the way off the handle bars. The hardest part was getting them unrolled once off the bars. Next I used some Goof off cleaner and cleaned the old glue off the handle bars. Next, I placed the new heated grips in place **to where I liked the route of the cords** yes they were mostly to the front like manufacturer says but not completely. Next, instead of using the bolts included I had a 1/4" longer one for the lower brake bolt (see pictures of where I mounted it) I only changed the bolt cause I just wanted to be sure it was long enough. And instead of putting the 90* bracket on the way instructions say I put it on the other way because I like the way it sat better, and I don't like stuff sitting on top the handlebars. Next, I put the thumb pad on pretty self explanatory following the instructions. After allowing the heat shrink to cool I didn't like the gap at the end of the thumb warmer for moisture to get in their and mold and mess up my wiring. So I used some Amazing Goop Automotive contact adhesive and sealant (clear) to seal that opening on both sides of the thumb grip. Next, I routed my wires down through the headlight carefully without having to take that apart. Where all the connections for the controller mate, I taped all the connectors together with electrical tape as they didn't seem exactly weather tight. Now this is the tricky part- Finding an open 12V switched power without cutting into anything existing. So right where the main harness is between the positive side of the battery and the steering column there is a connector with 2 wires black (Nuetral) and a brown with yellow stripe (Hot 12V) with black tape over one side that was not being used and I metered it and luckily it was switched 12V! This was very hard to find and I included a few pictures of what the connector looks like. Problem is theirs almost no play in the wires and the tail is only around 2.5" long. The supplied connector I could not get the wires to stay tight in so I ended up cutting the two wires and using wire nuts to connect them (I had a brain fart and should have used butt splices but until I have a problem its going to stay wire nutted as they seem tight) and then I taped over the wire nuts so they don't come loose. Then cut off zip tie tails and put the battery cover back on and all was done. The parts I used that were not included were: 3mm allen wrench, Loctite 242(Blue, for the bolt I replaced on the brake clamp) control wire strippers, alternative lifestyle pliers(Dikes), electrical tape, hair dryer, 7mm wrench, 2 small wire nuts (Recommend butt splices instead) and the amazing goop automotive contact adhesive and sealant. Total time took around 2 hours but I also did a lot extra that the instructions didn't say.
