Recent content by kiwi dave

Greetings from NZ I'm on the North Shore, Auckland. Yell if you want to catch up or discuss anything.

I Fitted Koso Apollo heated grips (from Revzilla). They draw 2.55 amps max @ 14.2 volt motor running. No problems with load on electrical system,

Try this one.

I purchased Koso Apollo heated grips (from Revzilla). Perhaps your one is the same.

Try this one

I will send you a pdf (all going well).

But you are still tethered to the motorcycle. Sooner or later you will forget and find out the hard way. Much better to have a small battery in your pocket just for the gloves, and avoid getting them wrenched off. YMMV.

My choice of rear-view mirrors are Aprilia mirrors, as fitted to Aprilia Pegaso/Shiver/Mana/Tuono and of course Moto Guzzi. AP8104921 (RH) & AP8104922 (LH)

I can send you a service manual for a 2019 manual. I'll need an email address. But why do you need a wiring diagram? Simply wire your LED strip lights in parallel with the brake lights.

Here's my FTR1200 with the luggage rack installed. The rear bag can be easily replaced with a Givi topbox. Although it doesn't show the side carrier, this was added at a latter date after this photo was taken.

Won't help, as he will be riding on the RHS of the road in both cases. The only cure is to export your bike to a country such as Britain, Australia or New Zealand where the ride is on the left hand side of the road. Not a practical solution. :alien:

I purchased a pair of chaps when I was riding late November in California. As soon as I left the coast and gained in altitude it got really cold. I found a motorcycle shop in Palm Springs that sold chaps, they were the only thing available for my price bracket. Since I wore them over my...

I rode around Victoria on a carburetted Triumph 650 just before the Covid-19 lockdown. I got as far west as Port Lincoln before deciding to start heading back east. I had already ran out of petrol once, and didn't want to do it again. What I discovered is that I couldn't rely on Google Maps...

The guard is there for a couple of reasons. The first is to protect you in case the chain breaks, and wants to wrap itself around your legs. The second is to keep grease and oil being flung on you. Both are important, IMHO.